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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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Overnight Raised Waffles
I haven’t made waffles in a long time but I saw this recipe for Overnight Raised Waffles in Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book and wanted to try them. They were good waffles and easy to make because you didn’t have to whip up egg whites, which somehow always turns me off making waffles. In the…
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Egg Salad Sandwich
I’m a traditionalist when it comes to egg salad sandwiches. I really don’t want much added to it. Perfect hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, yellow or Dijon mustard and a tiny bit of salt. While I leave the egg salad itself plain, I do like to add pepperoncini to the sandwich if I have some around. I…
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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…