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Monday, February 29, 2016

mom's potato puffs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
  • heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees f (180 degrees c). carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

gobi aloo (indian style cauliflower with potatoes)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. add the potatoes. season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. reduce heat to low and cover. stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into quarters

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • in a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika. add potato sticks, and stir by hand to coat. place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (10 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 large orange, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). place ham in a roasting pan.
  • in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, orange juice, orange zest, dijon mustard, and ground cloves. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. set aside.
  • bake ham in preheated oven uncovered for 2 hours. remove ham from oven, and brush with glaze. bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Smothered Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 5 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. place flour in a shallow dish or bowl; coat potatoes with flour. add onion to potato/flour mixture and set aside.
  • heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. when oil is hot add potato/onion mixture and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • when mixture has browned, reduce heat to low, add water and cover skillet. simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.

oven roasted potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. stir in potatoes until evenly coated. place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With Ham

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 pound cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • layer half the potatoes, half the ham, and half the onion in an 2-quart baking dish; repeat the layers.
  • heat milk, peas, flour, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • stir cheddar cheese into sauce until cheese is melted.
  • pour sauce over potato and ham mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  • cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  • remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

sausage casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion, shredded
  • 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 6 jumbo eggs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch square baking dish.
  • place sausage in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • in the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter. line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the mixture. in a bowl, mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, onion, cottage cheese, and eggs. pour over the potato mixture.
  • bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups sweet potato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Amish Hash Browns

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder. add potatoes, 1/3 cup of oil, eggs and onion and mix until evenly blended.
  • heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. drop heaping tablespoons of the potatoes into the hot oil, flattening slightly. cook until browned on the bottom and then flip and cook on the other side. keep in a warm oven while frying the rest.

Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 small butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and yukon gold potatoes. separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.
  • in a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. toss with vegetables until they are coated. spread evenly on a large roasting pan.
  • roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • in a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. stir in milk. cook until mixture has thickened. stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Moe's Fabulous Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground white pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 18 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two, and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
  • bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan over low-medium heat.
  • whip the potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth; pour the boiling milk over the potatoes, and add butter, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. whip on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Aloo Phujia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • lightly brown onion in oil in a medium size skillet.
  • stir in salt, cayenne, turmeric and cumin. add potatoes and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • add tomatoes, cover pan and cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 small butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and yukon gold potatoes. separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.
  • in a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. toss with vegetables until they are coated. spread evenly on a large roasting pan.
  • roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

sweet potato pecan pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 2/3 cups light cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

  • bake sweet potatoes until tender, peel and mash. make sure all lumps are removed, straining if necessary.
  • lightly beat eggs. blend together eggs and sweet potatoes. stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. blend in cream. pour into pie shell.
  • bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) 45-55 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. cool completely on rack.
  • to make caramelized pecan topping: combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, and pecans. gently drop by spoonfuls over cooled pie to cover top. broil 5 inches below heat until mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. watch carefully, if cooked too long, top will turn syrupy. cool on rack.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

gobi aloo (indian style cauliflower with potatoes)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. add the potatoes. season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. reduce heat to low and cover. stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (10 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 large orange, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). place ham in a roasting pan.
  • in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, orange juice, orange zest, dijon mustard, and ground cloves. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. set aside.
  • bake ham in preheated oven uncovered for 2 hours. remove ham from oven, and brush with glaze. bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.

gourmet sweet potato classic

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 5 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

oven roasted potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. stir in potatoes until evenly coated. place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

gourmet sweet potato classic

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 5 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With Ham

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 pound cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • layer half the potatoes, half the ham, and half the onion in an 2-quart baking dish; repeat the layers.
  • heat milk, peas, flour, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • stir cheddar cheese into sauce until cheese is melted.
  • pour sauce over potato and ham mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  • cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  • remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into quarters

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • in a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika. add potato sticks, and stir by hand to coat. place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Twice Baked Potatoes Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 slices american cheese

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • bake potatoes for 1 hour or until soft.
  • cut enough of the skin off the top of each potato to be able to scoop the potato out of the skin and into a mixing bowl.
  • add butter, sour cream, grated cheese and mix together well. add salt and pepper to taste.
  • fill the skins with the mix and top with 1/2 slice american cheese. bake for 20 to 25 minutes just until heated through.

