French Onion Dip

So, the other day, I was hungry for chip dip.  I went to Walmart and picked up a 6 oz. container of sour cream and a box of onion soup mix.

I like my dip flavorful, but I still didn't add one whole package... I just dumped a little seasoning in the container, stirred, tasted, and repeated until I liked the taste!

Grilled Garlic Herb Potatoes

Another success! Can I just say, I am grateful for my friend George!

So, this recipe says "you can adjust it accordingly." So- that's what I did! I bought two baking potatoes, and they were huge! I just sliced up one. Actually, all I have is a little paring knife so the poor potatoes weren't exactly sliced the best. I sliced them in thin circles so they would cook quicker.

-As you can see, the potatoes are all different shapes! Oh well, still tasted great!

Since I only cooked one potato, I made up my own measurements for the spices. I added a sprinkle of this and a sprinkle of that. They turned out excellent! I put an extra splash of lemon juice. I would say I put a 1/2 tsp of each of the seasonings with a little less salt.

So, I guess I didn't really follow the recipe to a ''tee'' but it was still a success! I did place all the ingredients in a little Tupperware bowl, since that is all I had, and let them ''soak'' for about 20-25 minutes. I think that helped add flavor too.

I did not have any herbs so I left this out. I left the skins on the potatoes.

I also found out when I didn't touch them, they got pretty grill marks!

Here are the ingredients I used:

Grilled Garlic Herb Potatoes

6 potatoes, un-peeled and sliced
lengthwise, about 1/3" thick
1/3 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
(or any other herb you like)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Rinse the sliced potatoes and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes
with remaining ingredients and toss
well. Allow to marinate for about 1/2
hour.

Grease and pre-heat grill. ( I didn't grease the grill since there was EVOO in the marinade. I had no trouble with them sticking)

Grill potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes
or until done. (I wanted them to be soft yet still crunchy so each batch took a good 10-12 minutes)

You can keep the cooked potatoes warm
by placing them on an uncovered plate
in a 200*F. oven. Just keep them in a
single layer.

This recipe serves 6 people, but you
can adjust it accordingly.

I think you should try this, even if you aren't at college. :D A great recipe and fun to make too! I even had enough for leftovers!

Silverware

I went out the other day and bought some silverware. I ended up getting a four place setting set (the sounds funny!) for $7. I thought that by the time I kept buying disposable silverware, I'd get the value out of these. It is kinda nice having real silverware too!

Grilled Onions

I sauteed up some onions to go along with the quesadillas.  I sliced the onions and added a little olive oil, eva's salt and pepper. Again, I like the onion's crispy, so I cooked them about 4 minutes until they were quite brown. They tasted exactly like the onions you get with fajitas at Mexican restaurants! Very good!

Quesadilla

This was a quick and easy dinner! or lunch, or just a snack!

I just took a tortilla and added a little shredded cheese, folded it in half and placed it on the grill! It took about 4-5 minutes. I like my quesadillas to be crispy!

You can serve it with salsa and/or sour cream!

Yum!

Grilled Bacon

My friend Jen and I decided what better way to start off Saturday morning than with some bacon!  My grandma sent a pound of bacon back to school with me so we pulled it out of the fridge and away we went! It turned out extra crispy and very flavorful.  I was only able to fit 4 on the grill at a time.  The cooking time was about 7 or 8 minutes.
                                

-Helpful Tip: When sharing one fridge with 7 other people it is important to put your name on everything.

Voila! Perfectly crisp and cooked bacon every single time.  What a great way to start any day!  Thank you Gramma Johnson for supplying the bacon for this fun breakfast!

My Friend George

I have a feeling that George and I are going to become great friends this semester. The possibilities are nearly endless to what can be made on this little machine.  I am so excited about this project to see what I can make on the grill.  I have been searching around for recipes and my momma has sent me some too.  Did you know you can cook biscuits on a George Foreman?  Me either.  But you can bet I'll be trying it soon!

Here is my buddy.  You'll be seeing much more of him soon. (hopefully)


                                                    (Doesn't George look mighty friendly? )

Lean and mean, that's for sure :D

Something different

So, I admit- sometimes it is easier to just run a fast food restaurant and try not to think about what you are eating. I am guilty of doing that more often than I want to admit. However, I love to cook. It is so hard to be in a dorm room not being able to cook and eat what I'm in the mood for. This semester however, George Foreman grills are allowed. I just so happened to receive one for Christmas! I'm so excited to try some new things and good food right in my room. I hope you follow along on the great college cooking journey! Because, face it- all these foods really aren't good for us. Just think about all the sodium that a Big Mac contains... but by cooking yourself, you can control what goes into a meal!

Happy Cookin'