Nov 21

Potatoes

I just love this potato dish. My mother made this one night as a way to brighten up a dull winter supper. The color of the potatoes and the parsley were a great contrast to the brown colors of the outside. This is an extremely simple dish to prepare.

 

Parsley Red Potatoes:

2 pounds small red potatoes

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

 

Peel a strip of skin around the center of the potato. A vegetable peeler works best for this. Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover with cold water.

Heat a large skillet over a medium high heat; add the oil. Saute’ the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add the broth and 1/2 cup parsley; mix well. Bring to a boil.

Place the potatoes in a single layer in the skillet. Return to a boil; reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon to the serving bowl. Add the pepper to the skillet; stir. Pour the sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Apr 21

Simple Smashed Potatoes

This is the simplest way I make Smashed Potatoes. I use the old fashioned potato masher. They are a little lumpy but so good.

Simple Smashed Potatoes:

5-6 large potatoes cut up

1 stick of butter

Milk enough to get them to the consistency you like

Boil the potatoes till tender. Drain, pour back in pan and smash with the potato masher. Add butter and milk. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.