Mediterranean Style Potatoes Food

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 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 POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and cook for 5-10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and peppers, season well and simmer gently for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain well, mix with the sauce and serve warm, sprinkled with olives and basil.

MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, mince garlic; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic mixture and remaining salt until blended., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding oil mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pine nuts.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATOES AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425*. Spray large shallow metal roasting pan with non-stick spray.
• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks; place in pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Cut bell peppers into chunks, (I like strips), cut onion through core and into wedges.
• Add peppers and onion to pan. Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon oil over vegetables; sprinkle with garlic, salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
• Return to oven; bake 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring once.
• Transfer to large serving bowl. Drizzle vinegar over vegetables, toss well to coat.
• Add basil ; toss again. Serve warm.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until just tender.
• Heal oil in large pan, add onion and cook until soft.
• Add garlic and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes, juice, rind, sugar, tomato paste and thyme.
• Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes and then add the potato and toss to coat.
• Cook until potatoes are tender about 10 minutes.
• Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
• Remove pan from heat and just before serving stir through olives, capers and feta.
• Sprinkle parsley on top.
• Serve immediately.