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Crispy Potato Roses With Homemade Potato Seasoning

"Potatoes can totally be a love language, right?

I think so"

You can never have too many potato spice blends in your kitchen, and today I'm sharing my ultimate go-to Homemade Potato Seasoning. I've been playing around with this blend for years. Some months ago, my sister got me her go-to M&S Roasted Potato Seasoning. Naturally, I had to share my version with you all, especially if you love homemade blends or can't get your hands on the M&S Seasoning!

This seasoning is a flavour-packed blend that makes everything from crispy potato wedges to oven-baked or air-fried potatoes taste irresistible. I love that a little goes a long way, you can store it in an empty spice jar for easy use, and you can even tweak it to suit your own taste buds. Whether you're roasting potatoes for a Sunday dinner, baking wedges for a midweek side dish, or looking for the best potato spice blend for your air fryer, this one will hit the spot every time.

And because I couldn't just share the blend without giving it a glamorous stage, I paired it with these crispy potato roses, buttery soft in the middle, with perfectly golden, crunchy edges.

They may look like a culinary masterpiece, but they're surprisingly fuss-free and bake beautifully in the oven. Perfect for dinner parties, or when you want to bring a little wow factor to your table.

This recipe makes about 1/4 cup of seasoning, and 2 - 3 tablespoons is enough for four servings of roasted potatoes or potato wedges. So, not only are you getting the recipe for a stunning potato side dish, but also a versatile potato seasoning recipe from scratch, you'll want to sprinkle on everything.

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Smash Potatoes

"Potatoes always understood the assignment"

I've made smash potatoes quite a few times. It's definitely a family go-to, especially since it's so easy to make and seemingly pairs really well with most dishes.

I tend to like to stick to the usual herb marinade I make because I find it's packed with flavour and it compliments any dish I'm serving it with. Yes, it may look like Sherk's swamp water, but trust me it's delicious.

The only thing I really do change up is the way I cook my smash potatoes and it always depends on how much time I have. Recently, I've been pan-frying them or air frying them and I found they come out much crispier and cook faster, than when grilled in the oven. I do not add any extra oil when I do pan fry or air fry them, because, the herb marinade has the right amount.

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Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin Side Dish

Ah the humble potato,

so many ways to cook and serve it.

This is a great side dish recipe to have to serve along side any meal.

It's one of those great comfort food side dishes,

that's perfect for this cold weather.

Potatoes au gratin is a dish that originates from France,

there are many ways to make it, with little differences in each recipe,

but this is my simple version.

- INGREDIENTS -

4 - 5 Potatoes
Pinch of Salt

2 Onions
2 - 3 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Chicken Spice
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Dry Thyme (or a few sprigs of fresh thyme)
1 Tbsp Mixed Herbs
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Aromat (optional)

250ml Fresh Cream
1 Cup Grated Gouda Cheese
1 tsp Dry Parsley [garnish]

- METHOD -

The full method is down below,

I just shared some step pictures that I snapped along the way.

Step 1

Step 4

Step 5

Give a quick boil in hot water seasoned with a pinch of salt for 4 - 5 minutes.
Next, thinly slice your onions.
In a baking pan or skillet pan heat up the olive oil and once it's sizzling add your sliced onions, salt, pepper, chicken spice and thyme.
Drain your potatoes and once your onions have softened and become golden, add your potatoes into the pan and toss everything together, making sure it's all mixed together.
Pour over your fresh cream and grated cheese.
Pop your pan into a hot oven 200 Degrees C and grill for 5 - 10 minutes, turn the heat down to 180 Degrees C.
Keep in the oven till the cheese has all melted and it's bubbling away. If the fresh cream is too much, keep in the oven for longer, so it's not so saucy and it's a bit thicker.
Serve hot and enjoy!

- PIN IT -

It is so easy to pin a recipe you like right onto your pinterest boards,

simply click on the picture and it will automatically take you to pinterest.

When you share the picture the link shares as well,

which makes it easier for you and any one else to find the recipe.

I hope you enjoy this Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin Side Dish recipe,
I've shared some other side dish recipes o my blog,
here are some recipes you can check out;
Three Bean and Noodle Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings

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I share a lot of the behind the scenes on there and reviews: