I love that these potatoes are made with pantry staples I always have on hand (though I don't always have Yukon gold specifically, next time I may try russets). So that means they may just be making many more appearances at my dinner table, especially on the weekends when I have a little more time for dinner prep. And yes of course they are just perfect, elegant side dish to your Christmas dinner this weekend!
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas weekend! Peace and blessins to you and yours :).
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes , peeled and diced into 1 1/2-inch portions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 Tbsp butter , divided
- 4 cloves garlic , finely minced
- 3 - 4 Tbsp half and half
- 1/2 cup (slightly packed) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 large egg yolks
- Minced fresh parsley , for garnish (optional)
- Finely grated parmesan , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot. Cover with cold water (covering the potatoes by about 1 - 2 inches) and season with 1 Tbsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot with lid and allow to simmer until very tender, about 15 - 20 minutes (they should nearly fall apart when pierced). Preheat oven to 425 about halfway through potatoes cooking. Drain potatoes well.
- Meanwhile, dice 4 Tbsp of the butter into 1 Tbsp pieces and add to a small saucepan. Melt over medium heat then add garlic and saute until lightly golden and softened, about 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 3 Tbsp of the half and half then pour mixture into a small bowl (so the garlic doesn't burn) and set aside.
- Pour drained potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Mash well with a potato masher until there are no longer any lumps (or press through a potato ricer). Stir in parmesan cheese and warm butter/garlic mixture with a wooden spoon and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture cool a few minutes then quickly stir in egg yolks one at a time with a wooden spoon. At this point if mixture is very thick you can add remaining 1 Tbsp half and half if needed, if mixture seems a little too runny for piping let it cool slightly.
- Line a 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer mixture to a large piping fitted with a large star tip that's about 3/4 inch wide at tip (or you can just spoon mounds onto baking sheet vs. piping). Pipe into 12 mounds spaced evenly apart, about 2 1/2-inches wide by 2 1/2-inches tall. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 16 - 19 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with parsley and parmesan if desired.
What is mesothelioma? This question will be asked by the people who are not familiar with the term. Obviously, not everyone is familiar with this one disease. So, what is the meaning behind mesothelioma? Well, this refers to a particular type of cancer that is relatively rare. The cancer cells in this disease will attack the lines of cells or simply refer as mesothelioma that protects the body internal organs. The cancer cells may start to occur and grow through cavity in chest, abdomen or even from heart cavity. From the cavity in those internal organs, it may spread and affect the other parts of body.
Now that it is clear, mesothelioma is a type of cancer but what is mesothelioma cancer? Is it just about membrane? The disease indeed comes from the cavity of membrane. The cavity of chest membrane or pleura is known to be the most common. This is called as pleural mesothelioma. The less common form is called as peritoneal mesothelioma. This one comes from the abdomen cavity. Another form of mesothelioma comes from heart cavity and known as pericardial mesothelioma. No matter from where the cancer comes, an immediate treatment is needed
What Causes Mesothelioma?
Now, after finding the answer of what is mesothelioma, the next question will come naturally. What causes this condition? The main cause of this condition is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is known as mineral with very microscopic fiber. The jobs that will always in contact with asbestos will have high risk. Of course, the workers of asbestos mines become the most vulnerable. About 70% to 80% cases of mesothelioma are linked to the exposure of asbestos while working. Aside of working environment, buildings with asbestos will slowly cause cavity that might end up with cancer. In developing into cancer, it might take around 30 to 40 years but some people take 70 years before cancer shows up.
What is mesothelioma? And what are the things that will cause this condition? Aside of asbestos, the cancer of mesothelium is also reported to be caused by several other things.
- Genetics believed to also cause mesothelioma but the rates varied amongst population.
- Radiation in high doses to the chest or the abdomen or the radiation that comes after thorium dioxide (Thorotrast) injections.
- Zeolites are minerals and chemically related to mineral asbestos. One of the related minerals is known as erionite and commonly found in the soil of some places in Turkey. The exposure of erinite is thought to increase the risk of mesothelioma.
What are Symptoms of Mesothelioma?
Now that the question of what is mesothelioma has been answered and the causes are also known, the time to learn about its symptoms has come. What are mesothelioma symptoms? The initial symptoms are as the followings:
- Short breaths
- Pain in the chest
- Coughing
- Increasing short breaths
- Loss appetite
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
Treatment for Mesothelioma
What is mesothelioma? Knowing the answer of that question, the next thing that will be necessary is to find out the proper treatment for this disease. There are three options of treatment that will need to be done. In any cases of mesothelioma, two or even three of these treatments might be combined.
These treatments will include:
- Surgery to take out cancer.
- Therapy of radiation using the high dose X-rays or the other high energy rays to get cancer cells killed.
- Chemotherapy that will use drugs to fight the cells of cancer.
Mesothelioma Life Expectancy
After asking the question what is mesothelioma and know about this condition, many people will ask about the life expectancy of the patients. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer. Approximately, it will cause death to the patients as fast as four months or as long as one year. This is not a very pleasant thing to be heard. But this fact is something that cannot be denied. The only thing that may bring relief is the fact that this type of cancer is rarely found.
Considering the malignancy and the danger that will be brought, trying to avoid the disease from happening is natural. It will be better to stay away from asbestos and the other things that might trigger mesothelioma. In order to get better maintenance in health, the regular health checkup is needed. Treating mesothelioma as soon as possible is highly recommended. That is the reason why everyone needs to visit a doctor when they feel initial symptoms. Taking action is better rather than just asking about what is mesothelioma.
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