Cuisine: Potatoes
Swamp Potatoes and Sausage
These Swamp Potatoes and Sausage are hearty, full of flavor and comforting. Its nickname probably comes both from its extra-deep South origins, and its resemblance to the bayou’s margin at low tide. Many Southerners also know this dish as old-fashioned smothered green beans. Serve alongside crusty bread for soaking in the delicious juices. While it may not win any beauty contests, its taste more than makes up for it!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Salt & Vinegar Potato Salad
My family can't get enough of anything salt and vinegar. These bold flavors really took off with salt and vinegar potato chips, which were a huge hit in the United Kingdom long before they made their way to our shores. Now, inspired by those very chips, Salt and Vinegar Potato Salad offers a vibrant, flavorful twist on the classic side dish. Finishing the potato salad with crushed Salt & Vinegar potato chips is a stroke of genius! It delivers a double punch of that iconic tangy flavor and an irresistible crunch.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Forget everything you thought you knew about potato salad. This Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is here to revolutionize your summer cookouts and potlucks. It's an incredible combination of textures and flavors, combining the irresistible crunch of roasted smashed potatoes with a vibrant, pickley salad and a cool, creamy ranch dressing. Imagine tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside smashed potatoes, caramelized and golden, providing an incredible textural contrast to every bite.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries
My husband usually orders a burger and takes off the top of the bun. He loves this Hamburger Chopped Salad that they serve at Little Pub in Greenwich, CT. So when I saw this recipe for Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries, I knew I had to make it. It’s the ultimate burger bowl with crispy, ranch-seasoned waffle fries piled high with a juicy burger chunks and all your favorite fixings, finished with a signature house sauce drizzle. Oh, I also have made Pittsburgh Salad, with involves sliced steak, hard boiled eggs and fries.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus
This vibrant Skillet Gnocchi with Miso Butter and Asparagus delivers a burst of spring flavor in just 10 minutes. Sweet asparagus and fresh baby greens mingle with seared gnocchi, all coated in a rich and silky miso-butter-vinegar sauce. I added a can of butter beans to add more protein.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Deviled Potatoes
With egg prices soaring, I decided to try these Deviled Potatoes. Instead of hard-boiled eggs, small potatoes were halved and baked until tender before being gently hollowed. The scooped-out potato flesh was then combined with mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and a blend of seasonings to create a creamy filling. This mixture was carefully spooned back into the potato shells and topped with crispy chopped bacon and fresh parsley. My only regret? Not tripling the recipe. They were such a hit that they vanished in a flash.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 24
Sage Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes with Boursin Chive Sour Cream
I made Sage Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes with Boursin Chive Sour Cream for my husband’s birthday dinner. It’s a recipe that I have had booked marked forever. It’s from one of my favorite Los Angeles-based chefs, Sara Tane. This recipe elevates the humble potato to a gourmet side dish. I have been a fan of hasselbacking for years. The name "Hasselback" comes from the restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm, Sweden, where the dish was first served. The technique creates crispy edges and a tender interior, while the sage brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor. The creamy Boursin chive sour cream provides a tangy, herbaceous counterpoint. It’s just so good.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Shepherd’s Pie with Colcannon
I saw this recipe for Shepherd's Pie with Colcannon from Diane Morrisey. Adding Colcannon on top of shepherd's pie is rather brilliant in my opinion. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage, or kale and onions. This version adds leeks as well. It's just really good and takes shepherd's pie to a whole new level. And yes, I know it's usually lamb, but not on my watch! (I do not like lamb! Not sure how I survived living in the UK for years...)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños
Imagine the comforting warmth of cheesy mashed potatoes transformed into a luscious soup. That's precisely what this dish delivers. It's rich and satisfying without being overly heavy, hearty yet not dense. A touch of chili powder and garlic adds a lively kick, while the homemade pickled jalapeños provide a bright, tangy counterpoint to the creamy richness. These quick and easy pickled jalapeños are far superior to anything store-bought, elevating each spoonful with their vibrant flavor.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Serving
Sheet-Pan Pierogies and Beets
Crispy-chewy baked frozen pierogies, a welcome change from boiled or pan-fried, make a quick and satisfying meal. Roasting them alongside pre-cooked, packaged beets, and then drizzling everything with a vibrant poppy seed and shallot dressing, creates a dish that even picky eaters and beet skeptics will enjoy. For best results, I recommend using Mrs. T's frozen pierogies, a readily available and reliable brand. Feel free to substitute whole-milk Greek yogurt or kefir for the sour cream in the dressing for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings











