Potatoes are natural, versatile, and delicious. They’re often inexpensive too and can be easily grown at home, by even the most inept of gardeners. Despite all these features, potatoes are often seen as a poor choice. Part of the issue comes down to a single question, are potatoes good for you? I love questions like […]
Are Sweet Potatoes Good For You?
Sweet potatoes seem like they should be healthy. After all, they’re bright orange, contain plenty of antioxidants, and are entirely natural food. They’re also delicious, so most of us want them to be healthy, but we still need to ask, are sweet potatoes good for you? As you may already have guessed, there are some […]
Sous Vide French Fries
Perfect french fries. Period. It just can’t get any better than this. French fries. This humble side may be the among the easiest to prepare. . . if you’ll do fine with mediocre to average results, that is. But who doesn’t appreciate a perfectly-cooked serving of these potatoes? Soft and pillowy like mashed potatoes […]
Potato Latkes
Get the entire family totally excited over the same staple ingredient for dinner. Serve them potatoes cooked in a whole new terrific way! Derived from the Russian word ladka which means “small pancakes”, latkes need not be made exclusively from potatoes despite this variant’s popularity. It would be really difficult to point out the exact […]
Spicy Sardine Potato Balls
A perfect snack, appetizer, or cocktail staple from cheap and simple ingredients. Swapping out the sardines for another favored filling also makes this recipe really versatile. I really see the task of repurposing food from the fridge as something that challenges my culinary creativity, thus something I really enjoy doing. Such is the case with […]
Sous Vide Kalbi Baby Backs with Kimchi Mashed Potatoes
Try something new for your next rib bbq. Go Korean for inspiration! This is an excellent dish. It’s clear proof too that there’s more to Korean food than just Kimchi and Bulgogi. Inspired by the flavors from having recently dined at a Korean restaurant, I thought of pulling off my own Kalbi masterpiece at home. A […]
Slow Cooker Mussel and Potato Rice
A perfect all-in-one-pot meal of rice, seafood, and potatoes. Amaze everyone with this true Italian classic. Came across this Italian crockpot dish of mussels, rice, and potatoes a long time ago. They locally call the dish Tiella Pugliese in some provinces of Italy. Nothing too fancy really. It’s essentially steaming those three main components in […]
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
This recipe, made from all-simple ingredients, brings all the fresh flavors of Greek cooking into a one-pot meal. Amaze everyone with something new for dinner. This Greek-inspired dinner brings the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine into your homes. Garlic, oregano, lemons, and olive oil make up for this dish’s clean, simple, and fragrant taste. Begin by whisking up a simple […]
Slow Cooker Portuguese Red Pepper Pork Ribs
These amazingly tender and flavorful pork ribs are so easy to do. Perfect for dinner with the family or when inviting friends over for a few drinks. This is a Portuguese classic roast recipe adapted for the crockpot. With the exception of the potatoes, which you could really do without, this is basically a two-ingredient […]
Slow Cooker Pork and Mushroom Carbonnade
This is a completely filling and flavorful one-pot meal. Really simple to prepare, and sure to satisfy everyone in the family. This is an interesting preparation for pork chops which draws inspiration from a local Belgian dish. Carbonnade is a traditional stew of pork loin, or in some variations beef, cooked in a strong beer or red […]