Potatoes Au Stevie Food

STEAK AU POIVRE POTATOES

Steps:

• The night before serving, slice the potatoes 1/4-inch thick and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, changing the water a few times. (This makes the potatoes extra crispy when fried.)
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red onion, white onion, shallots, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, 30 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, brandy and Worcestershire sauce and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Combine 3 teaspoons crushed peppercorns with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the steak and toss to coat, pressing the peppercorns into the meat. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until it just starts browning. Add the steak; cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and pat dry. Transfer to a large pot; cover with 2 inches of vegetable oil. Cook over medium-high heat, gently stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a rack set on a baking sheet; season with salt. (The potatoes can be fried up to 2 hours ahead; reheat in a 300 degrees F oven for 5 minutes before assembling.)
• Thinly slice the steak. Spread some of the onion mixture on each potato; top with a slice of steak and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns.

POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
• Arrange a layer of potatoes in the baking dish, and sprinkle some of the cheeses over them. Continue layering potatoes and cheeses until you've used them all, ending with a layer of potatoes.
• In a small bowl, whisk the cream with the salt and pepper; pour this over the potatoes. Dot the remaining butter over the top and sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

POTATOES AU GRATIN WITH BRIE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Coat a 2 ½-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a steamer basket set over boiling water.
• Steam 15 minutes.
• Drain in a colander.
• When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and dice into ½-inch cubes.
• Spread potatoes in prepared baking dish.
• Add salt, pepper and chives, mixing well.
• Cut the rind off the Brie and discard.
• Cut Brie into pieces and place on top of potatoes.
• Pour ¾ cup broth over potatoes.
• Place baking dish in oven and bake 20 minutes.
• Check liquid surrounding potatoes and add a little additional broth if necessary.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 40 minutes longer, or until top is golden brown and the potatoes are soft.
• Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

AUSSIE EASTERN-STYLED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add oil and potatoes. Cook until the pototoes are almost done - not quite fork tender. Actual cooking time will depend on the size of your cubes.
• Add the onions, garlic and cumin and continue cooking until potatoes are fully cooked and the onions are soft with a bit of color.
• Add olives and continue cooking until they are warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• You can serve this as a side dish or as a vegetarian/vegan entree.