Roast meats on a rack to drain fat.

Drain fat from the pan, and discard bay leaf.

Drain excess fat, and remove bacon.

Drain fat from pan.

Drain excess fat from skillet and add onion.

Drain fat from skillet and add olive oil.

Drain excess fat, if necessary, and add meat to mashed-potato mix.

Drain fat from the skillet, add the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter is melted.

Drain excess fat from roasting pan.

Drain fat from potatoes and add butter and garlic.