Zesty Red Potatoes

I needed something to go with my bbq pork chops so off to allrecipes I went. I found this recipe. I had everything but the onion so I decided to make it without. We really liked these potatoes, but next time I will try to have the onion to add to it.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Arrange potatoes and onion in an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine butter, pepper flakes and salt; drizzle over potatoes and onion. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Source: Allrecipes.com

Surprise Hasbrowns

This is a recipe that Lenny's Aunt used to make for all their family get togethers. This was one of his favorite dishes so I decided to make it for him.

Ingredients:

12 oz sour cream

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 can celery soup

1 can cream of potato soup

1 (10 oz) cheddar cheese

1 lb. hashbrowns (the shredded kind) (I actually used almost 2 pounds)

Onion (to taste) (I did not use any onion, because I did not have any)

Directions:

- Mix sour cream, seasonings, soups, milk, and 1/2 of cheese.

- Combine in greased 9x12 baking dish with potatoes and onion.

- Put rest of cheese on top and bake 1 1/2 hour (covered) at 350 degrees.

Source: Lenny's Aunt

Roasted Red Potatoes

Ingredients:
4 red potatoes
2 Tbls bread crumbs
1 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls Parmesan cheese
Your choice of seasonings (I used garlic power, parsley, and Italian)

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Slice potatoes into wedges and place into medium bowl. Season with all the remaining ingredients and place into preheated oven. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are done to your desired crispness.

Broccoli with Mustard Vinaigrette

I got a new recipe book from my Aunt for Christmas. It is Holly Clegg "Trim & Terrific Cookbook" This is a local chef from Baton Rouge where my Anut is from. here is the first recipe that I tried. We will not be serving this again... '

Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:
Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe disj with 1/4 cup water. Cover, and cook 8 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender;drain.
Combine the green onion, garlic, tarragon, and dry mustard in a bowl. Whisk the oil into the green onion mixture. Add vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over the broccoli, tossing to coat. Serve hot or at room temperature.