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Summer is here, let the grilling commence! Not only does it seem that everything tastes better coming from the grill, it is also a great way to keep your home cooler reducing the need for air conditioning. Don't be fooled either by the commercials showing steak, burgers, and hotdogs being grilled. The grill is much more versatile than that, but we will start with an easy and delicious grilled potato recipe. Grilled Potatoes What you'll need: Potatoes (typically 1/person) Onions (1/3 ratio with potatoes) Garlic (1 Clove/Cup Potatoes) Butter/Margarine (1 Tbsp/Cup Potatoes) Lawry's Seasoning Salt (To Taste-Try not to overdo the salt) Tin Foil Cutting Board Knife Grill Hearty Appetite (or you could always have leftovers) Begin by chopping then onions and potatoes to bite size pieces Continue by laying out tin foil. Cut a piece long enough to hold everything you've cut up without bursting or create a few tinfoil packages. Then...

Love baby red mashed potatoes? Add garlic and they get even better. This incredibly easy recipe offers you an affordable restaurant quality side to serve at your next family meal. Saving money never tasted so good! What you need: ~8-10 baby red potatoes Pot to cook potatoes 3 Cloves Garlic (or equivalent powder, but I prefer fresh.) 1/2 tsp Salt 2 Tbsp Butter 5 oz Milk Potato Masher or Food Processor Start by rinsing your potatoes. You want to mash sure the skin is nice and clean if you plan on eating it. Potato skins have a great array of nutrients and make a wonderful addition to your diet, but you can peel your potatoes if you prefer. Cut/Quarter your potatoes and add to your pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes and boil for ~20minutes. You can check if they are done by using a fork. If there is little resistance they are done! Hence the saying  "Stick a fork in me, I'm done." Now if you have a potato masher you can add the rest...