Classic Potato Salad 3 pounds Red Potatoes1/4 cup White Vinegar1 tablespoon Olive Oil2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard1/2 teaspoon Salt1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder1/2 tablespoon Onion Powder1/2 cup Mayonnaise1/3 cup Milk2 stalks Celery2 Green Onions Boil PotatoesWash potatoesCut potatoes into 1-inch cubesPut cubed potatoes into a 6-quart … [Read more...]
From Scratch Mashed Potatoes
Mashing potatoes by hand is tiresome, but using a hand mixer usually makes the job much faster and easier. While you have to actively work on the potatoes to get them mashed, the results are really good. If you need a method that time shifts the mashing to a different point in your meal preparation, try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes. Also, when it comes to the step about … [Read more...]
Stovetop Spanish Rice
While we often eat Spanish Rice from a package (it's fast and I don't have to think about the spices), it's pretty salty. Portion control is an issue too, since one box is barely enough for our smaller crew who are home most of the year and two boxes makes too much even when we have all the college kids home. This recipe can be increased and decreased by simply multiplying or … [Read more...]
Mushroom Risotto
This recipe started far away from the land of lonely mushrooms. In fact, it started on a site dedicated to Leeks! Who knew there was a site dedicated to leek recipes? I for one certainly did not. But fear not, http://www.leekrecipes.org/ has what you're looking for if you have a thing for leeks. Or a load of them in your kitchen. While I love leeks, I got ready to make my … [Read more...]
From-Scratch Au Gratin Potatoes
Let's face it, there are times when you just don't have time to make everything from scratch. More often than not, I end up making Au Gratin potatoes from a boxed mix. They are good. In fact, I sometimes think my family thinks they are the only way to eat them. I usually modify the directions a bit, but they're pretty much direct from the box. But I developed this Au Gratin … [Read more...]