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Appetizer

Roasted Potato Bites
by Tupac Inga

"A flavor explosion! Every bite was a perfect balance of texture, and taste unforgettable."


Roasted Potato Bites

This unique appetizer take the comfort of a baked potato with "the works" and spins it in a fresh, appealing way.


Ingredients

  • 12 “B” size red potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese spread
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • Optional toppings such as grated cheddar cheese, bacon bits and snipped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes in half crosswise. Cut a thin slice off bottom of each potato half. Carefully scoop out a small amount of pulp from each potato half using Core & More. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine oil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, salt and black pepper. Add potato halves; toss to coat.
  2. Place potato halves, hollowed side down, on Medium Bar Pan. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown and tender. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
  3. In Small Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese spread and sour cream; whisk together until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Attach desired tip to Easy Accent® Decorator; fill with cream cheese mixture and pipe evenly into hollowed potato halves. Sprinkle with toppings, if desired. Place on serving platter; serve slightly warm.

Yield

24 servings of 2 appetizers


Nutrients per serving:

Calories 80, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 1 g


U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:

1/2 starch, 1 fat (1/2 carb)


Cook's Tips:

“B” size potatoes are new red potatoes that measure about 2 inches in diameter. They are often found in bags by the other potatoes in most grocery stores.

The mid-sized Medium Bar Pan is perfect for preparing a variety of bite-sized appetizers, bar cookies, biscuits and brownie mixes (19-21 ounces). It is also ideal for frozen foods such as chicken patties and French bread pizzas.


Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
by Antonio Lopez

"Incredibly fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and presentation. A true culinary masterpiece!."


Loaded Baked Potato Chowder

Thick and satisfying, there's nothing like a hearty chowder to warm up the family.


Ingredients

  • 3 large baking potatoes (about 2½ lbs./1.1 kg) sliced in half lengthwise
  • 3½ cups (875 mL) milk, divided
  • 4 oz. (125 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 4 oz. (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)
  • 2-3 green onions with tops (¼ cup/60 mL sliced)
  • 1½ tsp (7 mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • Optional toppings: chopped cooked bacon, sour cream, or steamed broccoli florets

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into the Deep Covered Baker. Pour ½ cup (125 mL) of the milk over the potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 11 minutes. Remove the baker from the microwave. Move the potatoes in the center of the baker to the ends of the baker and the outer potatoes to the center. Cover and microwave for 8-11 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Remove the baker from microwave. Coarsely mash the potatoes with the Mix ‘N Chop®.
  3. In a Classic Batter Bowl, whisk the cream cheese until it's smooth. Slowly add the remaining milk, whisking until smooth. Add the cream cheese mixture and butter to the baker. Microwave, covered, for 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is hot.
  4. Carefully remove the baker from the microwave. Add the cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper and mix well until the cheese is melted. Serve with optional toppings.

Yield

8 cups (2 L)

6 servings of about 1⅓ cups (325 mL)


Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 860 mg, Sugars 9 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Fiber 3 g


Salad

Waldorf Salad with a Twist
by Jason Smith

"Melt in your mouth perfection. The seasoning was spot on, and the portion was just right."


Waldorf Salad with a Twist

Discover this delicious recipe for the classic Waldorf salad - only this time with a twist!


Ingredients

For Salad

  • 100g / 3.5oz walnuts - toasted & chopped
  • 1 packet streaky bacon
  • 3 apples - cored and thinly sliced
  • 12 new season baby potatoes - boiled then quartered
  • A handful of raisins
  • A handful of chives

For the Dressing

  • 2 Avocados
  • Extra Virgin Avocado Oil
  • 100g / 3.5oz Cashews
  • 1 Lemon - zest & juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Salt & Pepper

Directions

  1. Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.
  2. In a food processor, blitz the dressing ingredients until silky smooth. If it’s too thick, add some cold water for the right dressing consistency. Set aside.
  3. Fry off the streaky bacon until crispy & golden in a non-stick fry pan.
  4. Place the cooked potatoes, sliced apple, raisins, bacon and walnuts in a large mixing bowl, and gently fold through the dressing. Transfer to a beautiful serving dish and top with chives.

