Comfort Food

Mmmmmm, roast beast, potatoes and gravy. This is my comfort food. Nearly every Sunday growing up my mother would put a roast in the oven to cook while we went to church. The smells that bombarded us as we walked into the door after three hours of church were heavenly. I can remember this so easily because my "wife and I" (TM) still carry on the tradition. I also still carry on the tradition of picking at the roast just after church before the meal is prepared. I just cant help myself the aroma is just too alluring. Ohhh and then the mashed potatoes. I am definitely a potato guy. Then there is the gravy. This meal is perhaps the most perfect meal there is. Shaila thought that I should have added salad to the picture for the colors. I told her that it takes away from the appeal. This meal may be a little gender sensitive.

Matt's Mashed Potatoes
-7 Regular Sized potatoes peeled and cut into 2-3 inch pieces
-1 Cube salted butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Milk
- Seasoned Salt
- Garlic Powder

1. Boil potatoes until soft
2. Strain potatoes
3. Add potatoes butter and milk to mixing bowl. Right now you are asking how much milk? Well welcome to Matt's recipes. I start with about 1/4 cup of milk depending on the potatoes. Then mix with a hand held mixer. I check the consistency and then add more milk if needed to get the desired "fluffiness"
4. Add season salt and garlic powder. Again I do not have a measured amount used. Remember though that garlic is strong and you only need a small amount. Mix again.
5. Salt and pepper to desired taste while mixing. *Advice: Do NOT taste while mixing!!

Shaila's Gravy
- Meat Drippings from Roast
- 1 cup cold water mixed with 2~3 tablespoons flour
- Dash of garlic powder
- Pinch of Dill Weed
- Salt and pepper to taste

Roast cooked in a crock pot with Lipton onion soup and 2 cups water on high for 2 hours then low until nice and tender.

Using baster, take out drippings from pan, leaving fat/oil. Bring drippings to boil over medium heat. Stir in water/flour mixture. Bring to boil. Add seasonings to taste. Perfect!!