Mikes Potatoes Food

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

MIKE'S POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add diced potatoes and cook until browned and crisp,stirring frequently.
• Add cheeses, tomato, onion and green onion and stir until cheese melts.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gently mix in avocado.
• Spoon onto plates and top with a dollop of sour cream.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON POTATOES

Steps:

• Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• Place the potatoes in a cast-iron pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic, oregano, a pinch of salt, some black pepper and 2 cups water. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss to combine. Turn the potatoes so they are cut-side down in the pan.
• Place the pan on the indirect-heat side of the grill, then close the lid and bake until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve with a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

MIKE'S POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preeheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine soup and milk, spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then spoon enough soup mixture in and spread to cover bottom of dish. Place a layer of potatoes then a layer of onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, pour soup mixture to cover well and continue layering in that order, ending with a layer of potatoes and soup mixture. Shredded cheddar cheese may also be sprinkled on top if desired.
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes, casserole should start to brown lightly, start testing potatoes with tip of knife, when tender it's done.

MIKE'S CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables first. Finely chop the peppers (all kinds), cilantro, garlic, and both kinds of onion. set aside.
• Cop carrots and celery to whatever size you desire. I like them chopped pretty small.
• Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces.
• In sauté pan, put the stick of butter and the olive oil to heat up on med/hi! Wait until this is completely hot. When hot, add chicken and cover with Mrs. Dash. Cook for 3 minutes on one side and then flip over. Add more Mrs. Dash and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.
• Add chicken and spices (ie: peppers, garlic, onions, cilantro) to tall soup pan. Add Let them sauté together for a few minutes. Then add equal parts chicken broth and water. I dump the broth in then fill the container up with water and put it inches Let that simmer on med/hi.
• Peel and cut potatoes into boiling squares (bite size). Add potatoes, corn, carrots, celery, and Rotel to soup. Bring to a boil on med/hi. You will know the soup is done when potatoes are soft.
• I hope you enjoy! This is my favorite meal!

MIKE'S CHUNKY MUSTARD POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 mintues.
• Drain and set aside.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring water to boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove eggs, cool, peel and chop or slice.
• In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, bacon and relish.
• Mix lightly to not break down potatoes too much (unless you like them mushy.)
• Blend together the mustard and salad dressing.
• Add to potato mixture and mix well.
• Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until chilled.