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Easy Potato Lasagna
This recipe is one we have always used especially in tough times around our farm. 4-6 large potatoes 2 Jars Spaghetti sauce (homemade or store bought) Green & red peppers Onion Mushrooms Vegetables(any you have in the fridge) Italian spices or any spices you like. Grated Cheese(any kind) Cook Ground meat, veggies, peppers, mushrooms. Assemble […]
Continue readingVery Frugal Creamy Potato Soup
2 potatoes for each person to feed 1 med chopped onion 1 can evaporated milk salt and pepper to taste 1/2 stick butter Peel and quarter potatoes, Peel and quarter onion. Put in pan large enough to barely cover with water. Cook until the potatoes are done. DO NOT DRAIN! Mash a couple of times […]
Continue readingHomemade French Fries
4 large Russett potatoes peanut or vegetable oil ice cold water seasoning salt or regular salt to taste paper towels Peel the potatoes and cut into whatever thickness your family likes best. If you like “shoestring fries” you should cut the potatoes very thin. If you like “steak fries” then cut them thicker. Get a […]
Continue readingNo More Frozen French Fries – Video
Yes, you can rid those pre-packaged French Fries in your freezer for once and for all! There is a secret to making good homemade fries, and this video shares that secret with you. It's all about soaking the potatoes and getting them super cold before frying. If you don't have a deep fryer, don't fret. […]
Continue readingSweet Potato Crisp
8 ounces cream cheese, softened 40 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped apples 2/3 cup chopped cranberries or can use craisins 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats, uncooked 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup margarine, melted if preferred 1/4 cup chopped […]
Continue readingCheaters Scalloped Taters
4-6 medium potatoes.. peeled and cut small but not diced. 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk or water ( I use powdered milk a lot of time to cook with) 1 cup shredded cheese .. ( cheddar Colby jack, etc.. ) place cut potatoes in deep casserole dish.. mix remaining ingredients together […]
Continue readingBeans And Taters For Breakfast
This recipe sounds very weird and I am still trying to convince some of the more stubborn members of my family to try it but it is tasty, filling, nutritionally balanced, and best of all uses up little bits of leftovers! I start by boiling one or two potatoes with their skins on or if […]
Continue readingPizza di Patate – Crustless Potato Pizza
This is a VERY SIMPLE recipe for a crustless potato pizza served here as one of our regional southern Italy (Apuglia)dishes. Served warm or cool. Add extras as you wish, ie: drained mushrooms and the flavors change. 5-6 medium potatoes (mashed) 1-2 handful grated Parmesan cheese 4-5 thin-sliced ham (shredded) salt, pepper, garlic powder to […]
Continue readingHomemade Potato Salad
There are many, many ways to make homemade potato salad. This recipe is what my family likes the most. Southern Style Homemade Potato Salad: 6 large baking potatoes 3 hard boiled eggs 1 medium Vidalia onion (these onions are sweeter than others) celery salt to your taste dill pickles to your taste Duke’s mayonnaise Peel […]
Continue readingHomemade Salsa Recipe
1 1/2 cups green pepper (diced) 8 cups tomatoes (diced) 3 lg onions (diced) 2 Jalapeno peppers 15 oz can tomato sauce (optional) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) or a good pinch of garlic powder 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp salt Combine all the ingredients into a large stock pot. Cook for 15 minutes on a […]
Continue readingBaked Carrots
This is one of my daughter’s favorite ways to eat carrots. To be honest, I don’t make this dish very often since the butter and condensed milk make it very rich, but it is wonderful for holidays or special occasions. Baked Carrots Recipe 2 lbs. carrots 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter (cut into […]
Continue readingCarrot, Raisin and Pineapple Salad
1 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup marshmallows 1/2 can diced pineapple (drained) 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip works well) 1/2 tub of cool whip Mix all the ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hrs. The longer it chills, the better it will […]
Continue readingPickled Carrots
If you are lucky enough to have a huge carrot harvest, give this pickled carrots recipe a try. They are wonderful all throughout the winder to brighten up salads or to have just by themselves as a side dish. It’s a nice change of pace from regular pickles or even pickled beets. Pickled Carrot Recipe […]
Continue readingRoasted Carrots Recipe
Roasting brings out the sweetness and flavor in this simple roasted carrots recipe. It’s quick and easy enough to do even for a weeknight dinner, and tastes so good that you’ll be making this dish over and over. Roasted Carrots Recipe 1 lb carrots (washed and peeled) 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp butter or […]
Continue readingCarrot Ginger Soup Recipe
Don’t let the flavor combination put you off. This carrot ginger soup recipe is delicious and perfect for a hot summer day. It is best served chilled. I usually make a batch early in the morning (or even the night before) and then take it out of the fridge for lunch. It also makes a […]
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