Potato Kielbasa Skillet

I tried this recipe tonight. I have not cooked with red potatoes or spinach, so this was fun to try. We do not care for thyme, so I subsituted it with oregano. My kielbasa and potatoes were over cooked due to me talking to my sister on the phone. We liked this and will be keeping the recipe!


















1 lb red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons water
3/4 lb smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain. In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned. Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Makes 4 servings.

Twice-Baked Potatoes

I like this recipe because it combines white and sweet potatoes. I enjoy the cumin.

2 large potatoes
2 sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Butter-flavored spray
Paprika

Bake potatoes and sweet potatoes in a 400 degree F oven until soft, about 50 minutes. Cool potatoes slightly, cut them in half while still warm and gently scoop out pulp. Save skins from potatoes. Combine white and sweet potato pulp, sour cream, cumin and salt in food processor mixer until pureed. Heap potato mixture into empy shells, spray with butter spray and sprinkle with paprika. Place under broiler for five minutes or until lightly browned.

Disney World

We are back from Disney World. We went there to attend my 2nd cousin Justin's wedding. We enjoyed our adventure. It was the first time for both of us to be in Florida and Disney World. The first day we spent finding our way around and figuring out the bus system. That is the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom behind us. As you get closer you can see different animals carved into it.



Cinderella is my favorite fairytale so I had to have a picture of the castle. I was too slow to get reservations for the restuarant inside of the castle. You need to be making arrangements more than 3 months ahead!

It's a Handbag Giveaway!

They are giving 24 handbags away in a 24 hour period. They are launching their new website.

Go to www.handbagplanet.com

Stuffed Potatoes

I got this recipe from my Mother. It was a favorite family meal.

Bake potatoes and let cool. Slice top off lengthwise. Scoop out potato and mash. Add tuna fish, salmon, hamburger or your choice of meat. Mash potatoe and meat together. May add cheese. Add Ranch Dressing to moisten and bind together. Spoon into potatoe shell. Put cheese on top. Put into oven to heat through and melt cheese. Serve with extra Ranch Dressing.