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 LayΓ’β¬β’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 ShepherdΓ’β¬β’s Pie, and it can give homesick expats a taste of home no matter where in the world they are!
Expat ShepherdΓ’β¬β’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.
LayΓ’β¬β’s Regional Flavors are a line of potato chips inspired by regional cuisine from across the United States. Flavors include:
o Northeastern U.S. Γ’β¬β LayΓ’β¬β’s Honey Mustard
o Midwestern U.S. Γ’β¬β LayΓ’β¬β’s Creamy Garden Ranch
o Northwestern U.S. Γ’β¬β LayΓ’β¬β’s Balsamic Sweet Onion
o Southwestern U.S. Γ’β¬β LayΓ’β¬β’s Chipotle Ranch
o Southeastern U.S. Γ’β¬β LayΓ’β¬β’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 LayΓ’β¬β’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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Anything with peanut butter, because my family loves baking with it!
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The Creamy Garden Ranch flavor most reminds me of home!
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When im Away from the Home whether its at work or on a trip i love to eat lays and the flavor i love to eat the most is tied between salt and vineger and barbeque
BBq
I love lays soooo much but my favorite kind is definitaly salt and vineger!
I have a weird habbit… when i open a pack of lays i always put my nose and take a hard whif of the slat and vineger
I have a weird habbit… when i open a pack of lays i always put my nose and take a hard whif of the salty original
I love the creamy ranch flavor because its soo good!
the creamy ranch
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I LOVE salt and vinegar. It get me “right here!”
LOVE IT!
I hope I win so i can enjoy some BBQ chips from lays
Im in ove with salt and vinegar
Peanut Butter reminds me of my dad’s fudge
Banana bread reminds me of home! My mom makes the best banana bread!
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Creamy Garden Ranch was my choice and when I look at the list, it’s even the one listed for the Midwest–I live in Kansas
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sugar cookies remind me of home
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The Carolina BBQ reminds me of home ..
Honey BBQ reminds me of home…the military has moved us away from home π
I grew up in southern California then lived out of the country for a few years what I missed most was the delicious Mexican food. I love things spicy!
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the creamy ranch is the flavor that reminds me of home! π
The creamy ranch reminds me of home!
Other flavors that remind me of home are sugar cookie dough, eggs & bacon, and turkey or chicken roasting. (even though I’m a vegetarian, those smells instantly make me think of home!)
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Creamy Garden Ranch
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My grandson’s favorite meal is a pbj and bbq chips. that says home to me.
The honey mustard reminds me of home! Thanks for the giveaway!
Bbq!!
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LayΓ’β¬β’s Honey Mustard reminds me of home!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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The Garden Basil Reminds me of home. My grandpa loved basil, and it reminds me of growing up with him π
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I love the honey mustard because it reminds me of home!!
I love Lays! Our favorite around the house.
I would love to try the tomato ones!!
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