Salt potatoes are a staple of cookouts and barbeques in the Syracuse area. They are typically found alongside Hotdogs, Hamburgers, steamed clams and, corn on the cob.

Recipe

Makes: 6-8 servings or roughly 2000 grams total

Ingredients

3 Liters of water (plus more for washing)

2 Kilograms of whole Baby potatoes

250 grams of salt

As desired butter or margarine

Instructions

1. Gently wash your potatoes in cold water being sure to not to scratch or blemish your potatoes. Strain out the water
2. Pour 3 liters or fresh water and salt into a pot of water on high heat
3. Once the water water reaches a rolling boil put your potatoes in to the water and cover.
4. Cover and cook for about 30-45 minutes
5. Fish out a potato from the water and poke. If the potato is not fully cooked discard the potato and leave the remaining potatoes to boil.
6. Once the potatoes have fully cook remove them from the water onto a perforated sheet tray or cooling rack to release steam. at this point they should develop a salty fuzz
7. While the potatoes are steaming, melt however much butter you would like.
8. To serve; Place potatoes on a plate or bowl pouring melted butter atop the potatoes.

The Cheesesteak Sandwich is a classic sandwich originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 2 slightly different ways to make this sandwich. One with a cheese sauce known as (Cheese) Wiz or, the way in this recipe which is with provolone.

Recipe

Makes 1 sandwich

Ingredients

200 Grams Shaved steak (use whatever cut you like)

100 Grams Onion Sliced into 1/4 centimeter slices

50 Grams Provolone cheese

Salt As needed

Pepper as needed

1 count 15 cm sandwich roll

Oil as needed

Butter as needed

Instructions

1. Split open your roll and spread butter on the inside.

2. place your buttered roll inside up under the broiler until it is lightly browned

3. In a pan on medium heat sweat the onions in some oil along with salt and pepper.

4. Once the onions have become slightly translucent put your steak shavings into the pan and mix into the onions

5. once the the steak have become cooked pile your mixture in the center of your pan and leave the bottom parts to brown for a minute or so

6 Place the slices of provolone atop the mound. once the cheese has melted completely mix every thing together until incorporated.

7. Place your mixture into your bread roll.