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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

Potato & Cucumber Soup-gurken Und Kartoffel


soups, german, germany

1 medium cucumber
4 medium potatoes peeled, and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 green onion, grated
1 teaspoon dried dill weed or
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with a spoon and discard. Dice cucumber. In a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan boil potatoes in salted water until the potatoes are very soft. Pour potatoes and cooking liquid into a sieve or food mill or ricer set over a large bowl. Force potatoes through. Return to saucepan. Stir in pepper, cream, milk, grated onion and the cucumber. Simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the cucumber is tender. Add dill and season to taste. Serve hot. Walt MM