Smashed potatoes (Aussie style?)

Smashed potato? I had never heard of the phrase until recently. Supposedly it is an Australian thing? Now, twice-baked potatoes I know. I grew up with these. Larger potatoes, baked in the oven until tender, cut in half, innards scooped out and mixed with any combination of butter, sour cream, garlic, onions, chives, peppers, bacon,…

Roasted tomato salsa

36 cherry tomatoes (I used purple heirlooms)24 small roma tomatoes3 minced garlic cloves1/4 cup minced coriander leaf (cilantro)1/2 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup raw sugar1 Tb black pepper1 Tb salt Grill the tomatoes until slightly charred, then mash with all other ingredients and let sit in the fridge overnight. The next day pass all ingredients through…

Friday night burgers with oven roasted potatoes and corn

It’s Friday night! Keep it simple. Burgers 750g (1.5 lb) lean ground beef 1 Tb tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tb oregano 1 tsp basil 1 tsp cumin 1 Tb red wine vinegar 2 tsp raw sugar 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt cheese for topping Mix all ingredients and form into…