Yes I am so ready for spring and the fresh and seasonal eating that comes with it.
But.
A small part of me still wants the cozy cold football weekends with friends and great food. Warm, spicy, cheesy food. During football season, we generally spend Sundays at our favorite brewery, and Dad often joins us. We didn't do much of that this year, I think that's why I am still wanting to hold onto it a bit?
Last weekend IÂ spent a day touring a farm, as part of my Master Veg program. It ended up being a beautiful sunny day, but right after we had walked way out into the farm, it started raining. Pouring. There was hail for a minute. It was cold.
So even though the sun came out and we all dried off and warmed up, when I returned home I still had that cold feeling, you know? I had some work to do and I headed up to see Dad at the hospital, but then came home and made some good comfort food. Some football watching food, without the football game.
I made some chick-quin sandwiches, a big bowl of lemon avocado kale salad, and these cheesy buffalo potato skins. Some lowbrow appetizers to enjoy while watching the Academy Awards... delicious!
This recipe is easily doubled or expanded - you will always have enough potato filling from the amount of potatoes used, you can add whatever ingredients you want!
I may just have 'football food' again this weekend...
cheesy buffalo potato skins
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
7-8 fingerling potatoes, scrubbed
2-3 ounces dairy free cheese
3-5 tablespoons buffalo sauce
2 green onions, chopped
Preheat oven to 350.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise, place flat side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, turn potatoes flat side up, bake another 15 minutes (larger potatoes may need more time, check after 15 minutes each side).
While potatoes cook, grate/chop cheese and place in a mixing bowl.
Remove potatoes from oven, allow to cool enough to handle. Using a knife or spoon, scoop out middle of potatoes and add this to the bowl with cheese. Mash and stir together until mixture is smooth (I warmed in microwave 30 seconds), adding buffalo sauce to your taste preference. Spoon or pipe filling into potato skins, return to oven warm through - about 15 minutes. Top with green onions, serve warm.
Dip into celery ranch dressing:
What are your plans for the weekend?
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
These sound so good and I've got a bunch of fingerling potatoes plus some beautiful green onions I snagged at the farmers market today. You may just be my inspiration for another farmers market meal...again. Thanks.
Kristina Sloggett says
well, look at that, it's like you KNEW you'd find something to do with them! enjoy! 🙂
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
I made these today, and then I proceeded to hoover them down in about ten minutes. They were fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!
Kristina Sloggett says
woo HOO, Meaghan, so happy you like them! 😀 enjoy the rest of your weekend XXO!
Bianca-Vegan Crunk says
YUM!! Those look amazing! I actually eat food like this all year long. Vegan cheese is always in season. 😛
Kristina Sloggett says
a ha, YES vegan cheese is always in season 😉
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These look seriously tasty! And the fact that they are vegan is awesome. Seriously, who says vegans cannot eat delicious food??
Kristina Sloggett says
I sure don't say that 😉
Jenn@slim-shoppin says
Looks delish!
I too look forward to spring, but LOVE being all cozy and stuck in my house too!
Have a great weekend, going to work out at the Gym - that's all the plans I have for sure now!
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, we still have some of those cozy days left here, today being one of them. I really love seeing the sun and the small peeks of spring though! 🙂 hope your weekend is great too!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Oh the cold feeling! All I can do is sit with a mug of tea and wrap myself in a blanket, wishing it were a snuggy.
My mom and sister are coming to visit this weekend.
And I'm going to eat an egg.
[That's a big deal!]
Kristina Sloggett says
oh, I know it's a big deal - I love how you are already planning it 😉 we are having one of those cold days here today - Basil has a snuggy...
have fun with your mom and sister!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
I'm hoping for good workouts and a day of snowboarding this weekend! And maybe a batch of these skins - yum. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
mmm, these would be great after a day of snowboarding - have fun!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman says
You've touched a nerve because I've been a 'Niners fan for the last 30+ years. These potato skins might have softened the blow if I had them on game day, however.
Kristina Sloggett says
ooh noo - sorry about that - perhaps you need these potatoes now? 🙂
Jess says
These look awesome and I love the memory that comes with them, too. Sending you a big giant hug and a happy WEEKEND to you! xo
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Jess, hope you have a great weekend too!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I love football... but I think I like the food just as much. 🙂
It is SO COLD here. They are actually predicting flurries. This mean arctic in GA. Is is spring YET?
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, I like football too, and the food is a big part of that 😉 stay warm, girl!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Oh I just hate it when you get so cold you just can't seem to warm up no matter what. These skins look fantastic. I bet some crumbled tempeh bacon would be perfect too. MMMM
Kristina Sloggett says
oooh, YES that would be good!