Well, this presents something of an opportunity for me. You see the poll to the left. If you check the results by clicking on the link a the bottom you will see that Olibe Garden is getting by far the most votes. Followed closely by Applebee's and Red Lobster. I'm a little surprised because I really thought Applebee's would run away with it, but not shocked. And this is a good reason to do polls, right? Things are not always what we think they will be.
No, the top vote-getters didn't surprise me. What did surprise me was that O'Charley's was getting so few. It is a very popular casual dining restaurant around here and... ahhh, maybe that's it. I checked the O'Charlie's website and found out that they are VERY regional. They're mainly in the midwest.
So the main reason that people haven't voted for this great little place may be that they've never tried it. Well, here's your chance. Baked Potato Soup is one of the favorite items on the menu and it deserves to be. Try it tonight.
O'Charlie's Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
3 lbs. Red Potatoes
1/4 cup Butter, melted
1/4 cup Flour
2 quarts Half−and−Half
1 pound block Velveeta Cheese, melted
White Pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 pounds Bacon, fried crisply
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh Chives, chopped
1/2 cup fresh Parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2−inch cubes.
2. Place in a large Dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Let boil for 10 minutes or until almost cooked.
4. In a separate large Dutch oven, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth.
5. Place over low heat and gradually add half−and−half, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.
6. Add melted Velveeta. Stir well.
7. Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture.
8. Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
9. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.
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Let's keep our green theme going here with Salad Recipes. This is a short little recipe book but it is packed with really good meal openers and main dishes:
Greek Salad
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Chicken Pasta Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Spicy Pecan Salad
Taco Salad
Mandarin Orange Salad
Fruit Salad with Champagne Sauce
...and many more.
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