Tag: Potatoes

Plain Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

This recipe is for the kind of Mashed Potatoes we prefer in my family; fairly thick and with the occasional rustic lump of unmashed potato or bit of potato skin. Flavor with salt and pepper, along with butter, for an indulgent side dish to serve alone or with gravy. Writing […]

Hot German Potato Salad in a glass bowl

Recollections: Hot German Potato Salad

Reading my home county’s history society cookbook lends me a sense of that peace. Interestingly those stories tend to be tales of success rather than woe. In retrospect many sad stories have a silver lining. These people learned from their struggles and took lessons from hard times into the future…

A square of Chocolate Potato Cake with Pour-over Frosting on a white plate set in the garden.

Chocolate Potato Cake with Pour-over Frosting

moist and full of flavor. The pour-over frosting goes together quickly and tops the cake while it is still warm from the oven. Simple to prepare and easy to transport, this unique cake is sure to satisfy chocolate lovers and those looking for a sweet ending to a good meal.

Roasted Dijon Potatoes

January is a great month for getting back to basics. After a season of celebrating and expansive entertaining it is something of a relief to organize and simplify. After packing away the Christmas decorations I turned to my kitchen to strip it of superfluous items. It is almost calming to […]