Meat and Potatoes meet the Modern Day Cook

There has been a big push toward healthy eating in the last
couple of decades. This trend may be bringing longevity and
healthy lives but something has been lost, the traditional meat
and potatoes meal. 

Here is a newer version of a time honored tradition that is
tasty and satisfying. The lemon addition to the mashed potatoes
is a surprisingly delicious twist.

Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Lemon Herb Mashed Potatoes

Marinated Beef Tenderloin

2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil 

¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar

¼ Cup Water

1 Tbs Pepper

1 Clove Garlic

1 Cup Soy Sauce

Beef Tenderloin, ¼ pound per person

 Whisk the first six ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the beef
tenderloin and marinate overnight. Drain the meat and reserve
the marinade. Roast in a 425° oven for 15-20 minutes per pound.
Ladling marinade over the top ever 10 minutes.

Lemon Herb Mashed Potatoes

4 Large baking potatoes, peeled and cut up for boiling

1 Tbs Butter

1/3 Cup Chopped Onion

1 Clove Garlic

¾ Cup Sour Cream

1 tsp Grated Lemon Rind

1 Tbs Lemon Juice

1¼ tsp Salt

1 tsp Dill weed

¼ tsp Ground Red Pepper

Dash of paprika

 Boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain potatoes and return to
pot. Mash with a potato masher and add all additional
ingredients. Continue to mash until all the ingredients are
incorporated.