The Perfect Sides - Hasselback Potatoes & Carrots All Jazzed Up

Hasselback Potatoes

Place a peeled medium potato in the hollow of a large wooden spoon, and began to slice it in 1/8 inch slices 'till about 1/2 inch from the end. The spoon prevents the knife from slicing all the way through the potato

Preheat oven to 425°F Butter an oven-proof dish. Place the potatoes side by side, cut side up, fanned open. Brush the potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can also add chopped onion and garlic if you like to the butter. If needed, brush again with melted butter after 30 minutes.

About 15 minutes before they are baked, sprinkle with grated cheese and paprika. Total baking time--50 minutes or until tender.

I have also substituted Parmesan cheese.

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Carrots All Jazzed Up

Slice 2 pounds of carrots Place in sauté pan and add ½ inch water. Bring to a boil and add 1 tsp chicken flavored "better than bullion," 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) of butter, 1 T. honey. Cook until tender and all the water is nearly evaporated.