Pizza Potatoes

1 package of Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes 1 1/2 c. water 1/4 tsp oregano 1 package (4 oz) sliced pepperoni 1 package (4 oz) mozzarella cheese Heat oven to 400. Empty potato slices and packet of seasoned sauce mix into ungreased 2 qt casserole. Heat tomatoes, water and oregano to [...]

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Connecticut Beef Supper

2 T. shortening 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1 in. cubes 2 lg. onions, sliced 1 c. water 2 lg. potatoes, pared and thinly sliced 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 1 1/4 c. milk 1 tsp. salt (if you use regular condensed soup instead of the low [...]

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Things are getting smoky in here….

I have not touched my pile of recipes in a very long time.  I have not touched the boxes of old recipes, the bag of magazine pages, the pile of church cookbooks, or the random whispery papers from my Grandmother’s collection. My boyband (saying husband has never come easy to me, so I combined boyfriend+husband…hence [...]

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JoJo’s

One of the saddest things in the world for a Western girl living on the East Coast is that there are no JoJo’s out here.  So I make them at home. 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. lemon pepper 1/4 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. seasoning [...]

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Red Potato and Green Pea Samosas

A great baked samosa recipe from jehangir Mehta.  Originally published in Food and Wine Novemeber 2003. ingredients 3/4 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 14 sheets of phyllo dough 5 [...]

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Two-Potato Latkes

2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated fresh onion 1 pound shredded peeled baking potato 1/2 pound shredded peeled sweet potato 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cooking spray [...]

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Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

1 pkg. (32 oz) frozen Southern style hash brown potatoes 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese 1 c. sour cream 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1 carton (8 oz) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese Place potatoes in a lightly greased [...]

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Hearty Beef and Potatoes

4 c. tater tots 1 lb. ground beef 1 pkg. broccoli, thawed 1 can f. fried onion rings 1 med tomato, chopped fine 1 c. cream mush soup 1/3 c. milk 1 c. grated cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp pepper Bake tater tots in 9×13 greased baking dish for ten mins at [...]

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Potato Bake

Hash browns, thawed 1-sour cream 1- can cream chicken 1- can cream celery 1- chopped onion 2- cups shredded cheddar cheese Bake one hour at 350 written on a page from a Dilaudid note pad.  I found that humorous. — simple enough. Right healthy too, I am sure.

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Party Potatoes

8-10 potatoes 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese 1 c. sour cream (plain or with chives) garlic salt (optional) chives (if not in sour cream) butter, salt and pepper. Peel cook and drain potatoes Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until well blended.  Mash potatoes somewhat, then add gradually to the cream cheese sour [...]

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