Easy Crock-Pot Tater Soup

The weather’s turning cooler, the leaves are falling, and the soups are cookin’. There’s something about tater soup that comforts me. Maybe because it’s tasty or maybe it’s because no matter how low we get on groceries, I always keep potatoes on hand and that means there will always be food on the table.
There… [Continue Reading]

Fried Tater, Squash, and Okra Mix

HA HA. I have no clue what to call this but I know there are folks out there who have eaten this and if you haven’t, you’re missing out on a delicious vegetable meal! We were given a whole bunch of fresh okra and squash and I mean a whole bunch and I knew… [Continue Reading]

Meat and Potato Pie – Not Pretty but Good

Nor is it healthy when topped with all that cheese but it’s very good to eat and GREAT to make when feeding a large crew.  I’ve always seen this cooked in this way but would love to hear your variations if you make something similar.
INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground beef
½ small onion chopped
6 to 8 saltine crackers,… [Continue Reading]

Ranch Red Potatoes with Bacon

Just another side dish idea.  We try to cook potatoes in a variety of ways and for everything but mashed, we use red potatoes. Basically you throw all this in a bowl, mix and bake. Pretty simple. I chose to use light dressing and no cheese since I’m trying to lose weight but normally we… [Continue Reading]

Sweet Flake Potato Pancakes

By Joy into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS

4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and finely shredded
1 small onion, grated
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup corn flakes, crumbled
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
canola oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

DIRECTIONS
Squeeze out liquid from the potatoes and onions. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes,… [Continue Reading]

30-Minute Beef Stew in a Pressure Cooker

Just because I have time to cook all day, doesn’t mean I want to.  Or maybe we need a meal ASAP before we head out the door.  This has got to be one of the coolest pans ever!  Meet the Fissler Blue Point Pressure Pan Set.   You can grill, sear, saute, steam and pressure cook… [Continue Reading]

Mash Potatoes with Baked Potato Flavor

These mash potatoes are just heavenly.  I love baked potatoes but hate the work so this is a great alternative. I use mash potatoes as a filler for many meals, otherwise, my boys would never be full!
INGREDIENTS:

Red potatoes
Sour cream
Parsley
Butter
Bacos – Bacon Bits (optional but SOOO GOOD!)

DIRECTIONS:
Clean potatoes, cube, and boil until done.  Add sour cream, butter,… [Continue Reading]