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28 11, 2022

Leftover Makeover: Mashed Potato Ball Appetizer

By Rosanne Rust|2023-06-10T11:29:29-04:00November 28th, 2022|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family meals, Food Facts, Food Trends, Food waste, Recipe, Wellness|Comments Off on Leftover Makeover: Mashed Potato Ball Appetizer

Got 3-day old leftover mashed potatoes? I have a delicious solution. Don't waste them, make them into these crowd-pleasing appetizer. You can add one or more eggs and adjust the grated cheese and seasoning depending on how many cups of potatoes you have left. These come together quickly, [...]

9 07, 2015

Easy Picnic Potatoes

By Rosanne Rust|2015-07-09T10:01:53-04:00July 9th, 2015|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Food Facts, Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Weight Management|Comments Off on Easy Picnic Potatoes

It's picnic season, and if you're like me, you're always looking for something new to bring to your next pot-luck. If you're getting tired of cole slaw, potato or pasta salad, then try these easy potatoes. They'll be a sure-fire hit at your next outdoor gathering. Grilled Potato Bites [...]

3 09, 2013

Fall source of Potassium and Vitamin C: Potatoes

By Rosanne Rust|2023-03-21T12:37:45-04:00September 3rd, 2013|Food Facts, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fall source of Potassium and Vitamin C: Potatoes

Autumn is being ushered in with the wind, and there are lots of vegetables harvested at this time of year, including the humble potato. Due to the popularity of low carbohydrate diets, "white" potatoes have sometimes get bad press , including their moderate glycemic index, and also the [...]