Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘potato gratin’ Category

Can you stand another recipe from me for potatoes gratin, scalloped, whatever you want to call it? You probably think that we have it for dinner every other night. Actually, in the interest of saving calories, fat grams, and carbohydrates from my waistline, we, or should I say “I”, restrict ourselves to just once every [...]

Read Full Post »

While planning a small dinner party celebrating a good friend’s birthday, I wanted to simplify the last minute preparations as much as possible. I enjoy having this wonderful couple with us for dinner and didn’t want to be a jack-in-the-box cook, popping up and down in the middle of conversations. A little of that is [...]

Read Full Post »

My husband surprised me for my birthday last year with a catered dinner party with several of our best friends. He coordinated his efforts with those of my neighbors who kindly hosted the party. A local caterer provided the delicious meal. My daughter served appetizers and Mojitos at my house before the group migrated next [...]

Read Full Post »

Mac and I love scalloped or au gratin potatoes – almost any potato casserole, actually. I have several different recipes that I make now and then, some with ham and other vegetables, and most with just potatoes, onions and cheese. I found a new one not long ago and decided to prepare it the day [...]

Read Full Post »

Last night I prepared a potato casserole to go with our steaks and salad.
The recipe was one from my secret recipe file, my memory. I peeled and sliced about 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, spread them in a gratin dish with one small onion, sliced, and a smashed clove of garlic minced. I added a [...]

Read Full Post »