Spicy Hunan Potatoes

How do you say “yum” in Chinese. These potatoes were perfectly seasoned and I could not get enough of them! Hunan food is known to be spicy and from the few dishes I have made so far I certainly agree. But like any recipe you can make it to your taste. Hunan is located in the … Continue reading

Grilled Sweet or Russet Potato Wedges

I decided to combine these two recipes since they make great sides when you are grilling. Par-boiling them speeds up the grilling process and you have tender, crispy and flavorful potato wedges.   Turkey burgers and grilled russet potato wedges.   

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

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.  

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

Roasted Salt-And-Vinegar Potatoes Two Ways

These potatoes seem to be very popular on many sites such as Pinterest and in new cooking magazines and cookbooks.  My family likes salt and vinegar flavored foods, especially potato chips which  a certain young niece enjoys (me too).   Gene liked malt vinegar with his fries – he was not into ketchup. I know when I worked in Windsor, … Continue reading

Rustic Potato-Fontina Pie

This is a delicious potato dish by Weight Watcher’s with only 3 points per wedge.    Tender potatoes with a crunchy crust.

Potato Pancakes Two Ways

When you plan to have baked potatoes for dinner, just throw in a few extra to make these pancakes for breakfast the next morning, or make them thin and serve with sauerbraten like my dad did.  See my recipe Dad’s Sauerbraten. For a new recipe see Sauerkraut Apple Latkes which are a little sweet and … Continue reading

Baked Potatoes on the Grill

Such an easy thing to grill and great to do whether you are cooking for one or two or a crowd. baked potatoes (the ones I used are 11-12 oz. each) oil to rub on skins Wash and dry whole potatoes and prick them with a fork or knife a couple of times (see comment below), … Continue reading