Herbs Potatoes

Herbs Potatoes is a simple but fabulous side dishes that your family will enjoy, and they go well with just about any main course.

Ingredients

4 large potatoes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon rosemary powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 Tablespoons melted salted butter
Sea salt, to taste 

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1/4 inch slices.

Place the potato slices on well greased shallow baking pans.

Combine pepper, oregano, thyme, sage, and rosemary, garlic, salt, and oil in a small bowl.

Brush the potato slices with herb mixture.

Bake, BBQ or  Grill the potato slices for about 20 minutes or until they are well-browned but not too crisp.

Spicy Mixed Nuts

The combination of spices and mixed nuts will be a big hit at any party. Make ahead Spicy Mixed Nuts can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients

2 cups salted mixed nuts

1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning

1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Foil Pack or Oven

Make a foil packet.

In a medium bowl melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Grill over medium-high heat or bake at 350, turning often, cook 10-15 minutes. 

Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.

Stove Top

In a medium skillet melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.

Stir often for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.

Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.

Serve hot, warm, or cold.

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

The rich and creamy combination of spices and muenster cheese nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled  jalapeno peppers.

Ingredients

12 jalapenos remove the stems (tops) 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 

1/4 teaspoon ground garlic

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

muenster cheese.

Directions

Rise jalapenos with cold water and dry. 

Remove the stems (tops) from jalapenos.

Scrape out the seeds and stuff with muenster cheese.

Place the jalapenos in a large bowl add olive oil, sea salt, ground garlic, black pepper and coriander and toss until all of them are covered with the seasonings and oil.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 10 minutes.