Gingerbread House Icing

Originally uploaded by pretendingsanity

4 cups powdered sugar
3 TBS meringue powder
Just enough water to make it really stiff (a little over half a cup)

Mix. Pipe. Enjoy!

This is a recipe that I grew up eating and it’s something that I always turn to in cold winter months when the cupboards are looking bare.

In a large pot, sautee an onion and garlic in some oil. Add to that chopped and peeled potatoes. I do 1-2 lg potatoes per person. Add just enough water to cover potatoes and boil until potatoes are soft.

During the boiling process I add salt, pepper and a couple tsp of chicken bullion. Also green chiles to taste. Once the potatoes are soft, mash slightly with a potato masher and pour in some milk or cream until soup has a pleasing consistency.

At this point throw in some cooked bacon or hamburger or sausage or ham (turkey of course) and whatever veggie sounds good. I really like frozen corn. The last batch I made I mixed in some cooked sweet potatoes which was amazing.

Cook until heated through and enjoy!