FENNEL/POTATO/GARLIC MASH WITH LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

this one is two recipes in one blog post. lucky you :)

LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp dill
2 tbsp mayo
zest and juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
bite sized pieces of cold,cooked veggie chicken (i prefer quorn brand for this recipe)
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 stalks celery, chopped

whisk together first four ingredients. add chicken, tomatoes, and celery and toss together.

FENNEL, POTATO, AND GARLIC MASH

1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. butter or extra virgin olive oil (i personally think butter is better for this recipe)
1/2 to 2/3 c. cream
freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper

cook the garlic with the potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water for 20 minutes.

meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. of the butter or oil in a heavy non-stick pan. add the fennel, cover, and cook gently for 20-30 minutes over med to med-high heat until it is soft but not browned.

drain and mash the potatoes and garlic. puree the fennel in a food processor and beat into the potatoes with the remaining butter or oil.

warm the cream in a pan and beat into potatoes until it makes a creamy, light mixture. season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.