Horseradish mashed potatoes & asparagus w/ parsley dressing

Just made these for dinner and it was sooo good. Very simple ways to make basic potatoes and veggies more exciting, and the two went together better than I thought they would. Make it in the summer and grill the asparagus, or swap in summer squash.



Horseradish mashed potatoes

8ish medium potatoes, peeled and cut into evenly-sized chunks
4 tbs butter
1/4 - 1/2 cup cream or half-and-half
2-4 tablespoons horseradish, wasabi, or mixed
salt and pepper to taste

Boil yer potatoes until tender but not falling apart and mash 'em up with everything else.

Roasted asparagus with parsley sauce

1 bunch asparagus
1 bunch parsley
2 lemons
2 large or 3 small cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

turn the oven up to 400. trim yr asparagus and lay it on a baking sheet with a tiny bit of oil and some salt and pepper. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until it's tender without getting shriveled and crispy.

Meanwhile, puree your parsley and garlic with the juice from the lemons (you can chop everything up fine and mix it together if you don't have a blender or food processor). stir in the oil and season to taste. When the asparagus is ready, dress it and enjoy!