Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Roasted Potato Wedges
Last night I made Pork Rib Sandwiches for dinner. Y'now, I threw pork ribs in the crock pot with BBQ sauce and water and let it sit all day and then used leftover Hamburger buns for the sandwich portion. I needed something to go along with dinner and my kids love home style fries. I've made these before. But I decided to follow P-dub's instructions, since I started this "project." Her instructions were simple and her main "must do" was to add lots of salt but left all other herbs and spices optional. If I were only cooking for Aaron & me, I would've experimented more with the herbs, but I knew the kids would appreciate it more plain. I used red potatoes to make this recipe.
The results were exactly what I expected. Just about everyone LOVED them. I told the kids I needed their responses so I could post them on the blog and Kielle said "So, we get to be food critics now?" Sure. Why not?
I think Nathan just liked them. His review was "They aren't the best and they aren't the worst. So the would be 'borst' or 'west'" (His combination of the two words.)
Kielle--"Pioneer Woman has never steered us wrong!"
Ryan, Ada & Tessa all said that they were "dee-licious."
I honestly don't remember Aaron's response cause he had dinner later, but he ate his all up.
I love these kind of fries. They are my favorite. Her instructions didn't vary too much from what I usually do, but I liked her suggestions of various additional herbs and seasonings so I would like to try that one day too.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Ree's Recipes
This list will grow since she is constantly posting new ones, but each time I make a recipe I will color it pink and add the date I made it. Maybe I will even put a link to the post of our family's reactions!
February 2010
- 9th Butter Chicken, Valentine's Day, and Other Matters
- 8th Homemade Glazed Doughnuts
- 5th A Brief Superbowl Rundown, and Le Creuset Winners
- 4th The Flame of Love
- 3rd Drip Beef, Two Ways
- 2nd A Tasty Recipe and Other Matters
- 1st Cajun Chicken Pasta
January 2010
- 29th Life by Chocolate
- 27th Restaurant Style Salsa
- 26th Surf & Turf Winners
- 26th A Tasty Recipe: Lettuce Wraps
- 25th Homemade Chicken and Noodles
- 22nd Marlboro Man's Birthday Dinner
- 21st Surf and Turf: A Weekend Cooking Giveaway
- 20th Mocha Silk Pie
- 18th Italian Meatball Soup
- 14th Perfect Pound Cake
- 12th Ice Cream Pie with Easy Caramel Sauce
- 11th Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
- 6th Dulce de Leche Coffee
- 5th The Lost Recipe: Boston Baked Beans
- 4th Simple, Hearty White Chili
- 2nd Four Warm and Cozy Soups
December 2009
- 31st Phyllo Mushroom Bundles
- 30th Tasty Appetizers!
- 29th Fantastic Food Sites
- 29th Delicious Cheddar Puffs
- 28th New Year's Eve Party Ideas
- 22nd Fancy Macaroni
- 18th The Eggberts Sunriser
- 16th I'm in Trouble
- 14th The Bar
- 11th Pork Loin with Cranberry Sauce
- 8th Shrimp Pasta in a Foil Package
- 6th Eggs Florentine Casserole
- 3rd Monkey Muffins
November 2009
- 30th Beef Stew with Mushrooms
- 29th Quick Recipe: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
- 24th Pumpkin Leche Flan
- 23rd Quick and Easy: Crispy Chocolate Almond Sticks
- 21st My Thanksgiving Dinner
- 19th Roasted Carrots, by Pastor Ryan
- 17th Creamy Polenta - Heaven on a Plate, Part 2
- 16th Braised Short Ribs - Heaven on a Plate
- 12th Lazy Chiles Rellenos
- 11th Good Ol' Basic Mexican Rice
- 9th White Chicken Enchiladas
- 7th Carrot and Squash Curry Soup
- 4th Jaden's Beef with Broccoli
- 2nd Mushrooms Stuffed with Brie
October 2009
- 29th Buttered Rosemary Rolls
- 27th Pear Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
- 23rd Bronzed Sea Bass with Lemon Shallot Butter
- 21st Sweet-Roasted Rosemary Acorn Squash Wedges
- 19th Chicken Parmigiana
- 15th Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt
- 14th Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes
- 12th Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins (With Cream Cheese Frosting)
- 8th Roasted Garlic & New Potatoes
- 6th Simple, Pan-Fried Pork Chops
- 2nd Baba Ghanoush!
