Smashed Red Skinned Potatoes With Boursin Scallions Food

SMASHED RED-SKINNED POTATOES WITH HERB OIL

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water; stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, combine the parsley, olive oil, chives, oregano, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender and puree until almost smooth. If it needs more liquid, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture blends easily.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Pour in the warm milk and melted butter and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and top with the herb oil.

SMASHED POTATOES WITH BOURSIN AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add a generous 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover the pot partially, and cook until the potatoes are quite tender when tested with a metal skewer, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes -- reserving some of the cooking water -- and dump them back in the pot. Dry the potatoes over medium heat, shaking the pan and stirring, until most of the moisture has steamed off. Reduce the heat to very low.
• Use the side of a big metal spoon to cut through the skins and flesh of the potatoes, reducing the chunks to a very coarse mash. Stir in the butter and then the Boursin. If you want, loosen the mash with cooking water: Depending on the potatoes, you might need a few tablespoons cooking water or as much as 1/2 cup. Don't beat vigorously or the potatoes may turn gummy. Stir in the scallions, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve right away.

SMASHED RED-SKIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 5-6 quart Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover potatoes.
• Add 2 tsp salt to water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a small knife.
• In small saucepan over low heat, heat together heavy cream and butter for 5 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is heated through.
• Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
• With potato masher, smash potatoes together with hot cream mixture until well blended.
• To potatoes, add sour cream, remaining salt, and the pepper.
• Blend in with the potato masher; continue to smash until desired consistency is achieved.

SMASHED RED-SKINNED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Continue boiling the potatoes until they are tender enough to be pierced easily by the tip of a small, sharp knife, 15 -20 minutes depending on their size. Drain the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, and salt and pepper to taste. With your hands, coarsely crush the cooled boiled potatoes into the bowl. With a large spoon, stir the crushed potatoes into the mayonnaise mixture. Stir in the parsley. Taste the salad and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings with a little more salt and pepper.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.

THE BEST RED SKINNED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until soft. Mash potatoes.
• In another pan warm butter, then add salted garlic. Simmer one minutes, then add cream cheese until creamy and melted. Add butter mixture to mashed red skins and stir. Add in herbs. Enjoy -- .

MASHED RED SKINNED POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, salt liberally, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another pot heat cream and butter over low heat; do not allow to boil.
• Drain the potatoes, return to the pot and mash with a potato masher (do not over-mash or they will become gluey).
• Continue mashing, adding cream and butter mixture, sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Stir in scallions and serve.