Tag: potatoes

Cabbage, Carrots and Potato Medley

Ingredients 3 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/2 cup chopped onion (about half a medium onion) 1/3 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder (6 cloves) 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1 large carrot...

Pumpkin Potatoes

It’s the time of year for pumpkins! Pumpkin is great to cook with and is somewhat underutilized. The directions for this recipe are very loose. So have fun and experiment and celebrate the art of cooking! You’ll Need Equal parts of peeled pumpkin and potatoes Onion finely chopped Butter...

Asparagus Potato Soup

Warm up with this delightful potato based soup. You’ll Need  1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths  1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes  1 medium onion, peeled and cut into slim wedges  3 ½ cups chicken broth  ¼ teaspoon ground mace...

Greek Style Potatoes

  These potatoes complement many Mediterranean meals.  The olive oil works wonderfully with the lemon juice. You’ll Need 6 medium potatoes ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through...

Lemon Based Potato Salad

You can experiment with using different potatoes in this recipe. Try two kinds in one salad or choose the one that you enjoy best. It is a potato salad that can be enjoyed cold or warm and can be a part of a meal all year round. You’ll Need...

Vichyssoise For A Cool Summer Soup

I am very excited about this cool summer soup because, although I do like the fruity melon soups as well as the traditional tomato gazpacho, this is a cool savory soup that just adds to what we can dunk our bread into!!  Try this out and let me know...

Potato Pancakes

You’ll Need · 2 cups grated potatoes (approximately 1 pound of potatoes) · 1 teaspoon baking powder · 2 Tablespoons flour · 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion · 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley · 2 large eggs, well beaten · 1 teaspoon salt · 4 Tablespoons cooking oil Directions Wash...

Irish Potato Bread

You’ll Need 1/4 cup warm water 3 tsp.yeast 1 1/2 cups milk 3 T butter 1 cup mashed potatoes at room temperature 4 T sugar 2 tsp. salt 6 cups flour 1 egg (for glaze) Directions If You Have A Food Processor pour warm water into the bowl. (The...

Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

You’ll Need: 4 baked potatoes 2 slices bacon 2 chopped green onions Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup sour cream ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter Directions: Bake the potatoes and cool. Cook bacon. Combine sour cream, cheese, butter, onion salt and pepper. Cut the side...

Cooking method key to potatoes’ potassium level

Last Updated: 2008-06-13 13:00:31 -0400 (Reuters Health) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Cubing your potatoes before boiling them can cut down on cooking time, but it will also shortchange you on potassium, a new study demonstrates. Potassium is an important mineral that helps regulate the heartbeat, conduct nerve impulses...