Slice This! Recipe: Yukon Gold Potato Gratin (Vegetarian)

As some of you might have noticed, my last two recipes have involved some serious slicing. That is because I finally bought my sexy, new, red mandolin! I've been slicing daily. It's the most fun ever, and if you don't have one, I suggest that you get one. This next recipe is no exception to the ubiquitous slice-o-rama that is my kitchen. Enjoy!

Yukon Gold Potato Gratin - Serves 8 (use 9X9 casserole pan)

2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8 inch should be fine)
3/4 lb Gruyere (you can use other cheeses if you prefer)
1 large red onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 TBSp butter
1 cup heavy cream
Sea Salt
Ground Pepper

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Peel and slice potatoes. Place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove slices from water and allow them to cool. In the meantime, saute onions and garlic in butter until they are soft and translucent. Lightly oil your casserole pan and place 1/4 of your potato slices in the bottom, season with salt & pepper, sprinkle with 1/4 of your onions & garlic, sprinkle 1/4 cheese, and drizzle 1/8 a cup of your cream over the top. Repeat 3 more times taking care to end with a cheese layer. Then pour the remaining cream evenly into all four corners of the pan. Season with Salt & Pepper one last time and pop the pan into the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden. (Photos to come, I forgot to take some last night before digging in.)

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I learned today that Mike Huckabee's top campaign supporters include Tyson foods and Pepsi Co. I can't even begin to tell you what I think of the manner in which both of those companies conduct themselves in the realms of animal cruelty and contributing to the poisoning of this country with high fructose corn syrup.

That being said, 99% of Barack Obama's campaign funds are from individual contributers like Tim & I. Remember that when it comes time to go to the polls, think about the big picture. Think about more than just gay marriage... Think about the reality of the future of this country and who we can trust to lead us in a new direction.

A man with corporate interests at heart, who happens to be a christian or a man who is a christian, but has the people of this country at heart?

Go to this link from USA Today, and see which candidate you agree with most!