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Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

potato1 Southwest Bacon Potato Salad – This south of the border, simple recipe for bacon potato salad has a taste of cajun to it. The potatoes are chopped not mashed, mixed with the crispy bacon, and a homemade dressing. Left to sit, once combined to allow the potatoes to absorb the dressing and spice, this Southwest potato salad recipe is awesome.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Red Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Creole style mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely snipped parsley
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp

Directions to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad

Step 1:

In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan and dice.

Step 2:

Place in a medium bowl and add tomatoes green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently. Set aside.

Step 3:

a small mixing bowl combine vinegar, mustard and cayenne pepper. Add oil in a thin stream, heating constantly. Stir in parsley.

Step 4:

Add dressing and bacon to potatoes and toss gently. Allow potatoes to absorb dressing at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Be the first to comment  Posted by Firehouse Chef - June 27, 2010 at 10:36 am

Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham

potato Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham – This healthy, hearty recipe for crockpot potatoes au gratin, also has some ham added in fir extra flavor and texture. Creamy cheese, aromatic onions, and fresh Thyme are layered with the potatoes in the crockpot, for this extremely easy potatoes au gratin recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Potato, Cheese, Ham
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham

6 medium potatoes peeled and sliced
1 medium white onion coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups cooked ham cubed
1 cup American cheese shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves

Directions to make Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham

Step 1:

In crock pot layer 1/2 of the potatoes, onion, ham and cheese then repeat layers. In small bowl combine soup, milk and thyme then pour over top.

Step 2:

Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours. Reduce to low setting and cook 3 hours more

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Be the first to comment  Posted by Firehouse Chef - June 20, 2010 at 6:05 am

Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

ez_pot1 Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks – This super quick and easy, roasted potato recipe, is one of the most convenient and versatile there is! We used sweet potatoes, as the have a little more nutritional value, made them quick cooking but slicing into wedges, and oven roasted them. Feel free to spice them up your with your own blend of spices, or create your own version of potatoes au gratin, and sprinkle with some cheese!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

1 medium-large sweet potato
1 T. olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper

Directions to make Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

Step 1:

Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 long, thin wedges. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with the oil and salt and pepper to taste, so all sides are coated.

Step 2:

Bake 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake another until tender, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Be the first to comment  Posted by Firehouse Chef - June 14, 2010 at 11:11 am

Winter Sweet Potato Soup

swtpt Winter Sweet Potato Soup – This warming, winter sweet potato soup recipe also includes a little fruit and spice, and everything nice! Butternut squash and apples provide the heat, while cayenne and Chinese spice add the spice. Completely vegetarian, this country style, potato soup is excellent.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

2 c Butternut squash
2 c Sweet potato, peeled & diced
3 md Apples, peeled & chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
2 c Water
1/2 ts Sea salt
1/2 ts Chinese 5 spice
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

Directions to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

Step 1:Bring the vegetables, apples and water to a boil in a saucepan on high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Step 2:Add the seasonings and use a blender to process the mixture.
Step 3:Heat in the saucepan again on low heat until hot.

2 comments  Posted by Firehouse Chef - January 6, 2010 at 10:02 am

Irish Style Potatoes

potato1 Irish Style Potatoes – This authentic, creamy, Irish mashed potato recipe is very creamy. Crunchy, flavorful cabbage and sweet spring onion are mashed into the boiled potatoes, for a one of a kind vegetarian side dish. A luscious, extraordinary step up from plain mashed potatoes, and, a quick and easy recipe.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Potatoes, Cabbage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Irish Style Potatoes

4 md Peeled potatoes
60 g Butter
170 ml Warm milk
40 g Chopped spring onions
300 g Shredded cabbage
Ground pepper
1 tb Parsley (chopped)

Directions to make Irish Style Potatoes

Step 1:Melted butter. Quarter potatoes & boil for 15 mins until tender. Place potatoes in a bowl and mash
Step 2:Boil cabbage for 10 minutes, drain well. Melt butter in a large pan. Add cabbage and spring onion and cook for 60 seconds. Add cabbage mixture to bowl of mash and add milk gradually until a creamy consistency has been achieved.
Step 3:Season with the ground black pepper and serve. May be garnished with chopped parsley .

Be the first to comment  Posted by Firehouse Chef - September 26, 2009 at 6:48 am

Potato Pancake Patty

pt_patty Potato Pancake Patty – A new and innovative way to serve potatoes, a potato pancake! We all eat them so often, that it is always nice to find a new way. Especially when they are this quick and easy. Try them tonight.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Main Ingredient: Potato, Cabbage, Onion
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Potato Pancake Patty

1 pt. Butter
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 c Cabbage, shredded, boiled 15 min.
2 c Potatoes, boiled and mashed

Directions to make Potato Pancake Patty

Step 1:Heat butter in large skillet & fry onion over low heat for 5 min or till softened.
Step 2:Add previously cooked cabbage and stir over low heat for 2 min. Fold in mashed potatoes till well blended
Step 3:Press mixture lightly with back of spoon to form large pancake. Cook for 5 min till browned lightly. Turn & brown 2nd side 5 min.

1 comment  Posted by Firehouse Chef - May 26, 2009 at 11:39 am