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Guiltless Burger & Shoestring Fries

What a surprise! Burger and fries can make a healthful meal. Potatoes, including fries, provide fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, among other important nutrients, and today’s frozen fries are lower in fat and sodium than in the past. Use lean ground beef and skip the cheese to lower saturated fat. Load up on the veggies and lighten up on condiments, which can be sources of extra fat and sodium.

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Side Dish

Think of baked potatoes as nature’s mini casseroles: an edible dish that can hold up to a hearty stuffing. Russets have just the right balance to make a perfect twice-baked potato: enough starch to keep its structure, enough moisture to endure the double cooking. Make It a Meal: A tossed green salad with your favorite dressing will round out this meal.

Classic Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

Side Dish

For many families, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be right without mashed potatoes. It seems there is always one family member relegated to the task of whipping them – an honorable duty. And there is always someone else leaning over his shoulder making sure he adds a bit more butter. The November 2019 issue of San Francisco Magazine suggests pairing mashed potatoes with Sauvignon Blanc since the crisp wine with notes of citrus will cut through the