Thursday, June 30, 2011

What to do with leftover boiled potatoes . . .?

With a little thinking ahead, you can be ready for a quick and excellent side dish with . . . what else . . . potatoes! (I'm currently in my potato ministry!)

The night before, peel several potatoes, depending on your need, and boil them until just tender. Cool a bit and then cut them into cubes. Toss them in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried onions, and a bit of paprika. Heat some oil or butter (or a combination of both) in a large frying pan. Add your potato cubes and brown on all sides. Tasted and adjust your seasonings and serve.

After you have a bowl of potato cubes ready, willing, and able to become a part of your meal, try making potato salad.

Put the potato cubes in a large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of cider or regular vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayo (this is approximate and can be changed to fit the amount of potatoes being used), 1/4 cup sweet or dill pickle relish, 3 tablespoons mustard (I like the dijon type), and two or three chopped, boiled eggs. Fold into your potatoes and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.

Easy way to boil an near-perfect egg! Bring a pot of water with the eggs to a hard boil, turn off the heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes.

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