Boil the potatoes until tender. Heat 1/2 T butter in a skillet and cook the leeks for 5 – 7 minutes, until tender and golden. Set aside. In a large skillet, over moderate heat, cook the mushrooms in the remaining tablespoon of butter until they begin to render their juices. Turn up the heat and […]

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch ovals, then slice even oval lengthwise into matchsticks. Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegtable oil (like PAM). Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes […]

In a wok, cook bacon over Medium-High heat until crisp, 3-4 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towels. Drain off fat from wok. In same wok, heat oil over Medium-High heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stiring until softened, 3-5 minutes. Return bacon to wok. Add chicken broth, evaporated milk, potatoes and carrots and 1 cup […]

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a roasting pan 3 times to coat with the vegetable oil. Put the mustard, paprika, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to blend. Prick the potatoes several times with the tines of a fork and add them to the bowl. Toss to coat […]

Combine the sour orange juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a container suitable for marinating the chicken. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove the chicken and blot in on paper towels. Reserve the marinade. Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and […]

Combine the mushrooms, wine, stock, and soy sauce in a wide skillet. Add butter in pieces. Salt lightly. Simmer, stirring frequently for 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season to taste. Can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated when needed.

Peel potatoes and place in large spoon. Slice downwards at 1/4-inch intervals. The spoon will prevent cutting all the way through the potato. As you work, put potatoes in cold, salted water. Drain potatoes and pat dry. Put potatoes, cut-side up, in large buttered baking dish. Baste with butter. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 30 minutes […]

Place potatoes in enough water to cover in a 3 quart saucepan. Cover and heat to boiling. Boil about 15 minutes or until almost tender; drain. Cool slightly. Heat remaining ingredients to boiling; remove from heat. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4-5 slices. Brush potatoes generously with margarine mixture. Cover and grill potatoes 4″ from […]

Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt. Bring to the boil and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes and put them through a food mill or potato ricer. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, butter, half-and-half, eggs, flour, onion, garlic, […]

1. Wash, peel and cook the potatoes. Cut in halves and boil. Drain the cooked potatoes. Dry the potatoes by shaking the pan over low heat. Mash or rice the potatoes thoroughly. 2. Whip into the potatoes the butter and milk, and a mixture of the salt, sugar, MSG and black pepper. 3. Whip the […]