"NEVER EAT MORE THAN YOU CAN LIFT" (Miss Piggy) ~ TOASTED PECAN WILD RICE SALAD/ ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES SMITTEN with BROWN BUTTER
~ FINAL THOUGHT FOR THE FEAST ~ TOASTED PECAN WILD RICE SALAD ~ a compliment for any feast * 6 cups cooked and cooled wild rice (cook 1/2 of liquid in orange juice) 2 heaping cups toasted whole pecans 1 cup dried cranberries 1 bunch chopped green onions 1 cup chopped sweet mini-peppers (red, orange, and yellow) 2 tsp. cracked pepper shakes of course salt DRESSING: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 4 Tbsp. maple syrup Combine all ingredients (except pecans) in large bowl. Pour dressing over and adjust seasonings. Top with toasted pecans. Chill until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving. (8 - 12 servings depending how how much guests enjoy the recipe.) !!!!!! ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES SMITTEN WITH BROWN BUTTER ~ These are GOOD! "Never eat more than you can lift." ~ Miss Piggy 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 5 whole bulbs roasted garlic (rule of thumb ~ 1 bulb garlic/1 lb. potato) 1/4 cup olive oil coarse salt and cracked pepper 12...