Grilled Red Potato Skewers

   I remembered this recipe, that I've been wanting to try, when I was thinking about what to fix as a side dish for the pork chops. Since we have lots of red potatoes from the garden it was a good time to make these. They are also super easy which is an added bonus!
   Thanks to hubby for grilling for me, even though it was a bit drippy outside. It really wasn't the best evening for grilling, but I had already begun preparations when it started raining so I just went with it. Thankfully it had about quit by the time he needed to be outside cooking. Plus the end results were totally worth it! {I'm pretty sure he thought that anyway ;)}

Grilled Red Potato Skewers
6 medium red potatoes, quartered

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup chicken broth

3 tsp minced fresh oregano

2 tsp minced fresh rosemary

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion salt

fresh ground pepper

Place potatoes and water in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until almost tender, stirring once; drain. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients, add potatoes. Toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Thread potatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Reserve mayo mixture.

Grill flipping once and brushing occasionally with mayo mixture until tender and golden brown. 

    

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Satisfy us in the morning

with Your unfailing love,

that we may sing for joy and be glad

all our days.

~Psalm 90:14

♥ Sheila   

'Smashed' Potatoes

  If your looking for a simple yet delicious side dish, look no farther. These potatoes, {inspo from The Pioneer Woman } are a new favorite of mine! I made roast beef for dinner the other evening and wanted to make something other than regular ol' mashed potatoes to serve with it. When I saw these little guys I knew they were what was going to be on the table. =) 

'Smashed' Potatoes

  small whole potatoes {as many as you need}

olive oil

salt

fresh cracked pepper

fresh or dried herbs to suit your taste {I used dried thyme and rosemary}

sour cream {optional}

fresh chives {to garnish}

Put the potatoes in a kettle and fill with water. Heat to boiling and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.

Meanwhile drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. When the potatoes are cooked, drain and place onto the sheet. Take a potato masher and smash them until they break open, {don't smash them completely flat} Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs. Bake in a preheated 450* oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned and crispy. 

Serve topped with sour cream and fresh chives if you wish. {they are just as good without though}

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And what does the Lord require of you?

  To act justly, to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God. 

~Micah 6:8

Happy Monday! =)

♥ Sheila