Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Skillet Potatoes & Baked potatoes

Ingrediments for Skillet Potatoes:
2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1" cubes...
14 oz. smoked sausage, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (red or green)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. dried parsley
2 tbsps. veg. oil

Directions:
In a large skillet heat oil...add in the smoked sausage and cook, turning often till browned on edges. Remove meat from skillet and add in the potatoes and cook over med. high heat till they begin to brown and become tender. Add in the onions, pepper and garlic cooking for about 5 minutes then add in the chicken stock and cover. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and check potatoes for doneness. Add the spices, stir and add in the smoked sausage.

Then Bakes potatoes

INGREDIMENTS
•4 potatoes
•4 tbs butter
•4 tbs olive oil
•A few chives
•Rosemary
•1 or 2 cloves of garlic
•Salt and pepper


DIRECTIONS
1.Preheat the oven to 350F or 180C.
2.Wash and dry potatoes, trim off any eyes or unsightly bits. Leave skins on.
3.Trim a thin bit off the bottom of each potato, enabling them to sit flat without rolling.
4.Place on a cutting board two chopsticks, one on each side of the potato to avoid cutting right through.
5.Cut slits through each potato until you hit the chopstick. Cut approx 1/4 inch.
6.In a saucepan, add the olive oil.
7.Add the whole garlic, crushed and peeled.
8.Add the rosemary to the oil and heat up oil to sweat the ingredients a little.
9.Open up the potato slits and pour some of the infused oil or brush it on generously.
10.Season with salt and pepper.
11.Place in oven for 60-70 minutes (edges should be crispy).
12.Melt the butter in the same saucepan with garlic and rosemary.
13. Remove the potatoes from the oven and brush generously with the melted butter.
14.Chop the chives and garnish just before serving.


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