Braised Fingerling Potatoes With Oregano Thyme Food

FINGERLING POTATO POUTINE WITH CHILE BRAISED BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat oil in a fryer or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven to 356 degrees F. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the potatoes in 8-ounce portions on 2 sheet trays (3 portions will fit on each tray). Top each portion with 2 to 3 ounces of the Chile Braised Beef and 2 to 3 ounces of the shredded cheese.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish each portion with parsley, bacon and 4 or 5 cloves of the simmered garlic. Serve with the gravy on the side.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat a large roasting pan over high heat, then add the oil. Season all sides of the beef liberally with salt and pepper. Sear the roast well on all sides. Transfer to a plate. Add the garlic, celery, carrots and onions to the pan.
• Season with salt and pepper while stirring. When vegetables color slightly, add the tomatoes and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
• Add the oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes and bay leaves. Turn off the heat and place the roast in the liquid. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Place the pan in the oven and braise until it is fall-apart tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours. (Check it at 4 hours.) Your kitchen will smell fantastic.
• Transfer the roast to a large bowl, then strain the braising liquid into a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce until it becomes thick and syrupy, about 30 minutes. Keep a close eye on the reduction near the end to prevent it from burning.
• Meanwhile, shred the beef, removing any fat and connective tissue. Add the finished reduction to the shredded beef and mix well.
• Heat a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onions, oregano and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and stir until the onions are light brown. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the red pepper flakes and deglaze with the wine. Pour in the chicken stock, increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the beef base, balsamic vinegar and tamari, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out the solids, return the liquid to the pot and bring back to simmer.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup oil into the flour to make a roux.
• Add the roux to the simmering liquid while whisking vigorously. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 20 minutes, skimming off any surface foam that develops. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as desired.

BRAISED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH OREGANO & THYME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large oven proof skillet over medium-high. Add white onions and fingerling potatoes, cook 8 minutes. Add chicken stock, oregano sprigs and thyme sprigs. Cover; bake for 10 minutes. Discard oregano and thyme. Sprinkle with chopped oregano, chopped thyme, salt and pepper. Serve

ROASTED ROSEMARY FINGERLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• In large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt.
• Arrange potatoes in single layer, not touching, in nonstick roasting pan.
• Roast 25 minutes until tender. Flip potatoes & rotate pan every 10 minutes so browning is even.

BRAISED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Clean potatoes under running water; transfer to a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper and add thyme and leek trimmings. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep potatoes warm in their liquid until ready to serve; drain before serving.

BRAISED NEW POTATOES WITH THYME

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes until clean.
• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with chicken broth, adding additional water as needed to barely cover potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return potatoes to saucepan and add olive oil and thyme. Toss to evenly coat. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and serve.

SIMPLE BRAISED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes, then cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a deep skillet or broad pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onions, garlic, a sprig of thyme or rosemary, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until potatoes begin to turn golden, 10 minutes.
• Add good stock to barely cover the potatoes (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with thyme or rosemary.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH FIGS AND THYME

Steps:

• Place figs in a bowl, cover with hot black tea and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight, depending on initial softness of figs.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash potatoes well and trim any bad parts. Separate garlic head into individual cloves but do not remove outer skin.
• Drain figs. In a bowl, combine garlic, thyme, figs, potatoes and olive oil; toss. Place on roasting pan and bake until potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 30 minutes. Remove and season immediately with salt and pepper. Serve. Diners may remove skin from garlic at the table and eat along with the potatoes, if they wish.