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MashedPotatoesEn CroutePreheat oven to 450°F.Mash 2 kilos potatoes(peeled, cubed, boiled)until smooth. Combine½ cup unsalted butterand ½ cup whippingcream over mediumheat; stir until smooth.Add 1 teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon groundblack pepper, and¼ teaspoon groundnutmeg. Pour mixture,2 egg yolks, and ¼ cupgrated Edam cheeseinto potatoes; mix untilsmooth. Season to tastewith salt. Spoon into adeep baking dish; topwith 1 small pack frozenpuff pastry sheet(thawed). Crimp edgesand make a slit on top.Brush with egg wash(1 egg white mixedwith 1 tablespoonwater). Bake for25 minutes or until pastryis golden and has risenslightly. Serves 4 to 6.Bacon andOnion BreadPuddingPreheat oven to 350°F.Sauté 2 cups slicedwhite onions,2 tablespoonschopped garlic,and 10 strips bacon(cooked, chopped)in ¼ cup unsaltedbutter. Combine8 eggs (lightlybeaten), 2 cupswhipping cream,2 teaspoons rocksalt, 2 teaspoonsItalian seasoning,1 teaspoon freshlyground black pepper,1¼ cups gratedGouda cheese, and1¼ cups shreddedParmesan cheese ina bowl; whisk well.Add onion-baconmixture; mix. Foldin 6 cups day-old(1-inch) rye breadcubes. Pour into abaking dish. Bake for35 to 40 minutes oruntil center is set. Restfor 5 minutes beforecutting. Serves 4 to 6.Purple Rice with HamBoil 1½ cups purple rice grains in 4 cups chicken stock untilcooked. Fluff rice with a fork. Keep warm and set aside. Sauté4 slices ham (sliced into strips), 1 cup sliced leeks (light greenparts), 1 large white onion (sliced into thin wedges), and1 tablespoon chopped garlic in a large pan. Add rice;season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground blackpepper. Remove from heat. Toss in 3 tablespoons choppedƃCVNGCHRCTUNG[ and ½ cup thinly sliced roasted red bellpeppers or canned pimiento. Serves 4 to 6.``````Broccoli and Cauliflower GratinPreheat oven to 350°F. Combine 1½ cupsmayonnaise, 2 cups grated cheddar cheese,2 tablespoons chopped green onions, and¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; set aside. TossEWRUDTQEEQNKƃQTGVUand EWRUECWNKƃQYGTƃQTGVUtogether in a lightly greased 2-quart bakingdish. Spread mayonnaise mixture over. Sprinkle with¼ cup breadcrumbs. Bake for 25 minutes or untilcrust is golden. Sprinkle more grated cheese on top.Serves 4 to 6.``````Mushroom and Pesto PastaSimmer 2 cups whipping cream, 1 tablespoondried rosemary, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic,stirring occasionally, over medium heat for15 minutes. Strain; discard rosemary and garlic.Stir in ˜EWRƂPGN[ITCVGF2CTOGUCPEJGGUG; setaside. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pan andsauté 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (portobello,shiitake, and button) for 2 minutes or until tender.Add 2 tablespoons store-bought pesto and500 grams farfalle noodles (cooked according topackage directions); mix well. Add cream sauce; mix.Serves 4 to 6.FÚő±ĪŅϱģĪÚ¦±ĬPartner your fabulous mains with equally fab accompaniments.PHOTOGRAPHY:``````MIGUEL NACIANCENO.``````RECIPES:``````CHRISTA MENDIOLA.``````STYLING:``````PAULYNN CHANG AFABLE.