Frito-Lay have invited me to participate in Tastes from Home, a special invitation-only recipe contest. I’ve been asked to share my favorite recipe that reminds me of home; and for participating, I will receive an entry into the Tastes from Home contest as well as a surprise gift. In addition to this, one lucky Contest Corner reader will win a snack-sized variety pack of Lay’s Regional Flavors potato chips, so read on!
I was born in England and moved to the US in 1989, so traditional British food is what reminds me of home. This is my family’s recipe for Shepherd’s Pie, and it can give homesick expats a taste of home no matter where in the world they are!
Expat Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
2/3 of a large onion, chopped
1 beef bouillon cube
2 cups boiling water
3 large carrots, sliced
5-6 potatoes, peeled
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
2-3 tbsp. milk
Salt and pepper to tasteIn a large frying pan, add olive oil, ground beef, and onion, cooking over a medium heat until brown. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon cube in water, then pour into frying pan. Simmer 3 more minutes, then remove from heat and transfer to a 12.8 x 8.9 x 2 inch roast pan. Parboil carrots in a medium saucepan, then layer on top of meat mixture.
In a large stockpot, boil potatoes until tender. Drain water and transfer potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add butter, milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Use a hand mixer to mash potatoes until smooth, then spread potatoes on top of the meat and carrots with a spatula, covering them completely. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly brown.
Serve with bread. Yield: About 6 servings.
Lay’s Regional Flavors are a line of potato chips inspired by regional cuisine from across the United States. Flavors include:
o Northeastern U.S. – Lay’s Honey Mustard
o Midwestern U.S. – Lay’s Creamy Garden Ranch
o Northwestern U.S. – Lay’s Balsamic Sweet Onion
o Southwestern U.S. – Lay’s Chipotle Ranch
o Southeastern U.S. – Lay’s Cajun Herb & Spice
All the flavors look yummy, but I’d particularly like to try the Creamy Garden Ranch and the Garden Tomato Basil varieties! Click here to view the full product line and access more great recipes.
All of the Lay’s Regional Flavored potato chips are made with all natural ingredients and cooked in healthier oils, like corn and sunflower oils, which contain 80% or more of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat. They also contain 0 grams of trans fats per serving.
Giveaway Time!
One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a snack-sized variety pack of Lay’s Regional Flavors potato chips! Here’s how to enter:
1. For your first entry, just leave a comment on this post sharing what flavors remind you of home! This step is required to qualify for the drawing.
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I live in California which is going through a huge chipotle pepper fad, so I’d choose Lay’s Chipotle Ranch as representing my region. That and plenty of cold Mexican beer. Ole!
Apple pie reminds me of home.
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I think it would be Lay’s Balsamic Sweet Onion
The creamy garden ranch chips remind me of home.
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I would like to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion. Thanks for the great sweep and hope to win 🙂
Garden Ranch reminds me of home-that’s what evryone loves!
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Garden Ranch reminds me of my moms green bean casserole. I am going to try them as a topping on it this thanksgiving.
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honey mustard
Cajun Herb & Spices..because my city is spicy. If they had an apple flavored chip, then I’d say that…we’re known for apples around here.
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Definately Cajun Herb & Spice.
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Creamy Garden Ranch reminds me of home.
garden and basil
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garden ranch-that reminds me of home
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Balsamic Sweet Onion 🙂
Garden Tomato and Basil 🙂
Chipotle Ranch
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Lay’s Cajun Herb & Spice reminds me of home since I am from the south.
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mashed potatoes, tomatoes, turkey and pot roast
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Warm, cozy slow cooker meals!
Honey Mustard
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Lay’s Creamy Garden Ranch does! Thanks!
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Barbeque reminds me of home.
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The flavors of homemade tacos remind me of home.
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Chipotle Ranch. Ranch chips always remind me of family gatherings and that is especially important since I live in another state from my family.
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