Hooray for cheezy comfort food! The key to this recipe is to slice waxy potatoes ethereally thin (no more than 1/8″, ideally more like 1/16″). I accomplished this with the slicing side of my grater. I tried using the food processor, but it didn’t slice them thin enough. Even if you can’t get them that […]
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
There is no worthier cause for burning your tongue than biting into a twice-baked potato. They’re a bit of a hassle to make, but the payoff is delicious, and makes great leftovers. They can be seasoned any way you like–this is for a bacon jalapeño version. 6-7 medium russet potatoes3 strips cooked bacon, chopped very […]
Finger potatoes cooked in butter with garlic
This is obviously just a very simple way to cook finger potatoes, but I wasn’t sure if it would work, and it did, so I figured I’d post it. 1 # or so finger potatoes, washed well2 Tbsp butter (or more!)~1 Tbsp salt3-4 Peeled whole cloves of garlicPepper to tasteOptional but delicious:Turnips, cut into similar […]
Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes
Not a recipe so much as a suggestion. Replace half of your potatoes with cauliflower when you’re making mash for more flavor, texture, and a less heavy meal. Here it is in recipe form: 2 lbs starchy potatoes1 large cauliflower head, cut into pieceslots of salt4 Tbsp butter1/3 c. milk or creamfreshly ground black pepper(optional […]
Shepherd’s Pie
What would our family’s cool-weather menu line-up be without Shepherd’s Pie? Thank you, Tina! Over the years I’ve found that it turns out best if you use a combination of ground beef and lamb and make sure to use lots of meat, so you don’t wind up with too much potato on top. I like […]
Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower), and Cumin Rice
This combination of dishes makes a nice meal and great leftovers. I like to use paneer when I can get it easily, but the recipe works well with firm tofu or even chicken (though then I guess it’s a different dish). These recipes are based around Manjula’s Kitchen, though I altered them a little to […]
Gnoccho cum laude
Alternate title: Gnoccho erat demonstrandum Gnocchi, as an easy and storable potato delivery vehicle, are a staple in my household. I have never really used/made a recipe for them even though I have made reference to such recipe as would exist, and Lillian has written a recipe for squash gnocchi. Also, it appears there is […]
Latkes!
This is mostly a post to show off my fancy new graters. I read somewhere about these “slaw cutters” from the Bluffton Slaw Cutter Company. The fact that an old school kitchen supply company can succeed manufacturing little more than stamped sheets of metal in the US in the 21st century should give you a […]
Kufta Hotdish لحم بالصينية
So I realize that this is very similar to Lillian’s previously posted Lamb Kibbeh Hotdish, however, this it is different enough that I figured it warranted a new entry. The Arabic name actually, literally means, “Meat in a Pan.” It’s relatively easy, but needs about an hour or more to cook. I originally learned this […]
Dill butter chicken thighs, parsely roasted potatoes
This is an extremely simple roast chicken dish that was orgasmic. I made some dill butter and put it under the skin of $.79/lb chicken quarters, then salted and peppered the exterior. I browned the chicken briefly in a pan, and roasted it on 475 until crispy and delicious. For the potatoes, I diced small […]