Christmas Day Roast Beast.
It was a lovely day, starting a bit early but well worth it. Got a new kitchen gadget to use and did so though it was difficult at first. It is apparently the Best mandolin slicer used by professional chefs, it does slice well but instructions were not read first. No flesh cutting happened but it was frightening for a bit as the potatoes were not cooperating and suctioning onto the deck of the slicer. It is apparently the Best mandolin slicer used by professional chefs, it does slice well but instructions were not read first. No flesh cutting happened but it was frightening for a bit as the potatoes were not cooperating and suctioning onto the deck of the slicer. The thickness is adjustable and I chose 1/4 inch thick for cooking the potatoes. I also quartered the larger pieces as well so they cook faster. What? Slicing potatoes instead of cubing? Yes indeed! A little trick I learned from America's Test Kitche...
