Baked Baby Reds

This is a versatile side dish that goes very well with savory winter dishes and can be cooked in the oven.  But it also makes a great summer side by using a grilling basket (we highly recommend this Weber version) to cook these potatoes up on the grill!

In general, potatoes don't freeze well (although blanching first can help).  But, they can last up to 30 days in a cool, dry, and dark location, so you can always keep a bag of baby reds on hand.

Ingredients

• 1 lb baby reds, washed and quartered
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 T Onion Onion
• 1 T Garlic Garlic
• 1 tsp Seasoned Salt

To Serve

• Toss all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Arrange potatoes in single layer on a brimmed baking sheet.  Bake for 30 minutes, until tender when tested with a fork.
• Grill Method:  Place potatoes in grill basket on pre-heated grill.  Cook approximately 30 minutes, tossing frequently.  Potatoes are done when tender.

Try this with the following main dish recipes:

Jack Daniels Glazed Ribs

Apple Cranberry Pork Roast

Garlic Buttered Steak

Keeping It Simple: Garlic Buttered Steak

Memorial Day began in the late 1800's after the Civil War as a day to commemorate soldiers who had died on both sides of the north-south battlefield.  Its first date was specifically chosen because it was not the date of a battle.  Originally known as "Decoration Day," the traditional ritual of remembrance involved decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers.  After World War I, the scope expanded to include all soldiers who had died in the line of duty, and by 1967, Memorial Day was the holiday's official, congressionally-ordained title.

Of course, the traditional celebration of this holiday has morphed in the almost 150 years since its inception, and many of us take the three-day weekend as an opportunity to spend time with friends and family and enjoy that beautiful spring weather that will soon give way to a full-blown summer.  First and foremost, we hope you'll take some time today to pause and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to defend ours.  And then, in the midst of fully appreciating what they've given us, make every minute you spend with your loved ones today, and every day, count.

So today, we give you a great summer grilling recipe that is about as simple - yet delicious - as it gets.