Roasted Baby Potatoes

Who doesn't love roasted potatoes with ANY meal?  Potatoes are a staple in our house.  This recipe is not only easy . . . it's delicious!

2 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, cleaned and cut in half

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Spray with cooking spray.

Toss the potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in a bowl.  

Transfer to the baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until fork tender and crispy on the outside. 

Serve with sour cream for dipping.  

Hasselback Potatoes

Need a recipe that's sure to impress, but easy to prepare?  Try Hasselback Potatoes.  

6 large baking potatoes  

8 Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper 

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Wash the potatoes well.  

Slice the potatoes into thin slices cutting only about 3/4 of the way down.

Slice the butter into thin slices and place them in between slices of the potato.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 45 minutes.  Then cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 - 30 minutes until potatoes are cooked through.

Top with your favorite optional toppings:

    fresh bacon bits

    shredded cheddar cheese

    fresh chopped parsley

    sour cream

Country Gravy

 

Need gravy, but you don't have a pre-packaged mix at home?  This recipe makes the perfect topping for biscuits and gravy, your chicken fried steak or chicken cutlets, or your mashed potatoes.  It's quick, easy, and delicious!  

3 Tbsp butter

4 Tbsp all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk (I use 2%)

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

(freshly ground pepper is a must for this recipe)

Measure out your ingredients before starting your gravy. Once you get started, the recipe comes together quickly and there isn't time to stop and gather and/or measure ingredients. 

Add butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour.  Whisk together in the pan and cook until golden brown and the flour begins to smell nutty.  

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and continue cooking until thickened.  Stir in the milk until smooth and beginning to thicken.  

Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.  

Serve immediately.

Looking For The Perfect Comfort Dinner? Chicken Fried Chicken YES!!

 

No time for making fried chicken, but in the mood for that good 'ole comfort dinner.  This dinner is just the ticket.  Whip up some mashed potatoes and fresh green beans and serve it with Chicken Fried Chicken topped with country gravy.  

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 egg

1/4 cup water

2 lbs chicken breasts sliced into 1/2" thick cutlets

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, onion powder, paprika cayenne pepper.  Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl whisk the egg and water together.

Season the cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.  Allow to sit for five minutes.

In a large nonstick skillet heat the olive oil and better over medium heat until melted.  

Dredge one cutlet in the flour mixture, then the egg and then back in the flour mixture to coat.

Add the chicken to the skillet.  Repeat with remaining cutlets.  Add more oil if needed.  Cook the chicken for 2 - 3 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.  Flip the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.  Transfer the chicken to lined plate until ready to serve.  

Serve topped with country gravy.  The recipe is found on this blog.

Only cooking for two these days?  This recipe is easily cut in half to serve two rather than the whole family.