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Cool way to peel a potato

This has been around for a while, but I thought it would be fun to share n my recipe blog:
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I am the official Mashed Potato maker when we have family dinners, so I have perfected these wonderful spuds :)

7-8 good sized potatoes, peeled & cleaned (unless you are using Yukon Gold or Reds, then just scrub them clean & leave the skins on)
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 c. milk (whichever you prefer)
1 Tbsp. minced garlic or 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. Parsley or chives (optional)

Dice & boil potatoes until they are soft enough to break apart with a fork. Drain them (you can keep the water for gravy if you like). Add butter & mash with potatoes to melt it. Add milk and mash more. Whip in remaining ingredients until potatoes are fluffy.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Serves 9 people
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Slow-Cooked Spiced Pork

I used this with pork chops, but it would work really well for a roast as well and it is a great way to have an awesome meal made while you are at work!

6 thick pork chops
1/2 c. white or apple cider vinegar (apple cider is my favorite)
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 c. minced onion (or 1 Tbsp. dehydrated)
1/2 c. mulling spices (mine came in a package, but you can make your own using this recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/mulling-spices-for-wine-apple-cider-106470)
1 diced green apple

Put pork in your crock pot and add other ingredients (make sure that they are mixed together well). Turn on "high" and let cook for 8 hours.
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