Q: We recently had lunch at the Dillard House in Dillard. Yummmm. It had Potatoes O'Brien on the menu. They were rub-your-face-in-it good. I purchased their cookbook especially for that recipe. You guessed it . . . it isn't in there. Could you please get that recipe for me?

-- Jean Allison via e-mail

A: Many folks eagerly travel to the mountains for a taste of the Dillard House's home-style Southern goodies. This potato creation is a great side dish for meat, fish or poultry. Crispy potatoes mingle with sautˇed onions and peppers. Italian dressing gives it its special seasoning. Use the real thing; the results won't be the same with a low- or no-fat version.

-- Jeanne Besser, for the Journal-Constitution

SIDE DISH

Potatoes O'Brien

Makes 6 servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

2 cups cubed new potatoes

1/3 cup bottled Italian dressing

1 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste

1 tablespoon Italian seasonings

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup chopped red pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Steam the potatoes for 5 minutes. In a skillet on high heat, add Italian dressing. When dressing is hot, add potatoes, garlic salt and Italian seasonings. Cook potatoes 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium and add onions and both peppers and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and drain over paper towel if there is too much sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Per serving: 80 calories (percent of calories from fat, 3), 2 grams protein, 16 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 1 gram fat, no cholesterol, 561 milligrams sodium.

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