I keep them in my pantry for quick meals.
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I admit it.
Maybe an early memory of trying canned asparagus and finding it inedible caused me to judge all canned vegetables.
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It turns out not all canned veggies are bad.
Some, like canned potatoes, are delicious.
Canned Potatoes, Really?
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According to Michael, the British love potatoes and have a tradition of eating pantry foods.
Pantry cooking is a time-saving strategy and a throwback to wartime privation.
In London, he discovered the inexpensive, time-saving genius of canned potatoes.
Of course, I needed convincing, so I asked Michael to demonstrate his favorite way to serve them.
He drains the potatoes, slathers them in butter, and roasts them on high heat.
He turns them once the bottoms are browned for a crispy browned crust.
Because they are already cooked, they turn out likefondant potatoes, he says.
One bite, and I was sold.
I now buy six cans of whole potatoes every time I go to ALDI.
TheHappy Harvest Whole Potatoesin a can are only $1.05 per can.
You cant beat a pantry stash of peeled, cooked potatoes at the ready for affordable comfort food.
