Sauerkraut Apple Latkes

As I love sauerkraut, apples and potatoes  I thought these three ingredients would taste great together in  latkes/potato pancakes. Guess what? I was right…  See my potato pancakes for another recipe using just potatoes. People think latkes are a Jewish recipe but they actually exist in some form in many different parts of the world. … Continue reading

Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes

Are these ever flavorful potatoes and such a good side for any meat or fish. This recipe is adapted from Bon Appetit. I have already posted Roasted Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes Two Ways which are smashed… They say russet potatoes are the best to use in this type of a recipe as they have a lot of starch … Continue reading

Roasted Applesauce

Apples are  probably one of my all-time favorite fruits because they are available year round. Then in the Fall here in Michigan we get the specialty apples that appear only once a year, such as Northern Spy (Gene’s favorite apple pie) and Cortland (my grandma’s applesauce). This past year I made some banana bread with roasted … Continue reading

Zucchini, Tomatoes, Pesto and Queso Blanco Cheese

This is the time of the year when there is an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs in my garden and the markets. When I first saw this recipe I was immediately drawn in at the word “pesto”.  A flavorful ingredient to perk up a side dish like this. What a perfect way to use … Continue reading

Weight Watcher’s Steakhouse Fries Two Ways

Potato recipes are always a good side dish either for breakfast, lunch or dinner – even as an appetizer.  I like to serve these fries with a good spicy black bean, turkey or beef  burger.   The first  recipe is worth 3 points per 4 wedges.   Smoked paprika  adds a little zing!  The second recipe is 4 points per … Continue reading

Twice Baked Potatoes

These potatoes are always a good do ahead side dish for beef, pork or ham.  I have been making these a long time and never posted the recipe because it is one of those sides where you do not need to measure the ingredients.  

Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Horseradish Butter

My family always likes to try new recipes; right now everyone is on a “sweet potato” kick! This delightful dish comes from the Food Network Kitchen and graced a sister’s Easter table this year.  It was a big hit with the maple syrup butter sauce finished with a tbsp. of prepared horseradish.

Lemon Red Potatoes in the Slow Cooker

I use my slow cookers all of the time when all other appliances are being used, because I do not want to use my oven in the summer months or just to get some work done ahead of time.  This is a good recipe to feed a crowd (you could double the recipe) and kick … Continue reading

Smashed Red Potatoes with Bacon Salt

I am slowly working my way through the January issue of the Food Network Magazine’s special issue on “bacon”.  I am just amazed at the recipes available using bacon besides frying it to have alongside some pancakes or in a BLT sandwich. Most of my family/friends enjoy bacon except for a few vegetarians. People in my … Continue reading