Think Potato Festival--POTATO COOK-OFF

POTATO COOK-OFF WINNERS

1st Place Winners-1997

Yvonne M. Price and Family of Springfield, Missouri U*S*A

Y's Surprise

Ingredients:

8 large Red Potatoes

1 large onion

1 lb. sausage (hot or mild)

1 dozen large eggs

1 large jar picante sauce

salt, pepper, garlic powder

Peel and dice potatoes and fry in large skillet. Add onion and season to taste. Cook sausage in seperate pan and season to taste. Meanwhile, beat eggs and season if you wish (I did). Combine potatoes, sausage, and egg into one skillet. cover and simmer until eggs are stiff. Slide onto large plate or platter and serve with picante sauce.

2nd Place Winner-1997

Amy Pezzani of Springfield, Missouri U*S*A

AWARD WINNING POTATO SOUP

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. Potatoes

2 stalks celery

1/2 cup onion

garlic powder

lemon pepper

vegetable broth

butter

whole milk (or any other % depending how much you care about your health)

Saute vegetables and spices in butter. Add flour if you prefer a thick soup. Simmer for about an hour (or until potatoes are tender) in enough broth to cover vegetables. Add milk to desired consistency and simmer for ten more minutes. That's all there is to it!