Potatoes and Rice

Simple Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

May 16, 2013

A couple of weeks ago MyTeenSonMark came to me and said… “So, um…hey, I kind of told my Young Mens Group (for those of you unfamiliar with The Mormon Church, Young Mens is a Youth Church Group of 14-16 year old boys) that you might be willing to…you know. Like, teach us how to cook. [...]

Tatertot Casserole

May 13, 2013

This Tatertot Casserole is a great feed-your-family-quick-and-cheap kind of meal. It’s a simplified spin on the classic Shepards Pie that so many of us grew up with and love. A hearty, flavorful ground beef mixture is topped with green beans, tasty tatertots and yummy cheddar cheese. You know about tatertots, don’t you? Don’t feel embarrassed if you [...]

Simple Oven Baked Crumb Potatoes

February 20, 2013

These potatoes are so simple to put together! Russet potatoes are diced, coated with a bit of melted butter and then tossed with Italian Bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Once baked the potatoes have a nice, crispy golden outside with a soft center. Did I mention they were simple. Pretty sure I covered that one. [...]

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

February 8, 2013

Before I tell you all about this loaded, flavorful, heavenly side dish of wonder… I would like to share with you something my kids and I have been enjoying lately. Because this blog is about sharing, you know. Sharing food, sharing a laugh or two, sharing a bit of inspiration, over sharing about my chubby hip size, [...]

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

November 9, 2012

So here’s the thing, dear reader. You know and I know, that mashed potato making can take up a lot of time, use up a lot of pans and send a person into a sweaty panic just before a beautiful meal is served. Am I right? Now if you are just having a relaxing night at [...]

Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

August 28, 2012

Holy Cow. It’s Monday. Which means a whole new week is stretching itself right out in front of our very eyes, ladies and gentlemen. That’s kind of how Monday works, just in case you have forgotten, it has been a week since it happened last. I thought I would clarify, for those of you with [...]

Crispy Parmesan Oven Fries

August 6, 2012

A simple recipe for oven baked fries, is what I have for you today. The addition of a few herbs and Parmesan cheese gives these beauties a fabulous flavor. They are very simple to make and go well with all kinds of things like the French Onion Burger Of Wonder, Sloppy Joes or Grilled Chicken [...]

Skillet Pork Chops and Gravy with Fried Potatoes

June 21, 2012

Oh, my. This is one delicious meal. Pork chops are seared and then left to simmer away in a flavorful broth in an effort to make them tender and juicy. No body likes a rough and tough pork chop, right? This is sometimes tricky to achieve, indeed. Letting them simmer away on low heat really [...]

Baked Potatoes (Crock Pot) with Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Sauce

June 13, 2012

Boy, do I have an easy, summer friendly, keep your house cool, kid friendly kind of recipe for you today. Because I happen to know you like that kind of thing, don’t you. Me too. You and I have a lot in common. How nice. Did you know, that Baked Potatoes can be made [...]

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

May 7, 2012

Spring has sprung here in Utah, my friends. In my neck of the woods Spring means you might get a nice sunburn planting flowers one day while the next you shiver your self silly (while wearing your winter coat) at the kids’ soccer game. And so, soup can still hop onto the menu [...]