Pumpkin Pancakes

Who's up for a little bit of seasonal fun with food?
Jessica @ Zakka Life has shared a fun (and Im sure quite tasty) recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes HERE

Recipe- Smashed & Roasted Potatoes

I just KNOW that Fall is around the corner. (I know it, I just can't see it or feel it here yet)

 Its the BEST season, and it makes me want to cook. For us here in Cali, we will of course have to wait a tad bit longer for it to feel like Fall. But that is not going to stop me from finding and posting some yummy recipes for you that make me think of fall. :) I may not want to turn on my oven for a few more weeks.... but that shouldn't stop YOU!

Smashed and Roasted Baby Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
2 cups good chicken stock (or water)
kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
pepper
garlic cloves, unpeeled
fresh rosemary

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot, add potatoes and chicken stock. Add in enough cool water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add in about a teaspoon of salt, and boil for 10 minutes.

2. Drain potatoes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a large spoon to squish each potato. Toss with olive oil, another 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.

3. Use a large metal spoon to toss the potatoes. Add in garlic cloves, and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are beginning to be the golden color you desire. Toss potatoes with the rosemary, and cook for another 5 

*note* You can, of course, just use a nice Yukon Gold variety of potato and cut them into 1-2 inch chunks.

Source: Recipe & Photo from Babble.com

Recipe- Sliders

You KNOW that tiny food is always a hit with the kidos! Try these!

These look really good and take just about no time.... And, the best part.... you dont need to sit over a hot grill or pan :)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 1/2  pounds ground chuck- 80/20 ground beef
• 1/2 t. seasoned salt
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 24 small party rolls- I use Martin's Potato Bread Party Rolls
• 24 dill pickle slices

Method:

Evenly spread the onions on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Gently press the ground beef on top of the onion flakes. Press evenly making one giant pattie. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Using a paper towel, pat the excess grease from the top of the pattie. Top with cheddar cheese, return to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven, let set 5 minutes then cut into 24 patties. Slice open and separate each party roll. Place bottom of rolls on a large platter. Using a spatula lift pattie with onion layer onto each bun bottom. Top each slider with a pickle slice then the bun lid. Serve immediately. Makes 24 Sliders.

 

PS-If you would like bacon on these, simply crumble 6-10 slices of crispy cooked bacon and spread on the bottom of the pan with the onion flakes- Fantastic!

Notes:

I store these upside-down in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will prevent the bottom bun from getting soggy from the onion layer. To reheat, place a few on a microwave safe plate and heat in the microwave for 20 seconds then 5 second increments after that until warmed through.

The Recipe is from Babble.com