Tip of The Month: May

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.
  - Kathi H, Myrtle Beach, SC

To make steakhouse potatoes just spray the baking potates with butter cooking spray and roll them in corse ground salt. Put them in the microwave for 20-25 minutes and enjoy them.

To make steakhouse potatoes just spray the baking potates with butter cooking spray and roll them in corse ground salt. Put them in the microwave for 20-25 minutes and enjoy them.
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Herb blends sold as dipping spices are a ready made blend easily used for homefires. Try this recipeand see how exciting eggs can be!

Herb blends sold as dipping spices are a ready made blend easily used for homefires. Try this recipeand see how exciting eggs can be!
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Peel large IDAHO potatoes. Quarter. Roll in flour, dip in egg and hot fry until brown. Great "fries" with steak.

Peel large IDAHO potatoes. Quarter. Roll in flour, dip in egg and hot fry until brown. Great "fries" with steak.
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Here is a very easy reicpe. It my falvor using Idaho Potatoes. It call fish And Potates stick with pepper. It is so easy you may wanted to serve this every day. My grandson, likes this recipe so much. that I add a littler grated cheese on top before... More »

Here is a very easy reicpe. It my falvor using Idaho Potatoes. It call fish And Potates stick with pepper. It is so easy you may wanted to serve this every day. My grandson, likes this recipe so much. that I add a littler grated cheese on top before I serve it. Here is my recipe 6 6oz fish fillets 1 cup green pepepr cut into strips 2 cup Idaho Potatoes cut into thin strips with skin on 1 cup sweet onion, sliced thin 1 cup red pepper cut into strips 2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 cup bottle oil and vinegar salads dressing 1 cup grated cheese (anykind) 1 cup fresh parsley Preheat oven to 350F. Line extra large baking pan with heavy duty foil. Place fish in pan then potatoes and vegetables; pour dressing over fish and vegeables. sprinkle garlic powder over fish mixture. Covered; bake for 35 to 40 minutes; uncovered and bake until tender. serve with grated cheese and garishe with fresh parsley
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Scrumptious Asparagus and Bacon Scalloped potatoes The full meal Deal 1 lb. Bacon fried and chopped fine divided 1 onion chopped finely and sautéed ½ stalk celery chopped finely and sautéed 3 cloves of garlic minced ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp.... More »

Scrumptious Asparagus and Bacon Scalloped potatoes The full meal Deal 1 lb. Bacon fried and chopped fine divided 1 onion chopped finely and sautéed ½ stalk celery chopped finely and sautéed 3 cloves of garlic minced ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 T butter 2 c. whipping cream 1 c. whole milk 2 c. Velveeta cheese cubed small 1 c. Brea cheese shredded divided 5 lbs. Idaho baking potatoes sliced thin with a mandolin ½ c. Breakstone’s sour cream 1 tsp. olive oil for asparagus 1 bunch fresh asparagus just the tips 2 T. fresh chives ¼ c. Breakstone’s sour cream for garnish Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large 3” deep ½ sheet cake pan or deep casserole dish. Butter set aside. Using the same skillet you fried the bacon in sautéed over medium heat the onion, celery and garlic only for about 3 minutes. You do not want it to be completely soft. Remove from heat and add to the sautéed mixture cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt stir together put finished mixture into a large bowl and set aside. Using the same skillet on medium heat and do not wash in between uses melt butter whisk in cream and milk. Add Velveeta cheese and ½ Brea cheese stir until melted. Add the cheese mixture to the onion cayenne mixture in bowl. Mix by hand until well blended. Fold in raw potatoes, sour cream, ½ of the bacon let stand for 5 minutes. In a small skillet add olive oil and sauté asparagus tips just for about 1 ½ minutes remove from heat and set aside. Pour potato mixture into baking pan and bake covered for 40 minutes tent the foil. Remove from oven and top with remaining Brea cheese, remaining bacon and asparagus tips and bake for another 15 minutes or until bubbly and bacon is crisp. Remove from oven let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes. Top with the remaining sour cream right in the middle and sprinkle the fresh chives and serve. Wonderful for a potluck
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Lynn’s Potato Casserole Melinda’s style 2 lbs shredded Idaho potatoes 1 Stick of melted butter +3 T. 1 Cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup 1 ½ c. sour Cream 1 Vidalia onion diced and sautéed 3... More »

