Meat and potatoes. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that offer the most pleasure. I've spent countless hours perfecting dishes, experimenting with recipes, playing with flavors, but you know what? Sometimes, when I've got all day to make dinner, my husband says, "Lamb tagine sounds nice, but can't you just make steak and potatoes tonight?"
So I sigh, shrug my shoulders, pull out the manliest steak I can find, and make this skillet potato gratin to serve alongside.
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Oh yeah, I'm talking about you, Mr. Porterhouse. |
See, my husband doesn't get it. Can I make a baked potato? Yes, of course. It's easy and delicious, but I enjoy cooking. I need to cook. There is something therapeutic to me about the rhythmic work of slicing and preparing. Smelling onions fry or fresh herbs in my hands, this makes me happy.
Not that this recipe is hard. It's actually pretty easy. But it's just the right amount of effort that allows me to zone out, relax, and just enjoy cooking. Oh yeah, and its damn delicious too.
Skillet Potato Gratin
I like to use a mandolin to slice my onions and potatoes. This keeps the slices very thin and uniform which gives you great texture but a lovely appearance as well.