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Irish Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 1.5 quart baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, eggs, onion, salt and paprika. mix well.
  • place potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and pour milk over top. bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. sprinkle top with cheese, return to oven and bake until cheese melts and is slightly browned.

sausage casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion, shredded
  • 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 6 jumbo eggs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch square baking dish.
  • place sausage in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • in the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter. line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the mixture. in a bowl, mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, onion, cottage cheese, and eggs. pour over the potato mixture.
  • bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

brunch omelet torte

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • potatoes:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 red potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • omelet:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • filling:
  • 8 ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

    Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • on lightly floured surface, gently roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. lay 1 sheet puff pastry into a deep-dish pie plate or springform pan; set aside.
  • melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet until sizzling. add potatoes, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. cover and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are lightly browned, crisp, and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. remove from heat and set aside.
  • combine the eggs, parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl and whisk well. melt 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet over medium heat until butter sizzles.
  • pour half of omelet mixture (3/4 cup) into heated skillet. cook over medium heat. as omelet mixture sets, lift edges slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. continue cooking until set, about 2 to 3 minutes. slide omelet cookie sheet. repeat with remaining tablespoon of butter and omelet mixture.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • layer ingredients into pie plate on top of puff pastry in the following order: one of the omelets, 4 ounces ham, half of the fried potatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese. top with remaining potatoes, ham, cheese, and omelet. cover the torte with the remaining sheet of puff pastry. press together edges of both sheets of puff pastry to form a rim; trim off excess. crimp or flute edges. the torte can now be refrigerated overnight (see cook's note).
  • in small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over puff pastry.
  • bake in preheated oven until the pastry is a rich golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. let stand at least 5 minutes; cut into wedges. you may serve the torte warm or at room temperature.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups sweet potato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

Art's Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (4 ounce) package idahoan® italian romano white cheese flavored mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (if dried, rehydrate)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 12 large mushrooms
  • 1/2 pound mild or hot italian ground sausage, cooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

  • preheat over to 350 degrees f.
  • prepare potatoes according to package directions.
  • add sun-dried tomatoes.
  • remove stems from clean mushrooms and stuff caps with cooked italian sausage and top with a generous amount of the potato mixture.
  • spread olive oil and minced garlic on bottom of walled cookie sheet or baking dish. place mushrooms on top.
  • sprinkle shredded parmesan over the top of the mushrooms.
  • bake for 20-25 minutes.

Platski

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 large potatoes, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a medium bowl combine potatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, flour and pepper. mix very well.
  • coat a medium skillet with oil and heat on medium-high. using a fork or spoon quickly spread a thin layer of potato mixture over the entire bottom of the pan. make the pancake as thin as possible, without gaps or holes. fry for 2 minutes, or until golden brown. flip with a spatula and cook on the other side.
  • repeat with remaining potato mixture.

Double Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 2 quart baking dish.
  • layer potato slices in prepared baking dish. pour cream over potatoes; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. season potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • bake in preheated oven until potatoes are soft, about 1 hour. remove from oven; gently stir potatoes. sprinkle with the cheddar cheese; cover and let rest until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

oven roasted potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. stir in potatoes until evenly coated. place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Chip Truck Fries

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 6 baking potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • coat potato slices with vegetable oil. sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Aloo Phujia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • lightly brown onion in oil in a medium size skillet.
  • stir in salt, cayenne, turmeric and cumin. add potatoes and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • add tomatoes, cover pan and cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

Mashed Potatoes With Horseradish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons minced parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain, and mash with 1 tablespoon butter and black pepper. stir in sour cream, horseradish and parsley. whip potatoes and place in medium serving bowl.
  • melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and pour over potatoes. serve immediately.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • in a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. stir in milk. cook until mixture has thickened. stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Spiced Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 6 red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain and spread on a baking sheet.
  • in a small bowl, or cup, combine paprika, cayenne, chili powder, onion salt, garlic powder and parsley.
  • drizzle potatoes with oil and sprinkle with spice mixture.
  • bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until crisp, turning every 10 minutes.

Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 small butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and yukon gold potatoes. separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.
  • in a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. toss with vegetables until they are coated. spread evenly on a large roasting pan.
  • roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

sauteed sweet plantains (tajaditas dulces de platano)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 yellow plantains (very ripe), peeled and cut in 1-inch-thick slices
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • heat peanut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to sizzle. gently toss plantain slices with brown sugar, then place into hot oil. fry until the plantains begin to turn golden brown, then turn over, and continue frying until they have caramelized, about 2 minutes per side.
  • drain plantains on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 small butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and yukon gold potatoes. separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.
  • in a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. toss with vegetables until they are coated. spread evenly on a large roasting pan.
  • roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

oven roasted potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. stir in potatoes until evenly coated. place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

gourmet sweet potato classic

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 5 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

gobi aloo (indian style cauliflower with potatoes)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. add the potatoes. season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. reduce heat to low and cover. stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (10 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 large orange, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). place ham in a roasting pan.
  • in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, orange juice, orange zest, dijon mustard, and ground cloves. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. set aside.
  • bake ham in preheated oven uncovered for 2 hours. remove ham from oven, and brush with glaze. bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.

bell pepper, tomato, and potato indian curry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seed
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder (optional)
  • 3 small tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • heat vegetable oil in a skillet over low heat. stir mustard seed into hot oil; cook and stir until seeds start to crackle, about 30 seconds. stir garlic, green chile pepper, curry leaves, cumin seed, and asafoetida powder into mustard seeds; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to turn golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • stir tomatoes into garlic mixture, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened, about 10 minutes. add water, cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander, and turmeric to tomato mixture; stir.
  • mix potato, bell pepper, lemon juice, and salt into tomato mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer until potatoes and peppers are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. garnish with cilantro leaves.

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into quarters

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • in a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika. add potato sticks, and stir by hand to coat. place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

restaurant-style sweet potato casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • oatmeal streusel:
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • topping:
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • rub the skin of each sweet potato with vegetable oil; place potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour; remove and cool slightly. reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • when sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into a large bowl; discard skins. beat sweet potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • measure 6 cups of mashed sweet potato into a large bowl; beat in 3/4 cup brown sugar, cream, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. pour sweet potato mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • place the rolled oats into the bowl of a food processor or blender, and pulse until oats are finely ground. place oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, flour, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon into a bowl. cut 2 tablespoons cold butter into the oat mixture with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly; sprinkle evenly over sweet potato mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are heated through and oatmeal streusel is lightly browned, 70 to 80 minutes. remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with marshmallows, and let stand until marshmallows are melted, about 10 minutes.

Spruced Up Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

  • bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes, cauliflower, garlic and carrots. cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. drain.
  • add the milk, butter, salt and pepper. beat until smooth. sprinkle with parsley and serve.

gourmet sweet potato classic

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 5 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

foil potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • lay out 4 squares of aluminum foil on the counter. cut each potato in half lengthwise, and place a square of aluminum foil. place 1/2 tablespoon of butter the cut side of each half, then season with garlic powder and salt. close the potato halves together, and wrap tightly in the aluminum foil.
  • bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 40 minutes, or until tender.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups sweet potato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

sausage casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage
  • 3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion, shredded
  • 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 6 jumbo eggs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch square baking dish.
  • place sausage in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • in the prepared baking dish, stir together the shredded potatoes and butter. line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the mixture. in a bowl, mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, onion, cottage cheese, and eggs. pour over the potato mixture.
  • bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

oven roasted potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. stir in potatoes until evenly coated. place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  • roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. mash beans into the onion mixture. gradually stir in water; heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, chili powder, mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the tortillas; top with cheese. fold tortillas burrito-style around the fillings and place on a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 12 minutes.

curried cumin potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 pounds new potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seed
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • place whole potatoes into a saucepan with water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until just tender. drain, and cut potatoes into quarters. set aside to keep warm.
  • heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. saute the cumin, turmeric, and curry powder for 1 minute. add potatoes, and saute until toasted. toss potatoes with sea salt, pepper and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Honey Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly coat an 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • place potatoes in a single layer in prepared dish, and top with onion. in a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes and onion.
  • bake in the preheated 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) oven for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.