Tuesday, August 19, 2014

“BBQ Potato, Onion, & Mustard Packets” & “Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon”

Welcome to “Wordless Tuesday!” Where I have just one or two mouthwatering recipes which I know you have been waiting to try…….. 



On this day we celebrate everyone's favorite vegetable, it isn't green and goes with every meal. It is the magnificent tuber. Yes, the potato! Today is “National Potato Day!” Hash browns, French fries, au gratin, home fries, baked potatoes, mashed, and potato salad, whatever your weakness, indulge it today! Cheap and easy to prepare, spuds are America’s favorite side dish. Accompanying everything from a juicy burger to a Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes are versatile and can be served with almost anything. Show your spud love with pride today and embrace this king of delicious dishes. No matter how you slice it, you really can't go wrong with this versatile root vegetable. Check out these tater-tastic ideas.

“Barbecued Potato Onion & Mustard Packets

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
2 lbs of potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, sliced into rounds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large onions, halved and thickly sliced
2/3 cup olive oil



“Barbecued Potato Onion & Mustard Packets
Directions:
Place oil, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Mix well to combine with a whisk. Add potatoes and onions to mustard oil. Toss to coat well. Place six sheets of heavy-duty tin foil on work surface. (Double up tin foil if it’s not heavy duty) Divide mixture between sheets, placing in the center and folding into well sealed but roomy packages. Place packages on medium heat, barbeque. Cook until potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning packages often, especially if barbeque hot, about 25-35 minutes. Remove packages carefully from barbeque. Slit top of the foil, watching out for steam, and fold back.

***Garlic, mushrooms, or spices of your choice can be included in this delicious barbeque side dish!

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“Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4-6


“Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds of potatoes (with/without skins)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 thinly sliced onions
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces of cooked chopped bacon 


Directions:
Cover potatoes with cold, salted water (1 teaspoon salt). Simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. This should take no more than about 20 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, thyme, sugar, and mustard. Add potatoes and toss gently to coat. Stir in the onion slices with the feta cheese and bacon. Yummy!


Till Next Time………………………………........................

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16 comments:

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    1. Good Morning Orlando,
      Thanks for your kind words and visiting. Love potatoes anyway, and they are good for you as well...Have a glorious day!
      Dottie :)

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  2. Woo hoo! Your potato dishes look fabulous! I'm a potatoholic and can't decide which one to make first. I didn't know it's National Potato Day, wouldn't it be nice if that were every day! Love your blog, I'm new here and will be looking around. Thanks for the great potato recipes!

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    1. Hi Pam, Welcome..Thanks for visiting and for your lovely comment. I agree with you I am also a potatoholic....So happy that you are enjoying my blog. Always so nice to see new faces and be able to share my stories and recipes. I post on Tuesdays and on Fridays. So please come back for more goodies....If you want to see a recipe or anything just let me know and I will try to post one for you. I do hope that you have a wonderful night/day! Dottie :)

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    2. Hi Dottie! That's great and I will check you out on those days as I post twice a week also. I'm looking forward to many more stories and recipes from you!

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    3. Hi Pam,
      Thanks, for your comment...watch for Friday, great post on National Sandwich Month...Have a great weekend...
      Dottie :)

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  3. Good evening dear Dottie ,
    Didn't know it was 'National Potato Day' ... yes the spud deserves a day .. love potatoes at my house any way you slice them . The Barbecue potatoes mustard and onions is a new one on me and I will try it this week . What a great twist on potatoes ... the ingredients brings it all together and so quick and easy .
    I bet you can cook them in the over when the weather is to cool to grill outside . I will try it this winter , family will love it . The porato is a keeper .
    Thank you for sharing such wonderful and tasty dishes . Have a blessed week ahead ...~Nee` ;-D

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    1. Good evening Nee,
      Thanks for visiting and for your very thoughtful comment. Yep, the potato needs a day for sure. Both recipes are very delicious and not hard to make. Love the BBQ one as this is the season to BBQ. Yes, I would cook them in the oven a well, I am sure they will taste yummy, just not that BBQ flavor. I know kids also love the potato, especially fries and mashed. I hope that you have a blessed evening...Talk to you soon..dear friend!
      Dottie :)

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  4. Fabulous these potato dishes Dottie! Having an English husband means lots of potato eating. But I do love potatoes too really. Roasted, boiled, sautee or in pies they are always good. And oh... I love making chips every so often. That's really a treat.
    Your barbecue potatoes and salad are really interesting and very very tasty! You have dress them to the nines!
    Bravissima Dottie!!

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    1. Dear Alida,
      Thank you so much for your kind words and stopping by. So glad that you lived this post of potato recipes. They are really so good. I love potatoes. I have never made chips, I will have to try that someday for a treat. Two really fabulous recipes, but my favorite is the BBQ one. Yes, I agree potatoes are good plain too, but I love to dress them up for dinner. Grazie, Bella...Have a wonderful rest of the week.
      Dottie :)

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  5. Hi Dottie, so glad that I checked your blog after such a long absence from my own blog as well...I am so intrigued by all your fabulous recipes that are so exciting, super creative, and mouthwatering delicious. Love your potato creations, the Barbecued, Onion, Mustard Potato packets, and your amazing Potato salad with the Feta. I'm copying, pasting, and printing these out, along with your amazing Lemon Meringue Pie, which is truly a Classic; hope you don't mind!
    Hope your summer is going well with family! Hugs,

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    1. Hi Elisabeth,
      Good to hear from you. Thanks for your comment and visiting today. Always love to have visitors. I am sorry I haven't had the chance either to check out yours, but I didn''t miss too much as you were not posting. Well now we are on track again.
      So happy that you loved my recipes. They really are delicious and you can add other spices and veggies to it as well. I love potatoes and these two recipes are wonderful. Glad that you loved the Lemon Meringue Pe as well. One of my top 5 favorites. I don't mind you coping and pasting, that is why I post them so anyone can have delicious recipes to create for themselves.
      Can't believe that summer is almost over, unofficially. Yes, my summer was a nice one, but as usual, the time just flies too fast...Hope that you did as well....Have a blessed rest of the week...
      Dottie :)

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  6. Who doesn't like potatoes? They're definitely big at our house! Two wonderful recipes, particularly the second. Bacon and potatoes is such a wonderful pairing, don't you think? Really nice -- thanks.

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    1. Good Evening John,
      Thank you for your comment. I am thrilled that you loved these recipes. Potatoes are a standard food and I can't think of anyone who doesn't love "The Potato"! I am glad you liked the Potato Salad with the bacon. It is definitely a great combo, I agree with you. Hope that you have a wonderful evening or day! (PS thanks for your words about my Angel Kitty) .
      Dottie :)

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  7. I don't know which one I'd like to try first as they both sound incredibly delicious! Nice job, Dottie!

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    1. Hi Christina,
      Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, these recipes are amazing...Either one you choose, would be a mouthwatering experience I am sure!
      I see that your blog is up and running now. Yeah, I will get over to your blog tomorrow. I am heading to bed now, It is almost 3:00am here. I promise I will comment on those amazing cupcakes..Thanks again Christina...Have a good night..
      Dottie :)

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