Micki’s Morsels

Everyone’s Favorite Side.

You know how boxed macaroni & cheese has that weird taste? Is it chemical? Whether it’s powdered or bagged, the cheese just doesn’t quite cut it. I always have leftover when I make it from the box. No leftovers tonight with this quick and easy homemade mac & cheese recipe. (more…)

When You Just Can’t Eat Anymore Mashed Potatoes

I love Thanksgiving leftovers because of the many new dishes I can make with them. Mashed potatoes don’t always make the best leftover, but mashed potato soup does! Experiment throwing in different ingredients based on what you have in your cupboard. See this recipe… (more…)

The Perfect Side is Minutes Away.

My husband loves kettle chips, and they are amazingly simple to make right in your skillet.  You don’t need a lot of oil. You don’t have to peel any potatoes. And with the Oxo Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer, perfect potato slices are quick and easy.  I used Yukon Gold potatoes because that’s what I had on hand.  I rinsed them leaving the skin on, sliced them on the thinnest setting #1 of the Oxo Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer, and put them in my Copper Advantage Copper Base 12-Inch Skillet With Helper Handle with heated oil 1/4″ deep.  Then I fried them a couple of minutes on each side until crisp.  After cooking, I placed them on a paper towel-lined sheet and sprinkled with salt.

Fall Comfort.

Cooking off the cuff again. I almost made mashed potatoes with those last few potatoes I had on hand. Instead, I took another look into the fridge. I had a little sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits and leeks. And they were screaming “potato soup”. Recipe follows…
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