I think we all have a cookbook that we consider a "Top Cookbook." To be honest I think it all depends on what you enjoy and what you want to cook. There is, for instance, no doubt that America's Most Wanted Recipes is a top cookbook, if you enjoy restaurant style food. I definitely do and that is why I love it.
On the other hand you get cookbooks, like my personal one, that have simpler recipes, suitable for those times when you simply want to get something on the table fast, but still tasty.
I think potatoes are very underestimated as most people only consider them a stage. What many people do not realize is how healthy potatoes are. So, I thought I will give you a few recipes that will really come in very handy.
The three potato recipes I have for you fall into that category. They are quick and easy to serve with any meat or other vegetarian main course dish. The first one can be served on it's own as the main course with a salad.
Tasty Fried Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 6 Bacon slices diced
- C Cup chopped onion
- 3 Cups pared and sliced potatoes
- Seasoning of your choice
Method:
- Cook bacon in heavy skillet.
- Add onion.
- Continue cooking until bacon is crisp and onion soft but not browned.
- Add uncooked potatoes.
- Season to taste.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until almost tender.
- Uncover and brown both sides.
To make an omelet, you will need 6 beaten eggs. (Maybe an easier variation on the traditional frittata)
- Simply add about 1/3 of the beaten egg to the soft potato mixture.
- Continue cooking over low heat without stirring until the eggs are firm.
- Turn over whole with a wide spatula.
- Add another 1/3 of the eggs; Repeat process.
- When the last third has cooked through, the omelet is ready to serve.
Potato O'Brien
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp fat
- C Cup chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped pimento
- 3 Cup cooked dried potatoes
- Seasoning
Method:
- Heat the fat.
- Add the onion and green pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and pimento.
- Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Season to taste.
Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cup hot mashed potatoes
- C cup buttered bread crumbs
- C cup grated cheese
- Paprika
- ?
Spoon the mashed potatoes in a shallow baking dish, sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over, then the grated cheese and lastly a dash of paprika.
Bake at 375 ° F for about 20 minutes until lightly browned.
Enjoy these recipes and look out for more to come.