Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

I have layered white potatoes with the sweet potatoes for a variation of this same dish. 1 cup milk 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 12 sweet potatoes, depending on size), peeled and sliced… Read More »

I have layered white potatoes with the sweet potatoes for a variation of this same dish. 1 cup milk 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 12 sweet potatoes, depending on size), peeled and sliced… Read More »

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes with Butternut Squash

1 pound (3 medium) yellow-flesh potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks Salt 3 tablespoons butter, divided 8 to 10 fresh (2- to 3-inch) sage leaves, stacked and cut across into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup milk (approximate) Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Preparation:… Read More »

1 pound (3 medium) yellow-flesh potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks Salt 3 tablespoons butter, divided 8 to 10 fresh (2- to 3-inch) sage leaves, stacked and cut across into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup milk (approximate) Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Preparation:… Read More »

Garlic Red Potatoes

Garlic Red Potatoes

Garlic Red Potatoes

Garlic Red Potatoes

2 pounds red potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup butter, melted  or 2 T olive oil and 2 T butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place potatoes in an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a small bowl… Read More »

2 pounds red potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup butter, melted  or 2 T olive oil and 2 T butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place potatoes in an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a small bowl… Read More »

Bacon and Blue Cheese Fingerling Potatoes

Bacon and Blue Cheese Fingerling Potatoes

Bacon and Blue Cheese Fingerling Potatoes

Bacon and Blue Cheese Fingerling Potatoes

Serves 2 1 cup fingerling potatoes  1½ tsp. olive oil  ¼ tsp. salt  ¼ tsp. ground black pepper  2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese  2 Tbsp. bacon crumbles  2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse fingerling potatoes, pat dry, and toss with olive oil. Place potatoes in a baking dish, sprinkle with… Read More »

Serves 2 1 cup fingerling potatoes  1½ tsp. olive oil  ¼ tsp. salt  ¼ tsp. ground black pepper  2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese  2 Tbsp. bacon crumbles  2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse fingerling potatoes, pat dry, and toss with olive oil. Place potatoes in a baking dish, sprinkle with… Read More »

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp.  garlic salt 1/2 tsp.  salt 2 tsp.  paprika 1 tsp.  pepper 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish. (The cubes of potatoes should be about 3/4 of an inch on… Read More »

4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp.  garlic salt 1/2 tsp.  salt 2 tsp.  paprika 1 tsp.  pepper 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish. (The cubes of potatoes should be about 3/4 of an inch on… Read More »

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

1 – 1 1/2 lbs. new potatoes, scrubbed fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste mixed greens for salad large handful fresh mint, torn 1 cup fresh peas Dressing juice of 1 orange or blood orange 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons capers… Read More »

1 – 1 1/2 lbs. new potatoes, scrubbed fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste mixed greens for salad large handful fresh mint, torn 1 cup fresh peas Dressing juice of 1 orange or blood orange 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons capers… Read More »

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Sour Cream

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Sour Cream

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Sour Cream

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Sour Cream

12 baking potatoes 4 large leeks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1/2 cup 2 cups chicken broth Salt and white pepper 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup whole milk   Peel potatoes and quarter them. Put in a pot of cold water with some salt and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer… Read More »

12 baking potatoes 4 large leeks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1/2 cup 2 cups chicken broth Salt and white pepper 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup whole milk   Peel potatoes and quarter them. Put in a pot of cold water with some salt and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer… Read More »

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Jacques Pepin Style

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Jacques Pepin Style

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Jacques Pepin Style

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Jacques Pepin Style

3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cups chicken stock 3 tablespoons butter 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover potatoes halfway with chicken stock, about 3 cups, add the butter and cover skillet with… Read More »

3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cups chicken stock 3 tablespoons butter 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover potatoes halfway with chicken stock, about 3 cups, add the butter and cover skillet with… Read More »

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

Potatoes, Peppers, & Tomatoes

2 lbs. potatoes 2 lbs. sweet peppers 1 lb. or less plum tomatoes 1-3 heads garlic ½ cup olive oil salt & pepper This is a really simple dish that takes advantage of all the flavors of summer. Cut potatoes into bite sized wedges for roasting. Cut the peppers into quarters or wide strips (you… Read More »

2 lbs. potatoes 2 lbs. sweet peppers 1 lb. or less plum tomatoes 1-3 heads garlic ½ cup olive oil salt & pepper This is a really simple dish that takes advantage of all the flavors of summer. Cut potatoes into bite sized wedges for roasting. Cut the peppers into quarters or wide strips (you… Read More »

Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered 4 cloves garlic Kosher salt 1 cup heavy cream, warm 1/2 stick cold butter cut into pats Place the potatoes and garlic in a large sauce pan. Cover with 1 to 2 inches cold water and season generously with salt. The water should taste like the sea.… Read More »

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered 4 cloves garlic Kosher salt 1 cup heavy cream, warm 1/2 stick cold butter cut into pats Place the potatoes and garlic in a large sauce pan. Cover with 1 to 2 inches cold water and season generously with salt. The water should taste like the sea.… Read More »

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »