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Oven Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes

February 2, 2009 By Patti Leave a Comment
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Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (washed and cut into wedges)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (washed and leaves removed)
3 T. olive oil
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine rosemary leaves, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Coat potatoes well with olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add seasonings to the bowl and coat well.
Spread potatoes evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
Serve.

Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey (like Bushmills)
3 ounces hot coffee
1 t. sugar
whipping cream

Directions:

Pour whiskey into glass, then pour in hot coffee and sugar.
Stir to combine.
Top with whipped cream and serve.

Caramelized French Onion Dip

January 31, 2009 By Patti Leave a Comment
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Serves 10

Note: Slow-cooking or carmelizing onions brings out their natural sweetness. Their rich flavor makes old-fashioned creamy onion dip worth revisiting. Bonus: This version has only a fraction of the calories and fat of the original. Serve with baked pita chips.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/4 cups slivered yellow onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup nonfat Greek-style yogurt
4 ounces low-fat sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat the love oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Saute 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
Place cooled onions in food processor. Pulse several times to chop. Remove 1/2 of the onions and place them in a mixed bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor. Process until smooth. Spoon into mixing bowl and combine with chopped onions.

Per Serving: 80 calories, 5g fat, 10mg chol., 3g prot., 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 170mg sodium.
Recipe Courtesy of: spryliving.com

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

January 31, 2009 By Patti 2 Comments
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Make these mashed potatoes with cream cheese a staple of your holiday get together or a side dish for a family dinner. This recipe makes your mashed potatoes extra creamy and rich with the addition of cream cheese. They are easy to make and will stand out as a favorite on your dinner table.

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Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

Mashed potatoes are a staple for a holiday get together or a side for a family dinner. This recipe makes the mashed potatoes extra creamy and rich by adding cream cheese. They are easy to make and will stand out as a favorite on your dinner table.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick)
3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
Add potatoes and and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain.
Combine potatoes, cream cheese, butter, and milk in a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until combined.
Season with salt and pepper, and beat to desired consistency.