Lynn’s Potato Casserole Melinda’s style 2 lbs shredded Idaho potatoes 1 Stick of melted butter +3 T. 1 Cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup 1 ½ c. sour Cream 1 Vidalia onion diced and sautéed 3 c. of Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. McCormick’s Pepper medley Topping 3 T. butter melted 1 ½ Crushed Ritz crackers (finely) In a pan on medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add diced Vidalia onion and sauté until tender. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix shredded potatoes, 1 stick melted butter, Sour Cream, cream of chicken soup, sautéed onions, 2 cups of shredded cheese, salt, pepper medley and mix well. Pour this mixture into a well greased 9x13x3 inch pan. For the topping, in a small skillet melt 3 tlb spoons butter then turn off heat and add crushed Ritz crackers mix until it makes tiny balls. Sprinkle the remain cheese on top of casserole then sprinkle the Ritz topping until completely covered. Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until it is bubbling.
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When we are having a cookout on the beach I soak my potatoes in ocean water for about 1 hour and wrap in heavy foil and toss in to the fire. About 35 to 45 minutes later you will have the best baked potato you ever tasted! No need for any other... More »

When we are having a cookout on the beach I soak my potatoes in ocean water for about 1 hour and wrap in heavy foil and toss in to the fire. About 35 to 45 minutes later you will have the best baked potato you ever tasted! No need for any other seasoning just let nature show you her many wonders. This is what I call natural seasoning.
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I use sliced semi-cooked potatoes as the topping for potpies. Cook for 30-45 minutes to heat up casserole and potatoes will cook the remaining amount.

I use sliced semi-cooked potatoes as the topping for potpies. Cook for 30-45 minutes to heat up casserole and potatoes will cook the remaining amount.
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I've never been able to make hash browns (or hashed browns as some people call them) until I ate breakfast at a wonderfully ancient throwback of a diner in Duluth, Minnesota. They used the small end of the grater for a finely shredded raw potato. I... More »

I've never been able to make hash browns (or hashed browns as some people call them) until I ate breakfast at a wonderfully ancient throwback of a diner in Duluth, Minnesota. They used the small end of the grater for a finely shredded raw potato. I tried it at home and it's a winner. The fine shreds cook through faster and brown with ease! Now, my hash browns turn out perfectly everytime!
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Always cook extra potatoes. I use extra baked potatoes for "twice baked", stuffed shells, cubed or mashed baked, sliced in stir-fry dishes, etc. Extra boiled potatoes can be reheated with butter, herbs and oil - put into salads, soups and stews.

Always cook extra potatoes. I use extra baked potatoes for "twice baked", stuffed shells, cubed or mashed baked, sliced in stir-fry dishes, etc. Extra boiled potatoes can be reheated with butter, herbs and oil - put into salads, soups and stews.
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When making mashed potatoes, I crush up 1 to 2 chicken bouillon cubes and blend into my mashed potatoes, then I add in the 1/2 & 1/2 and butter. When you add bouillon cubes to your mashed potatoes, you will need less salt, so go easy. The amount of... More »

When making mashed potatoes, I crush up 1 to 2 chicken bouillon cubes and blend into my mashed potatoes, then I add in the 1/2 & 1/2 and butter. When you add bouillon cubes to your mashed potatoes, you will need less salt, so go easy. The amount of chicken bouillon cubes depends on how much mashed potatoes I am making.
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If you or your teenager is fighting acne. Then there are two ways to end the problem. The first is cut a potato and rub it on your face and let it dry and remain on for abot 30 minutes 2 x day or overnight is better. The seacond id make a paste out... More »

If you or your teenager is fighting acne. Then there are two ways to end the problem. The first is cut a potato and rub it on your face and let it dry and remain on for abot 30 minutes 2 x day or overnight is better. The seacond id make a paste out of potatoes and use as a mask letting it on your face about 30 minutes or so. Potatoes will draw the oil and salt from your face and clear up the acne in a couple of days. This also is reall good for posion ivey and bee bites. I even have used it on my horse's infected foot. It draws out the poision. If you are using for a bite, ivey or infection you must wrap potato with wrap and leave on for about an hour
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Add small can green chilis and 1 cup 1/2 each jack and cheddar cheese to your favorite mashed potatoe recipe,scoop about 1/4 cup mashed potatoe mixture and fold into a flour tortilla. Spray frying pan with cooking oil and brown tortillas stuffed with... More »

