Beast's World Famous Spiced Potatoes

Beast's World Famous Spiced Potatoes

Cold winter mornings require warm hearty food. This dish is great anytime, though. The kids love it, and it's simple to make. I've shared this recipe with friends across the globe, and everyone has loved it!

INGREDIENTS

Oil for coating the pan

1 lb smoked sausage

1 medium onion, diced

1 medium bell pepper, diced -or- one bag of frozen diced mixed peppers & onions

4-5 potatoes, diced

2 Tbsp Thyme

2 Tbsp Sage

2 Tbsp Oregano

1 Tbsp Marjoram

1 Tbsp Rosemary

1 heaping tablespoon Garlic, minced

salt & pepper to taste

Tabasco, Cheese & Ketchup optional

DIRECTIONS

Preheat a large skillet coated in oil. Toss in the onions and potatoes, and cook until almost soft. Add the sausage and seasonings, and cook until golden brown, stirring often to get a good consistent browning throughout, and to prevent burning. 

Dish into bowls, and serve. I like to fill a bowl half way, add a slice of American cheese, fill the rest of the way. The heat of the potatoes makes the cheese melt. Then top with a dash or three of Tabasco, and some ketchup. Stir and enjoy!

Scottish Shortbread Recipe

Scottish Shortbread Recipe

What's better for a Yule-tide celebration (or, if you are like me, ANYTIME celebration) than authentic shortbread? Simple, yet delicious. Goes great with earl grey tea.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3-3/4 cups flour; mix well. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into 3x1 in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with fork. Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional granulated sugar
About 36 Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Steps
1 - Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until dough forms.
2 - Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place about 2 inches apart.
3 - Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.