Cooking Potatoes are a Frugal Way of Adding Delicious Nutrition to Your Diet

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	Cooking Potatoes Cooking potatoes is a great way to add nutrition to your diet without the high cost. At the time of this writing and in my neck of the woods, I can buy a 10-pound sack of potatoes for $3, enough potatoes to supply my family of five for about three meals. One Little Package, Lots of Nutrition One potato, including the skin, provides you with almost half of your daily need of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Potassium. Cooking potatoes is also an excellent way to add Thiamin, Niacin, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus and Manganese to your diet. A single spud also gives you 7.5 grams of protein and very little fat - it's the butter, sour cream and cheese that can cause problems, so back off on those and you've got a great nutritional food at an excellent price. But Steer Clear of Fast Food If you're thinking of stopping by the fast food joint for your daily dose of potatoes, think again! Their method of cooking potatoes virtually guarantees you get no nutrition from your spud but plenty of fat and calories. Potatoes prepared for fast food places are washed and sliced in a factory and then frozen before being transported to far away restaurants. By the time they're thrown in deep fat, cooked and served to you, nutritionally they scarcely even resemble a potato, so plan on cooking potatoes at home instead. If you're new to cooking, the humble spud is a great place to start. Cooking potatoes is easy. Plus, they can be fixed in a variety of ways. Here are some ideas on cooking potatoes. The Baked Potato - the Traditional Way of Cooking Potatoes Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub your potatoes with a little butter and wrap them in aluminum foil. Bake your potatoes for 45 minutes until they are fork tender. It couldn't be a simpler way of cooking potatoes. If you're looking for a fast and easy lunch that doesn't taste like fast food, bake some extra potatoes and store them in the fridge. Remove the foil and heat them in the microwave. Top them with a small amount of butter or margarine and salsa. They'll have that baked-from-oven taste and far fewer fat and calories. During the hot summer months when you don't want to heat up the kitchen, rub your potatoes in butter, wrap them in foil and place them in your crock pot on a low setting for ten hours or until they are tender. It's a great way of cooking potatoes without heating up your kitchen. Oven Fries This is one of my favorite ways of cooking potatoes and a great way of cutting out the fat. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash your potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise and then slice them one quarter of an inch thick. In a small bowl, add one cup of water and one and a half tablespoons of olive oil. Dip each potato slice in the oil and water mixture and place them on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and garlic or lemon pepper and then bake for about 20 minutes or until the slices are brown and slightly crispy. This is a great way of cooking potatoes your kids will love! Scalloped Potatoes If you're looking for a way of cooking potatoes that makes a complete meal, look no further than this baked dish or Scalped Potatoes, as I used to call them as a kid. Add ham, ready to eat smoked sausage, healthier soy or tofu dogs, and even bacon-flavored or beefy-flavored TVP for a complete dish. Ingredients 3-4 medium-sized potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup milk salt, pepper to taste 1 cup ham, sausage, tofu dogs, TVP, etc. 1 cup shredded cheese Wash and slice three to four medium sized potatoes and steam them for about ten minutes or until they are tender. While the potatoes are steaming, cook the onions in butter until they are tender. Add the flour and stir until it is well-blended. Gradually add the milk until the mixture is thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the steamed potato slices and the meat or meat substitute. Top with the cheese and place in a greased casserole dish. Bake for about half an hour. Ready to Move on From Cooking Potatoes? Try These Great Recipes! If you're looking for a frugal, yet delicious and nourishing meal, look no further than this Lentil Brown Rice Casserole. It's been a family favorite for years! Your kids love corn dogs, but you hate all the chemicals. Instead, why not enjoy cooking your own healthy Corn Dogs with this great recipe. There is a better way to make bread that chock full of nutrition. Learn how to make fresh bread from whole grains with your grain mill. Jam from your garden? You bet! Use roses from your homesteading garden to make this delicious rose petal jam. If you're looking for a delicious variety to the typical spaghetti dish, you won't go wrong with this easy spaghetti pie recipe! If you're wondering what to do with that Halloween pumpkin, look no further than this recipe. Here's how to turn a pumpkin into pie. Start raising chickens and you'll likely have a surplus of eggs. Here's a great way to use them in this delicious, cheesy vegetable quiche recipe that your family will love. If you are looking for ways to cut costs without cutting the protein, then try texturized vegetable protein or TVP. Learn what it is and why it should be on the shelf of every frugal homesteader. Looking for a great, frugal crockpot recipe? This beefy bulgur vegetable soup recipe combines wheat berries and beef-flavored TVP. Honey is a healthy, delicious way to sweeten your desserts. Here are some tips on baking with honey. Your crockpot isn't just for main meals or cooking potatoes, but can also be used for desserts as well. Try this honey crockpot cake recipe! Love authentic food, but prefer to have it at home? Then try these frugal Enchiladas. They're a family favorite. Lots of those wonderful, gooey desserts call for canned condensed milk. Here's how you can save money by making your own with this sweetened condensed milk recipe. If you're looking for a mayonnaise substitute, look no further than this low-fat, delicious, almond spread. Save tons of money by cooking beans from scratch and using them as a meat substitute. Here are some tips on preparing pinto beans. Looking for sturdy cookware that will last for generations? Look no further than Cast Iron Cookware. Learn more about this better way to cook food. Cast iron cookware is relatively easy to care for, but taking a few extra steps will insure a natural nonstick surface and cookware that will last for decades. Here are some cast iron cookware care tips. Start raising hogs and you end up with cuts of meat you've never cooked before. 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