Spa Life E-Magazine Issue 5 Vol. 14 Luxury Winter 2014 | Page 21

Stuffed Potatoes

These are so yummy – and yet you’ve probably never eaten them for dinner. So, imagine stuffing them with dinner items and you’ve got a great supper that is yummy! It's a cool idea for a Saturday night supper. The ideal potatoes are russets but any potatoes on hand will work. Bake at least 4 potatoes at 400º until tender, 1 hour for russets, 50 minutes for sweet potatoes and 30 minutes for new potatoes. Split open, fluff contents with a fork and stuff as desired.

Cheddar and Chive Classic

Scoop the flesh out of 4 baked potatoes; mash with 1/4 cup each butter, sour cream and chopped chives, and 2/3 cup grated cheddar. Stuff into the skins; top with more cheese and broil to melt.

Brie-Ham Cook

4 ounces diced ham in olive oil until browned. Spoon onto baked potatoes and top with sliced brie. Warm in a 400 º F oven to melt; top with chopped parsley and chives.

Sloppy Joe Sauté

1 chopped onion and 1 bell pepper in olive oil; add 1 pound ground beef and brown. Add 1 cup each tomato sauce and water,

1 tablespoon each brown sugar and cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cumin; simmer until thick. Spoon onto baked potatoes.

Bacon and Egg

Top each baked potato with butter, 2 slices cooked bacon and a fried egg. Season with salt and pepper.