Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

1 pound potatoes, diced large (I prefer the smaller potatoes, i.e. fingerling, small red, small gold.) 1/2 large onion, sliced 1 pound string green beans, ends removed 1/8 cup good olive oil 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes… Read More »

1 pound potatoes, diced large (I prefer the smaller potatoes, i.e. fingerling, small red, small gold.) 1/2 large onion, sliced 1 pound string green beans, ends removed 1/8 cup good olive oil 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes… Read More »

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Peppers, Tomatoes and Potatoes

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 »

Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Corned Beef and Dill Butter

Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Corned Beef and Dill Butter

Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Corned Beef and Dill Butter

Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Corned Beef and Dill Butter

 4 russet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each), scrubbed well  2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt  3/4 pound thinly sliced corned beef, coarsely chopped  4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened  1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill  Pinch freshly ground black pepper  1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 425°F. Rub each… Read More »

 4 russet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each), scrubbed well  2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt  3/4 pound thinly sliced corned beef, coarsely chopped  4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened  1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill  Pinch freshly ground black pepper  1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 425°F. Rub each… Read More »

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced 1-inch thick Salt 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, sliced 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped White pepper or finely ground black pepper, to taste Place the potatoes and parsnips in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Salt… Read More »

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced 1-inch thick Salt 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, sliced 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped White pepper or finely ground black pepper, to taste Place the potatoes and parsnips in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Salt… Read More »

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

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 »