Crash Hot Potatoes

My wife actually showed me this recipe, it's a simple recipe that makes amazing tasting potatoes. They are a lovely twist on the stale baked potato, and much like everything we do here on puppet chef, full of flavor. Hope you enjoy!

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Total Time: 55 mins

• Prep: 30 mins

• Cook: 25 mins

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Yield: 6 servings

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Ingredients

• 12 small whole red potatoes
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt To Taste
• Black Pepper To Taste
• Rosemary

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Directions

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender. (About 12-15 mins)
• On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil. Place tender potatoes on the cookie sheet leaving plenty of room between each potato.
• With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Brush the tops of each crushed potato generously with more olive oil.
• Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and fresh chopped rosemary
• Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Barbecue Rub

This great BBQ rub works great on any type of barbecue meat, just rub a little into your meat throw it on the grill and enjoy a sweet smokey BBQ flavor.

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Total Time: 5 mins

• Prep: 5 mins

• Cook: 0 mins

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Yield: 3 cups

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup paprike
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Directions

• Combine all ingredients and use as a rub for any barbecue meats.

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Saw a great post on Camille Styles about a cleaver Mason Jar Herb Garden. I am a huge fan of organic as you can really tell a difference in your food, plus there is just something about food you grew yourself that makes your food taste all that much better. So go ahead and take a look!

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Creamy Mac and Cheese

This creamy Mac and Cheese was inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's mac and cheese. As you can see in the video, it's very easy to make and kid approved.

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Video

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Total Time: 20 min

• Prep: 5 min

• Cook: 15 min

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Feeds: 4-6

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces Rotini Pasta
• 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese
• 1 1/4 cups Heavy Whipped Cream
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

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Directions

• Cook pasta in 4-6 quarts of boiling water for 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the Velveeta into cubes and add it to the cream and butter in a medium sause pan over low heat, stirring often.
• Drain pasta well and add Velveeta mixture and gently mix to coat.

Restaurant Teriyaki Sauce

Simple teriyaki sauce, great for any type of meat but I prefer it on my chicken!

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Total Time: 6 min

• Prep: 1 min

• Cook: 5 min

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Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

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Directions

• Mix all but cornstarch and 1/4c water in a sauce pan and begin heating.
• Mix cornstarch and cold water in a cup and dissolve. Add to sauce in pan.
• Heat until sause thickens to desired thickness.
• Add water to thin if you have over-thicked it