Archive for 'Side Dishes' Category

Crash Hot Potatoes

Photo by Pioneer Woman
New potatoes (or other small round potatoes)Olive oilKosher saltBlack pepperRosemary or other desired herbs (we used thyme)
Bring a pot of salted water to a boilAdd in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them till they are fork tender.On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil.Place tender potatoes on [...]

Buttermilk Cornbread

1/2 cup butter1/2-3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 cup cornmeal1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt
Heat oven to 375.Grease 9×9 inch pan.Melt butter in big glass bowl.Stir in sugar and eggs.Add buttermilk and stir.Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl, add to wet and stir.Pour into pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Source: I don’t remember. [...]

Absolutely Fabulous Macaroni & Cheese

1 pkg (16oz) elbow macaroni3 c. (24oz) 4% cottage cheese1/2 c. butter, cubed1/2 c. all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. white pepper1/4 tsp. garlic salt3 c. half & half cream1 c. milk4 c. (16oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
Topping:1 c. dry bread crumbs1/4 c. butter, melted
Preheat oven to 400.Cook macaroni according to package directions.Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in [...]

Sweet Potato Bake With Apples

8 pounds (about 12 large) sweet potatoes1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice1 cup heavy cream8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted1/2 cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon cinnamon4 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter6 McIntosh or Macoun apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths6 tablespoons light brown sugar
Preheat oven to [...]

Crockpot Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes…

2.5 pounds of red potatoes1/2 block of cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz. I used light)1/2 cup sour cream (I used light)1/4 cup chicken stock1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
Wash and peel the potatoes, leaving the skin on some if desired. Cut in quarters to quicken boiling time. Put the pieces into a large [...]