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Homemade Tater Chips. Garlicky Baked Fries. I’m never going to make garlic potato fries any other way.

Garlicky Baked Fries

These garlic fries, win hands down as the best garlic french fries I’ve ever made. Plus they are baked – so I won’t feel too guilty if I make it every time I’m craving for some potato comfort. When I read that there is garlic infused oil involved, my heart skipped a beat (in a good way, not the way oil would otherwise treat your heart). Mom’s Famous Stuffed Bell Peppers. Mom’s Famous Stuffed Bell Peppers Posted on 02 April 2012 by Mădălina My mom is one of the best cooks I know and she was kind enough to show me how to make her famous stuffed bell peppers.

Mom’s Famous Stuffed Bell Peppers

If you are strapped for time, you can prep 90% of this recipe the night before your dinner party– with that being said, the prep isn’t that bad! Mom’s Famous Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients: 6 large red or green bell peppers 2 ½ cups long-grain white rice 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 medium sweet onion, diced 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning 1 egg 2 ½ cups tomato juice ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 6 bay leaves 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp all-purpose flour Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms. Are you a mushroom lover or a hater?

Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

If you are in the happy loving mushroom camp, have I got a ground breaking, life-altering recipe for you! If you’re a hater, then I’m really very sorry for your loss. They are tasty little fungi. Most people in my family are on the haters side, fortunately. Yes, I said fortunately. Start out first with some cream cheese, parmesan cheese and spices in a bowl. Then mix it up so be nice and smooth. Now, gather your pizza toppings/ingredients… And toss them into the bowl of cream cheese. Vegetable Biryani. This is a simple version of Vegetable Biryani which is served along with raitha.

Vegetable Biryani

For a quick lunch or to serve your guests in a short notice, this is one of the best dishes. Hope you enjoy the dish. Here you go… Preparation time: 45 minutes. Zucchini Saute Recipe. Potato, Zucchini and Spinach Tart. This particular tart is an idea that has been brewing in my mind for quite a while.

Potato, Zucchini and Spinach Tart

I’m sure I could have made this post infinitely more popular by adding the word “bacon”to the ingredient list, but that’s the great thing about Tarts, it’s so easy to add or omit ingredients to suit your tastes. I guarantee you won’t miss the meat in this tart. Buen provecho! Ingredients (Serves 4 to 6) 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed4 oz cream cheese2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 large zucchini, sliced1 large potato, peeled and sliced1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded1 cup fresh spinachSalt and pepper Directions Preheat an oven to 400˚F.

Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries. I truly appreciate your visiting my site!

Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

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Spicy, smoky, and oh-so-yummy! Recipe for Crispy Oven Fries at Life. Salsa Picante Roja. This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color.

Salsa Picante Roja

Serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas! There are so many varieties of Mexican salsas with different levels of heat, some chunky, some smooth, some raw and others cooked. This one is smooth and cooked, perfect for topping a burrito bowl or simply enjoying with some tortilla chips. I love the smoky flavor of roasting jalapeños, which I did right over my stove. I let it sit for a few minutes over a medium flame, turning a few times.

If you want a milder sauce remove the seeds before putting it in the blender. Salsa Picante RojaGina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 1 ptCalories: 22.5 • Fat: 1.0 g • Protein: 0.7 g • Carb: 3.5 g • Fiber: 0.8 g • Sugar: 0.1 Add oil to a deep skillet, then pour in tomatoes. French Fries: The No-Guilt Version. There’s nothing like a french fried potato.

French Fries: The No-Guilt Version

The taste, the texture, the dip-ability; it’s probably one of my favorite go-to comfort foods. However, I don’t need the fat of an actual deep fried potato, and I certainly do not favor processed french fries that come from the frozen food section of the grocery store. Enter: Healthy French Fries* Step 1: Peel your ‘taters. This isn’t necessary, though, but if you decide you want the skin on make sure you scrub-wash them first. Step 2: Cut them into strips. Step 3: Place potatoes in colander and rinse the starch off of them. Step 4: Pat down the potatoes. Grilled Eggplant Rolled with Ricotta and Basil. Did you know that eggplant is a berry?!?

Grilled Eggplant Rolled with Ricotta and Basil

I love learning little food facts like that. Eggplant can be a little bit tricky sometimes. It can be epically delicious when it’s done right, but what else can you do besides the typical eggplant parmesan where you fry it up and pile on lots of cheese and sauce? How about grill it and roll it up with a creamy ricotta basil filling?