Category: Potato
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Hasselback Potatoes aka Accordion Potatoes
I like a good plain baked potato but sometimes you want to have a little more fun. These Hasselback Potatoes come from a famous restaurant in Sweden from what I’ve read online. I also see that in Ireland they’re called accordion potatoes. Whatever you call them, they’re good and not much more work than baking…
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Vichyssoise: Cold or Hot Leek and Potato Soup
You can serve leek and potato soup hot or cold, depending on your weather. When it’s cold you can add some cream and call it Vichyssoise and top with some chopped chives. If you want hot soup, leave out the cream and garnish with croutons. I grew leeks again this year and am really enjoying…
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Smashed Red Potatoes (aka Crash Hot Potatoes)
I’m not sure why these are called “crash hot potatoes” as they’re really more smashed. I saw someone else reference them on their blog, but can’t remember who. Then when I Googled the name, it seems that Ree Drummond got them from an Australian Jill Dupleix. I could have baked mine longer to get them…
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Sausage, Fried Potatoes, Apples and Onions a la Little House on the Prairie
This is one of our all time favorite dinners and almost as easy to make for one or two as for a larger group. If I’m making for one or two, I sacrifice everything being really hot at serving for the convenience of a single pan to clean. 😉 I’ve cooked fried apples to go…
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Homemade French Fries
These are a splurge health-wise and make your house smell like fried food. That’s the downside. The upside is that they taste great and you can play around with different seasonings to sprinkle on them, although just plain salt is good too. If you want a healthier version, try these oven “fried” potatoes. But if…