Garlic Butter Parmesan Fries

Not a low calorie potato, but very good.  You can either bake them or deep fry them, both are delicious.

GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN FRIES
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
*6 russet potatoes
*1/2 (1/4 cup) stick of butter
*2 garlic cloves, sliced in thirds
*1 teaspoon parsley flakes
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1/4 teaspoon sea salt
*1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
*3 cups vegetable oil (only if you are deep frying the potatoes)
*1/4 cup olive oil (only if baking potatoes)

Directions:
~Peel potatoes (optional).
~Cut potatoes in half, and then cut each half into thirds.
~Place peeled slice potatoes into a large bowl of cold water.
~Allow to set in cold water for 30 minutes.
~Drain and dry potatoes with a dry clean towel or paper towels.
~In a large bowl, melt butter in microwave for 30 seconds.
~Add garlic and microwave for another 30 second, or until butter is completely melted.
~Add, parsley flakes, pepper and salt.
~Set aside.

Oven Directions:
~Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
~Place a cooling rack on a cookie sheet.
~Place potato wedges into a ziplock bag along with the olive oil.
~Seal bag and shake until potatoes are coated.
~Place potato wedges on cooling rack/cookie sheet.
~Bake for 30-35 minutes.
~Reheat butter in microwave until butter is melted again.
~Toss hot potatoes in butter and then place on a large serving platter.
~Sprinkle parmesan cheese over fries and serve hot.

Deep Fry Directions:
~Heat oil in large pan over medium high heat.
~Allow oil to heat up to 350 degrees.
~Carefully place dried potato wedges in hot oil
~Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
~Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.
~Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
~Return to oil for 2-3 minutes.
~Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
~Put hot fries into garlic butter.
~Toss until fries are coated and then place on a large serving platter.
~Sprinkle parmesan cheese over fries and serve hot.

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Have you ever made a poke cake?  So simple to make and so good.  This one reminds me a of cinnamon rolls.

CINNAMON ROLL CAKE
(serves 12)

Cake Ingredients:
*1 ( ounce) box white cake mix
*1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
*1/4 cup butter, melted
*1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
*2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
*1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Frosting Ingredients:
*1/2 cup heavy cream
*1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
*1/4 cup butter, softened
*1 cup powdered sugar
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*1 cup pecans, chopped

Cake Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan (i spray it with cooking spray).
~In a mixing bowl, prepare cake as directed on package.
~Pour into prepared baking pan.
~Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when in inserted into cake.
~Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely.
~In a medium mixing bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and, salt tougher.
~Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
~Pour sweetened condensed mixture over cake, making sure filling goes into holes.  Works best with a rubber spatula.
Frosting Directions:
~In a medium mixing bowl, whisk heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
~In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter together, until smooth.
~Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
~Mix in vanilla.
~Fold in whipped cream.
~Spread over cake.
~Sprinkle chopped pecans over frosting.
~Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour before serving.

Pastrami Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

I love a good salad and this is a good one.  Good quick meal.

PASTRAMI SALAD with HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
(serves 4)

Dressing Ingredients:
*1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
*1 1/2 teaspoonS honey
*1 teaspoon yellow onion, chopped very fine
*1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
*1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
*4 tablespoon olive oil
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad Ingredients:
*1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and chopped
*2 celery stalks, chopped
*1 roasted red pepper, chopped
*2 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
*1 small onion, thinly sliced
*favorite salad greens (I use spring mix greens)
*1/2 pound pastrami, sliced
*1/4 pound Swiss cheese, sliced
*1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
*2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
*1 cup croutons (I make my own from rye bread)

Dressing Directions:
~In a food processor or blender, blend Dijon mustard, honey, and red wine vinegar
~Slowly drizzle in olive oil, until mixed well.
~Mix in salt and pepper.

Salad Directions:
~In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, celery, roasted peppers, pepperoncini peppers and onions.
~Drizzle salad dressing and mix well.
~Add lettuce and spinach and toss.
~Add pastrami, Swiss Cheese, sharp cheese, and eggs.
~Toss and serve.