What WAS on Your Plate & WHAT'S for Dinner 10/12-10/13

[Kchurchill5]

HAPPY HUMP DAY TO ALL!

Ladies #1, #2 and 5 Members of the Book Club: They meet every other month at a local park. So, a picnic to take. http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/grille ... wich-24619 homemade potato chips, watermelon feta mint salad, oatmeal cookies; and, peach white wine spritzers.
(white wine ice cubes and peach ice cubes; and, 1 bottle of soda - great to take on a picnic)

Me: I'm going to pick up some spring rolls from my Chinese Restaurant (not the fried kind); and, I have lots of fruit.

[ellie]

How do you make home-made potato chips? Sounds interesting!

We are having chicken, rice and somekind of veggie--thinking of spinach.

[whats4dinner]

Chicken tenders and dipping sauce with a salad. Happy Hump Day!

[Kchurchill5]

Ellie, I do mine in the microwave. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/66646/potato-chips/

Now, a couple of secrets.
Slice using a mandolin, you want very very thin
I use a russet potato, skin on or not
After slicing, I soak them in cold water for 5 minutes, then, dry on a paper towel. REALLY well dried.
Use a very FLAT large plate for the microwave. A plate with sides that flare up won't cook the potatoes evenly
Rather than tossing the potatoes in a bag with oil. I use my atomizer to spray olive oil on both sides. Note ... the bag does work. I just less oil using my atomizer.
I season with sea salt.

[Kchurchill5]

Also, you can't do too many at a time; but, they are so quick. 1 plate is one serving. So, I did have to do 7 plates worth; but, it still so easy; and, healthier than fried.

You can bake them too; but, this is just simple.
For a big batch ... Oven 450, middle shelf. Same method with the potatoes, oil; but, put them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

The key is THIN sliced and a light covering of oil.

[Kchurchill5]

For just a couple of people. I use the microwave. For a crowd, I use the oven. But, the ladies today ... they don't eat too many chips; so, the microwave was fine for them.

For the picnic today; I stacked them up in tiny chinese take out containers per person. That way they don't break. Great for a picnic or road trip.

You can also season with anything, garlic, paprika, herbs, cayenne, etc. Have fun with them.

[ellie]

Also, you can't do too many at a time; but, they are so quick. 1 plate is one serving. So, I did have to do 7 plates worth; but, it still so easy; and, healthier than fried.

You can bake them too; but, this is just simple.
For a big batch ... Oven 450, middle shelf. Same method with the potatoes, oil; but, put them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

The key is THIN sliced and a light covering of oil.

Thanks! I don't have the mandoline but this sounds easy.

[CookingNana]

Chicken here also only it fried chicken, mashed potatoes and peas for us tonight

I never make fried chicken myself; but, now and then, I do treat myself to my Publix fried chicken. I just don't fry too much; but, I DO LOVE fried chicken. There is a place just 30 minutes north of me that is a southern restaurant. The best fried chicken, collards, and grits I have ever had.

[Kchurchill5]

Welcome Ellie, or just thin slice; but, that is key. They come out really good.
If you don't have an atomizer, I suggest you buy one. They are $10 or less; and so worth it. I have 2. One for olive oil; 1 for vegetable oil.

You will save tons of money on olive oil. No buying the can sprays. Just fill up the atomizer and pump; and spray. I find rather than 1 tablespoons of oil required, I may only use 1 1/2 teaspoons.

I got mine at Walmart. But, they are available just about anywhere.

[lovinretirement]

Last night I made lemon pancakes and corned beef hash.
Tonight it was marinated grilled pork chops, rice, and corn.