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Potato Skins: A Simple Potato Recipe That Makes A Quick Snack Or An Easy Meal

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Sunday afternoon, while watching the football game on TV, the munchies are going to strike. So what can a guy whip up that isn't too technical and won't take up much time? Instead of the usual chips and dips, there's no reason why you can't provide some healthy hot snacks for all your buddies! Or maybe you're looking for a simple meal that takes just a few minutes to prepare instead. Either way, homemade Potato Skins is one way to fix potatoes and add some wonderful flavor to the mix … [Read more...]

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Best Potato Peeling Tips + What To Do With All Those Potato Skins (And Leftover Potatoes)

It may seem silly at first, because most people don't think twice about how they peel potatoes. I mean, it's just one of those boring kitchen tasks that has to get done, right? Well, the real question is... where do you peel your potatoes and what do you do with all the potato skins? … [Read more...]

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Buy Potatoes In Bulk? How To Store & Prepare Interesting Potato Recipes

Buying in bulk reduces the per serving cost of your groceries. This fact became painfully clear on my last trip to the supermarket. I intended on purchasing a 5-pound bag of Russet potatoes. For 2 people, that's a convenient sized package that will ensure we will likely finish the bag before any spoilage sets in. But I was a little taken aback when I discovered that the cheapest 5-pound bag of potatoes was priced at $3.89! It seems just 6 months ago I was paying about $2 a bag, and this … [Read more...]

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Best Mashed Potatoes Debate – How We Settled The Whipped vs Smashed Potato Wars

Some people like nice creamy whipped potatoes, while others prefer a little alteration to their spuds. My wife and I are on opposite sides of the fence in the Potato Wars, but we have found a solution that keeps peace at the dinner table with just a little bit of extra effort. See how we settled the whipped potatoes versus smashed potatoes debate once and for all...   … [Read more...]

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Foods That Should Never Be Put In The Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal

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Would you believe not everyone has a garbage disposal in their kitchen sink? In fact, only half of U.S. households have a garbage disposal. I never had a garbage disposal until I moved into my apartment in Portland. I'd never even used one before! Unfortunately, I just assumed that I could put any food into the garbage disposal and all would be fine. Wrong! I soon discovered that there are some foods that you simply cannot put down into the garbage disposal. And there are certain … [Read more...]

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Homemade Breakfast Potatoes: A Simple And Quick Potato Recipe

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In our house, Saturday morning is the one day of the week that the box of bran cereal gets left in the cupboard. On weekends, my wife Mary and I like our breakfast to be more like a brunch -- so a few extra calories won't destroy a week's worth of careful eating. After all, eating your main meal for lunch along with a lighter supper later in the day means your metabolism gets the opportunity to burn up the extra fuel before bedtime. We could go out for a late breakfast, but why? When … [Read more...]

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Food Tips That Make Cooking Fun & Easy

While performing a deep-clean on our kitchen this week, I found an old list of "all the best cooking tips" I compiled some time ago. This list has followed me from kitchen to kitchen with every move we've made through the years. … [Read more...]

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How To Peel A Potato

Geesh, where have I been? I cannot believe that I was never told this is how you should peel potatoes! Seriously... Usually when I peel potatoes (such as when making mashed potatoes), I just use a potato peeler and skin them in the kitchen sink. Then, boil the peeled potatoes in hot water, and so on. But, by the looks of this video, there's an easier way to peel a potato. Check it out... … [Read more...]

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Food Tips: Little-Known Secrets About Food Preparation & Cooking

I learned a few little-known secrets and food tips from Martha Stewart today: (Keep reading... it gets better.) ...To keep POTATOES from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. ...Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ICE CREAM drips. ...Wrap CELERY in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. ...Cure for headaches: Take a LIME, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away. ...Don't … [Read more...]

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