How to Grill Corn on the Cob

Grilling food is very popular in the summer !

To grill corn on the cob, you have to follow these easy steps

1. Peel back corn husks, but DO NOT remove them. (leave them attached at the end)
2. Wash corn thoroughly until all corn hairs are washed away
3. Lightly salt and butter, then put husks back in place
4. Place on grill Remove when starts to crisp on the outside
5. Add more butter, it will melt nicely because the corn is so hot

How to make Potato Salad

Should make 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/6 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups cooked potatoes (cubed) Tip* Do not cook the potatoes until mushy!!
• 2 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
• 1/2 cup onion ( finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup celery (sliced thin)
• 1/2 cup sweet pickles (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, onion, celery seed, and celery in a bowl
2. Mix Well
3. Add eggs, potatoes, and sweet pickles if you choose
4. Mix Lightly
5. Cover and refrigerate until served

Switch things up, potato salad is good in many different ways.

You can add crumbled bacon, or ham. 

Substitute the mustard for horseradish. 

Even replace celery with cucumber, and celery seed with dill weed.

How to make German Potato Salad

Ingredients:
3 pounds Potatoes
1/2 bunch celery
1.5 red onions
1/2 pound of bacon, crumbled
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 and 1/2 cup of Mayo
2 tablespoons white vinegar (or cider vinegar)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon granulated sugar



Steps:

1. Cook unpeeled potatoes until tender, NOT mushy!
2. Slice thinly, trying not to make the crumble
3. Place 1 layer of potatoes in bowl and sprinkle with salt
4. Top with a layer of bacon, onion, celery and then parsley (In that order) 
5. In a separate bowl mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, vinegar, and sugar
6. Spread a few tablespoons over the parsley layer
7. Repeat steps 3-6 until you are out of ingredients
8. Toss this salad very gently, trying not to break the potatoes
9. Chill in fridge until served

How to Fry French Fries out of the Bag

Frying french fries out the bag can be really easy but very dangerous if you don't pay close attention to them. When frying foods make sure your grease or oil does not get to hot because it may start a fire. oil can bubble over, or start splattering and can cause severe burns. But frying french fries is really easy, if you take the right precautions.

Things you will need

• Frozen French Fries
• Vegitable Oil
• Frying Pan
• Stove

Directions:

1. Bring oil to medium heat
2. Insert French fries into grease
3. Cook until Golden Brown
4. Remove carefully with tongs
5. Place on plate with paper towel to help absorb extra grease

If you do start a small fire, wet a wash cloth and throw it over the flames. Or pour salt over it.

How do you make Risotto?

Ingredients:
6 cups of Chicken Broth (heated)
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (Separate two tablespoons until the end of recipe)
2 cups Arborio Rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese



Steps:

1. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan
2. Add onions, cook until translucent
3. Add rice
4. Slowly stir in white wine (Continue stirring until full absorbed)
5. Add chicken broth, very slowly (Stir constantly until rice is cooked)
6. Add cheese and remaining tablespoons of butter

* You can steam up some mushrooms and add them if you like

Southwestern Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:
Large Potatoes
Salsa
Corn
Sour Cream
Salt
Butter
Milk
Mexican Cheese
Olive oil


Steps:

1.      Wash the potatoes thoroughly

2.      Use a fork to stab a straight line across the potatoes

3.      Lightly coat each potato with oil

4.      Bake on 375 until browning on the outside.

5.      Cut in half on the dotted line made by the fork

6.      Scoop out the inside of the potato

7.      Mix salsa, corn, salt, butter, and milk in a bowl with insides of potatoes. (mash)

8.      Refill the potato skins and top with Mexican cheese, bake 10 minutes

9.      Top with sour cream if desired

How to make Mashed Potatoes

There are many different mashed potatoes recipes. It is a very simple side dish, but can be very plain. There are many extra ingredients you can add to spice up the potatoes.



Skins or NO skins?

First you have to decide whether you want potato skins in them. If you do, then bake or boil the potatoes until soft. If not then you have to peel the potatoes first.







Whipped or Mashed?

You can mash the potatoes many different ways. There are many electronic mixers now a days, and metal potato mashers. But in a new kitchen, for college students and other people without certain tools you can simply use a drinking cup. (Turn the cup over and put your hand in it.)

If you do have an electronic mixer you can have whipped potatoes which are more airy and light.



Lumps or NO lumps?

Some people like their potatoes with lumps, others like the smooth and creamy, the more you mash the creamier the potatoes will get.

Ingredients:  This will make a simple mashed potato

Butter

Salt

Milk

*Add all three ingredients as you are mashing.

Optional Ingredients: The first four just add while mashing

·         Chives

·         Bacon

·         Garlic

·         Salsa

·         Bake with Cheddar cheese

·         Top with Sour Cream

My Personal Favorites!

1.       Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

2.       Chive Potatoes topped with sour cream

3.       South Western Potatoes ( with corn,  salsa and topped with sour cream)

4.       Garlic Potatoes