Whipped Potatoes With Basil Oil Food

GARLIC, BASIL & OLIVE OIL MASH

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes and garlic in salted water until tender. Drain, return to the pan and steam dry for 1 min, then mash with the milk, oil and basil. Season and serve, scattered with a few basil leaves.

MASHED POTATOES WITH OLIVE OIL AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the potatoes to the pan. Shake the pan over medium heat for about a minute to dry the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a food mill, ricer or bowl.
• Add the oil and reserved cooking liquid to the saucepan and warm over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Mash the potatoes through the food mill or ricer into the pan (or mash by hand in the bowl and transfer to the pan). Add the basil, parsley and tarragon and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in small stock pot,cover with water.
• Add 1 tsp of the salt and bring to boil over high heat.
• Cook until tender,about 25 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• Place basil in bowl of food processor,process until finely chopped,with motor still running.
• Gradually add olive oil.
• Set aside.
• Mash potatoes and garlic using ricer or food mill (gives potatoes a better texture,but if you don't have either,just mash them the usual way!).
• Transfer to large bowl and add cream,basil-oil mixture,the remaining 1 tsp of salt,and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Serve Suggested wines:Cabernet Sauvignion or Pinot Noir.

WHIPPED POTATOES WITH BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut in 1-inch cubes. Boil in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and put in a bowl.
• Beat the potatoes slowly, using a hand mixer or the whip attachment of an upright mixer.
• Gradually add the hot milk. When milk is mixed in, slowly drizzle in olive oil, followed by melted butter, salt and pepper.
• To serve, drizzle basil oil over whipped potatoes, and garnish with cracked pepper and chives.

CRUSTY BAKED POTATOES WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Place the rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and fleur de sel in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse 10 to 12 times, until finely chopped but not puréed. Spread the mixture in a shallow bowl or plate.
• Scrub the potatoes, dry them well, and pierce them all over with the tines of a fork. Place the potatoes on the prepared sheet pan and rub them all over with olive oil. Roll each potato in the salt and herb mixture and put them back on the sheet pan. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until tender. Slit the top of each potato, squeeze the ends together to open the potato, and top with a generous scoop of whipped feta. Sprinkle with chives and serve hot with extra whipped feta on the side.
• Place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Blanch basil in medium saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Pat basil dry with paper towels. Transfer to blender. Add oil; puree until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.)

WHIPPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, garlic salt, salt and pepper; mix until smooth. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

AMAZING WHIPPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Beat butter and cream cheese into the potatoes with an electric mixer until butter is nearly melted. Add milk and sour cream; beat until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

OLIVE-OIL-MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Stir over low heat until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Using potato masher, mash warm potatoes. Mix in 6 tablespoons oil and 6 tablespoons chicken broth and stir to blend. Season to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and toss 1 minute. Add basil leaves and toss until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer mixture to sieve set over bowl. Drain well. DO AHEAD: Potatoes and spinach mixture can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand separately at room temperature.
• Rewarm potatoes, adding more broth to moisten as needed. Stir in spinach mixture. Mound potatoes in bowl and serve.