Basic Boiled Potatoes Food

BASIC BOILED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 15-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Serve eight potatoes with butter and parsley if desired. Refrigerate remaining potatoes.

BOILED POTATOES WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch and season generously with salt,. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on their size.
• Drain and discard the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Halve the potatoes, if large, toss with the butter and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
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BOILED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender but not falling apart, 10 to 15 miuntes (timing will vary depending upon the size of potatoes; test with a fork to see if done). Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water, and shake to remove excess water.
• Halve potatoes and transfer to a bowl along with oil; season with salt and toss with parsley.

PLAIN BOILED POTATOES

Steps:

• Do not peel the potatoes, but remove eyes or blemishes. Wash well and place in a pan with enough cold water to cover by 1/2 inch.
• Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and boil the potatoes gently for about 30 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with the point of a sharp knife.
• Drain off the water and serve the potatoes immediately.

BOILED POTATOES WITH DILL

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water; add dill and salt. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain potatoes, and discard dill sprigs. Place potatoes in a saucepan; add butter, chopped dill, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir gently to coat potatoes. Serve immediately.

"SPECIAL" ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with water. Bruise the rosemary with the dull side of a knife blade and place in the pot. Add garlic, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Drain; let potatoes air dry.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• When potatoes are thoroughly dry, transfer them back to the pot. Drizzle with olive oil, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat. Transfer potatoes to a rimmed sheet pan. Bake until potatoes are golden brown and crusty, and the flesh is creamy and soft, about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.

EASY AND SAVORY BOILED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cube into large chunks.
• Pour chicken broth over potatoes. If not completely covered, then add water until all potatoes are submerged.
• Boil on medium heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• If you need to speed up the process, can boil covered for the last 10 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return potatoes to pot with flame off and let sit for a minute or two so any remaining water on potatoes can evaporate.
• Can enjoy as is, or pour olive oil over potatoes to make more moist.
• Enjoy!