Gorgonzola & Honey Roasted Potatoes
An interesting, yet classic, Italian combination of sweet and savory.
Ingredients:
1½ pounds fingerling, or other small new potato
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems and chopped
¼ cup gorgonzola dolce cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Cut fingerlings in half lengthwise, if on the larger side. Then in a large bowl, toss the fingerlings in oil, add salt and pepper to taste, and the rosemary.
2. Place onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes, turning potatoes half way through. Potatoes should turn a nice shade of brown and be fork tender. Remove from the oven and put the roasted potatoes on a serving platter, then add the gorgonzola on top in bite-size pieces and drizzle with the honey.
Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Tossed with buttery herbs and garlic, these roasted potatoes are fantastic morning, noon or night.
Ingredients:
2 pounds baby red potatoes, washed and scrubbed clean
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup freshly-chopped parsley
¼ cup snipped fresh chives
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Quarter washed potatoes and transfer to a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Roast potatoes until tender and golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally during cooking, about 35-40 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to large mixing bowl and add chopped herbs.
4. Add cooked potatoes to mixing bowl and toss with garlic butter and herbs. Season with salt and pepper as needed, and serve warm.
Mashed Potatoes with Duxelles
These decadent potatoes are mixed with mushroom duxelles for a satisfying finishing touch.
Ingredients:
1½ pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and scrubbed
½-¾ cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
¾ cup F&L mushroom duxelles
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Add the potatoes to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn’t boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
3. As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or large heavy-duty fork until thoroughly mashed. Stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough crème fraîche or sour cream to make the potatoes soft and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the duxelles. Serve immediately, or to keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes.
Sweet Corn & Roasted Potato Salad with Fresh Basil
This room temperature salad will be a hit at your next barbecue. (Plus, it’s a snap to prep ahead!)
Ingredients:
3 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and halved or quartered if large
¼ cup minced parsley
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sweet corn kernels, cut from the cob
½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
For dressing:
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the potatoes in a heavy roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, stir to coat. Salt and pepper generously and add chopped parsley. Roast the potatoes until tender and starting to brown, turning once or twice, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
2. When potatoes have cooled, combine together with the corn kernels and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. For the dressing, combine the ½ cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss the potato mixture enough dressing to coat lightly. Stir in the basil and feta cheese gently, season with salt and pepper and garnish with toasted pine nuts. Serve at room temperature.
Roasted Potatoes with Herbs
Classic breakfast potatoes are brightened with fresh herbs for this versatile recipe.
Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean
1 cup chopped shallots
½ cup olive oil
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Add potatoes to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook 6 minutes and drain. Toss potatoes with shallots, oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl to coat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate.)
2. Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly oil two rimmed baking sheets. Divide potatoes between prepared baking sheets. Roast 35 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons parsley and 2 teaspoons thyme over potatoes on each sheet. Using metal spatula, turn potatoes to coat. Roast until brown and tender, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and serve.
Buttermilk Ranch Potato Salad
Tossed with a plethora of fresh herbs including cilantro, dill and chives, this potato salad is incredibly fresh-tasting.
Ingredients:
3 pounds baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
¾ cup well-shaken buttermilk
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup finely-chopped scallions (green parts only)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Black pepper
Method:
1. Place 1½ to 2 inches of water in the bottom of a large pot. Place a steamer basket in the pot and add the cut potatoes to the basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium-high. Cover and steam the potatoes until knife-tender, stirring once or twice to ensure the potatoes in the center are evenly cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Let cool at least 30 minutes before dressing; the potatoes should be room temperature. Meanwhile, make the dressing.
3. Place the cilantro, dill, and chives in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside for garnish.
4. Add the buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, scallions, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to the medium bowl of herbs. Season with pepper and whisk to combine. Refrigerate the dressing until the potatoes are ready.
5. Pour the buttermilk dressing onto the potatoes and fold it in gently until the potatoes are fully dressed. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Scatter the reserved herb mixture on top.
Baked Russet Potato Rounds
Crisped in the oven and topped with cheese, these potato rounds provide the perfect foundation for a topping of chili.
Ingredients:
3 Russet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into ½-inch slices
3 tablespoons butter
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line two large baking sheets with foil and generously oil each sheet with ½ tablespoon cold butter.
2. Arrange potato slices in one layer on the baking sheets. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and brush potato tops with it. Season potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
3. Roast both pans of potatoes in oven for 25-30 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown underneath. Flip, and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
4. If using, sprinkle each potato slice with a teaspoon of cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven, and top with Farm & Larder’s signature chili.
Roasted Potatoes, Turnips & Carrots
These easy roasted veggies are a great brunch side dish. (Or, try topping a hearty serving with a poached egg for a satisfying entrée.)
Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and sliced into halves (if smaller) or quarters (if large)
1 small bunch carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 bunch Hakurei turnips, washed, scrubbed and sliced into halves (if smaller) or quarters (if large)
1 red onion, peeled and chopped into small wedges
1-2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
Freshly-chopped parsley
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes, carrots, turnips and onions in a baking dish large enough for vegetables to spread out into a single layer. (Don’t crowd, or the vegetables won’t have a chance to crisp and brown. If necessary, divide the vegetables onto two baking sheets.) Add oil and spices and toss evenly to coat.
2. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or two during roasting, until potatoes are pierced easily with a fork. Remove from the oven, drizzle with about a teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with the fresh parsley.
Variation: These vegetables are also lovely with sautéed Shiitake mushrooms tossed in!
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Pancetta
An easy and delicious way to prepare these tiny potatoes!
Ingredients:
10-12 fingerling potatoes
1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Pancetta or bacon (if desired)
1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350° to 375°.
2. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated. Place on a baking sheet and put in the oven.
3. Roast the potatoes, shaking the pan occasionally, until they are tender and browned, approximately 35 to 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Leave whole or cut in half. They are ready to serve, but you can jazz them up with one of these ideas:
5. Sauté pancetta or bacon with a little olive oil until crispy – toss with the roasted potatoes and fresh parsley or other fresh herbs.
Add a dash of cayenne to spice things up, or toss with other roasted vegetables, like sautéed mushrooms, or spinach with a squeeze of lemon juice or splash of sherry vinegar.