Mash Em Smash Em Potatoes Food

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH CHIMICHURRI DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the potatoes and 1/4 cup salt to a large stockpot fitted with a strainer filled with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Using the strainer, remove the potatoes from the water and set aside to drain.
• Add 1/4 cup oil to a baking sheet and coat generously. Gently dump or transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet using tongs. Smash the potatoes with a potato masher until the tops crack open. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a platter. Top with chimichurri as desired.
• Add the garlic, cilantro and parsley to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add enough oil for the desired consistency. Season with salt. Set aside.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until soft, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to hold, remove the peels and place in a saucepot. Add the butter, cream, salt and pepper and mash together.

MASH 'EM, SMASH 'EM POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes with the vegetable brush. Peel skins from potatoes, using the vegetable peeler.
• Cut the potatoes into large pieces on the cutting board, using the knife.
• Pour the water into the saucepan. Cover saucepan with lid, and heat over medium-high heat until water is boiling fast.
• Add the potatoes to water. Cover saucepan with lid, and heat to boiling. When water is boiling, turn the heat down just enough so water bubbles gently. Cover saucepan with lid, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with the fork.
• Take saucepan off hot burner. Dump potatoes into the colander over the sink to drain. Put potatoes back in saucepan. Shake saucepan gently over low heat until water has disappeared.
• Mash the potatoes with the potato masher until smooth and no lumps are left. Add the milk, a little at a time, and mash some more.
• Add the margarine, salt and pepper to potatoes. Mash until mixed.

SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• These potatoes can be steamed to preserve more of the flavor and vitamins (or boiled if you wish), until tender. (To steam them, you can place them in a single layer on a rack placed over a large shallow pan of water with a large pot lid to cover. Replenish water in pan if it boils off before they are tender.)
• Place the tender potatoes in a large bowl and mash by hand with a masher or fork. Then, using a beater, whip in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and enough cream to achieve your desired consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and boil for about 15 mins or until tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well, then return to the pan and set over a very low heat for 2 mins to dry completely.
• Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, then pour over the potatoes. Remove from the heat, then mash potatoes using an electric hand whisk or potato masher. Tip in the créme fraîche and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.