Recipes tagged with « Potatoes »
Rustic Garlic Potato Purée
Starchy Yukon Gold replaced partially by sweet potatoes. Garlic swapped for roasted shallots and fresh thyme added. Butter swapped partly for olive oil. Cook potatoes in salted water until fork slides in easily but not mushy. Mash with a sturdy tool, add warm milk gradually to avoid gluey texture. Finish with olive oil drizzle or fresh herbs. Simple technique, flexible flavors, and careful timing bring the best texture and aroma. Ideal for adapting to what’s on hand and adjusting richness or herbal notes on the fly.
Olive Oil Potato Mash
A rustic potato mash using sweet potatoes and Yukon golds. Cooked in salted water till fork-tender, drained, mashed with light avocado oil instead of olive. Gradual oil incorporation for creamy but firm texture. Salt, white pepper added. Mixed thyme leaves folded in. Avoid overmixing to keep character. Simple, adaptable, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly.
Buttermilk Chive Potato Mash
A rustic potato mash with a creamy texture from Greek yogurt and melted ghee. Fresh dill replaces chives for a herbaceous twist. Creaminess balanced with subtle tang from yogurt. Salt and white pepper season gently. Cook potatoes until easily pierced and steaming, not falling apart. Ghee melts into warm potatoes smoother than butter. Dill adds aroma and green flecks. This mash serves as a side or base for roasted vegetables or grilled fish.
Herbed Creamy Potato Salad
Small new potatoes simmered with fresh herbs then cooled before halving and tossed in a creamy herbed dressing with mayo, yogurt, and a hint of pesto. Lime zest adds brightness.. A rustic take with deliberate techniques focusing on texture and seasoning balance. Substitutions included for herbs and dairy plus tips on doneness cues and handling hot potatoes safely.
Sous Vide Duck with Roasted Potatoes
Duck magrets cooked sous vide at medium temperature with golden roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory. Uses pecan oil instead of olive, and maple syrup in the sauce for a subtle smoky-sweet hint. Potatoes infused with rosemary replacing thyme. Cooked in two stages with controlled temperatures to retain texture and juiciness. Ends with pan sear for crisp skin and caramelized potatoes with nutty pistachios on top. Balanced, textured, straightforward technique for no-fail results.
Slow-Cooked Beef Ribs and Creamy Potato Smash
A hearty meal with beef ribs slow-cooked in a savory sauce and creamy smashed Yukon Gold potatoes with sour cream and scallions. Ribs browned in olive oil, simmered with onions, garlic, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, red wine, and herbs. Potatoes boiled with whole garlic cloves, smashed with butter, sour cream, plus scallions. Garnished with crispy fried shallots. Slow cooker method for tender meat and rich flavors.
Herbed Potato Bacon Gratin
Layers of thin potato slices mingled with crispy bacon and fresh herbs. Creamy, cheesy, baked until golden. Substituting rosemary with thyme. Replaced cream with coconut milk to add subtle sweetness. Added a sprinkle of smoked paprika for depth. Cook times adjusted slightly. Prep includes chilling bacon before slicing for crispier bites. The potato type changed to Yukon gold for better texture. Dish serves 8 to 10 comfortably. Low allergy risk, gluten and egg free. Rich, herbaceous, smoky. Ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.