Opa!  You will want to celebrate when you taste these delicious potatoes.  Warm and tender, golden brown potatoes roasted fresh from the oven then dressed with herbs and feta cheese.  THESE will put a smile on your face.

Herb and Feta Cheese Roasted Greek Potatoes

Ingredients

• 5 russet potatoes
• Feta cheese (To your personal taste.  I ended up using about 1/2 cup.)
• Fresh chopped parsley (To your personal taste.  I used about 2 tablespoons.)
• 1 tbsp each: Black Pepper, Oregano, Fresh Garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp  Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Cut potatoes into wedges.
3. Combine potatoes, spices, and olive oil in a bowl, toss and coat evenly.  Use a good quality olive oil like Kasandrinos.
4. Spread potatoes evenly on baking sheet.  Bake at 450 degrees F for around 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
5. Plate, and sprinkle with feta cheese plus fresh parsley.
6. Serve immediately.

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Easy Slow Cooker Pot Pie

Nothing says comfort food like a delicious and warm pot pie.  Try this yummy-in-your-tummy version filled with fresh veggies, made easy in the slow cooker with biscuits on top.  For a non-vegetarian option, add in 1 to 2 cups of cut chicken, turkey, or browned hamburger. Perfect to use the leftover Thanksgiving turkey or leftovers from a roasted chicken.

Ingredients

2 Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 Cup Milk

1 cup each, diced: potatoes, carrots, broccoli, green beans, and whole kernel corn

Optional: 1 to 2 cups cut up chicken or turkey, or browned hamburger

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a slow cooker, add the soup plus milk and seasonings, and stir to mix well.

Add the vegetables and meat (if using), and to make sure everything is well coated.

Cook on high in the slow cooker 2 hours, or low for 4-6.  Check the tenderness of the veggies for your preference and adjust the time accordingly.

Cover with biscuits, and cook an additional 30 minutes on high till biscuits rise.  If your slow cooker is oven proof, finishing in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or so instead will brown the biscuits nicely.

Serve, and enjoy.

Mini Roasted Potatoes with Kale & Provolone

Ingredients:
2 lbs of multi-colored mini potatoes
4 cups chopped kale
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil divided
1 1/2 tbsps unsalted butter divided
sea salt taste
freshly ground black peppercorns to taste

 
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large stockpot add mini potatoes and fill the pot with enough water to just cover the potatoes.
Add a pinch or two of salt.
Cook the potatoes for 20 minutes on a high boil.
Drain the water from the potatoes using a colander and pat them dry with paper towel.
In a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat add a tablespoon of unsalted butter and a tablespoon of EVOO.
When the oil and butter are hot add the potatoes and sear them till they are browned.
Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black peppercorns.
Spoon the potatoes into a casserole dish.
Add a single tbsp of EVOO and 1/2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the skillet.  When the oil and butter are hot, add the chopped kale, constantly stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until they are bright green and tender.  Remove from heat.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon the kale into the casserole dish with the potatoes.
Use a fork to toss the kale gently until it is evenly distributed with the potatoes.
Use a box shredder and shave fresh provolone over the potatoes and kale.
Place the casserole dish into a preheated oven for five minutes until cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven.
Serve immediately.

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Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker add Hennessy 1738, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, two (2) dashes orange bitters, bourbon maple syrup, cranberry nectar, and ice.
2. Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a standard whiskey glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with orange slices and whole cranberries.
5. Serve.

 

Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive

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