Fried Mashed Potato Patties

This is a dish my  mom used to make when I was a kid growing up.  It's not only delicious, but a very good way to use left-overs and make it seem like a whole new dish!!

I've always struggled to perfect them, but today I think I came as close as I have ever come.  After I had them in the pan frying, I decided to check on-line to see if there was a recipe for them.  Duh!! Of course there was!! lol

I then realized what I had been doing wrong all these years!! You need to dredge them in flour after forming the patties!!  I've never dredged them, just took the cold mashed potatoes out of the fridge, formed the patties and dropped them in the oil.  No wonder they weren't coming out just right.

They always tasted good, I just couldn't get that nice crisp outside going.  Even though it was too late to do it this time around, they seemed to come out better than usual.

If you've never had them, you should give it a try!! Remember, the key is cold mashed potatoes, and a quick dredging in flour before you put them in the frying pan. :-))

Chinese Food - Panda Express

This is what my daughter brought home, no, not for me...it was for her!! The nerve right?? haha

In this pic is Beijing beef (which I tasted, and it was delicious!!!), honey walnut shrimp and chow mein!

Now I want some!!!!

Simple Dinner

Here is the simple dinner that I fixed tonight.  There are no fancy stories behind it, just wanted something simple and fairly healthy.

In this pic is baked fish, roasted mashed garlic & Parmesan

 red potatoes with mixed veggies and a glass of white wine.

Simple, but it hit the spot!!! :-))

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef - By Leomar

Leomar is killin me with all these great sounding recipes!! Feast your eyes on her slow cooked balsamic shredded beef below.

One word...YUM!!!!!

New Potatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce - By Leomar

Here is another one of Leomar's wonderful creations.  I think I'm going to have to get the recipe for this one.  It sounds and looks so yummy!!

Thanks for sharing Leomar!!

Famous Pecan Pie - By Leomar

I want a slice!!! This is Leomar's famous pecan pie!!! It looks SO tasty!!!

If it wasn't so late, I would jump in my car and drive to her house to get a slice before it's all gone!!

Looks delicious Leomar!!!

Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice cream sandwiches take me right back to childhood! I felt like a kid again eating this one (not really, but close enough!).

Smooth, creamy and delicious best sum up what this tasted like!!

This added a little bit of fun to my day!!