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Online site provides Ten Recipes That Cost Less Than Ten Dollars
Antigo, WI — June 22, 2010 — Who can resist a good party — especially in summer? Whether it’s a graduation party, casual cookout, family reunion or neighborhood get-together — summer is filled with opportunities to entertain outdoors. Those opportunities can add up — and put a dent in the pocketbook.
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) has collected 10 healthy summertime Wisconsin potato recipes that cost less than $10, and made them available at http://www.winwithwisconsinpotatoes.com.
The recipes, which cost less than three dollars per serving, include:
Quick & Healthy Potato Salad — a low-calorie offering rich in flavor and texture
Quick & Healthy Potato Soup — the best soup for summer with a combination of fresh veggies and herbs
Potato and Egg Dinner Bake — the perfect meatless option, with zucchini, red bell peppers and cheddar cheese
Pork and Potato Verde — a dish-with-a-kick that’s great for passing around at get-togethers
Cookout Potatoes — a guiltless, grill-top au gratin meal with bacon and bell peppers
Turkey Potato Dinner Wraps — an easy-to-make Italian-style wrap
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes — a mess-free foil-package meal for the grill topped with Kalamata olives and tomatoes
Grilled Pesto Potato Salad — a refreshing combination of balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs
Grilled Potato Dippers with a Trio of Sauces — grilled potatoes “French fry” style with red pepper basil, caramelized onion and chive, and avocado cilantro dipping sauces
Grilled Potato Kabobs with Lemon-Herb Drizzle — a robust mix of veggies and chicken or turkey sausage
Consumers can also view a selection of How To videos at http://www.winwithwisconsinpotatoes.com, including How to Make Quick & Healthy Potato Salad, How To Make Quick & Healthy Fries and How To Make Quick & Healthy Mashed Potatoes. The site also has winning recipes submitted by people around the nation for the WPVGA’s Win With Wisconsin Potatoes year-round contest. Visitors to the site are encouraged to share their favorite Wisconsin potato recipes as well.
At only 110 calories per serving, offering 45 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C and at least 690 milligrams of potassium per serving, potatoes work well as either a side dish or main course. Potatoes are also 100% fat free and contain zero sodium or cholesterol.
