50 Mashed Potatoes : Recipes and Cooking. Twice Baked Potatoes, Two Ways. Hiiii Abby!!!
This blog post is dedicated to Abby. Abby emailed me a few weeks ago requesting a recipe that could be made in the microwave. You see…Abby is shacking it up in a dorm this year with only two kitchey-type tools at her disposal: a microwave and a mini-fridge. And since she wants to spend her money on more important things like booze, shoes textbooks, she wanted it to be budget friendly. No biggie, Abby; I got you, gurrrrl! Meet the Twice Baked Potatoes. I made ‘em two ways: decadent and amazing (bacon, cheddar, jalapenos, sour cream) and healthy and good (yogurt, chives, zucchini). I’m not even gonna pretend the healthy way tastes better. You’re gonna start by forking the potatoes. Now, pretend you’re in a video game. If you’re going right (oven), then put them on a baking sheet, season them with salt, pepper and olive oil and bake. If you’re going left (microwave), you’re going to place them on a microwave safe plate, season them with salt, pepper and olive oil and nuke.
P.S. Potatoes a la Boulangère. Quickie posting!
This is a classic and simple French potato dish that stole my heart the moment I took my very first bite. It was probably the pure flavors that did me in—I’ve always been a sucker for that—because it sure is no fancy cooking. Basically they’re stock-infused, alternating potato and onion layers. So simple, but oh so good when served with a nice juicy steak and some greens on the side. You just can’t go wrong with this recipe! Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds potatoes 2 small onions 1/3 cup vegetable broth 1/3 cup milk 1 or 2 oz butter pepper salt Optional: garlic powder & dried parsley. Brandied Pears. Potatoes Aurore. There are people who dislike mashed potatoes.
No really, there are! There are probably even yahoo groups for them and they’re taking over the world, one boiled potato at a time. How do I know this? Well, I learned it the hard way: after slaving over a hot stove during the Holidays only to find out that one of my dinner guests was one of them haters. Stupid enough it never occurred to me people could actually dislike mashed taters. But all kidding aside, this fabulous classic French recipe is one you’ll really want to put on the table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound small potatoes 1 medium tomato 1/3 can diced tomatoes 1 large garlic clove 4 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1 bay leaf nutmeg pepper salt Directions: This is the Aurore part.
The potatoes. Squeeze out the seeds and make sure you take out every single seed. Finely mince the tomato and put it in a sauce pan. Add 1/3 can diced tomatoes to the freshly chopped tomato. It smells amazing! Spinach “burgers” Spinach “burgers” I promised something a bit more “booty-friendly” and here it is!
These are high in protein, low in carbs and absolutely delicious. Now, if you’re not fond of green things.. stick around. I have something pink and fluffy later. Mix well in a bowl like this: Now, form into burger-sized patties. Heat a non stick skillet over med-high. Some may have to wait their turn, depending on your skillet size. Serve on your choice of bread product, or eat them “naked”. I you want to know how I like them, it’s with onion and ranch on a pita. maybe even a splash of hot sauce. This post was published earlier, but…. Spinach "burgers" Author: Michelle Keith/ The Village Cook Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 1 bag of thawed and well drained chopped spinach 2 egg whites 1 whole egg ¼ c diced onion ½ c shredded cheese ½ c bread crumbs 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Wayne's Cranberry Sauce Recipe : Paula Deen.