Comments for Migraine Munchies https://www.migrainemunchies.com/ Cooking with chronic migraines Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:10:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Comment on Potatoes Au Gratin by Learning https://www.migrainemunchies.com/recipes/main-dishes/potatoes-au-gratin/#comment-61 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:10:07 +0000 https://www.migrainemunchies.com/?p=326#comment-61 I have such fond memories of visiting my dad’s family for the holidays, even though it was a seven hour drive. The holidays that I spent at Aunt Jill’s were my absolute favorite! During the entire drive I looked forward to the delicious food made by my Aunt and her friend Vicky, both fantastic cooks. Upon arriving at my Aunt’s house, my brother and I would immediately be put to work peeling potatoes. So many potatoes! I would watch and learn as much as I could as she made her potatoes au gratin, along with all the other dishes. There was always a huge spread of food, and a lot of love and joy, which just makes everything better! They inspired me to create similar holiday meals, inviting as many people as I could, recreating my favorite dishes, and pouring all my love into the food I served. Hosting the holidays has become something that I look forward to all year. Last winter, I decided to try to recreate her recipe from memory and after many attempts I think I have perfected it! I did swap out the cream of mushroom soup she used for a more traditional homemade sauce, due to my migraine triggers this is safer. Every bite is rich and comforting, it is easily one of my favorite foods. In memory of my beloved Aunt Jill, I’m happy to share a part of my family’s traditions here!
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (total 6 cups sliced)
1 clove (1 tsp) of minced garlic (can be reduced to ½ tsp)
2 – 3 inch of a leek, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
⅛ tsp pepper
¼ tsp sea salt (or Maldon’s smoked salt, to enhance the flavor)
2 cups whole milk
½ cup chicken stock
¾ – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Using a small prep dish, mix the flour, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Wash and peel the potatoes. If you are using a food processor, select the medium slicing blade and cut the potatoes in half, if necessary, to fit into the chute.
If slicing by hand, cut thin slices. You can take a small slice of one side of the potato to make a small fl

Your Aunt Jill’s recipe sounds absolutely delightful and full of love. It’s heartwarming how you’ve carried on the tradition and made it your own, especially with the adjustments for your migraines. The dish seems perfect for bringing people together, just like she did. How did you feel the first time you served your version to others, knowing it was inspired by her?

]]> Comment on Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream by WickedQueen187 https://www.migrainemunchies.com/recipes/desserts/strawberry-shortcake/#comment-2 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:27:34 +0000 https://www.migrainemunchies.com/?p=141#comment-2 I love this idea, from a fellow spooneie I admire your creativity and determination.. I really want to make both of them.

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