September 2009
- 30th Rosemary-Onion Bread with Blue Cheese Topping
- 29th PW on TK
- 28th Foodblogging Fiesta
- 25th Simple Sesame Noodles
- 25th Welsh Rarebit
- 20th A Tasty Day of Cooking
- 18th Apple Cake in an Iron Skillet
- 17th Delicious Hominy Casserole
- 15th Everyone's Moods
- 11th Tres Leches Cake
- 9th Quesadillas de Camarones
- 8th Family Meal in the Country
- 7th Bacon Onion Cheddar Biscuits
- 5th Grilled Ribeye Steak with Onion-Blue Cheese Sauce
- 2nd Pam's Simple, Scrumptious Caesar Salad
- 1st Labor Day Menu
August 2009
- 31st Strawberry Jam: Part II
- 28th Canning 101 and Strawberry Jam (Part 1)
- 26th The Best Baked Beans Ever
- 25th The Other Pam Anderson
- 24th Coffee Cake. Literally.
- 23rd A Way to Eat Fresh Okra
- 20th Red Pepper Risotto
- 18th Just a Recipe: Banana Bread!
- 17th Caramel Apple Sticky Buns
- 13th Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa
- 12th Indiana Sweet Corn
- 10th Coq au Vin
- 9th Disasterpiece
- 6th Shortcake Cookie Idea #2
- 5th Shortbread Cookie Idea #1
- 4th Shortbread Cookies
- 3rd Stuffed Mushrooms, Baby!
- 2nd Funny Food Photo
July 2009
- 30th A Public Service Announcement
- 29th Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
- 28th Potato Bundles
- 27th Pita Chip Panzanella
- 27th Memories of the Grub
- 24th Eating in Chicago
- 22nd Stop the Presses
- 21st Hot & Sweet Drumsticks
- 20th Fried Zucchini Strings
- 16th Fettuccine Alfredo
- 14th Introducing...
- 13th Individual Raspberry Cobblers
- 8th Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 7th Edna Mae's Escalloped Cabbage Recipe
- 6th Billie's Italian Cream Cake Recipe
- 6th Food from the Fourth
- 3rd Blackberry Ice Cream, Part Deux
- 3rd Blackberry Ice Cream, Part 1
- 2nd Firecracker Shrimp, Part 2! (The Good Part.)
- 2nd Firecracker Shrimp (Part 1)
- 1st My Fourth of July Arsenal (and This Year's Plan)
June 2009
- 30th Fourth of July Week: Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
- 29th Fourth of July Week: Perfect Potato Salad!
- 26th Hot Olive & Artichoke Dip - Yummy!
- 25th Eye Candy
- 22nd Springy Shells
- 16th Huevos Ree-os
- 15th Gazpacho!
- 12th Mushroom Bacon Breakfast Strata
- 10th The Best Spinach Salad. Ever.
- 9th Another Pie
- 8th Key Lime Pie. Sorta.
- 5th Corn Fritters!
- 4th Chicken Tikka Masala, by Pastor Ryan
- 1st Pioneer Woman's Favorites
May 2009
- 31st Ryan's Shrimp Risotto
- 29th Apple Pita Chip Crisp!
- 28th Quick & Easy (and Yummy) Apple Tart
- 25th Quickie: Homemade Chicken Strips
- 22nd Homemade Pasta
- 21st Pita Chip Crunch!
- 20th The Bread, In His Words
- 20th Ryan's Bolognese Sauce
- 18th A Peek at Dinner Last Night
- 17th Beautiful Bread
- 17th The Meal
- 16th Out of This World
- 16th The Rhubarb Has Stumped Him
- 16th Ryan's Random Ingredients
- 15th Here Comes the Fun
- 13th Baked Lemon Pasta
- 12th Monkey Bread
- 11th Strawberry Shortcake Cake
- 7th Classic Hummus
- 4th Perfect Pancakes
- 2nd The Challenge
April 2009
- 29th Orange-Marmalade Rolls
- 27th What I Made for Lunch on Saturday
- 26th Bagels. Homemade. Lifechanging.
- 26th Experimenting
- 25th You Must Make These.
- 25th I'm Smitten...
- 25th Wish You Were Here!
- 24th Please Ignore the Toilet Paper
- 23rd Creamed Spinach to Die For
- 21st Pita Chip Pizza!
- 20th Quiche
- 15th Roasted Potato Wedges (Feb 9, 2010)
- 14th Good Morning Muffins
- 7th Macaroni & Cheese
- 6th How to Decorate Cupcakes with Fondant
March 2009
- 30th Chicken Scallopine
- 28th Blueberry Baked French Toast
- 27th The Foodie Strikes Again
- 26th BBQ Meatballs: Comfort Food to the Max
- 24th Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Groan.
- 22nd Fondant. Finally.
- 19th Fondant-Covered Cupcakes, Part One
- 17th Sushi with My Sister
- 16th Back to the Sweets: Bakerella's Signature Cupcake Pops
- 12th Quick and Easy: Cupcake Bites!
- 12th Cake Pop Lesson #1: The Cake Ball
- 10th Cake Pop Central
- 10th Real Get-Together. Real Time.
- 9th Another Peek
- 9th I Can't Wait to Share All This Detail With You
- 9th Baking with Bakerella
- 9th A Mild Obsession
- 5th Fun on the Horizon
- 4th Ginger Steak Salad
- 3rd Recipe Index Updated. Bottom Growing. Amen.
- 2nd Monday Night Dinner: Pasta alla Marlboro Man!
- 2nd Garlic Cheese Bread
February 2009
- 25th A Quick, Easy Salad
- 24th Homemade Refried Beans
- 23rd My Caesar Salad. Part 2.
- 20th My Caesar Salad. Part 1.
- 19th What I've Been Doing
- 14th Steaks, Shrimp, and Sweets
- 12th French Onion Soup
- 10th Yellow Cupcakes with Sticky Chocolate Icing
- 9th Sushi Rolls Galore!
- 7th "Spreads" - My Brother's Favorite Cookie.
- 4th Sweets for Your Sweetie #1: Delicious Baked Fudge
- 2nd Sushi 101: How to Make Sushi Rolls
January 2009
- 30th Mexican Layer Dip
- 29th Superbowl Grub
- 28th Fatty's Grandma's Cheez Eggs
- 27th Sushi 101: Perfect Sushi Rice
- 25th My Most Favorite Burger Ever. (For Now.)
- 22nd Fluffy New Potatoes
- 21st Ranch Style Chicken
- 18th Cajun Meatloaf
- 17th When Life Gives You Lemons
- 16th How to Dice a Roma Tomato (Starring my Favorite Knife)
- 12th Steak Bites
- 7th Marinated Flank Steak, Part 2: Come to Mama!
- 7th Marinated Flank Steak, Part One
- 5th Cauliflower Soup
December 2008
- 31st Make Your Own Luck: Black Eyed Pea Salsa!
- 29th Monday Night Stir Fry
- 22nd Make This Cake Today. Trust Me.
- 17th Cookie Week Recipe #2: Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
- 15th Spicy Molasses Cookies: SERIOUSLY Delicious.
- 12th Friday Night Dinner: Pasta alla Vodka!
- 8th Christmas Rum Cake
- 6th My Favorite Place on Earth
- 1st Thanksgiving, Deconstructed
November 2008
- 26th Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- 25th Thanksgiving Wine Tips
- 25th PW's Turkey Brine
- 24th Oven-Roasted Asparagus
- 22nd Caramel Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake. So There.
- 21st My Thanksgiving Cooking Schedule
- 16th Pecan Pie Recipe
- 16th Pecan Pie
- 10th Turnip Gratin
- 6th Pasta with Eggplant
- 6th Pasta with Eggplant
- 5th Patsy's Recipes
- 5th Champagne Oranges
- 5th Patsy's Chicken Salad
- 5th Marinated Asparagus and Hearts of Palm
- 5th Cucumber Sandwiches
- 5th Patsy's Wild Rice Salad
- 1st Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp
October 2008
- 30th Cake Balls, Halloween-Style
- 27th Delicious Baked Acorn Squash
- 23rd Decadent Chocolate Milk
- 21st Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches
- 20th Pumpkin Cake with Whiskey Whipped Cream
- 16th Creamy Herbed Potatoes
- 13th Whiskey-Glazed Carrots. Major League Yum.
- 9th Fresh Corn with Wild Rice: A Delicious Holiday Sidedish
- 7th Pepitas!
- 6th Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree!
- 6th Delicious, Nutritious "Pumpkin Butter"
September 2008
- 29th Migas. It's All About Migas.
- 28th The Perils of Food Photography
- 24th Good Ol' Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 22nd Cooking With Ryan: Pasta Carbonara
- 17th How To...Chiffonade Basil
- 15th Simple. Perfect. Enchiladas!
- 8th Cooking with Kids: Creamy Carrot Soup
- 7th Answers
- 5th Ask Pioneer Woman, Cooking Edition
- 4th How To...Make Blender Hollandaise Sauce
- 3rd Cooking with Pastor Ryan: Pan-Seared Mushrooms
August 2008
- 31st Indian Grilled Chicken Marinated in Milk & Yogurt
- 30th Savory Bread & Butter Pudding
- 29th My Flour/Sugar Drawers
- 27th The Awesome-est Blueberry Muffins
- 24th Black Bean Chowder with Yogurt-Cilantro Relish
- 22nd Cheese Muffins
- 21st Carnage
- 19th Breakfast Burritos to Go
- 14th Cooking With Pastor Ryan: Delicious Mexican Lasagna
- 12th Keepin' it Real: A PW Recipe Flop
- 11th Crispy Yogurt Chicken
- 6th Spicy Shredded Pork
- 3rd Blueberry Pie for Betsy
July 2008
- 31st Roasted Ricotta Roma Tomatoes
- 30th Eating in Austin
- 28th Cool, Crisp, and Delicious: Veggie & Cheese Bagel
- 24th Egg-in-a-Hole (See Alternate Names Below)
- 23rd How To...Cut Up a Pineapple
- 21st Cooking With Ryan: Zucchini Cakes!
- 17th Yogurt-Marmalade Cake: To DIE For
- 16th The Food Enthusiasts
- 15th Recipe File
- 14th Farfalle with Zucchini. A Yummy Summer Meal!
- 11th Talk to Me About Canning
- 9th Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie. Try It!
June 2008
- 30th Yogurt Cream and Berries
- 25th Tomato-Basil Pizza, Two Ways: An Experiment.
- 25th June 24/25 Kitchen Aid Mixer Winner!
- 23rd How To...Make Chocolate Curls
- 20th Tres Gourmet: Quick, Sticky, Delicious "Marguerites"
- 18th How To...Roast Green Chilies
- 16th Linguine with Chicken Thighs
- 13th Cowboy Nachos
- 9th Fresh Green Beans, One Way
- 6th Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 2nd Crash Hot Potatoes
May 2008
- 29th Chicken Salad. The Way I Like It.
- 21st Sleepin' in Omelette
- 19th Easy, Delicious (and yes, Elegant!) Pots de Creme
- 15th Kitchenaid Mixer Giveaway Results
- 12th Apricot Bars
- 8th Yummy, Easy, Pineapple Skewered Shrimp. Or is it "Skewered Pineapple Shrimp?"
