Latkes (potato pancakes)

4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds) 3 T. rendered chicken fat (schmaltz) 2 lightly beaten eggs 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil Sour cream (optional) Applesauce (optional) 1. Peel and finely shred potatoes. In a mixing bowl combine potatoes with chicken fat, eggs, garlic, and salt. Using 1/3 cup…

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Scalloped Potatoes

1 T.butter 2 cups chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds your favorite potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices Cooking spray 1 2/3 cups milk 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese Melt butter in a medium saucepan…

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Au Gratin Potatoes

1 to 1 1/2 lb. Baking Potatoes 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1 small shallot, minced 1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp. salt 1 c milk pepper to taste Boil potatoes until tender. In small saucepan, saute shallots in melted butter until soft. Add flour and salt and pepper. Stir over low…

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

4 large baking potatos, about 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup warm milk 2 T. butter, room temperature 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese 4 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika dash of red pepper Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender.…

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Mom’s Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Set your oven to its lowest setting, 200 ° or below. Slice Roma or Plum tomatoes in half, top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds with your fingers. Season with seasonings of your choice, such as, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, herbs, etc. Place, cut side up on foil lined baking pan; drizzle with olive…

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