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Last week {at work} I tried potato pancakes from the cafeteria...one word. BLEH. It totally has turned me off potato pancakes...and for the life of me when I think of those two words I just go back to that horrible lunch experience instead of the amazing ones that my Mom made when I was little and living at home.

But alas, you have to give things another shot so I decided that I will share a recipe from Martha Stewarts website.

I am a little apprehensive of making this...but hey, I could make it fifty times better then the slop I was given the other day. =S

Ugh. Words can't describe. 

Okay, I need to shut up about that.

 I think that potato pancakes are supposed to be slightly crispy and not a soggy messy so make sure you watch how you cook these baby's. 

Anyways, on with the recipe. ;)

Bon Appetit!

Potato-Chive Pancakes

Crisp wedges of potato pancake make for a pleasant break from routine side dishes. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

1 bag {16 ounces} frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or scallions

Coarse salt and ground pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Place potatoes between paper towels; press to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes and chives to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. 

In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add potato mixture; press with a heatproof spatula to flatten and form into one even pancake. Cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Slide pancake onto a plate; invert onto a second plate. Slide pancake {browned side up} back into skillet. Continue to cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Slice into wedges before serving.

See? That was a pretty simple recipe! I am sure it would take a bit more time if you were to peel the potatoes {fresh} on your own.
Anyways - one day{!} I will try this recipe and let you know how it goes. 

On another note, I did try the mushroom pasta bake that I posted yesterday and it was very very good. So be sure to try that out! :)

-S.*