Potato Bugs

Hey!! Thought I'd share a couple potato recipes of my own, even though I can't be in the Iron Chef competition.

Greek Fries

1 bag frozen fries
can of spray oil
Cavenders greek seasoning
lemon

Put the fries on a baking pan. Coat with thin layer of cooking spray. SPrinkle seasoning over the fries. Bake according to directions. Flip oven to broi for the last 2-3 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon over the finished fries. Serve and eat. Try to use manners and share.

I serve this with a big ole Greek Salad. Or, yk, whenever I want some.

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Baked Potato Soup

8 slices bacon -- retain drippings
1 cup yellow onion -- diced
2/3 cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups baked potato -- peeled and diced
2 cups half and half
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion -- diced

Chop cooked bacon. Set aside. Cook onions in bacon drippings over med. high heat until transparent. Add flour stirring to prevent lumps. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until mixture begins to turn golden. Add broth gradually, stirring constantly with whisk until thickened. Reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, cream, bacon, parsley, garlic, basil, tabasco and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not boil. Add cheese and green onion.

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Madras Vegetable Curry

1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp Madras curry paste
1 1/2 tbsp flour
3 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 potato, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 onion, cut into thin slices
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced

In a large pot, stir together coconut milk, curry paste and flour. Then add all other ingredients and set on medium-high heat. Once mixture has come up to a boil, turn down to a low simmer and continue cooking covered for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are softened.

Serve over basmati rice.

http://themealplanner.blogspot.com/2008/12/madras-vegetable-curry.html

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Mmmmmmmm..fried potatoes with some beans and cornbread?? Uh - YEAH!

How about some potatoes with Roast or stew? DELISH.

Scalloped potatoes???

Chili Cheese Fries????

Mashed Potatoes?? With gravy or with a little spring of butter flowing out of the middle?

Oh, good gravy and a loaf of bread..my mouth is waterin'!

What about you? What's YOUR favorite potato recipe? Doesn't have to be an original, just something you and your family like that has potatoes in it (Preferably as a primary ingredient).

Make sure you post it and link it up for the Iron Chef challenge for May!