Anyone who pays any attention to my Facebook posts or Twitter feed has figured out that in general, food is not my friend, unless it is candy or carb (mostly candy)! That all changes when Sarah from The Seasoned Table feeds me. The Seasoned Table is a personal chef service in the Washington, DC area. From designing a customized menu to grocery shopping and meal preparation, The Seasoned Table offers complete, affordable services to make your meals delicious, hassle-free and nutritious. Their services include home meal replacement, organic baby food, home cooking classes, private dinners for two, box lunches and much more.
While Sarah has a natural talent and passion for cooking and food, she is trained at the Art Institute of Washington, where she was classically trained. Personally, as someone who has been enjoying Sarah’s cooking for years, I find that one of her best talents in life and in the kitchen is her ability to ask the right questions and pay attention, therefore noticing what one really likes and doesn’t. With just a few little details that she gleans from a conversation, Sarah is able to create a meal you will love. Of course this is not her work model, she has an in-depth questionnaire of your likes and dislikes, it is just a talent I find refreshing. And as someone who doesn’t generally enjoy food, it is something that constantly amazes me, her ability to make me a meal that I didn’t even know I would like, but Sarah did, and she’s always right, I always love it! Sarah is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association. She is ServSafe certified and fully insured.
Sarah has shared a recipe with us that you can make at home in preparation for your Super Bowl parties coming up next weekend! She is also generously offering Events to a T readers 20% off their service with her (up to a $60 value). Simply mention you found her on Events to a T to receive your discount.
This is a healthier take on a traditional Super Bowl Sunday favorite. It’s a twist on loaded potato skins with fewer fat and calories, lots more nutrients and just as much delicious flavor as the original. This is a great recipe for entertaining because it can be made a day ahead finished in the oven just before your guests arrive. It’s also a terrific way to slip wholesome, nutritious ingredients into a kid friendly food. It’s a basic recipe that can be tweaked to fit all kinds of occasions. Add some crab and a dash of Old Bay for a summer appetizer or crumbled Italian sausage and Parmesan as a tasty side dish.
Broccoli cheddar stuffed potato skins with ranch style sauce
Potato skins
- 8 large new potatoes
- 9 ounce package frozen broccoli
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- olive oil cooking spray
Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and cover in damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact.
Spray the inside and outside of potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the filling. Defrost the broccoli in the microwave, drain and chop. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, broccoli, one clove of minced garlic, butter, milk, cheddar, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, combine thoroughly.
To make the ranch topping, combine nonfat yogurt, chopped onions, Italian parsley, remaining minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the filling evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 degrees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the ranch sauce on top of the stuffed potatoes.
Enjoy!
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My favorite part of the evening was the toasts, given by the best man and maid of honor, both friends of the bride and groom since childhood. It was so touching to hear of the growth of their friendships over so many years. Best of luck and many happy years together to Erin & Patrick!
