Basque Potato Salad Food

MEAN'S BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In large pan, melt butter in oil over moderate heat.
• Add garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, paprika and cayenne.
• Add potatoes and toss well.
• Roast, basting until potatoes are tender.
• Season.

BASQUE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat and boil them for approximately 20 min or until a fork pokes through their centers easily. Place them in cold water immediately. Peel and then dice the potatoes approximately 1/3 inch thick.
• Place them in a 2 qt bowl and add vinegar. Stir gently and set aside for 20 minute Mix salad oil with the mayonnaise and then add with all remaining ingredients. Stir gently. Place bowl in fridge for at least 2 hours so the flavors will intensify.

BASQUE TUNA & POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the fish into large, chunky pieces (about 1 1/2 inch squares).
• Heat the olive oil in a large stove-top safe casserole dish or pot. (I'd use a nice heavy cast iron pot). Add in the onion, garlic, peppers and tomatoes and fry over a low heat for about ten minutes.
• When the onion is looking cooked, add the paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook for another few minutes.
• Add in the potatoes then add just enough water to cover the potatoes and veggies. Bring up to a gentle boil.
• When the potatoes are nearly done, add in the tuna and the white wine and cook for a further 15 minutes All depending you may need to add a little more liquid if it's drying up, or let some cook off if it's too runny. Garnish with the parsley if using.
• Serve with crusty bread and a salad!

BASQUE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the green, red, and yellow peppers with the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Whisk in oregano, basil, and marjoram. Continue whisking until ingredients are well blended and the oil and vinegar are emulsified.
• Pour dressing over vegetables, and toss gently with a wooden spoon. Cover, and marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring frequently. Refrigerate until 1 hour before serving; then remove from the refrigerator, and let sit at room temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley.

BASQUE-STYLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet (that has a lid).
• Add the onion and garlic.
• Cook until soft.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

BASQUE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, oregano and pepper. Shake well.
• Tear the lettuce and place on individual salad plates.
• Add the tomato pieces, walnuts, and blue cheese.
• Garnish with orange sections and egg quarters; drizzle with raspberry vinaigrette. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper.

BASQUE STYLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in the evoo in a skillet.
• Add potatoes and roll around to coat with the oil/butter.
• Sprinkle in the seasonings except for the garlic.
• Cover and saute, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are done. This should be about 30-40 minutes.
• Shortly before the potatoes are done, add the garlic to the skillet and stir to combine.

BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, just cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until just tender.
• Drain well then mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
• Add the milk, season with salt and pepper and beat well. Cover and keep warm.
• Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the tomatoes, olives, orange peel, basil and wine, blend well and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions and bell pepper are just tender.
• Remove the orange peel and adjust the seasoning.
• To serve - place the potatoes in a shallow serving bowl, spoon vegetables and juices over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.