Tag Archives: potatoes

Double Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is an easy dish to make with any type of beef. 1 baked Potato per person 2 tablespoons of a creamy type Cheese, Swiss Gruyère, Brie or Camembert per potato 1 teaspoon Butter per potato Sea Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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French Style Potatoes

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Way back in the mid 1980’s I watched a cooking show called “The Frugal Gourmet”. I got some good tips from that show. This is a recipe that I kept. It is supposed to a recipe from an old French cookbook … Continue reading →

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Colcannon

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

Almost any Irish pub has a version of colcannon on its menu. The word Colcannon comes from the Irish Gaelic word “cal ceannan” meaning white headed cabbage.  Is excellent with a mushroom gravy sauce. 6 medium White Potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 … Continue reading →

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Potato and Leek Soup

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Soups and stews were favorites of me and my mom on that  1997 trip to Ireland. At another little lunch place we had some of the best potato and leek soup I ever had. This is not that same recipe but it’s … Continue reading →

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Czech Style Sauerkraut Soup

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This cabbage soup is second only to my Mom’s Cabbage soup just because it doesn’t freeze well. When I smell this cooking on my stove, I’m right back in my mom’s house. Good memories! And it includes one of my … Continue reading →

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Loaded Mash Potatoes

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

We love spuds in any form! Using organic milk and butter makes this dish a little healthier. And when combined with grass-fed Bison steak, this is comfort food at its finest. The texture of the mash will be different depending on … Continue reading →

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Irish Stew

Posted on August 5, 2011 by okieranchwife

The best Irish Lamb Stew I ever had was in a little pub in Dublin, Ireland. I don’t know if that famous Irish Extra Stout was in it but it was great tasting. This recipe gives you the flavor of … Continue reading →

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Linda’s German Potato Salad

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Yes. I confess. My first name is Linda. And this recipe is a mixture of my mine and my mom’s. Both my mom and my grandmom (Baba in Eastern European) were excellent home cooks. I hope I can carry their torch. … Continue reading →

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Ham and Potato Chowder

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I must be wishing for cooler weather. It is another 100+ degree day here in the Heartland. This is a great recipe to use those potatoes that you dug out of the garden last month. 3 cups Potatoes, diced with … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I make this dish in a cast iron skillet but don’t worry if you don’t own one. Just brown the potatoes in a skillet and transfer to an oven safe baking dish for the roasting.  The best choice for this recipe … Continue reading →

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