Colcannon – from www.busycooks.about.com·2 pounds russet potatoes or try the Majestic Purple·4 slices bacon ·1 Tbsp. olive oil ·1 leek, rinsed and chopped ·1 onion, chopped ·2 cloves garlic, minced ·2 cups shredded green cabbage ·1/3 cup butter ·1 cup hot milk ·1/2 tsp. salt ·1/8 tsp. white pepperPeel potatoes and cube. Place in saucepan and cover with cold water. Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp and browned, turning often while cooking. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; crumble. To drippings remaining in saucepan, add olive oil. Cook onion, garlic, and leeks until crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes. Then add cabbage, cover, and cook for 6-10 minutes until cabbage is tender. When potatoes are cooked, drain and return potatoes to hot pot; shake over low heat for a few minutes to dry. Add butter and mash. Add milk and salt and pepper; beat until combined. Stir in bacon and cabbage mixture. Serve immediately, or place in serving dish and keep warm in 200 degrees F oven for 1 hour. Serves 6-8