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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Balsamic Sweet Onion and Honey Mustard!
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Creamy Garden Ranch
creamy garden ranch reminds me most of home! ty for the contest!! 😀
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Google follower and I would choose honey mustard
The balsamic sweet onion makes me feel like home!
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It’s the Chipotle Ranch.
The Balsamic Sweet Onion flavor reminds me of hone!
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Honey Mustard!
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Creamy Garden Ranch reminds me of home
Honey Mustard!
Honey Mustard and Creamy Garden Ranch
The creamy ranch.
Lay’s Creamy Garden Ranch remind me of home, because it reminds me of the country and spending so much time out with my grandparents, fishing, swimming, and having a great time. The country will always be ‘home’ !
creamy ranch.
homemade french toast reminds me of home 🙂
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The garden tomato basil ones remind me of home.
I think the garden tomato basil reminds me most of home…especially if it had some fresh homemade french bread with it!
Balsamic Sweet Onion
cajun spice
garden tomato basil brings me right back home
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Creamy Garden Ranch reminds me of home
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Creamy Garden Ranch
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The Chipotle Ranch reminds me of home.
Chipotle Ranch! 🙂
Chipotle Ranch reminds me of home!
Sour Cream and Onion is the flavor that really brings back my childhood! It’s sounds funny, but I always remember my mom getting this flavor more often than others! Thanks!
I really like the Garden Tomato Basil. Reminds me of gardening with my mom when I was little.
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Sharp Cheddar reminds me of home.
The Balsamic Sweet Onion sounds amazing & reminds me of home.
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