Buttermilk Potato Casserole This is a recipe I shared years ago but I wanted to share it again and update it with a few photos! Mike's mom was here recently and she made an incredible potato casserole that reminded me I had this recipe written, just waiting to be published! I don't know why I waited so long! Gently baking the ...
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Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes
Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes I don’t know about you but sometimes when I go to a restaurant I get more excited by the sides than I do about the mains. Like take a bbq steak for example; I like it and all but it’s really overpriced and honestly I find homemade steaks better. I’m never disappointed by the potato though ❤️ This is my ...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes It has been a crappy spring so far :( It’s April and cold and crappy and you can always do with another mashed potato recipe. Did I mention this is almost fat free? Yup! The only fat comes from the milk. The flavour of this dish is incredible, you get the soft echo of the garlic without the intensity. ...
Potato Skins
Potato Skins This is another recipe shared years ago that I still prepare on the regular :) Mike’s stepdad came to visit over the Christmas holidays and he made the most incredible potato skins; I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them! Here is my (healthy) version of potato skins but truth be told, Mike’s stepdad’s were healthy ...
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes Do you ever crave potatoes? Stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? Do you ever crave Cheesy stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? I do. And.... you're welcome!!! Lol! Remember, potatoes aren't bad; it's what we do to them that matters! ...
Spicy Potato Wedges
Spicy Potato Wedges Holy moly, these are good! Although none of the spices are hot, the chili gets spicier with heat. These are so easy and sooooooo good! Instead of ketchup, serve with my Creamy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. Serves 4 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp coarse salt 4-5 Small russet potatoes, washed (with skin ...
Baked Potatoes with a Cheesy Broccoli Sauce
Baked Potatoes with a Cheesy Broccoli Sauce Cheesy potatoes and you’re supposed to believe these are healthy? Yup. The cheese sauce is thickened with a slurry and then old cheddar is used sparingly; when you use a strong cheese you can get away with using less. Also, by using a full head of broccoli you really stretch the amount of sauce and add a ...
Greek Potatoes
Greek Potatoes My very good friend is Greek and her wonderful mother shared her family recipe for Greek Potatoes with me and said I can share it with the world! Here it is, check out the notes for the more authentic recipe because I went with what I had on hand. Serves 4 The juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp ...
Home Style Potato Wedges
Home Style Potato Wedges These wedges are reminiscent of the ones you got at a chip wagon when you were little. They have the really crispy crunchy dark edges that usually spell grease, usually! The key to getting the yummy edges is roughly scraping the baking sheet with a spatula half way through the wedges baking. Instead of flipping them gently ...
French Fries
French Fries That’s right, I said French fries! I haven’t had a “real” French fry since February 2006. I have sworn off all deep fried foods, as a personal preference. So when I came up with this recipe I almost cried; they are that good! Keep in mind though that portion control is key, potatoes aren’t fattening per se but eating a large ...