Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Mushrooms And Arugula Rocket Food

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH MUSHROOMS AND ARUGULA (ROCKET)

Steps:

• In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
• Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
• Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
• Stir to slightly wilt.
• Remove to a dish and set aside.
• In the same pan heat milk add 1/2 pound blue cheese cook till melted.
• Add potatoes and mix together.
• Toss in the wilted arugula and mushroom mixture.
• Toss in optional crumbled blue cheese.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

POTATO, ARUGULA (ROCKET) OR SPINACH CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Form into 20 golf size balls.
• Place seasoned flour in one bowl.
• Beat 2 eggs with cream and place second bowl.
• Place bread crumbs in third bowl.
• Dip each croquette in the flour then egg and then roll in the crumbs.
• Deep fry in oil until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels season with salt and pepper.

BEST GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• bring chicken broth to a boil.
• Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes, drain, reserving broth.
• stir in garlic, cream, and 1 to 2 tbsp broth, mash until creamy.
• Blend in sour cream, chives, and butter.
• Heat through and serve.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
• Transfer potatoes and garlic to a mixing bowl; mash or put through ricer.
• Add butter, cream and remaining salt; beat until smooth.
• Do not overbeat potatoes lest they turn into a glutenous mass!

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in saucepan; add cold water to cover.
• Bring to boil; cook 2o minutes or until tender.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
• Drain potatoes and garlic; return to saucepan.
• Add reserved cooking water, the milk, salt and pepper.
• Mash with potato masher or beat with electric mixer until smooth.
• Stir in arugula and olive oil.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.

ARUGULA (ROCKET) AND BLUE CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions, and garlic cook about 3-4 minutes the pan.
• Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
• Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
• Remove to a dish and set aside.
• In the same pan heat milk add cheese to melt.
• Add potatoes and mix together.
• Toss in the wilted arugula.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

GARLIC MASH POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of water for 15 mins or until soft. Drain well. Place the pan back on the heat. Melt a little butter and cook the garlic for 1 min to soften, then stir in the cream or milk and heat through. Return the potatoes to the pan and mash until smooth.
• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Spoon the mixture into a 20 x 30cm baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs, cheese and thyme over the top. Can be made up to this point the day before and stored in the fridge or frozen for up to 1 month. Cook for 15 mins until the crumbs are crisp and the cheese has melted. To cook from frozen, simply cook for 1 hr 10 mins.