Baked Potato Skin

Potato can taste very bland if you were to take it steamed or boiled. Frying is a good alternative but it is not very healthy considering that fried potatoes takes up a lot of oil from the pan. So what other ways can you cook potatoes in order to enjoy them fully. One good way is to bake them. No oil, no fuss, and most important of all, it tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking potatoes, baked
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
• 4 green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and discard (or save for another use) leaving 1/4-inch shell.
2. Then, place the potatoes on a greased baking sheet.
3. Mix the oil, parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper and brush all over potato skins.
4. Thereafter, bake at 475° for about 8 minutes and turn over.
5. Bake for another 8 minutes or so and then turn right side up.
6. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar evenly inside of skins.
7. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
8. Top with sour cream and onions, if desired. Then serve warm.

Mashed Potatoes

You do not need to be a chef to make good mashed potatoes. However, there are many things that could ruin your mashed potatoes. The amount of milk you put into it and the amount of butter you mixed it with are the two important things you must observe when you are making yourself some mashed potatoes. In order to get the correct recipe - which best suit your taste, you will need to do it many many times to get it right. Something getting the recipe from the internet may not suit your taste. So, I would strongly suggest you to put in some effort and practise. After all, practise makes perfect, right? Anyway, here is a way you could refer to. I hope you like this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• salt - depending on your taste
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Steps:

1. Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and add salt.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and boil the potatoes until it soft.
3. Then drain away the water.
4. When the potatoes are cooled down, peel the potatoes and mash it with a potato masher.
5. Add 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and salt.
6. Mix until all ingredients are blended.

Barbecue Potatoes

I had a barbecue party last weekend and I would like to share with you how I cook my potatoes on the barbecue grill. The traditional method used in a barbecue grill for fire is charcoal and lot of charcoal. There are many types of charcoal, but I recommend you to buy the Japanese charcoals as it burns longer and the fire is more even. It costs just a little bit more compared to the normal ones. Since potatoes can be burned very easily on the outside, I would recommend you use an aluminium foil instead. Below is the steps for cooking potatoes on a barbecue grill. Note that, you may also use this same method on barbecue equipment operated with gas or electricity.

1. First, wash the potatoes leaving the skin on.
2. Then wrap them up individually using an aluminium foil.
3. Thereafter, dip it into a bowl of water and immediately place them on the burning charcoal.
4. Turn it around in order to make sure that the potatoes are cooked thoroughly.
5. Depending on the size, the time to cook each potatoes varies.

A healthy way to cook Potatoes - Baked Potatoes

Do you know that potatoes can make you fat? Potatoes contains carbohydrates and if you take too much of it, it will end up accumulating in your body as fat. In fast food restaurants or even western food restaurants, you would often find potato as an accompanying dish or a side dish as it is good for filing up one's stomach. I am not saying that you should absolutely skip potatoes, but to try to have it cook in a more healthy way. French fries is delicious, but it is not recommended to have it all the time. So what other ways can you enjoy potatoes. I propose that you should try baking them. Baking your food not only is healthy, it can help to contain the nutrients your body requires to fight diseases. I hope you will like this recipe.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - any number you like
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• pepper

Steps:

1. First wash the potatoes with the skin on and cut into wedges.
2. Place potatoes skin down in a baking dish.
3. Mix the next 6 ingredients together and brush onto potatoes.
4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

French Fries Recipe - Potatoes

Pre-packed uncooked French fries are widely available in supermarkets. But if you like your potatoes fresh, why not try to make your own. I know many of you out there do not like peeling potatoes and cutting them as most of the time it will not look appetising. I have share the method on how to peel potatoes correctly here and you may refer to it if you would like to know more on how to peel potatoes correctly. Cooking yourself up a fresh batch of French fries is easy. All you need is patient. Follow the following steps, and I am sure you will love it.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Olive Oil

Steps:

1. Wash potatoes and cut them into semi-thin strips.
2. Place strips in a bowl and add cool water to cover the potatoes.
3. Wash out some of the"starch" and then drain the potatoes well.
4. Mix in the olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
5. Mix all of the potatoes well so that they all get coated evenly.
6. Place the potatoes on an aluminium foil and place it into the oven to bake them.

How to peel Potatoes correctly

Potatoes are a common ingredient in every household especially in Western countries. They especially love it fried, baked and boiled. Potatoes are easy to cook but peeling it correctly can be very tricky. If you don't mind losing some potato flesh while peeling, you should stop reading now. However, if you would like to know how to peel the potatoes correctly, continue reading.

Before I move on further, I would like to put a disclaimer. I do not claim to be an expert in peeling potatoes, but just a person who had done this so many times that I now know the trick to get the most out of your potatoes. First and foremost, is to pick and choose the correct potatoes. If your potatoes has a lot of "eyes", it involves an extra step. Start by washing the potatoes in cold water and gently scrub away the dirt around the potato. This will ensure that the dirt does not rest on the potato flesh when you are peeling them. Then remove the eyes by cutting a V-shape beside it to remove them with a small knife. Then use a slicer to gently peel off the potato skins. After that, immediately place the potatoes in cold water and only remove them when you are ready to cook it.