coconut jasmine rice...

You know what goes great with huli huli chicken???? This does. I've always liked rice, in all its forms, but this might just top the list. Jasmine rice has a light, subtle, almost floral taste. With the addition of coconut milk it takes it over the top. I've used full fat and light coconut milk and honestly couldn't tell a difference. Grill up some pineapple spears and you have an amazing meal.

2 cups jasmine rice; rinsed

1 can light coconut milk (13.5 oz)

1 1/4 cups water 

1 tsp salt

1 green onion; thinly sliced 

Place rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 min. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions.

crock pot baked potatoes...

If you've never tried this, then you need to!! Foolproof way of baking potatoes that turn out fluffy and delicious! 

Potatoes 

Olive oil or butter

Salt & pepper 

Prick potatoes with a fork. Rub each with either butter or olive oil. Place in slow cooker. Cover. Cook on high 3-5 hours, or low 6-8 hours.

loaded mashed potato bake...

This is a favorite at our house. Any time 4 lbs of potatoes are polished off in one sitting...(keep in mind I do have three teenage boys) you know it must be good. 

This is everything you love about a loaded baked potato and everything you love about mashed potatoes combined in one delicious, creamy side dish.

4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp pepper 

1 tsp chicken bouillon powder

1/2 tsp garlic salt 

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 

6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 

2 green onions, sliced 

In a large pot boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain well and return to pot. Mash potatoes. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Add butter, milk, sour cream and seasonings and mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and one cup of cheddar.

Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 25 min. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.