Sweet Potato Chips Thursday, Jun 12 2008 

Appetizer and Vegetables , , olga 8:05 pm

ABOUT:

Takes about 20 min

SERVINGS:

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 lage sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs) or yams
Vegetable oil or Organice Canola Oil
1 tsp kosher salt

Optional:
1 tsp lime zest (mixed with salt)

DIRECTIONS:

Peel sweet potatoes and use mandolin to slice them into very thin rounds

In deep heavy skillet, heat about 1 inch of oil over high heat until 325 - 275 F

Fry potato chips in batches, stirring occasionallu, until lightly browned and the bubbling stops, about 1 min.

Transfer fried chips with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season with salt

 

Skordalia Thursday, Apr 17 2008 

Appetizer and Greek , , olga 6:14 pm

SERVINGS:

2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut in quarters
3 garlic cloves
salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 - 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Reserved potato water for thinning

DIRECTIONS:

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, turn heat down slightly and cook until very tender, 10 - 15 min.

Reserve about a cup of cooking water, drain potatoes and leave to cool slightly.

Peel garlic and slice into very thin slices. Sprinkle slices with salt and using the side of a chef knife, smash garlic into a paste.

place garlic in a medium-sized bowl and add potatoes. Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Switching to a wooden spoon, slowly beat in the olive oil. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

If skordalia is very thick, think with some of the reserved potato water.

Serve with crispy pita chips, vegetable sticks or as a sauce for roasted meats or beets.

 

Cream of Potato Soup Sunday, Apr 13 2008 

French and Soup , olga 5:17 pm

ABOUT:

SERVINGS:

INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes

Leeks

Onions

Butter

Cream or Milk

DIRECTIONS:

Base:
Onions and leeks sauteed in butter. Potatoes peel and dice size of a quarter. Put potatoes in pot with base. Sweat potatoes and coat with butter. Add chicken stock enough to cover potatoes. Cook until potatoes are really soft. Mix it till smooth. Add milk/half and hald/whipping cream. Bring it to boil. Season with salt and pepper.

Extra:
throw in red potatoes at the end for texture