Best scalloped potatoes.

A chill is in the air and that could only mean..... scalloped potatoes.
These are THE best...no to brag or anything. One extra step in the cooking process, I think, makes all the difference.

Ready? Here goes...
Makes 4 servings

4 medium Thinly sliced White/yukon gold potatoes
2tbs Butter
1.5cup 35% cream
Grated Nutmeg
2tsp Dried oregano
Sprinkle Bacon
1/2 Sliced scallion (just the green)
Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper

How:

••preheat oven to 400
••Put 35% cream & water in a medium sauce pot. Slice the Potatoes thinly and add to water and Cream.
••add butter, spices & season mixture
••Simmer over med-hi heat for 8-10 mins. Until potatoes are slightly tender
••grease baking pan large enough for the Hot mixture. Sprinkle bacon & scallion in bottom
••carefully add potato mixture to greased pan top with a bit more cheese
••cook at 400 for 30 mins.

New frontier : Pineapple sage....

Not quite the regular variety of fuzzy pale mild sage you're used to. This has pizzazz and lots of personality.
Throw the more tender leaves right into your salad for a fruity twist.

When you rub a leaf between your fingers the aroma is so fragrant and unexpected. just as the name suggests...pineapple...

Last night for super I made a simple vinaigrette for a pork tenderloin with it an today I made an all purpose chimichurri style pesto.
Put it in a vinaigrette, on a baked potato, as a condiment on roast beef, grilled fish.
It's a nice herbaceous, citrus & fruity addition to any meal.



Pineapple Sage chimichurri

2 cups pineapple sage
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup Fresh basil
Half tsp grainy Mustard
Olive oil
1 or 2 tsp Lime juice
1 or 2 tsp Honey

Put ingredients (minus honey, lime juice) in blender/food processor. Whiz together. Add lime & honey to taste.
Should be a chunkier consistency than a pesto.

ahoy!

testing...testing...

gonna try and keep this one up..

my wordpress is so annoying (sorry Ster) hope this new concept will keep you coming back for more cooking, creating and glittering!!



plz don't forget to comment and let me know how things work out!

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