Dutch Potato Purée With Curly Endive Bacon Food

WILTED CURLY ENDIVE

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks. , In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining salt.

DUTCH POTATO PURéE WITH CURLY ENDIVE & BACON

Steps:

• Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into similarly sized pieces for even cooking. In a large soup pot, boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash the head of curly endive thoroughly under cool running water to get rid of all soil - you wouldn't want that gritty texture in your finished dish. Trim any coarse stems and discard any brown leaves. Spin the salad leaves dry using a salad spinner. With a sharp knife, cut the curly endive into thin strips.
• Fry the bacon in a frying pan, until just crispy. Drain on kitchen paper and crumble into small pieces. Warm the milk in a small saucepan.
• Drain, shake and dry the potatoes with kitchen towels before mashing with a potato masher or ricer. Working quickly, add the warm milk and butter. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
• Mix the raw curly endive through the cooked mashed potato mixture. Add the bacon, mix again, and serve piping hot. Tips:

WILTED ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add oil to drippings; saute garlic and onion until tender. Stir in vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, toss the endive, bread cubes and bacon. Pour the warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.

WARM BACON ENDIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute the onion in the drippings until tender. Add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and vinegar; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., In a large salad bowl, combine the endive, hard-boiled eggs and reserved bacon. Add desired amount of warm dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sugar and flour in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then egg. Whisk in broth.
• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Whisk in vinegar mixture. Stir until dressing comes to simmer and thickens. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
• Place endive in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

DUTCH POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in butter for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes and carrot in a large saucepan; cover with water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• In a small mixing bowl, mash potatoes and carrots.
• Beat in sauteed onion, sour cream and salt.
• Sprinkle with chives.