Hassleback Potatoes

One of our families' favourite ways to eat potatoes. Very nice side dish to ribs or chicken. Smells wonderful as it cooks and is very inviting to guests.

Peel and slice potatoes into small pieces. Use your favourite type of potato.
Melt margarine and brush on potatoes.
Mix: Bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese and seasoned salt.
Sprinkle on potatoes.
Bake in a shallow dish with a small amount of water. Bake uncovered for approximately one hour at 350F. Brush occasionally with melted butter. Serve with sour cream as a condiment.

Macaroni and Cheese Bake

1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Boil macaroni, strain. Prepare cheese sauce. Top with bread crumbs and parmesan and a little more cheddar cheese. Bake in an uncovered casserole dish.
Makes four servings. Prep time 15 minutes. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes.

Root Vegetables

This recipe is from the food network show The Main. It is so good, it even makes brussel sprouts tasty.

Carrots and parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped. Saute in olive oil and butter, with salt and pepper. Add half a leek, washed and coarsely chopped. Cut tips from brussel sprouts, add to pan. Add thyme to taste. Add white wine and honey. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add button mushrooms. Simmer additional ten minutes longer, or until tender.