Macon Magazine

october/noveMber 2013 Macon Magazine i 69 Just call Johnny. 478.745.7406 3117 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31204 YOUR PARTY PLANNING... Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm Friday and Saturday 9am-10pm Mashed Sour Cream and Scallion Potatoes This delicious potato dish can be made and left at room temperature up to 2 hours in advance, or refrigerated for several days. Reheat in a large saucepan, covered, adding milk as necessary to adjust the consistency. 10 large potatoes (about 7 pounds), peeled and quartered 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, softened 7 scallions, thinly sliced Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic and return to the pot. Add sour cream, milk and butter and mash with a potato masher. Add scallions and stir gently to combine well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 8. Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges A different take on a Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish, these wedges can be cut and seasoned up to 2 hours before cooking. Or they can be roasted and refrigerated a few days in advance; reheat in oven at 350 – 400 degrees. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper 4 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the cumin and cinnamon. Add sweet potato wedges and toss to coat. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast, turning once, until the edges are dark brown and the wedges are crisp, about an hour. Serves 8. Spinach and Gruyere Gratin Gratins are an excellent choice for a make-ahead dish, and are universally enjoyed. This gratin can be prepared – but not baked – and refrigerated, covered, in advance. Bring to room temperature, then bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the cooking time. 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking dish 6 shallots, thinly sliced Salt and black pepper 1 cup dry white wine 6 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 4 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture 8 ounces grated gruyere 1/2 cup grated parmesan Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow 2 1/2 -3-quart baking dish with oil; set aside. Heat the oil in a large Continued on page 73 h o l i d a Y G u i d e 2 0 1 3 h o l i d a Y G u i d e 2 0 1 3

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