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!
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Blueberries always remind me of home.
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Chocolate chip cookies baking remind me of home!
Fresh baked bread is my favorite home smell!
Latin flavors remind me of home.
Apples remind me of home. I love the sweet, juicy smell of them.
Coming from an Italian household, garlic flavor reminds me of home.
the Creamy Garden Ranch
Home… bacon!
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I’d say, the cajun spice one because my Mom loves chili peppers and is a fiery redhead. 🙂
The Creamy Garden Ranch Flavor reminds me of home because we love to use ranch on everything!
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Honey mustard reminds me of home, which is regionally appropriate!
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The honey mustard remind me of home.
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Creamy Garden Ranch
I like garlic it is used alot at our house.
Creamy Garden Ranch
As for those flavors theyre pretty spot on cuz Id pick the Ranch (and I live in the Midwest)
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The Honey Mustard reminds me of home!
Honey mustard reminds me of home
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The flavors that remind me of home are Tangy Caroline BBQ and Cajun Herb & Spices because my family always spices up the food.
sweet onion reminds me most of home!
The flavor that reminds me of home is Lay’s Cajun Herb & Spice
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Cajun herbs and spice reminds me of home.
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Cajun Herb & Spice
Snickerdoodles ,chocolate fudge and my mom’s lemon meringue pie remind me of home
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The creamy ranch would remind me of home
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funny smell to remember home by but cabbage! Stuffed cabbages to be exact. Its what my family always made for any sort of big gathering….holidays, showers, graduations, weddings etc!
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Honey Mustard reminds me of home!
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The Creamy Garden Ranch reminds me of home.
Hmmm…popcorn and zucchini bread and green beans 🙂
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Creamy garden ranch
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Lay’s Creamy Garden Ranch reminds me of home
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