Add small can green chilis and 1 cup 1/2 each jack and cheddar cheese to your favorite mashed potatoe recipe,scoop about 1/4 cup mashed potatoe mixture and fold into a flour tortilla. Spray frying pan with cooking oil and brown tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes creating a "pick-up pierogi".Serve as appetizer with fresh salsa and sour cream.
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I love to add buttermilk instead of milk and sour cream. It's one ingredient, it gives it great flavor and texture, and it's lower in fat! (Gotta love that!)

I love to add buttermilk instead of milk and sour cream. It's one ingredient, it gives it great flavor and texture, and it's lower in fat! (Gotta love that!)
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After forgetting to start the potatoes on Thanksgiving one year until everything else was done, I discovered this cool tip. Peel and cut potatoes into small pieces, put them in a glass or other microwave safe dish, just barely cover with water,... More »

After forgetting to start the potatoes on Thanksgiving one year until everything else was done, I discovered this cool tip. Peel and cut potatoes into small pieces, put them in a glass or other microwave safe dish, just barely cover with water, cover with plastic wrap and pull back one corner to vent and cook for about 7 minutes on high. Simply drain the potatoes and continue as usual.
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When you have a light bulb that has broken off in the socket....cut a potato in half and gently press the cut surface of the spud onto the broken light bulb and unscrew it without risk of cutting yourself...

When you have a light bulb that has broken off in the socket....cut a potato in half and gently press the cut surface of the spud onto the broken light bulb and unscrew it without risk of cutting yourself...
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A quick one pan dinner. 1.Cut up approx. 3 lbs of potatoes in a large covered roasting pan. 2.Add one jar of your favorite tomato sauce plus 1/4 of the jar of water. 3. Cook at 375 deg F for 30 min. 4. Add sliced hot dogs or cooked sausage... More »

A quick one pan dinner. 1.Cut up approx. 3 lbs of potatoes in a large covered roasting pan. 2.Add one jar of your favorite tomato sauce plus 1/4 of the jar of water. 3. Cook at 375 deg F for 30 min. 4. Add sliced hot dogs or cooked sausage into the potato mix. 5.Cooked until potatoes can be pierced easily with a knife. You won't have any leftovers!!!
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I work long hours, so I need to get dinners together fast, but I want to give my family a home-cooked meal. I've begun cooking dinners ahead freezing them. I've discovered that potatoes (especially mashed!) freeze incredibly well and thaw without becoming soggy-feeling or flavorless.

I work long hours, so I need to get dinners together fast, but I want to give my family a home-cooked meal. I've begun cooking dinners ahead freezing them. I've discovered that potatoes (especially mashed!) freeze incredibly well and thaw without becoming soggy-feeling or flavorless.
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I loved stuffed baked potatoes, for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. One of my favorites is piled high with Tuna, light mayo, diced onion and sweetcorn. Serve this with a simple salad on the side, this dish has all the nutrition you and your family... More »

I loved stuffed baked potatoes, for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. One of my favorites is piled high with Tuna, light mayo, diced onion and sweetcorn. Serve this with a simple salad on the side, this dish has all the nutrition you and your family need balancing both protein and carbohydrates. Preparation per person: Prick washed skin left on Idaho potato all over and microwave according to manufactures recommendations (usually 6-9 minutes add 3 minutes extra for each additional potato). Once soft to squeeze place in the oven for 5 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up. Meanwhile Mix together one drained 3oz can of tuna into a bowl, add 1/3 cup of drained sweetcorn, 1/4 cup diced onion, 2 tablespoons of light mayo or sour cream, mix together and season with salt, pepper and paprika to taste. Pile this into your hot potato with a small knob of butter (without if keeping the meal light in calories) Serve with cold leafy lettuce, sliced tomatoes and avocado. Enjoy yum!
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A wet potato seems easier to peel and gives a better grip when peeling.

A wet potato seems easier to peel and gives a better grip when peeling.
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