Mashed Potatoes With Smoked Paprika And Chives Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook them.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
• Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or ricer or mash them well with a potato masher. Return them to the saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, add the butter and chives and blend well. Mix in the milk and keep warm until ready to serve.

CHIVE AND PARSLEY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Make oil:.
• Purée chives and parsley with oil and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour herb oil through a fine strainer into a glass cup, pressing on and discarding solids.
• Prepare potatoes:.
• Peel and quarter potatoes. Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a 5-quart heavy pot, then simmer, uncovered, until very tender, about 25 minutes.
• While potatoes are simmering, bring milk, butter, salt, and pepper to a simmer, stirring until butter is melted.
• Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Add the hot milk mixture and mash with a potato masher until almost smooth, then stir in 4 tablespoons of the herb oil.
• If desired, serve potatoes drizzled with some of remaining oil. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• Oil can be made 4 days ahead and covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Potatoes can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before reheating in a microwave or double boiler, stirring occasionally.

CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-25 munites, or until tender when pierced. Drain, return them to the pot, and dry over medium heat for 1 minute to evaporate excess water.
• Off heat, mash potatoes in the pot; add butter, milk, chives and seasoning.