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Stuffed baked potatoes are a meal on their own

Baked potatoes as a pantry staple? Why not? They're inexpensive, it doesn't take any longer to bake a dozen, and they'll refrigerate for up to a week.

With a stash of already baked potatoes on hand (check our Web site at kitchenscoop.com for our best high-heat technique), you can get today's Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes to the table in less than 25 minutes.

This steakhouse favorite is considered a side dish in a restaurant, but our recipe makes a filling entree.

These potatoes are fairly flexible and can be stuffed with any type of potato topping - chopped broccoli, ham and various cheeses are always welcome. Our recipe is reminiscent of twice-baked potatoes from Alicia's childhood, but that version was banned some years ago owing to its high fat content.

Today's slightly slimmed-down version makes a worthy light dinner - and we're not kidding about the name "overstuffed."

Suggested menu: Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes with steamed broccoli spears and apple slices.

• Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross have been living desperate lives for years. Write them at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. Or visit the Desperation Dinners Web site at kitchenscoop.com.

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