- 5th Not Your Granny's Mac & Cheese
- 1st How To...Roast Garlic
April 2008
- 30th Springy Flower Pot Desserts: A Blast From My Past
- 28th 5,000-Plus Reader Recipes!
- 27th Basic Breakfast Potatoes
- 21st Risotto: One of Life's Great Triumphs
- 17th Dump Cake. A Potlucker's Paradise.
- 14th Goat Cheese with Fresh Dill and Paprika. My Heart Sings.
- 11th Simple, Hearty Chicken & Rice Soup. It'll Keep Ya Honest.
- 5th Apple Brown Betty - Sweet, Light, & Yummy
- 1st Creamed Spinach. Be Still My Heart.
March 2008
- 31st Monthly Archives
- 31st About Pioneer Woman
- 31st About Pioneer Woman's Cooking
- 30th Onion Strings
- 26th Yummy, Delightful "Mystery Rolls"
- 20th Sigrid's Carrot Cake - Perfect for Easter!
- 9th My Most Favorite Salad Ever. Ever, Ever, Ever!
February 2008
- 28th Apple Dumplings
- 20th Sherried Tomato Soup
- 13th The Meal of Love, Part IV: De-LICIOUS Chocolate Pie
- 12th The Meal of Love, Part III: Pan-Fried Ribeye Steak
- 11th The Meal of Love, Part 2: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 11th The Meal of Love: Part One
January 2008
- 30th Superbowl Extravaganza!
- 28th Superbowl Sunday Idea: Have a Quesadilla Party!
- 26th Buttery Thyme Bread
- 24th How To...Chop an Onion
- 22nd Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs - Flavorful, Easy, and FUN!
- 15th Leftover Brisket? Make Tostadas!
- 11th Cookie Dough and Candy
- 1st 2008: The Year of the Pot Roast
December 2007
- 23rd Scrumptious Apple Pie
- 22nd P-P-P-Pie Crust. And It's P-P-P-Perfect.
- 20th Pioneer Woman Answers Back.
- 18th PW's Chex Party Mix
- 16th Ask Pioneer Woman - Cooking Edition!
- 14th French Breakfast Puffs
- 11th Flashback: 1981 - Holiday Bacon Appetizers
- 8th Hyacinth's "Everything Cookies"
- 7th My Favorite Christmas Cookies From Childhood and Beyond
- 4th I've Been Washing Dishes.
November 2007
- 21st PW Dinner Rolls - No Kneading Required!
- 16th Stuffing (Dressing): My Favorite Thanksgiving Food
- 15th If You Think You Don't Like Sweet Potatoes...Think Again!
- 13th Butternut Squash Puree: Try It or I'll Deck Ya.
- 9th "Spanish" Green Beans: An Exceedingly Yummy Thanksgiving Side Dish.
- 3rd Delicious, Creamy Mashed Potatoes
October 2007
- 27th Turkey Gravy, Baby.
- 25th Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
- 24th Brining a Turkey
- 12th Eggs Benedict
- 8th The Great Baking Chocolate Debate
- 2nd Pioneer Woman's Favorite Sandwich
September 2007
- 27th Cooking with My Punk-Ass Little Sister: Penne a la Betsy!
- 18th Marlboro Man's Favorite Cookies: Oatmeal Crispies
- 7th More About Pioneer Woman
- 7th Contact
- 6th Biscuits and Gravy
- 2nd Wings.
August 2007
- 22nd Beans and Cornbread: Simple, Hearty, Healthy, and Goooooood.
- 16th The Great Cobbler Debate: Blackberry Cobbler #2. (Vanilla Ice Cream Required)
- 10th The Great Cobbler DebateBlackberry Cobbler #1
- 6th Pioneer Woman's Pasta Primavera
- 2nd Spicy Shrimp. Yummy and Fun, Fun, Fun.
July 2007
- 24th Tiramisu --- You Can Do It! Yes, You Can. YES, YOU CAN.
