Roasted Yams With CrÈme FraÎche And Chives Recipes

ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH CHIVE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Wash the potatoes and cut any larger potatoes in half. Mince the garlic. In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, garlic, olive oil, kosher salt, and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (for easy cleanup). Roast for about 35 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently.
• To make the chive oil, place the chives (or substitute 1 bunch green onions, top green parts only) in the bowl of a food processor and process briefly to chop. Add the olive oil and kosher salt and process again until fully combined. Pass through a fine mesh sieve. (Chive oil can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days.)
• Serve potatoes with chive oil and creme fraiche.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and cook over med-high heat until the potatoes are tender to a fork, about 20 minutes; Drain.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer (for very smooth mashed potatoes) into a large saucepan over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blended - about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve!

ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE, BACON, AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Toss potatoes, olive oil, and rosemary in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss again.
• Coat large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Transfer potatoes, cut side down, to prepared sheet. Roast until brown on bottom, about 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn potatoes over and roast until tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven 5 minutes before continuing.
• Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Place potatoes, cut side up, on platter (slice off rounded end to make flat, if necessary). Top each with dollop of crème fraîche, then bacon and chopped chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.