Best Potatoes Da Delfina Recipes

POTATOES "DA DELFINA"

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot of cold, well salted water to cover.
• Bring to a boil and cook until a knife slips in easily, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes.
• Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until cool.
• When they are cool enough to handle, hold 1 between your hands as if you were clapping and press gently with the heel of 1 hand.
• You want to smash the potato to about a 1/2-inch thickness while keeping it in 1 piece.
• The skin will split, but the potato should not fall apart.
• Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
• You can prepare the potatoes to this point several hours ahead.
• Pour 1/2-inch of peanut oil in the large skillet and heat over moderately high heat.
• Combine the parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a serving bowl and set aside.
• When the oil begins to smoke, carefully put the smashed potatoes in the oil and cook on both sides until crisp and well browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over moderately high heat.
• Add the garlic and saute until lightly browned.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to the bowl with the parsley-lemon mixture.
• When the potatoes are ready, add them to the garlic mixture and toss gently.
• Serve immediately.
• Save the leftover garlic oil and use it to dress a salad or vegetables the following day.

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

DELMONICO POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Drain and refrigerate several hours or overnight. , Peel potatoes and coarsely shred. In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream, salt, mustard, pepper and nutmeg over medium heat until bubbles form around side of pan. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted. , Place potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.