Category Archives for Potato

Potato and Cheese Gratin Recipe

3 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups Havarti or cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons chicken flavored bouillon 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch dish and set aside. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and […]

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Potato Salad

5 or 6 medium potatoes, peeled, and chopped into small cubes tap water for boiling plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped or 1/2 a green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 a small onion, minced 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sweet pickles, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise First peel and cube your potatoes. While you are […]

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All Kinds Of Potato Recipes

Potatoes are coming into season full flush right about now, so it’s their turn to be in the spotlight.  They are a humble vegetable, but their chameleon like ability to blend into so many dishes, lends them a dignity rivaling that of the tomato.  Instant Mashed potatoes are available cheaply in most areas, and I […]

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Garlic & Margarine Mashed Potato Mix

2 cups dry instant potato flakes 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder good pinch of black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt Measure all of the ingredients into a resealable plastic container. I prefer to use plastic quart sized zipper bags. Seal and label the container, and store […]

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Potato Pancakes

I love potato pancakes. My mom would make to go alongside a nice bowl of vegetable soup. I also like them as a snack with a little homemade apple sauce on the side. As you can see in the recipe, it doesn’t take much to make these. It’s just potatoes, flour, egg and salt. Fry […]

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Seasoned Potato Chunks

2 pounds potatoes, peeled or not, as you see fit 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (without any msg) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Scrub the potatoes so they are very clean. Cut the potatoes into chunks about an inch square. Find an empty bread bag or a gallon sized plastic bag. Place the potatoes into […]

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Roasted Garlic & Onion Potatoes

6 medium potaotes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 or 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt several dashes pepper Begin by preparing the potatoes. Peel them first and then cut them into bite-sized chunks. Arrange the potatoes in a well oiled […]

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Spicy Oven Fried Potato Wedges

2 pounds potatoes, about 4 large 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preheat oven to 450º. Measure the oil into a 9 by 13-inch rectangular baking pan. Swirl it around so that it covers the pan […]

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Praline Sweet Potatoes

2 – 29 ounce cans of Sweet Potatoes or Yams, drained OR 6 cups of peeled, chopped and boiled fresh sweet potatoes or yams 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons melted margarine Heat the oven to 350°. Arrange the drained sweet potatoes in a […]

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Spanish Potato Tortilla

2 T olive oil plus 1 t olive oil 1 lb. fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 t chopped garlic 5 organic eggs 1. Heat 2 T oil in skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, reduce heat somewhat and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables and cook until onion is translucent. […]

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Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

  2 lbs. potatoes (about 6 medium) 1/4 t. pepper 3 T. butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional) 1 can cream of mushroom soup – (10 oz.) 3/4 cup milk 1/4 C. flour 1 t. salt 4 slice American cheese Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Put sliced potatoes in greased CROCK-POT. Top with onion […]

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Rapid Cycle Potato Bread

1-2/3 cups warm tap water 2 tablespoons margarine 4 cups unbleached bread flour or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar 1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Measure the ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed. Make a well in the flour and […]

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Doodle Bugs

1 cup instant potato flakes 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder fat for frying In a large bowl combine the instant potatoes and the boiling water. The potatoes will swell up and absorb the water. Add the oil and salt. Stir until well combined. […]

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