Potatoes are a New World food associated with Saturn, Pluto, the moon, Virgo, and the element earth. They hold a nurturing grounded energy for stability, good health, and protection.
Potatoes are easy to prepare and are delicious baked, roasted, mashed, and fried.
Here are some of my favorite things to make with potatoes.
Revved up Mashed Potatoes
Root vegetables mash nicely by themselves or in combination with other root vegetables. Try them instead of the usual mashed potatoes.
Parsnips hold male-earth energy for creation, health, and sex magick. Leeks are elegant onions with a mild flavor and a tender texture. They add healing properties and when added to food will protect the physical body from illness. Nutmeg energy draws love, luck, and money while granting clarity of vision.
You will need:
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tablespoon of butter
2 small leeks, white part only, chopped
1/4 cup milk,
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 475. Put parsnips and potatoes in large saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil gently, about 12 minutes, or until tender. In another pan, melt butter add leeks and sauté over low heat until leek pieces are nicely browned. Drain parsnips and potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add milk and butter and mash. Stir in leeks and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Mashed Potato Cakes
You will need:
1 cup mashed potatoes, cold
1 egg
2 1/2 tablespoons flour or gluten-free flour replacement
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
In a mixing bowl stir together the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt until combined. Pour a Tablespoon of oil into a frying pan and heat. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot frying pan and flatten into a patty. Cook until browned, and flip. Serve hot.