Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Tahini Creme Fraiche

This recipe originally called for Japanese sweet potatoes but I only found regular potatoes. So, I am using my own directions for cooking but did make the delicious maple-tahini creme fraiche. Thanks go to Samantha Seneviratne from NYT Cooking for the recipe. I will keep an eye out for these sweet and nutty Japanese potatoes! … Continue reading

Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

During the warmer weather I like to make different sides and sometimes it’s a salad such as this. Not complicated, oil/vinegar-based and requires only a few ingredients. Whole grain mustard, red wine vinegar and EVOO dress this salad. Using fresh herbs such as dill and parsley are essential to this salad’s flavor. Of course green … Continue reading

Spicy Chili Crisp Potato Salad (Liang Ban Tu Dou)

This is a spicy potato recipe coming from Eating Well Magazine by Louisa Shafia. There is a lot of heat provided by Sichuan chili oil and peppercorn oil, Sichuan peppercorns and some dried or fresh chili peppers. Very good potato dish but for me, without the bamboo shoots.

The Best Salt and Vinegar Baked Fries

Salt and vinegar is one of my favorite flavour combinations, being very fond of salt and vinegar potato chips. The fries have the  same delicious salt-and-vinegar taste and then they are baked besides. I’ve made a version using red potatoes and another using Yukon gold potatoes. Russet potatoes are the best due to their higher … Continue reading

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

This is my second new recipe for Thanksgiving and it would also be a nice addition for any special occasion . Some times I will just bake or grill whole sweet potatoes, make a hasselback version, or just roast them in a delicious sauce such as Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes with … Continue reading

Jamaican Seasoned Tilapia and Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes

Tilapia is a very mild fish and easily adapts to all kinds of spices and flavors. It is readily available and a very affordable fish that doesn’t taste fishy. A light entree that’s healthy too especially needed during the holiday season. This seasoning would be delicious on any mild flavored fish. I don’t buy seasoning … Continue reading

Mesa Grill Southwestern Potato Salad

Summertime is grilling and making recipes like potato salad. I have my favorite that every one likes but I also enjoy trying new recipes which compliment the main course. This potato salad is spicy and would be excellent with a grilled hamburger, steak or even chicken but I wouldn’t serve it with a mild fish … Continue reading

Sausage Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust

Quiches are one of my favorite breakfasts, especially when feeding a crowd. Usually I make a pie crust but I saw a hash brown crust on Pinterest and I loved the idea. The crust was crispy and gave wonderful texture to the quiche. I make a sausage casserole with hash browns mixed in and it’s … Continue reading