When it comes to holiday sides, few dishes steal the show quite like Potatoes Au Gratin with Roasted Garlic. This crowd-pleaser combines layers of tender potatoes with creamy, cheesy goodness and a rich depth of flavor from the roasted garlic. With every bite, you’ll savor the crispy bits of potato skins, adding a delightful texture...Read More

This dish was inspired by a dish I had in New Mexico on my honeymoon. My wife liked it so much I had to reverse engineer the recipe. INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 cloves garlic + 2 more (optional) 3 dried New Mexico chiles 1 dried California...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs. whole potatoes, unpeeled (about 3 large) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 package...Read More

The term “gratin” refers to the cooking vessel and the way it is used, not just the dish itself. Anything can be cooked “au gratin” and there are many variations of gratins – just potatoes, or potatoes mixed with other root vegetables, such as parsnip, turnip, or onion. Mushrooms, kale, artichoke hearts, and olives can...Read More

Better known as Sofia’s Fabulous Potatoes amongst friends, these roasted lemony potatoes are commonly served in Greek villages. At a recent dinner party, guests watched as Sofia peeled the potatoes and assembled the dish as she visited with everyone. Few were paying close attention to the actual prep as she added a bit of this...Read More

These are the traditional British roasted potatoes that are served with Sunday roast beef or lamb dinners. However, they are great as a side dish for fish, grilled meat, or roast chicken with their crispy skins and fluffy interiors. INGREDIENTS: 4 – 6 large russet or Idaho potatoes 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1⁄2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Salad 8 new potatoes, about 1 pound, scrubbed 2 pounds green beans, cooked 10 ripe plum tomatoes 1 purple onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Niçoise olives 1/4 cup rough chopped Italian parsley 6 hard-cooked eggs, quartered 1 8 oz. ahi tuna filet Dressing 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon...Read More

Garlic fries seem to be ubiquitous now. Some are really good, and some are dreadful. While I like garlic, it should be in balance, but if you like it incendiary, feel free to add more. After several attempts at making garlic fries that fell short, I looked at some packages and determined the secret ingredient...Read More

Potato salad is the quintessential side dish for summer barbecues! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. potatoes red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 cup green onions, chopped finely 1/2 cup parsley, minced METHOD:...Read More

This traditional Greek recipe features fresh spring vegetables and flavor! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds fresh green peas, washed 2 pounds fresh red potatoes, with the skins on, washed and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, small, chopped 1 small can tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh dill Salt, pepper Extra virgin olive oil, as needed...Read More