Mashed Potatoes With Smoked Paprika And Chives Food

CHIVE AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the cut potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a small pot heat the cream, butter, garlic, and thyme. While the potatoes are still warm, press them through a potato ricer or food mill into a bowl. Stir in the warm cream a bit at a time, straining out the solids, until the potatoes are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and gently fold in the chives. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE BBQ POTATO CHIPS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Place chips on an oven tray and bake for about 5 minutes until they are hot and they begin to release their oil.
• While chips are in the oven mix together the paprika, garlic powder, sugar and salt.
• When the chips are hot, sprinkle the spice mixture over them and carefully toss to season all of the chips. (Be careful of the hot tray.)
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED NEW POTATOES WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA VINAIGRETTE AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, bring to a boil and cook until a skewer inserted in the center of a potato meets no resistance, about 20 minutes. Drain well and cool slightly.
• Preheat a grill to high heat. Halve the potatoes and toss with the canola oil, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes cut-side down until golden brown and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While the potatoes are grilling, whisk the vinegar, mustard, parsley and salt and pepper until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste; add a drop or two of honey if desired.
• Mound the cooked and still warm potatoes in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with the Parmesan and parsley leaves.

GARLIC-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, garlic and paprika in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat the potatoes and garlic. Add sour cream, broth, chives, salt and pepper; beat until smooth.

CHIVE AND PARSLEY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Make oil:.
• Purée chives and parsley with oil and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour herb oil through a fine strainer into a glass cup, pressing on and discarding solids.
• Prepare potatoes:.
• Peel and quarter potatoes. Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a 5-quart heavy pot, then simmer, uncovered, until very tender, about 25 minutes.
• While potatoes are simmering, bring milk, butter, salt, and pepper to a simmer, stirring until butter is melted.
• Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Add the hot milk mixture and mash with a potato masher until almost smooth, then stir in 4 tablespoons of the herb oil.
• If desired, serve potatoes drizzled with some of remaining oil. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• Oil can be made 4 days ahead and covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Potatoes can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before reheating in a microwave or double boiler, stirring occasionally.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook them.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
• Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or ricer or mash them well with a potato masher. Return them to the saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, add the butter and chives and blend well. Mix in the milk and keep warm until ready to serve.

MASHED POTATO, CHEESE AND CHIVE GRATIN

Steps:

• Butter a 6 to 8-cup ovenproof dish.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
• Drain potatoes; return to same pot.
• Add cream cheese and mash well.
• Mix in sour cream and milk, then chives.
• Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Spoon potatoes into prepared dish; dot with chilled butter.
• (Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.).
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Bake potatoes until heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.