FINYS FABULOUS FOODS AND FINDS

Cabbage rolls are traditionally a European dish filled with mince meat and/or rice.  For this recipe, I have changed the meat to potato mash with a creamy, cheesy sauce.  I have also added crispy pieces of bacon scattered on the top, however for a vegetarian dish, just omit this bacon. These are easy to make, though a little bit fiddly, however they are scrumptious and were very popular with our dinner visitors! Preparation Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings as a main Ingredients 1 kg potatoes, peeled, chopped 40g softened butter 1 egg yolk 4 large cabbage leaves 4 bacon rashers, or 8 short cuts bacon (less fat) ¼ cup grated tasty cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce 20g butter ¼ cup plain flour 1½ cups chicken stock ½ cup cream ½ cup grated cheese ¼ cup finely chopped parsley Method I like the bacon very crispy, so I cooked this first, if you don't need it so crispy do not cook first. Boil the chopped potatoes until they are tend...

HASH BROWNS - most of us like these potato treats, and I often make them for my grandson who stays on weekends. These are unusual hash browns as they have bacon and cheese in them as against a "normal" hash brown which has only potato in it. They are very tasty, and I also made a fried egg with them.  Once again, that versatile ingredient, pure Maple Syrup, would also go well on top of the egg. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Makes: 2-3 servings Ingredients 2 medium potatoes 1 cup diced bacon 1 cup grated tasty cheese Bit olive oil Method Chop the bacon into small pieces and fry for about 10 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your bacon. While this is cooking, peel your potatoes (you can use them unpeeled as well).  I used a hand grater as it was quicker for two potatoes assembling a machine. Place the grated potato in a clean tea towel and squeeze out all the liquid - I keep a tea towel just for this and other cooking purp...