Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Growing up in rural Maine, potato salard was a family favorite. This is just one way we go about making this tasty dish. It is also a good way to use up some of your freshly grown potatoes from...

Here’s how to make some easy and delicious homemade garlic mashed potatoes.

When my husband was wanting cabbage, ham and potato soup, I didn't since I'm not a huge soup eater. So I compromised... I made a creamy version of the old time favorite...

I am going to teach you how to make the best sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are the best for thanksgiving, Christmas or any other special holiday. When ever I bring these to an event...

How to make a delicious potato salad for the holidays and any time of the year.

People with egg allergies miss out on so many of the best foods because they have eggs, mayonnaise or other ingredients with egg in them. Now, you can scratch potato salad off of the list of...

This is a rich, soothing dish, and excellent on those cold wintering evenings. Those evenings when all you can, or care to do is curl up near a good fire and relax.I find that by making large...

There are so many ways to make potato salad. The thing is you have to get it to your tasting and like. For myself I have found that you can't please everyone. I think everyone pretty much has a...

If you're looking for a stand-out side dish for the holidays, try this Chowder. The recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. Smoked Salmon Chowder makes a great holiday side...

Here is my recipe on Potato skins! This makes a good appetizer for parties, dinners, holidays! I hope you enjoy this as much as my family does.

Twice-baked potatoes made at home cost a lot less than buying the frozen prepared kind. They also are far tastier than the processed version. You can get a bag of Eastern potatoes on sale for as...

Mashed potatoe or Mashed Potatoes got ya down? Try this new delicious recipe for serving world famous Mashed Potatoes LaRue. You can make it from scratch or with leftovers. It's an easy delicious...

Warm fingerling potato and Swiss chard salad is a very simple, easy to prepare and assemble salad that can accompany many different meals as a side dish or first course. Combining the earthy,...

Sweet potato salad with lime vinaigrette is a simple, easy to prepare salad that compliments a variety of dishes in many different settings. Sweet potato salad can be served before an elegant main...

Borscht is a Ukrainian dish. Its main component is red beets. The soup contains many ingredients which are great for the metabolism, such as cabbage and beets. Here are the step by step on how to...

French fries are such a classic dish that everyone loves them. From fish and chips to the American hamburger and fries, there are many different types of potatoes to make different styles of...

If you love potatoes, then try to fry potatoes in an electric skillet. Fried potatoes are a simple side dish to make for any meal. The potatoes cook in less than 30 minutes, and they require...

Here's a unique American twist on an great Indian Classic Samosa. It's really quick and simple recipe to make Potatoes Samosa's with Puff Pastry Sheets. Hope everyone enjoy it, and make sure to...

Electric roasters have several advantages over using using a traditional oven: smaller size, versatility and less of a heating effect on the kitchen. You can roast potatoes in your electric...

It's fast, it's easy, it's delicious! Potato soup you can throw in the crockpot! Impossible to resist and goes great with some nice buttered french bread.

We tend to rely on canned soups when it comes to the creamy variety due to the automatic thought that making cream of anything is not going to be easy. It takes too long or it needs a lot of...

Potatoes make a great side dish and this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. These potatoes go perfectly with any kind of meat or even fish. They can be pre-seasoned and just throw in the oven...

How to make at home healthy chips for when your bored and a little hungry!

Once you have tasted these homemade potato chips, you won't buy the ones at the store anymore. I can help you make easy potato chips for your family that will be delicious too. Takes some time,...

Potatoes tend to get a bad rap. Perhaps this is because the potato is typically consumed in the form of greasy fries or chips, or smothered in cheese, sour cream, salt and bacon bits. The real...

Baked potatoes are a go-to side dish, but they aren't exactly the most adventurous of menu items. If you want to jazz up basic baked potatoes, stuff them with other ingredients beyond the standard...

Watercress soup with crème fraiche is an easy to prepare soup that is truly unique in its taste and presentation. Combining the rich, earthy taste of watercress with crème fraiche and...

Crunchy, salty potato chips can be enjoyed on their own or with any of a variety of dips. They are great for parties because they are enjoyed by most people and hold up well when left sitting out...

It's cold and rainy and you have to decide what to fix for dinner that will be easy, filling, and warm up the family. Why not make a huge pot of baked potato soup in no time at all..and without...

Here's idea for a quick appetizer or side dish...Potato Poppers. So easy, so delicious--topped with bacon, cheese and chives--they are sure to please any crowd. The recipe is super simple and...

Chorizo, potato and kale soup is a combination of Portuguese, Spanish and even English cuisine. Mixing the smoky, savory taste of chorizo with the earthy flavor of russet potatoes and kale, this...

My aunt Sue was a brilliant cook. I always looked forward to her cooking because she could everything she made was so delicious! Unfortunately, my aunt passed away this year from her 12 year...

This kind of salad can serve as a main meal. You can also put some into a tupperware dish and take some to school or work.

Lays® got it right when they said “You can’t have just one”. Potato chips are a simple and delicious snack that is great for any time of year, and most any occasion. While the majority of us...

Pasties are popular in the United Kingdom, and they are becoming popular in the United States. Serve these pasties at your next party. Cheese and onion pasties make delicious snacks and...

Potatoes are a popular side dish for just about any meal. Breakfasts are accompanied by hash browns, lunches with french fries and dinner potato choices are endless. Potatoes give the body lots of...

This is one of those “don’t know what to make side dish” greats! It’s fast to make, uses goods I usually keep in the kitchen, and it’s loved by the whole family. Servings: 4-6 large...

In a hurry for a hearty, yet simple meal? Make this super simple potato soup in about thirty minutes, start to finish. Add a side of crackers and/or grilled cheese sandwich and dinner is...

Potato skins are a popular appetizer found mostly in diners and pubs. While potatoes themselves are bland, toppings make the dish more interesting. The traditional way to serve potato skins is...

Hot weather is the time when the grill gets fired up alot. Your next barbecue serve this homemade potato salad that is sure to please everyone, even the kids. The following will serve six. Double...

With the colder weather coming, nothing is more warming or satisfying than a bowl of hot soup. Its even better when you can use up leftover baked potatoes from last night's supper. This soup is...

This is my mothers' recipe for homemade potato soup. It's the best potato soup I have ever tasted, and the easiest recipe I have ever used. Thankfully she taught me this recipe before passing as...

Dutch eel stew is a dish commonly served in the coastal towns in the north of the Netherlands. It was created by Dutch fisherman during long sea voyages because the meal was simple to prepare in a...

This article will tell you how to make delicious potato wedges at home. These are easy to make and are great served as a side for picnics, holidays, or most any meal.

This article will tell you step by step how to bake an easy and delicious baked potato in the oven at home.

Who could argue over cheesy potato soup being one of the best comfort foods there is. Anyone who knows me, knows I prefer the best recipe, but it must be made the most simple way. So this is...

This recipe for leftover baked potatoes is simply delicious. It is great served as a side dish with a main meal or as a main dish served with a side salad or green vegetable. In this recipe I...

If you are committed to healthy eating habits, it’s probable you avoid buying processed foods like potato chips, candy, and French fries. These convenience items typically offer very little...

Winter is coming. Now is the time to get ready for cold weather by planning to have some basic recipes that will be hardy, healthy, and stick to your ribs. Nothing adds to the warmth of your fire,...

Clam chowder is a smooth textured soup filled with the goodness of a great thickening agent-potatoes. This gives this soup most of its texture and makes it a hearty meal by itself or side by side...