Amish Basque Potatoes Recipes

MEAN'S BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In large pan, melt butter in oil over moderate heat.
• Add garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, paprika and cayenne.
• Add potatoes and toss well.
• Roast, basting until potatoes are tender.
• Season.

AMISH POTATO SALAD (OLD-FASHIONED RECIPE)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill it with enough salted water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil and continue to cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Whisk together the 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Continue to cook, stirring continuously for about 10 minutes, or until thick.
• Remove from heat and mix in the butter. Allow the dressing to cool in the fridge. Mix in the mayonnaise.
• Peel the potatoes, if desired. Slice them into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl. Mix in the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed, and 4 hard-boiled eggs. Gently toss in the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, better if overnight. Serve chilled and enjoy!

AMISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, begin the dressing. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a food processor along with the mustard, celery seed and the yolk of 1 of the hard-boiled eggs. Pulse until combined.
• Drain the potatoes and add to a large bowl. Toss together with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and reserve the remaining dressing in the food processor. Chill the potatoes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Finish the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 2 eggs plus the egg white and 1 cup of the potatoes, reserving the remaining potatoes for the salad. Process until smooth yet with some texture remaining.
• Mix the reserved potatoes with the dressing along with the celery, onion and relish. Taste for seasoning.

BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, just cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until just tender.
• Drain well then mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
• Add the milk, season with salt and pepper and beat well. Cover and keep warm.
• Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the tomatoes, olives, orange peel, basil and wine, blend well and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions and bell pepper are just tender.
• Remove the orange peel and adjust the seasoning.
• To serve - place the potatoes in a shallow serving bowl, spoon vegetables and juices over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

BASQUE STYLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in the evoo in a skillet.
• Add potatoes and roll around to coat with the oil/butter.
• Sprinkle in the seasonings except for the garlic.
• Cover and saute, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are done. This should be about 30-40 minutes.
• Shortly before the potatoes are done, add the garlic to the skillet and stir to combine.