Hello friends! And happy *almost* Fourth of July!
Right now I am in the Northwoods of Wisconsin enjoying some time at the lake with my family!
It is absolutely gorgeous up here. Bright blue sky. Shimmering lakes. Gorgeous sunsets. Life just doesn’t get much better than this.
Unless, of course, you’re sitting down to a plate of this deliciousness.
This scrumptious dinner is my Roasted Red Potato Home Fries with Zesty Sautéed Veggies and a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce!
And it’s Gluten Free, Vegan, and (if you use sweet potatoes…) Paleo!
Can I just tell you…this was outstanding. Even my cousins — who are veggie averse — gobbled it up and said they loved it!!
Here’s What You Need: (Serves 3)
6 Organic Red Skinned Potatoes, diced
6 Asparagus Spears, Chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprike
1/2 tsp cumin
sprinkle of garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 green onion, chopped (garnish)
Sauce:
1 red pepper, roasted, peeled and then chopped (option:store bought roasted red peppers)
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper
Tools:
baking sheet
sauteé pan
tongs
bowl
food processor
good chef’s knife (this is the one I use and love)
tinfoil (I use nonstick and it’s a game changer)
plastic wrap
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place your diced potatoes on an olive oil-sprayed, tinfoil-lined baking sheet. Spritz the potatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown, stirring once half-way through.
In the meantime, roast your red pepper. (This is optional, you can also use store bought, but I personally love the flavor of doing it myself. Plus…no preservatives.)
To roast the red pepper, I literally set it on our gas flame burner and kept turning it with tongs until it was completely charred. I then put it in a bowl and covered it with plastic wrap so that the steam could loosen the skin. Then, after about 15 minutes, the charred skin peels right off. (Use your hands or a paper towel), and you’re left with a wonderful, roasted pepper! If you don’t have a gas flame, you can do the same right under the broiler! After you peel the skin and take out the seeds, chop the flesh and put it in the food processor with the cashews, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Blend until you get your smooth, creamy sauce! YUMMO!
Finally, sauté your onion in 1 Tbsp EVOO, salt, pepper, and your spices. Let them soften for about 3 minutes, and then add your asparagus. Let it cook for 3 minutes, and then stir in your snap peas. Let them warm through for about 2 minutes, and then take off the heat. They’ll be warm and crunchy!
To serve, make a “bed” of potatoes, top with your veggies and a dollop of the red pepper sauce. Garnish with green onions.
This meal was ridiculously good! It was hearty and full of flavor! Zesty with a smoky- sweet overtone.
And the textures were wonderful! The potatoes were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. Topped with warm, crunchy veggies, and an out-of-this-world red pepper cream sauce! It was so rich and luxurious – it was hard to believe that it was just red pepper and cashews!
My family was going absolutely crazy for this cream sauce. They passed it around the table and proclaimed that it was amazing!
And it was really pretty too. Regal looking 🙂
What are you doing for the Fourth of July? Family reunion? Barbecue? Day at the lake?
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75 responses to “Outrageous Home Fries!”
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Thanks! Haha totes was delicious! Hugs and love xox
I am sooo making that! Hey, thanks for all your support on my posts! I’m just new to blogging, so it’s really encouraging, thank you so much!!!!!
Thanks Tiffanie!! No prob! Hope you enjoy it! Hugs and love xox
I am glad I had some diet intake before reading your post now because as usual it looks “Hungerlicious” 🤤(Finally came up with a term to blend all appetite describing words) haha! Definitely going to try this recipe today 👍🏻. “Family is the circle of strength found by faith and joined by love”, Happy family reunion 💪🏻. I am not from around here but I definitely would love to be a part of 4th of July celebrations. My 4th of July involves a good walk with the nature surrounded by family and friends. Best Wishes ⭐️
Thanks so much! I love that term! Will def be adding it to my vocabulary! Hugs and love xox happy fourth!
You are welcome! Cool, feel free to use it 😊. Best Wishes ⭐️
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OM Gosh! Yes please! Now this is a meal I too will gobble up Caralyn! Lovely lake photos, have a wonderful, happy holiday up there! 😎❤️
Haha thanks John! It was definitely a treat! Hugs and love xox
Yum!! Enjoy and disconnect!!
Thanks Giselle! Definitely disconnecting and it is amazing 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Oh no, another temptation! My taste glands are working overtime. 🙂
Hahah thanks Ian, it was definitely a treat! Hugs and love xox
This looks so good 😋
Thanks so much! It was super yummy! Hugs and love xox
I live in Chicagoland and love the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We go up to Door County every now and again. Whereabouts are you?
