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Mashed potatoes with cabbage, bacon and butter…. Traditional Irish fare for St. Patrick’ Day – or any day. In poorer times this would have been a meal, rather than a side dish. In our menu this week we have it … Continue reading
This is a festive dish for the holidays, impressive when turned out on a platter and easy to make. Traditional ‘Pommes Anna is made with just white potatoes. I tried making it with all sweet potatoes, and, while it was … Continue reading
Do you feel like getting a bit fancy on occasion? Are you looking for that special dish to impress? But you’d really rather do it all the easy way? Try ‘turning’ your veggies. Instructions / recipe follows this week’s Menu … Continue reading
We like potato salads. So, it would seem, does the rest of the world. Most cuisines can claim one or more potato salads. I have 2 German, 1 French and 1 Italian potato salad that I make regularly in summer, … Continue reading
Patatas Bravas are a popular tapa all over Spain. The translation is ‘Fierce Potatoes’ (not ‘brave’) and they can be very hot. Hot and spicy food is almost always paired with a hot climate – and adding a glass of … Continue reading
This recipe is based on one from the Time Life “Foods of the World” series that I have had for years. The first time I had a similar salad was in Germany, I had expected the typical Midwestern version of … Continue reading
New potatoes are another spring delicacy. They are very tiny, usually covered in dirt and only keep a few days. If you’re lucky enough to have your own potato patch you know all about them. If not, let me tell … Continue reading
Carrots and potatoes take about the same amount of time to cook – if you cut the carrots a bit smaller than the potatoes, that is. Doing both together in the oven is a great time saver. Dijon-style mustard lends … Continue reading
Spam Not the kind we all get daily and hate…. The kind we eat (or not) and may or may not hate (or love). The national dish of Hawaii. And, believe it or not, I can buy it here…. little … Continue reading
Most people think of mustard and mayonnaise when they think of potato salad. Or maybe oil and vinegar with a bit of tarragon (French potato salad). Or maybe even bacon and dill pickles (hot German potato salad) Not many people … Continue reading
