Potato Leek Mash & Grilled Chicken

Tonight’s mashed potatoes are inspired by the flavors of vichyssoise, a leek and potato soup popular in French cuisine. Steamy Yukon Golds are mashed with roasted leeks, cream cheese, and sour cream, and then served under a whole chicken breast that’s seasoned with Italian herbs and fire-grilled. On the side, there’s tender sautéed corn and zucchini, topped with a silky compound butter made with Parmesan, parsley, and chives.

Sometimes simple dishes can be the most satisfying, and this flavorful mac ‘n’ cheese fits the bill. Elbow macaroni are stirred into a luscious white cheddar cheese sauce made with heavy cream, cream cheese, and plenty of slightly-sharp aged white cheddar. It’s topped with tender-crisp broccoli florets and then finished with even more white cheddar for an extra-gooey finish.