There are two foods my kids are obsessed with right now – potatoes and rice. This is a new thing for us. And it’s keeping things interesting for me because before this obsession I really didn’t cook potatoes and rice regularly. Now I find myself bookmarking recipes like this homemade rice-a-roni from Heather because I just know it will be a hit amongst the fam.

Now if I could get sweet potatoes onto this obsession wagon I would be a very happy cooking mama. Something about the orange is making the kiddos turn away from their plate. If they only knew and remembered how much they loved that weird orange food just a couple of years ago when they ate them all the time.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

There are a million ways you can season and roast potatoes in the oven. This little roasted red potatoes with smoked paprika recipe has become quite popular on Pinterest. I’ve made it plenty of times, as I have already made this dill version a few times in the past month. I like to change up the shape of how I’m cutting them (crinkle cut is fun like in my perfectly baked Italian herb French fries) as well as the combination of spices every time I cook them.

When you are cutting your potatoes make sure you are using a strong, sharp knife (like a chef’s knife or santuko knife). If you’re looking for a crinkle cutter to change up the shape of your fries, there are some great ones out there!

You all loved these grilled bison burgers, and that made me (and my hubby) happy. We think you’ll also love these potato wedges that are perfect alongside any burger you cook up this summer.

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It’s June and that means the lazy days of summer are officially here. It’s also National Dairy Month and what a better way to celebrate than with a summer-friendly dip filled with nutrient-rich dairy like this kicked-up Chipotle Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip! National Dairy Month isn’t just a celebration of the deliciousness of dairy or to promote drinking milk, though that may be what first comes to mind. It’s also a time to bring attention to the hard working dairy farmers and their responsible practices, which include care and commitment to their animals as well as to our environment – you can learn more about the dairy farming industry’s sustainability efforts here.

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Is anyone excited about a new season of television starting this week? (It is this week right?) Every year in September I look forward to all my shows starting back up again and seeing what new shows are out that might sound interesting. Since DVR and Netflix, I haven’t been as on the ball about season starts and new shows as I have in the past, they’ve turned me into somewhat of a slacker as far as keeping up but you can’t beat having a nice list of shows ready to watch on your DVR that were already set to record from last season.

I went on a bit of a Netflix binge this summer and finally caught up on Parenthood and Grey’s Anatomy so I’m ready for them, but I have to say Scandal is my most anticipated return to television. Survivor is a show that I never miss and my husband and I are committed and loyal to every season – it’s always one of my favorite shows to watch.

With football season already here and basketball season lurking around the corner (read: husband watching games every night), I kind of think I may be open to adding one or two more shows to my list…whether it be new or old. Any suggestions? Nashville has always been on the radar and The Good Wife was one I started a long time ago but stopped somewhere in season 2 or 3.

I’m curious to know what everyone else out there watches or any new shows that look good to you.

Let’s talk potatoes now. Potatoes have become one of my favorite side dishes to make for my family at dinner time. In the past year or two I have discovered that my family is full of potato lovers. I have started making them regularly for them and I have yet to hear one complaint from anyone about seeing potatoes on their plate. They are a go to side dish for me.

Roasting potatoes is incredibly easy and with just a peek inside your spice cabinet you can pretty much come up with a new version every time. The seasoning blend for these Roasted Red Potatoes with Dill and Cheddar was inspired by a recipe for a dill dip printed on the side of my dill spice jar. It’s a classic dip that I’ve made plenty of times and the combination of flavors works pretty perfectly with potatoes if you ask me. On a whim I decided that melted cheddar cheese needed to be a part of this dill roasted potato party.

These Roasted Red Potatoes with Dill and Cheddar are great served with turkey burgers, grilled chicken sausages, or a steak. I always leave the skin on for extra flavor and texture as well as nutrition. Be sure to cut your potatoes into pieces similar in size so that they cook evenly. Sprinkle with coarse salt after you take them out of the oven before serving. Would be great served with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping.

Enjoy!

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