With the early darkness of winter nights, comfort foods are appreciated far more than in the light of summer. To brighten some of these meals, we look for ways to switch it up, while sticking with the tried and true basics. Here are three ways to enjoy red potatoes as sides. Super simple, but each…
Category: Potatoes
Persian Potato Cakes ~ Kookoo
We went out in the boat this week for a late afternoon trip over towards the Secretary Islands. So often the channel between Thetis and the small island group is very choppy, but that day it was beautifully calm. We were able to look at all the amazing rock formations, centuries old yew trees, and…
Prosciutto Laced Potato & Rutabaga Pie
A few nights ago, the sisters and I decided to have a mini potluck and cards night. Nothing fancy, just a bit of good food and a game of cards (and maybe a bottle or two of wine). It was so fun to go to the little house in the woods, for such a cozy…
Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Potatoes
Raising our own beef has taught us how few specialty cuts one actually gets from an animal. We’ve learned the anatomy, and where each cut comes from. For instance if we want tenderloin, we need to give up Porterhouse steaks, and other choices are made all the way from sub-primal cuts to the final portioned…
Roasted Potatoes
When roasting a good cut of meat, roasted potatoes make for a lovely side dish. Use a good Russet or Yukon Gold potato to get the right texture. The par-boiling allows for the potatoes to have a bit of pre-cooking before roasting which helps to speed things up, as well it gives us a chance…
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