Boulangere Potatoes makes for an amazing casserole type of dish that combines thinly sliced potatoes, sautéed sliced onions, garlic, and butter. They are then covered in a flavorful stock and baked in the oven to achieve a soft buttery potato inside, with a bit of crunch on the outside. I partnered up with Idaho® Potatoes…
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Romesco Sauce Recipe – Famous Spanish Sauce
This Spanish Romesco sauce is delicious! Perhaps the secret behind it is that this recipe doesn’t use short cuts like jarred peppers. This Spanish Romesco sauce recipe is very easy. However, the famous Spanish sauce is made entirely from scratch and the aroma and taste are simply irresistible. The combination of roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions,…
Greek Lemon Potatoes (Authentic Recipe with Idaho® Potatoes)
This Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe is as authentic as it gets. For this recipe, I used the best Idaho® Potatoes roasted in a very flavorful liquid made from chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, and dry oregano. This is the perfect side dish for the upcoming Easter holiday or even a quiet night of…
Parsley Potatoes – The Best Potatoes Recipe
Parsley Potatoes are very easy to make. They are very fragrant and filling, yet you only need 4 ingredients to make them! It’s a perfect side dish for any meat or fish. It can also be eaten on its own or in the morning with a fried egg! Imagine the beautiful egg yolk running down these…
Russian Salad (Ensalada Rusa or Olivier Salad)
Russian Salad is known by several names such as “Ensalada Rusa” or “Olivier Salad” or “Salad Olivieh”. This is a simple salad invented in the 18th century by Lucien Olivier and widely recreated throughout Eastern Europe. Over the course of the centuries, different regions of Eastern Europe have developed their own variations of this salad…
Cheesy Pasta Bake (Individual Ramekins)
This Cheesy Pasta Bake is made Alfredo Style, with heavy cream and two kinds of amazing Mahon-Menorca cheeses. I made these in the individual ramekins for a perfect portioned side dish. I arranged the rigatoni pasta in the standing position for the ultimate “wow” factor. Serve this on your Holiday table alongside an awesome meat dish and…
Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe with Wild & Fresh Mushrooms
Creamy mushroom sauce made with both wild, dried porcini mushrooms and your choice of fresh mushrooms, all of which in wine and cream base. This makes for an irresistible sauce that can be added to any pasta dish, chicken, steak, or eaten on its own with a slice of fresh bread. This post may contain…
European Style Potato Pancakes Recipe
These European Style Potato Pancakes are a very popular dish throughout Europe. In Poland, they are known as ‘Placki Ziemniaczane,’ in Germany as ‘Kartoffelpuffer,’ in the Czech Republic as ‘Bramboracky,’ and of course, every Jewish deli refers to them as ‘Potato Latkes.’ This Potato Pancake recipe is super easy. The old fashion way of making…
Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole
This Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole is made “Provencal style” with two types of winters squashes, whole roasted garlic, chunks of potatoes and tons of Gruyere cheese, which creates the most amazing topping. This is hands-down the best Thanksgiving vegetable side dish you could put on your table. Similar to this Potato Leek Casserole this…
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere & Bacon
These Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon are divine. First, they’re roasted to perfection with bacon bits, then smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce with Gruyere cheese (Mornay sauce), and finally broiled until bubbly and golden brown. As is the case with this Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon I can assure you that…
