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 »

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

While over in Germany last year Farmer Kurt stopped by the home of one or our International Students.  He was served this potato salad.  The recipe came with ingredients and not much in the way of measurements so here is our version. We served this at Customer Appreciation Weekend. Potato Salad  1 bowl of potatoes… Read More »

While over in Germany last year Farmer Kurt stopped by the home of one or our International Students.  He was served this potato salad.  The recipe came with ingredients and not much in the way of measurements so here is our version. We served this at Customer Appreciation Weekend. Potato Salad  1 bowl of potatoes… 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 »

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 scallions, sliced Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on… Read More »

4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 scallions, sliced Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on… Read More »

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

2- 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp salt Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise. Cut each piece into wedges. Put the sweet potatoes into a… Read More »

2- 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp salt Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise. Cut each piece into wedges. Put the sweet potatoes into a… Read More »

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

Ham Baked with Apple and Sweet Potato

1 center slice ham, about 12 to 16 ounces 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 4 apples, quartered 3/4 cup hot water Cut the ham into 4 portions. Brown the ham on both sides; place the ham into a baking dish. Spread apples and sliced sweet… Read More »

1 center slice ham, about 12 to 16 ounces 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 4 apples, quartered 3/4 cup hot water Cut the ham into 4 portions. Brown the ham on both sides; place the ham into a baking dish. Spread apples and sliced sweet… Read More »

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »