In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> Deviled Eggs

Thumbs up! (I'm the only one who ate them.)
> Carrot-Craisin Salad

Thumbs up!
>
> Raspberry Angel Dessert

Thumbs up!

I ate too much.

I grilled the asparagus on foil - olive oil and kosher salt. Beck and I
loved it. I almost forgot the kolbasa!! The crashed potatoes were more
bother than they're worth, IMO; the potatoes stuck to the masher and it
was something of a mess before baking them. It was worth the try,
though, and I don't regret making them. Probably won't do them again,
though. Ham was good. Dessert was terrific. Carrot salad was better
received than I'd anticipated. Adding the chow mein noodles *just*
before serving is a must.

Thanks for your help with the asparagus.
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On Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:41:43 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

> The crashed potatoes were more
> bother than they're worth, IMO; the potatoes stuck to the masher and it
> was something of a mess before baking them. It was worth the try,
> though, and I don't regret making them. Probably won't do them again,
> though.

That was my opinion too when I followed the recipe and used the waxy
potatoes called for in the recipe. They were good, but not *that*
good considering how they stuck to the masher. The last time I made
crash potatoes, I used (leftover) russets that I'd cut in half
widthwise and boiled. They didn't stick to the masher, which was a
big plus and crisped up just fine. If I do it again, I will not use a
waxy potatoes.

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"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
>> Deviled Eggs
>
> Thumbs up! (I'm the only one who ate them.)
>> Carrot-Craisin Salad
>
> Thumbs up!
>>
>> Raspberry Angel Dessert
>
> Thumbs up!
>
> I ate too much.
>
> I grilled the asparagus on foil - olive oil and kosher salt. Beck and I
> loved it. I almost forgot the kolbasa!!

I certainly hope you are sending leftovers, especially the dessert.

In article >,
"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
(snip)
> > I grilled the asparagus on foil - olive oil and kosher salt. Beck and I
> > loved it. I almost forgot the kolbasa!!
>
> I certainly hope you are sending leftovers, especially the dessert.

I brought a couple deviled eggs and a serving of the dessert over to The
Widow Dorothy. Who makes deviled eggs for one? Not Dottie. :-)


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In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> The crashed potatoes were more
> bother than they're worth, IMO; the potatoes stuck to the masher and it
> was something of a mess before baking them.

I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?

I have been wanting to try crashed potatoes now that I have that toaster
oven.

We ended up pretty much skipping Easter this year altho' I may consider
a batch of corn bread or muffins. Gotta search thru my rarely used
baking stuff and see what I have on hand. ;-) I think my small cast
iron pan will fit in the toaster oven...
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On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:34:31 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

> I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?

I tried everything... the best remedy is not to use waxy potatoes.

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In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:34:31 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> > I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> > using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> > one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
>
> I tried everything... the best remedy is not to use waxy potatoes.

Ok, thanks. I presume you mean the reds?
My favorites are Yukon Golds.
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On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:14:18 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:34:31 -0500, Omelet >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> > > using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> > > one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
> >
> > I tried everything... the best remedy is not to use waxy potatoes.
>
> Ok, thanks. I presume you mean the reds?
> My favorites are Yukon Golds.

Yes, it was red in particular... but I think any waxy potato will have
the same problem.

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On Apr 4, 9:34 am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > The crashed potatoes were more
> > bother than they're worth, IMO; the potatoes stuck to the masher and it
> > was something of a mess before baking them.
>
> I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
>
> I have been wanting to try crashed potatoes now that I have that toaster
> oven. [snip]

I find it easy to slice potato wedges, oil, season and roast them.
Don't see the point of the "crashing"/mashing action. -aem

In article
>,
aem > wrote:

> On Apr 4, 9:34 am, Omelet > wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
> >
> > > The crashed potatoes were more
> > > bother than they're worth, IMO; the potatoes stuck to the masher and it
> > > was something of a mess before baking them.
> >
> > I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> > using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> > one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
> >
> > I have been wanting to try crashed potatoes now that I have that toaster
> > oven. [snip]
>
> I find it easy to slice potato wedges, oil, season and roast them.
> Don't see the point of the "crashing"/mashing action. -aem

I can. :-) More crispy surface area!!!
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Om wrote:

>> The crashed potatoes were more bother than they're worth, IMO; the
>> potatoes stuck to the masher and it was something of a mess before baking
>> them.
>
> I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?

Back when those potatoes were first discussed here, I mentioned that I think
it's easiest to crush the potatoes with your hand. You can apply *just* the
right amount of pressure.

Bob

On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 01:30:51 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

> Om wrote:
>
> >> The crashed potatoes were more bother than they're worth, IMO; the
> >> potatoes stuck to the masher and it was something of a mess before baking
> >> them.
> >
> > I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> > using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> > one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
>
> Back when those potatoes were first discussed here, I mentioned that I think
> it's easiest to crush the potatoes with your hand. You can apply *just* the
> right amount of pressure.
>
That's how I "smash" potatoes for Bubble & Squeak.


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In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> Om wrote:
>
> >> The crashed potatoes were more bother than they're worth, IMO; the
> >> potatoes stuck to the masher and it was something of a mess before baking
> >> them.
> >
> > I've not actually tried making them, but thanks for the warning about
> > using the masher. I actually do have one of those things. I wonder if
> > one were to simply use a large oiled fork instead if it'd be easier?
>
> Back when those potatoes were first discussed here, I mentioned that I think
> it's easiest to crush the potatoes with your hand. You can apply *just* the
> right amount of pressure.
>
> Bob


<shrug> I think the potato would have stuck in the masher regardless of
the pressure applied ‹ enough to do the job had them sticking in the
masher.

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On Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:50:19 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

> In article >,
> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:
>
> >
> > Back when those potatoes were first discussed here, I mentioned that I think
> > it's easiest to crush the potatoes with your hand. You can apply *just* the
> > right amount of pressure.
> >
> > Bob
>
>
> <shrug> I think the potato would have stuck in the masher regardless of
> the pressure applied ‹ enough to do the job had them sticking in the
> masher.

Change the potato to a less waxy one and no problem... BTDT. Just as
tasty, no sticking.

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