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Oven Roasted Split Fingerling Potatoes

Potatoes. Spuds, Taters. And in this case, roasty, buttery, fluffy on the inside, crackling on the outside fingerling potatoes.

I tried a new technique on making these and I am never going back. I made a goopy, pudding-like mixture with water and corn starch, then heated and rubbed all over the split spuds. Voila! Crazy-level of crispiness. All told, about 35 minutes in the oven (on a baking sheet, not this pan displayed), flipped halfway through, and then sprinkled with sea salt. you could also add garlic and herbs after, or serve with some yummy alolis. Definitely an awesome method for these Oven Roasted Split Fingerling Potatoes!

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22. July 2025
Appetizers/Starters, Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Savory Snacks, Sides

Ukrainian-style Potato Cabbage + Leek Tart

It’s been an uninspiring period and I haven’t been feeling well but now that my tum tum is better, I feel like cooking and baking again. Comfort food on the menu, so I made this Ukrainian-style Potato Cabbage + Leek Tart as my weekend lunch food. The pan was actually the inspiration — I found it at a thrift store and just said “Ukraine” to me (go figure, with those colors!) What came first — the recipe or the pan? Sort of like what came first — the chicken or the egg!

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13. April 2025
Appetizers/Starters, Savory Snacks, Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac + Cheese Poppers

One more for the cheesy bit! The other day, I made these Smoked Gouda Mac + Cheese Poppers and I wasn’t sure that I was going to post about them, because they didn’t come out perfect (almost every one “leaked” some cheese whilst frying) but then I thought that that was stupid because not everything has to be perfect. And they were actually delicious, and the “leaky cheese” made them rustic anyway. I made them with smoked Gouda as a change of pace, but you could certainly make them with a sharp Gruyere or Cheddar as well. Dipping sauces are endless: this was a hot chili crisp, but a curry ketchup or spicy marinara or even an olive tapenade would be nice.

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3. March 2025
Appetizers/Starters, Dinner, Lunch, Savory Snacks

Erbazzone (ATK’s Swiss Chard Pie)

Switching gears, the cabbage family. Big and diverse and super healthy, I decided to start off this week with a swiss chard, part of the cabbage family, taking center stage. This slab-style pie makes a great light lunch, a snack or even an appetizer. I personally also think it would be a great thing to bring to a picnic or a potluck as it can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature.

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16. February 2025