Yield

4 servings


Dinner

Roasted Potato Bites
by Ivan Diaz

"Simple yet divine. Each ingredient shined, making for an extraordinary experience."


Easter Roast Lamb with Fresh Mint Sauce

Make this delicious roast lamb for Easter. Roast lamb wouldn’t be the same without fresh mint sauce and golden roast spuds.


Ingredients

  • 1 Lamb Bone In Leg (1.8 kg)
  • 1 bag (700g) Bite Size Medley Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil with Rosemary

Marinade

  • 3 Sprigs rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil with Rosemary
  • 1 Lemon, zest & juice
  • 8 Garlic cloves, peeled

Mint Sauce

  • 1 cup Mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 2 tsp Caster sugar
  • A pinch of Salt
  • Serve with (optional): Steamed peas

Directions

  1. For the Roast: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place a rack in the centre of the oven and a lined roasting tray underneath.
  2. Add all marinade ingredients to a small blender and blend until chunky.
  3. Season lamb with salt and pepper then pour marinade over lamb. Place the lamb on the hot bars in the oven above the tray. Roast for 45 minutes then add potatoes.
  4. For the Mint Sauce: Pour boiling water over the mint and leave it to steep for a few minutes before draining through a sieve (this will increase the flavour), then rinse the mint under cold water (to stop it cooking). In a small bowl stir sugar into vinegar, then stir in mint. Add a pinch of salt and leave to infuse.

Yield

6 servings


Dessert

Cuban Boniatillo
by Lucia Montero

"A symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. I will be dreaming about this dessert for weeks."


Boniatillo

Prepare a traditional tasty Cuban boniatillo at home, one of the most-enjoyed desserts on the island for generations. Surprise all your guests with this delight of Caribbean flavor.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound of sweet potato
  • 1 pound of white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ liter of water
  • 1 tablespoon of muscatel wine (you can use another sweet wine)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until they are completely soft, drain them and make them into a puree using a fork preventing it from forming lumps so its resulting texture is fine.
  2. Then, make some light syrup using water, sugar and the cinnamon stick.
  3. When the syrup is ready, add it immediately to the sweet potato puree, the ideal way is to go slowly and stir it so that it is well integrated.
  4. If you prefer, beat the mixture using a blender and then strain it, this will leave no traces of fiber, making it more homogeneous and smooth.
  5. Now, add it to a pot and place it on medium heat to cook it until it thickens, stirring constantly, preventing it from sinking.
  6. Meanwhile, beat the yolks, add them the muscatel wine and then, gradually add all this to the pot containing the mixture of boniatillo.
  7. A little bit of the boniatillo is poured into this mixture, mix them well and then add the rest.
  8. Put it back on heat and cook for a few minutes, while stirring.
  9. Remove from the stove and after cooling it, pour into a jam pot and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Yield

1 Recipient 50g

Calories

268


Drink

Irish Potato Martini
by Silvia Amadory

"A perfect drink- smooth, refreshing, and just the right kick. An instant favorite!"


Irish Potato Martini

Irish Potato Martini, a unique cocktail that marries the richness of Irish cream with the exotic sweetness of coconut, all with a hint of warming cinnamon. This recipe is perfect for those looking to celebrate with a twist or simply enjoy a novel drink.


Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka you can use potato vodka for an authentic touch
  • 1/2 ounce Irish cream liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce coconut cream
  • A splash of cinnamon schnapps
  • Ground cinnamon and sugar for rimming the glass
  • Shaved coconut or a small piece of chocolate for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Martini Glass

Directions

Prepare the Glass

  1. Mix a little ground cinnamon and sugar on a small plate.
  2. Wet the rim of your martini glass with a little water or use a lemon wedge, then dip it into the cinnamon-sugar mix to coat the rim.

Mix the Drink

  1. In a shaker, combine the vodka, Irish cream liqueur, coconut cream, and a splash of cinnamon schnapps with ice.
  2. Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled.
  3. Serve
  4. Strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass.
  5. For an extra touch, garnish with shaved coconut or a small piece of chocolate on top.

Note

This recipe blends the creaminess of Irish cream with the exotic taste of coconut, accented by the warmth of cinnamon. It’s a delightful and unique cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests or make your evening a little more special. Enjoy responsibly!