I rarely eat a substantial breakfast during the week. I’m too rushed to do more than reheat a frozen waffle (I’ll have that recipe posted soon!) or, in a pinch, grab a granola bar on my way out the door. So, when the weekend comes I like to do something special. If I have [...]

This isn’t so much a recipe as a method of preparing potatoes, so I’ve been reluctant to post it until now.  I make them quite often, and they’re always a big hit.  Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with brown pieces of onion here and there…my mom thinks they are very post-worthy, and [...]

I found this recipe in the July 2002 issue of Gourmet magazine. The combination of flavors and color in this dish is fantastic! It’s the perfect summer side dish for grilled steak. Make sure you use a sharp knife for peeling and NOT a vegetable peeler. Otherwise, you’ll end up making a mess of the [...]

By now many of you have seen the Meat Cake made famous by Black Widow Bakery. If you haven’t seen it yet, you must check it out. I admit my first reaction was less than flattering, but I was so impressed with her creativity! I showed my fiancé the site, thinking he’d find it as [...]

Source: Bon Appétit – March 1995 Ingredients 6 large red-skinned potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning or 1 additional teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook potatoes in medium pot of boiling [...]