Best Means Basque Potatoes Recipes

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.

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.

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.

AMISH BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic in melted butter in a 10-inch skillet until tender.
• 2. Add chicken broth, potatoes, salt and pepper.
• 3. Cover; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove cover.
• 4. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until broth has thickened.
• 5. Sprinkle with parsley.

BASQUE-STYLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet (that has a lid).
• Add the onion and garlic.
• Cook until soft.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

BASQUE POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Heat oil in ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
• 2. Layer potato slices on top of onion and continue to cook until golden brown. Turn potatoes over. browned side up and cook other side until browned.
• 3. In a bowl, beat together the eggs and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture.
• 4. Bake in 350 F oven for 10 - 15 minutes, until eggs are set.

BASQUE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat and boil them for approximately 20 min or until a fork pokes through their centers easily. Place them in cold water immediately. Peel and then dice the potatoes approximately 1/3 inch thick.
• Place them in a 2 qt bowl and add vinegar. Stir gently and set aside for 20 minute Mix salad oil with the mayonnaise and then add with all remaining ingredients. Stir gently. Place bowl in fridge for at least 2 hours so the flavors will intensify.