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Easy Skillet Fried Potatoes

Easy Skillet Fried Potatoes

Easy and delicious! This is a really easy dish to prepare before any gathering or party. You pre-cook the potatoes and simply fry them when you are ready! You can boil your potatoes earlier in the day or the day before and put them away in the fridge.

Skillet Fried Potatoes are one of those simple side dishes perfect for any time of day. 

There’s something about the way the crispy outside gives way to fluffy, tender insides that just work.

The best part about these Skillet Fried Potatoes is that they can be used at any meal. Think of them as a base as well as a side and the options become endless. They can also be a delicious breakfast with scrambled eggs.

Easy Skillet Fried Potatoes

Perfect Skillet Fried Potatoes, with their crispy and buttery like crust, and that creamy, tender interior. This easy side dish can be served at any meal!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds small red and gold potatoes (boiled, cold)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh green onions (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Cut larger potatoes in halves or even quarters so the potato pieces are even-sized.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Cook potatoes, undisturbed, until potatoes are golden and crusty underneath for about 4 minutes. Flip potatoes and cook about 4 minutes more or until golden on other side.
  • Sprinkle with dill and green onions. Toss everything to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Keyword fried potatoes, potatoes, skillet fried potatoes

Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp Pad Thai

You won’t know this healthy Shrimp Pad Thai isn’t from your favorite takeout spot! It’s full of veggies, flavorful shrimp, a creamy peanut sauce and only takes 30 minutes to make!

This amazing Pad Thai recipe starts with healthy ingredients including brown rice noodles, shrimp, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables all tossed together in a delicious homemade pad thai sauce.

I’ve always loved Pad Thai and I love this meal because it’s healthier. This recipe has simple ingredients and a lot of flavor. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Shrimp Pad Thai

This recipe has simple ingredients and a lot of flavor. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Pat Thai brown rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 red bell pepper (or 1/2 red and 1/2 orange) (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced in thin strips)
  • ½ cup cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ cup cup fresh green onions (chopped)
  • 2 limes

Pad Thai sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, just until tender.  Rinse under cold water.
  • Make sauce by combining Pad Thai sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and zucchini. Saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and shrimp and saute unlit the shrimp begins to turn pink.
  • Push everything to the side of the pan and add eggs. Scramble eggs, breaking them into small pieces.
  • Add noodles and sauce. Toss everything to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, cilantro and lime wedges.
Keyword healthy pad thai, pad thai, shrimp, shrimp pad thai

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs are perfect for the holidays, Easter, potlucks, parties and all kinds of gatherings.

They’re easy to make, only have a handful of ingredients and most people love them!

Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are the ultimate classic appetizer and finger food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard (coarse ground)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Finely chopped green onions or chives, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely, then peel them.
  • Slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Set whites aside.
  • Mash yolks with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff or pipe egg yolk mixture into egg whites.
  • Sprinkle with green onions or chives. Refrigerate until serving.
Keyword deviled eggs, eggs