potatoes

Everything tastes better when cooked on the grill — including fingerling potatoes! Thanks for the inspiration Dice215.
A great side dish for anything from chicken, burgers, steak, you name it!

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Roast chicken and potatoes is one of my go-to meals for quick entertaining. All you have to do is season with herbs and olive oil and toss the two ingredients in the oven. However, when I'm in the mood for something a little more special than chicken, I change it up and use delicate, flaky salmon fillets.

The key is to cook each of the elements (potatoes, asparagus, salmon) for different amounts of time. Start with the potatoes, then add the asparagus, and finally the salmon. It's not as simple as a chicken, but it's a delicious and sophisticated meal that's perfect for a celebratory occasion like Easter. Keep reading for the uncomplicated and rewarding recipe.

Want to turn up the volume on baked fries? Be like girlA and drizzle them with truffle oil!

Here I go again with the truffle oil . . . guarantee you’ll love these! Truffle oil on French fries just go together like PB&J. I brought these to a get together and they were gone in minutes! You can peel the potatoes if you’d like, but I’m not fond of the peeling process. If they don’t have to be peeled, you can bet I won’t do it. So it’s up to you.

Look at the easy recipe after the break.

We're huge fans of comforting and delicious scalloped potatoes. Usually they're loaded with cream and milk, but girla has shared an awesome recipe that's 100 percent vegan.

The Husband LOVES potatoes and several days a week, he makes hash browns from scratch. But in an effort to reduce fried and sauteed food, he decided to make these baked scalloped potatoes from Veganomicon. They turned out fantastic! The only change we recommend is layering the spices, broth, almond milk, and nutritional yeast instead of just topping the potato slices with them.

Get the recipe after the jump.

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape by Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, here on FitSugar.

Spring has almost sprung, and that means a whole new crop of nutrition powerhouses at your local market. Here are three of my favorite mouthwatering picks, how they’ll help you get ready for bikini season, and simple ways to gobble them up:

Artichokes: One medium choke packs some important minerals like iron and calcium, along with over 20 percent of your daily fiber needs. One study in Brazilian dieters found that over a 6-month period, each addition gram of fiber resulted in an extra quarter pound of weight loss. I love them steamed in lemon water with fresh mint and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

New potatoes: When spuds are cooked and cooled they’re one of the best sources of resistant starch, a fiber-like substance linked to a boost in fat burning during the hours after a meal. Cube, cook, and chill them and serve lightly dressed in a mixture of cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced red onion, celery, and scallions. 

Strawberries: One cup provides just 50 calories with over 150 percent of your vitamin C needs. Studies show that a higher blood level of vitamin C results in burning more fat, both at rest and during exercise. Enjoy these gems as is, dipped in melted dark chocolate, or tossed into a fresh spinach salad — and if you have leftovers snip off the stems and freeze them for your smoothie stash.

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Top 50 Spring Diet Foods For Weight Loss
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St. Patty's Day is nearly upon us, and my new favorite holiday dish is this easy Irish beef and stout stew. It's the perfect marriage of late Winter and early Spring. The beef is fall-apart tender from hours of oven braising, while the green peas added in at the last minute are a bright reminder of how gardens are finally awakening. This recipe, which I discovered thanks to Everyday Food, requires virtually no prep time but a significant amount of cooking time, so make it when you're cleaning the house or tuning in to your favorite TV shows. Then sit down to dinner with a lime shandy and Guinness ice cream for the ultimate March 17 meal. Get the recipe here.

Twice-baked potatoes are an iconic American dish that's often served as a side, but why not make them mini and offer as an appetizer? These bite-size twice-baked potatoes are similar to their larger counterparts, yet don't require a fork and knife. Assembling these tiny taters can be a bit of a hassle, however with the right tools (a melon baller or stainless-steel scooper), making them is a breeze.

This indulgent recipe — with sour cream, parmigiano-reggiano, and bacon — is so delicious, if you don't want to make minis, feel free to use the recipe with regular-size potatoes. These are easy to make ahead and bake for the second time just before serving, perfect for your next dinner party or potluck. Miniaturize twice-baked potatoes and keep reading for the recipe.

YumSugar reader 2savorypalates shows why this baked casserole is perfect for dinner tonight — and all the Spring holidays to come, too.

This is a great dish for an Easter brunch where ham is making the main meat debut. I came up with this recipe during the holidays when I was menu planning and trying to avoid the plain and often boring ol' mashed potato side dish. I love potatoes and can't quite live without the carbs, but I wanted to have something different that complemented any meat. This dish, scalloped potatoes with smoked gouda cheese and sauteed pancetta with shallots is the perfect complement to any menu. It's delicious! The pancetta and shallots are the ideal combination with the smoked gouda cheese.

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