Prime Rib Dinner - Yorkshire Pudding

I struggled for quite a while many years ago when I lived with my Aunt and Uncle and we all took turns making dinner and I wanted Yorkshire Pudding.  My Grandmother used to make them and they were so wonderful covered in rich gravy.  That crispy outside and soft inside, hot and steamy.  Amazing!!

So, after many trials and experiments, I finally found what worked for me to produce a well puffed and beautifully crispy Yorkshire Pudding.  Here's what I do, and hopefully it will help someone who's scared to try, be able to share what I think are the BEST Yorkshire Puddings ever!  And you're not going to believe just how easy they are to make!

Prime Rib Dinner - Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I don't know many people that don't like mashed potatoes.  And unfortunately, I happen to live with three.  There's only 4 of us in the house!!  And I could live, breath, exist on mashed potatoes.  But, I think I've nearly converted Mr. Hungry to being a mashed potatoes fan.  He's come a long way in 10 years!  The kids, well they aren't sold on the whole matter JUST yet.  But I have hope.

These are the potatoes Mr. Hungry likes.  Dare I say 'loves'??  Not just yet, dont' want to jinx anything!!  And the good news, just add a bit more butter and a bit more cream cheese and you can make these a day ahead and heat on low in a slow cooker the next day!

I think the cream cheese, butter and milk create a very smooth texture and the addition of roasted garlic takes the flavour up a notch that just tastes >that much< better than the plain old potatoes I used to make! 

Again, a combination of recipes and research and experimenting have brought me to this combination for terrific mashed potatoes.  Feel free to use different spices in place of the parsley that suit your tastes.  Dill is a terrific alternative!