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Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Maui Scalloped Potatoes from Disney World’s ‘Ohana {Polynesian Resort}

May 4, 2009 · Narrative

Disney Potatoes
I need you to stop what you’re doing and go grab a piece of paper and a pen.  I’ll wait.

Ok, got it?  Write down these things:

4 potatoes
heavy cream
cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
onion

Those five ingredients, plus a few standard pantry items, is all you need to have the most OMG to-die-for potatoes.  Ever.  Seriously.  This is the throw-away-all-your-gratin-recipes-because-this-is-all-you’ll-ever-need recipe.  This is the one.  The one that stops the searches.  The one that makes the others run away in the fear.  The one and only.

And now the backstory…

Two years ago this month (I can’t believe it’s been that long already!), we took a quick trip to Disney World.  One of the restaurants we visited was ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.  We ended up going back there several times during our stay because the food was outstanding and the ambiance inviting.  Just a total laid-back, family style, warm environment.  Their menu offerings were simple food selections, real comfort food really, but done so well that you couldn’t stop yourself for going back for seconds.  And maybe thirds while no one was looking.  I asked for a few recipes during our visit, and you know how accommodating those folks at Disney are.  By the time we returned home only a few days later, the recipes were already in my inbox, and this potato recipe was one of them.

The hardest part of the recipe?  Carving out the hour and a half it needs to bake in the oven.  Other than that, it could not be simpler.  This one is worth it.  Find the time.  Creamy, tender, and soft to the bite.  Surprisingly, even with the cheese in it, it doesn’t have a very heavy particularly cheesy taste.  It just really lends to the overall creaminess.  So stinkin’ good you’ll keep going back for more.  It’s 10 pm right now, and my mouth is watering just thinking about the leftovers in the fridge.

Maui Scalloped Potatoes
Recipe courtesy of ‘Ohana, Disney’s Polynesian Resort

4 Idaho Russet potatoes, medium sized
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, firmly packed
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 medium sized sweet onion, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch chives, chopped

Preheat oven to 375.  Wash potatoes in cold water and clean thoroughly.  Pour heavy cream into a large mixing bowl.  Slice the potatoes 1/8 inch thick.  Add the potatoes to the mixing bowl and toss them in the heavy cream until each one is coated with cream.  Add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to the mixing bowl.  Toss until all ingredients are evenly mixed.  Grease a large baking dish with butter.  Add all contents of the mixing bowl into the greased pan.  Bake in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes (mine was done at about 1 hour 10 minutes).  Remove the potatoes from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.   Garnish potatoes with chopped chives and serve.

*Chef’s Note: Maui onions are preferred when making this recipe.

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    May 4, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I bet that is good, though I’m not a big potato fan. My grandfather was a big fan of Betty Crocker au gratin potatoes….they’re pretty good. Somehow, I’m sure these are better! :-)

    Claires last blog post..In Remembrance

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  2. Kris #40 says

    May 5, 2009 at 8:29 am

    These look yummy! My husband, the potato guy, will love these!

    Reply
  3. doggybloggy says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:12 am

    a handful of ingredients is sometimes all you need – this recipe is great!

    doggybloggys last blog post..salad cones

    Reply
  4. Cathy says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:14 am

    I used to hate scalloped potatoes as a kid, but recently have found a new fondness for them. This looks amazing!

    Cathys last blog post..Calling all French Canadians

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  5. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Fabulous potatoes – love the addition of chives here! Delicious!

    Natasha – 5 Star Foodies last blog post..Studio at Laguna Beach

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    May 5, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Those look and sound delicious. I’ll have to give them a try real soon – IF I can wait that long!

    Debbies last blog post..Blueberry Cream Cheese Tarts

    Reply
  7. Sara says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Oh boy. I love potato gratins. This looks amazing!

    Saras last blog post..TWD: Tiramisu Cupcakes

    Reply
  8. Jeff says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    I love a good simple potato dish. Great choice with the Russets too I have found they make the best mashed potatoes because they are mini sponges.

    Finally a good use for the constantly growing chives in the garden.

    Jeffs last blog post..BBQ Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs

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  9. Scoop says

    May 5, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    This is one of the dishes I’ll put on my “treat” list. I had scalloped potatoes while visiting Chicago last week…it was rich, gooey and just all around tasty.

    Scoops last blog post..Brainiac

    Reply
  10. Patsy Kreitman says

    May 5, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    We didn’t eat there when we went last year… now, you’ve got me drooling over those potatoes! Gonna have to find time to make this one soon!

    Patsy Kreitmans last blog post..Cooking Light "Fried" Panko Chicken Tenders & Cajun Creole Dipping Sauce

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  11. grace says

    May 6, 2009 at 9:06 am

    that’s some high praise indeed! cheesy, creamy potatoes are pretty much at the top of my list of comfort foods, and i think this variation sounds (and looks) tremendous!

    Reply
  12. lisaiscooking says

    May 6, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    This sounds delicious, and it would be dangerous to have it in my kitchen. I would eat all of it!

    Reply
  13. Alisa@Foodista says

    May 9, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Wow, I love scalloped potatoes!Hope you wont mind but I’d love to guide Foodista readers to your site, just add this little widget here to this post and it’s all set to go, Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Anna says

    May 11, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    YUM! I had to make these tonight after reading the recipe this morning. Is the 1 tablespoon kosher salt by any chance an error? I used 1/2 tablespoon and they were still rather salty. Delicious anyway! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Cate says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Anna – sorry it took a bit to get back here. Had to dig for the recipe and just found out, which is good since I thought I had thrown it away after typing it. It *is* definitely one tablespoon of kosher salt, and when I made it, I followed the recipe without deviating. Is it possible one of the other ingredient quantities as misread when you made it? Or maybe regular salt was used?

    Reply
  16. javier says

    October 12, 2009 at 1:25 am

    very proud for all these comments im the person that made those potatoes FOR TWO YEARS AT OHANAS allthough black pepper was on the recipes we gave to the guest i never use it and i made it them from the first day to the last; they were so popular that i had to make them and freeze them on my day off

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  17. Michelle says

    November 26, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Try varying cheese in the recipe. I use Havarti cheese in my scalloped potatoes and they are to die for. It gives it a nice creamy taste and takes some of the sweet out. Just a thought as I used the base of this recipe and subbed Havarti as the cheese, the kids licked the pan it was so good. Enjoy and thanks.

    Chelle

    Reply
  18. Denise says

    January 26, 2014 at 9:59 am

    This looks yummy! We go to WDW every year and eat at O’hana’s every year and I’ve never seen these brought to the table. Do you have to ask for them?

    Reply
  19. Kathy says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:15 am

    I have been there and they are great BUT……………………….
    this is way too much salt in this recipe. I used the Kosher salt as called for and I could not eat them.

    Reply

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