Mediterranean Skewered Potatoes Food

MEDITERRANEAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large deep baking dish.
• In a medium bowl or a jar, mix together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable broth, sliced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried rosemary, and paprika powder. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
• Lay your potato wedges into the prepared baking dish the skin side down. Try not to overlap them too much.
• Pour the liquid over the potatoes, making sure to distribute the garlic evenly if you can.
• Cover with foil or a lid and cook covered for 40 mins.
• Raise the temperature to 425°F (220°C) and uncover the potatoes. There should still be a lot of liquid there, that's good, it's going to cook down into a thick sauce. Cook for another 30-40 minutes. Toss gently 2-3 times throughout so they crisp up on all sides and don't dry out.
• Toss again and serve immediately drizzled with the sauce that's left in the baking dish. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN HANGER STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine zaatar, oregano, cumin and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil until a thick paste forms. Rub the steaks with the spice mixture and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Season water generously with salt and bring to a low boil over medium heat. Let cook until the potatoes are slightly tender but not cooked through entirely, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and once cool enough to handle, thread 4 or 5 potatoes on each of 5 metal skewers.
• Whisk together white wine vinegar, miso and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add parsley, dill and capers. Add tomatoes, cucumber and olives and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.
• Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the steaks to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over potatoes and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill until skin is crispy and potatoes are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Slice steaks 1 1/2-inch thick and top with salad. Sprinkle with feta and serve with grilled potatoes.

GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Prepare 8 to 10 skewers (if using bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes).
• Chop the vegetables and garlic and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the parsley and season with Kosher salt, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
• Set the vegetables aside for 20 minutes while you heat the grill (Or you can marinate them in the fridge for a few hours until you are ready).

MEDITERRANEAN STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Put the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave, turning the potatoes halfway through, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, thyme, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons water.
• Slice the potatoes and tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Gently toss together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place in overlapping layers on top of the onion (it doesn't have to be neat). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the potatoes are soft and the tomatoes are wrinkled and dry, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest, 5 minutes.
• Finely chop the olives and parsley; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, orange zest and a pinch of salt. Slice the steak against the grain and divide among plates; top with the olive-parsley relish and serve with the roasted vegetables.

MEDITERRANEAN SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and coarsely mash. Combine next 6 ingredients in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in mashed potatoes and feta until well combined. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours.

MEDITERRANEAN SKEWERED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your grill, set to medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cut the baby potatoes in half and place into the bowl with the oil mixture. Toss the potatoes to competely coat.
• 2. If using the rosemary branches, be sure to use the woodier ones, as you'll need them to be thick and strong enough to use as a skewer. Strip most of the leaves from the stems, leaving about an inch at the top. Use a metal skewer to poke "pilot" holes through each potato half, then carefully thread the potatoes onto the rosemary skewers. If using metal skewers, simply thread the potatoes onto the skewers. If using bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them for about 20 minutes beforehand, so they don't burn.
• 3. Grill the potato skewers unti the skins starts to get crispy and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. Keep an eye on them!
• 4. To serve, pour about 1/3 of a cup of good quality olive oil on a serving platter. You just want enough to make a thin layer on the plate. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Then drizzle some warmed balsamic reduction over the oil. Put the potato skewers on the platter and turn them to give them a nice coating of the oil/reduction. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SKEWERED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender but not too soft. (I cook mine in the microwave.).
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Drain, reserving marinade. Thread potatoes on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over hot heat for 6-8 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. Turn and brush occasionally with reserved marinade.

POTATOES ON SKEWERS

Steps:

• Par-boil new potatoes for five minutes, then thread on skewers with some large, peeled, halved salad onions and fresh bay leaves. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. BBQ or grill for about 10 minutes turning occasionally. Serve simply with salt or your favourite dips - soured cream or mayonnaise-based ones would be great.

ROASTED POTATO KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak four 8-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Scrub potatoes.
• Cut any large potatoes in half.
• In a large saucepan cook potatoes, uncovered, in boiling salted water to cover for 5 to 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain.
• Or place potatoes in a microwave-safe bow with 2 tablespoons water, cook covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 5 to 7 minutes or until almost tender.
• Preheat oven to 475 degree F.
• Thread potatoes on the 4 soaked wooden skewers.
• Place kabobs on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl combine melted butter and olive oil.
• Brush potatoes with butter mixture.
• Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.