New Potatoes With Wine And Basil Food

NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water to cover until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
• Drain, cover and put aside to keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Combine wine and shallots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for one minute.
• Add whipping cream; return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in basil, salt and pepper; spoon sauce over potatoes and serve immediately.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
• Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil, shallots and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until potatoes are golden brown and very tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

SALMON WITH NEW POTATO & CORN SALAD & BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, adding corn for final 5 mins, then drain and allow to cool a little.
• For the dressing, mix the vinegar, oil, shallot, capers, basil and some seasoning.
• Heat grill to high. Rub a little dressing on the salmon and cook, skinned-side down, for 7-8 mins. Slice tomatoes and place on a serving plate. Slice the potatoes, cut the corn from the cobs and arrange over the tomatoes. Top with the salmon, then drizzle over the remaining dressing.

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and chop into 2-inch pieces.
• Peel garlic cloves, and halve them if they are very large.
• Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water, salt lightly and bring to a boil.
• Add potatoes and garlic to the water and cook, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes, then drain.
• Place potatoes in a bowl, and add butter.
• Mash potatoes and garlic, and add basil, chives, and enough milk to achieve a creamy but not runny texture.
• Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20-30 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove skins. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the potatoes in butter until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley.

NEW POTATOES WITH WINE AND BASIL

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes well, cut in halves or quarters depending on the size of the potatoes.
• Place the potatoes in a pan with the next six ingredients (garlic, green onion, wine, vinegar, basil, and pepper).
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are done.
• Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and keep warm.
• Cook the sauce until it has reduced and thickened.
• Stir in the mustard and parsley or basil.
• Remove from heat, if desired stir in nonfat yogurt.
• Pour sauce over potatoes and serve.