Garlic & Parsley Fingerling Potatoes

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I have wanted to try fingerling potatoes for a long time. I’m not sure why I always put off buying them though. Probably because I always had a 10+ lb. bag of potatoes at home already. So when I ran out of potatoes the day before a quick trip to the grocery store, I decided … Read more

Cheesy Sausage & Veggie Casserole

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Here’s the recipe for the casserole we had for dinner the other night. (Sorry for not posting it sooner!) It’s really very simple and the results are always delicious. The only downside to this dish is that I’ve yet to figure out a good way to freeze it while still retaining the quality. Stop by … Read more

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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On Saturday morning, my husband decided we were having hot dogs for dinner. It had been a long time since we ate hot dogs, because we usually save those for summertime. So I was all for it. As dinner time rolled around, I wanted to make us a nice side dish. So I thought a … Read more

“Purple” Potatoes

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I love cooking with red cabbage. The color is amazing and it makes everything look good. I’ve found that even my non-cabbage eating kids will gobble this up. And the color is definitely the reason. When you have girls who love the color purple, I guess that should go without saying. (By the way, I … Read more

Potato Torta with Carmelized Onions and Spinach

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I am constantly amazed at how easy things that I once believed would be impossible to make are actually really easy. That has been my experience with making potato tortas. The presentation of a potato torta is very impressive and the work that goes into it really isn’t hard at all. One of the things … Read more

Homemade Potato Chips & Bacon-Horseradish Dip

This is a fantastic appetizer or snack combo. It takes a little extra effort, but the results are so worthwhile! And by all means, if you don’t want to take the time to make the potato chips, make the dip anyhow. It is just that good! Stop by BooMama’s for more DipTacular!

Lazy Girl Potato Skins

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I love potato skins but sometimes I just don’t feel like going through all that effort. So this method is perfect for getting that potato skin taste with much less work. Plus, it works perfectly as either an appetizer or a side dish. Stop by The Grocery Cart Challenge for more recipes.  

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

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Sometimes I really appreciate the fact that I tend to be lazy. Honestly, I work hard in the kitchen only so that I can take a few days off! And beyond that, my laziness tends to feed my creativity. Which is what happened today. I really wanted to serve twice-baked potatoes with our meatloaf cup … Read more

Sausage, Potato & Corn Chowder

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This hearty and filling soup is a great way to end a chilly day. It can easily be put together during stolen moments. Plus, the leftovers taste great! This tastes great served with a wedge of bread fresh from the oven. Use a mild-flavored bread so that you can dip it in the chowder without … Read more