Oh nice! We’re up by Door County!! I love it up here! Hugs and love xox
Looks delicious, I’m relaxing at the beach here in very hot steamy South Carolina,
Have a happy 4th!
Thanks so much Alice 🙂 oh nice! Hope you have an awesome holiday! Hugs and love xox
Carolyn,
Now those are some outstanding gourmet home fries and I love all of those herbs and spices with my favorite potato; red ones! When you start shipping them either frozen or preferably overnight sign me up!
Looks like a beautiful perfect way to celebrate our Nations birth!
A Blessed, Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Lawrence
Thanks Lawrence!
Caralyn,
Now those are some outstanding gourmet home fries and I love all of those herbs and spices with my favorite potato; red ones! When you start shipping them either frozen or preferably overnight sign me up!
Looks like a beautiful perfect way to celebrate our Nations birth!
A Blessed, Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Lawrence
Oops again, don’t ask me how i did that but all I know is I was correcting my typos and happened to see I had used the other version of your name and must have corrected and clicked too quick to send? I better slow down it is a holiday right! 🙃
Haha no worries
I will be going to see/hear Hotel California, an Eagles cover band, here at the Orange County Fairgrounds, and watching fireworks afterwards. Have a spectacular 4th in WI! 🎉
Oh that’s so fun!!!! Enjoy! You too!!! Hugs and love xox
Oh wow what a cool idea will have to give this a try sometime!
Thanks Tony!! Hope you do! 🙂 it was really spectacular! Hugs and love xox
Look forward to seeing your future recipes I also enjoyed your blogging post it was super helpful. Keep up the great work!
Aw thanks again Tony, I’m so glad to hear that!! Hugs and love xox
Looks delicious! Enjoy time with family. That precious love your holding is a cutie.
Thanks so much!! She really is adorable 🥰 I love my niece! Hugs and love xox
You are certainly welcome. Yes, she is adorable.
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Yes it is!!
1) Those fries look amazing! & 2) Welcome to Wisconsin! <3
Thanks so much Carrie! I absolutely LOVE Wisconsin! Hugs and love xox
It looks delicious! Happy 4th guys! ✨
Thanks!! Same to you! Hope you have a great Independence Day! Hugs and love xox
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Lovely 🙂
Thanks so much! Hugs and love xox
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Thanks Tonya for the link up! Hugs and love xox
Oh my word those home fries look incredible!!!!
– Mike
Thanks so much Mike! They really were quite delicious 🙂 Hugs and love xox
😋 yummy 🤤 I am super fan of veggies 😄
Thanks! Me too! I love em! Hugs and love xox
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Hahaha thanks — my thoughts exactly! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Yum yum gimme some!!!
Thanks again 🙂
My pleasure beautiful
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Hi There,
I am genuinely seeking some honest suggestions for loosing belly fat. Can you help me.
Bruce
Hi Bruce – I’m really not qualified to answer this – but I’d just say healthy eating and getting in some exercise! Hugs and love xox
This really looks good. You are a chief right? Love you.
Thanks!! I actually did go to culinary school! But I’m definitely not a chef! Hah Hugs and love xox
This looks fantastic!
Definitely going on my Pinterest recipe board.
Happy 4th!
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy! Hugs and love xox
Wow… if this is made of popatoes I absolutely will try this. A new kind of thing on the dinner table, my family will surely love. Hugs for you. Waiting for you to visit my blog too…
Thanks so much Vanessa!! Oh yes – potatoes are the star in this recipe! Hugs and love xox
Great recipe and just in time after reading all the comments.
thank you so much Dennis! Yeah this one was particularly enjoyable! big hugs xo
I always come on your page when I am hungry. Lol. This recipe is perfect for me. Thank you for these delicious and easy to follow recipes. I am going to try it with sweet potatoes. 😊
Hahah thanks Ada!! I hope you enjoy it! It’s a winner!! Hugs and love xox
Ohhh that looks so good! 😀 yummy! Fries never looked so good! Haha! Stay blessed! Well, Trinidad is not America so we didn’t do anything special on that day but did send out greetings to my U.S.A family on the blogosphere! 🙂 so a happy blessed belated Independence Day to you! Glad you had an enjoyable one.
Thanks Tammy! I’ve never met a fry I didn’t like 🙂 hehe Hope you’re having a great day my friend!!! enjoy the sunshine! xox