- 20th Fresh Corn Casserole
- 19th Clean Kitchen Alert
- 16th Twice Baked Potatoes. Simple. Man-Pleasin'. Delicious.
- 12th Roasted Beef Tenderloina.k.a. Heaven on a Fork
- 9th Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce. Brace Yourselves, People.
- 6th Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies. Major, Major Yum.
June 2007
- 30th Fourth of July Cake. You Can DO It!
- 27th Brisket, Baby.
- 22nd Orange Mini-Muffins with Brown Sugar Glaze
- 19th Marlboro Man's Second Favorite Sandwich
- 15th Olive Cheese Bread.
- 12th Cooking With Hyacinth!Chicken Soup for the Pioneer Soul
- 8th Chile Con Queso, Revved Up
- 6th Bread Pudding, For Those Who Think They Don't Like Bread Pudding. And Whiskey Cream Sauce to Boot.
- 2nd Chicken Spaghetti, or The Only Casserole Marlboro Man Will Eat
- 2nd The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever.
- 2nd Marlboro Man's Favorite Sandwich
- 2nd Pico de Gallo and Guacamole - YUM!
- 1st Cinnamon Rolls 101
- 1st The Best Lasagna. Ever.
May 2007
March 2007
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Inspired by....
Have you seen Julie & Julia? I had heard mixed reviews of it. Many people said it was ok, and maybe worth watching once. But Aaron & I loved it. Maybe it is because part of it is set in France (where both of of hearts are.) Maybe it is because of all the delicious food--(Like Babbette's Feast--another AMAZING movie.) Or learning about what a positive woman Julia Child was. I don't know, but I truly enjoyed the movie. So much that the minute I saw Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child I HAD to buy it. Our love french cuisine helped in making that decision too. I am reading my way through the introduction and have already made her Potage Parmentier. But I make that for my family anyway :). I didn't even realize that this book existed till I saw the movie. Truly inspiring and I have been working on creating slightly more gourmet meals for my family lately.
But as much as I loved Julie & Julia I am really here to talk about Ree. Do you know Ree? If you have never heard of her. She is Ree Drummond also known as The Pioneer Woman. She lives out in the country in Oklahoma where her husband is a cattle racher. And she blogs. All about different things--life on the ranch, homeschooling, photography, home & garden and COOKING. Now Ree has NEVER steered me wrong. I am not kidding you. Everything I have made for my family from Ree has been a huge overwhelming success. After I make a dinner from one of her recipes I get oohs and ahhhs and "when can we have this again"s! And with a family of seven when a majority or ALL of your family loves something. You gotta stick with it--for that is rare indeed. So I was thinking I should do the Robyn/Ree Project--where I make one of Ree's recipe's everyday for a year and blog about it just like Julie did. But really we all know how that would turn out. Maybe something like my December Advent Project or my Project 365 attempt. No I won't commit to blogging daily about it. But I am shooting for at least trying something new of hers once a week ( or every other week at the very least.)
Last night Aaron really wanted me to make wings for the Super Bowl, so I turned to Ree and she taught me how to cook them right. We didn't go with the Hot sauce, but I'd be willing to try it because Ree says it so good (and I don't even like spicy hot foods!) I just didn't have time to run to the store and get Franks Hot Sauce. We did BBQ sauce mixed with butter and it was delish. I bought a huge bag of chicken and they were inhaled in no time! I only got ONE!)
Other dishes we have tried and have met with much success:
Perfect Potatoes au gratin
Roasted Carrots --Part of Thanksgiving Dinner Yum!
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Cake Balls a la Bakerella
Roasted Garlic--I may or may not have gone a little crazy overboard in using these gems.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pot Roast--The one that started the obsession--Thanks to Heidi for introducing me to it and Ree!
I know there are more. Going through her list to find these fueled my desire to make more Ree-inspired food. Not to mention that she has mouth watering step by step photography too! Can't wait to try them all! Have you tried Ree's recipes? What's your favorite? It might end up next on my list!
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