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In a saucepan… 1 1/2 pounds mediume red potatoes, scrubbed enough water to cover potatoes Bring to a boil. Cook, partially covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and cool the potatoes. Once cool, peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a salad bowl. Add… 4 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped In a small bowl, combine… ...

In a bowl, combine… 2 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed, boiled and quartered 1/2 cup thinly sliced or chopped red onions 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Garlic Dressing to coat Place in refridgerator and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add… 1 pound bulk ground pork breakfast sausage, (mild or hot), crumbled Brown and continue to break up as it cooks. Do not drain the grease! Sprinkle over the sausage until all the grease has been absorbed… 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Cook 2 -3 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add, a bit at a time, stirring… 2 - 2 1/2 cups milk Cook until it barely starts to boil, add… ...

Choose tender sweet corn. Without removing more than the outer layers of husk, plunge cobs into “fiercely boiling” salted water for 10-minutes. Remove the husks. amd wrap each ear with 3-4 slices of bacon using toothpicks to hold into place. Slather with a combination of 1/2 part melted butter. Place on grill over coals (or gas grill, a grill rotisserie, or even the kitchen oven). Skewers can be used if desired. ...

In a small bowl, mix… 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1 1/8 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon dried basil On a small sheet pan or large plate, prepare… 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped raw eggplant or zucchini 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning sprinkled over vegetables In another small bowl, mix… ...

Place in the Instant Pot… 1.5 pounds golden potatoes, washed, cut in 1/4 or 1/2 chunks depending on size 3 cups water, more or less to cover the potatoes Put on the Instant Pot lid and set it to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to PRESSURE COOK and high, setting the time for 5 minutes. Once finished, do a do a quick release. Drain the water. In the pot, toss the potatoes with… ...

Combine into small pot… 1 cup yello cornmeal 1 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt Stir in… 4 cusp boiling water Stir constantly over low heat for 15 minutes. Add and stir… 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Sprinkle each each individual serving with melted butter and some grated cheese. Serve hot. Serves about 4-5. BONUS Sauteed Polenta Put any leftover polenta in a shallow pan and refridgerate. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and slowly saute the slices in a mixture of half olive oil and half butter. ...

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Bring 2 cups water to boil in small saucepan. Add 16 large garlic cloves, unpeeled. Boil 3 minutes. Drain. Peel garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon extra virigin olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake garlic until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cook 3/4 pound fresh green beans large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water, drain and set aside. ...

In saucepan combine… 8 ounces fresh cranberries (washed) 1/2 cup apple juice 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) dash of cinnamon Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Place in serving dish and allow to cool in the fridge.

In heavy pan place 7-8 cups potatoes (peeled, cubed) and 6-8 cloves garlic (peeled). Add enough water to cover potatoes, bring to boil then cover pan and reduce head to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. In mixing bowl add… drained potatoes 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (sharp preferred) 1/4 cup Queso asadero (Mexican melting cheese) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Use potato masher or mixer to beat until desired consistency (smooth). ...