finger lickin' good

SUPER duper easy weeknight dinner. Chicken leg + thigh (bone-in, skin-on) with garlic redskin mashed potatoes...
Just tuck a sliver of garlic and a sprig of fresh herb (I used sage, but thyme or rosemary would be great too) under the skin on both the thigh and leg meat. Rub with a little oil, sprinkle with salt + pepper (on both sides) and roast -- 425° for 55 min, or until skin is crisp.




For the mashed potatoes --
(enough for 4 people)
6 red skinned potatoes, washed, cubbed
3/4 cup milk
2 tbl cream cheese (my grandma's secret ingredient)
2 cloves garlic, minced
s+p (to taste)

Add cubed potatoes to a pot and cover with cool water. Bring to boil and simmer until tender, drain, and add cooked potatoes back to hot pot. While potatoes are cooking, steep milk with garlic. Add milk + garlic to cooked potatoes, a little at a time to ensure proper consistency, and mash by hand (for a chunky mashed potatoes). Stir in cream cheese and season, to taste. Yum!