Friday, May 11, 2007

Elizabeth's Latest Potatoes

I thought I would add my latest potato recipe. It's a combination of recipes. The variety of potatoes is what makes this really yummy.

Some potatoes
Some sweet potatoes or yams
a couple tablespoons of veg oil
seasoning salt
pepper
parmesan cheese

Cut potatoes into matchsticks or french fries. Mix oil, salt, pepper and parmesan. Toss potatoes in seasoning. Bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes, until nice and brown and crispy.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Renewed Faith in Potatoes

Spud Light (From Eat, Shrink and Be Merry)

I made these potatoes to go with chicken tonight and they were so yummy! Andrew and I have been eating alot of rice and pasta lately because we just haven't been into potatoes lately...this recipe changed our Buds! Enjoy!

2 lbs mini red potatoes, unpeeled
1 Medium Red Onion, cut into wedges
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, or combination of both
2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

-Preheat oven to 425. Spray 9by13 baking pan with cooking spray. Cut potatoes in half, or quarters if they're larger, and place in baking pan. Add onion,olive oil, rosemary,vinegar, and garlic. Toss vegetables until well coated.

-Roast, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Check for doneness of potatoes. Can you stick a fork in them? If not stir and continue to roast until done.

-Remove from oven and transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper!

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Mama's Monday Night Quick Fix Spaghetti

Hi Girls,

Last night I got in late and wanted to make something very quickly for dinner...I was in the mood for spaghetti! So I made this meal in about 40 minutes...start to finish!

Mama's Monday Night Quick Fix Spaghetti

Mince 1 onion and put in a dutch oven with a small amount of oil. Add 2 lbs. hamburger and fry on a high heat stirring constantly...apparently this is called "scrambling"! When meat is browned add:

1 small can tomato paste
1-10 oz. can tomato soup
1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1-14 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup

Stir well, and add:
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
dried parsley ( a goodly amount)
pepper to taste
1 tsp. sugar

I also added a small amount of water...enough to rinse out the cans.
Simmer sauce while cooking rotini. Add a certain amount of cooked rotini to sauce and stir...continue to simmer for about 10-15 minutes. I served it with shredded Parmesan, and, of course, a Kuhn Family favourite...cottage cheese. I think this was the best spaghetti I ever made! We finished it up tonight for dinner.
I made this without a recipe. I hope you like it!