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mashed potato bar
By Carolben
- Ingredients:
- Gourmet Mashed Potato Bar Tasting Menu
- 5 Mashed Potatoes paired with Coq au Vin Horseradish Mashed Potatoes paired with Braised Short Ribs Wasabi Mashed Potatoes paired with Thai Coconut Chili Shrimp (Recipes are available through under the "Recipes" tab on the Studio 5 website.)
- to first saw this idea at the St. Regis in Deer Valley at a fancy fund-raising event and thought it was brilliant! I knew I had to try my own version.
- to to to have friends over, but do not enjoy stressing over preparing food up to the last minute. This menu will free your hands, your table and your mind, as everything can be prepared ahead of time (refer to prep schedule below).
- 6 6 to Steps to Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- to course, when the potatoes are the star of the show, you have to make sure they are pretty perfect.
- 1 1. 1. Use Starchy Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 2 2. to Cut uniformly and bring to boil in salty water
- 3 3. 1 Drain and dry cook on low for 1 minute
- 4 4. to Use a food mill or ricer to mash
- 5 5. 5. Add HOT liquids (Cream etc…) and room temp additions (butter etc…)
- 6 6. 6. Salt Liberally
- Trouble shooting
- Lumpy: Undercooked Potatoes
- Gummy: Overcooked Potatoes, too much water left on potatoes, used Waxy Potatoes and/or over mixed.
- BASIC MASHED POTATO RECIPE
- 5 5 5 lbs starchy potatoes (Russets or Golds)
- 6 6 6 Tbsp. Butter, soft.
- 1to 2 1to 2 2 cups milk, hot.
- Kosher Salt
- White pepper
- Directions:
- to to return to pan and cook over low heat to remove any trace of water.
- Mash. Best way is with a ricer or food mill. They will be fluffy and lump-free.
- 1 butter, 1 cup hot milk, salt and pepper. Mix just until combined. Do you want smoother potatoes, add more milk. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Options:
- If you want a healthier mashed potato, add low-fat milk and cut the butter completely. As long as it's salted properly, they are wonderful, especially for every-day family meals.
- to to really add some ‘zing' to your potatoes consider adding the following.
- Hot Liquids: Whole milk, Half & Half, Cream, Buttermilk
- to addition to butter: Sour cream, Cream cheese, marscapone cheese, shredded Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, goat cheese, Boursin or any other kind of flavored soft cheese
- Other root vegetables: celery root (my favorite), parsnip, rutabega, turnips, carrot, kohlrabi.
- Flavor: Roasted Garlic, Horse Radish and Wasabi (see recipes below), Red pepper flakes, chopped green chilis, caramelized onions or shallots.
- Herbs: chives, parsley, cilantro, thyme. Go easy with sage or rosemary.
- 3 24 the recipe for each of the 3 kinds of mashed potato and a group of 24 people ate two thirds of everything.
- 1/2 3 4 1 to basic Mashed Potato recipe, but add 1/2 cup sour cream and only 3 Tbsp of butter. Add 4 Tbsp Prepared Horse Radish, 1 Tbsp at a time to determine your personal taste. Garnish with chopped chives.
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Mojito slush
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- 1 cup sugar
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- 3/4 cup light rum
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
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tater tot egg cups
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- 19 oz. package frozen sweet potato tots
- Oil for greasing muffin tin
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- 4 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Corn Maque Choux,
By Carolben
shrimp and grits
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 1 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 2 3 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 medium ears of corn)
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce
- 1 1 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Coarse kosher salt
Backyard Shrimp & Rice Bundles
By Carolben
Heat grill to medium-high heat
- 1 lb. fresh French green beans, trimmed, halved Stop & Shop — 1 lb For $1.49 thru 08/06
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 24 uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (1 lb.) Demoulas/Market Basket — 1 lb For $9.99 thru 08/01
Oatmeal Cookies
By Carolben
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 (1520 g) Servings Per Recipe: 1 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 1...
- 3 eggs, well beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Mandarin orange salad
By Carolben
Dressing ¼ cup vegetable oil 2tb sugar 2tb apple wine vinegar 1 tb parsely ½ tsp salt Pepper to taste A dash of t
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced with 1 tbsp and 1 tsp of sugar stir over medium heat until lite brown, remove and place on foil.
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- 1 head of green leaf lettuce
- 2 celery stocks chopped
- 2 green onions
- Roma tomatoes
- 1 red onion sliced very thin optional
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 1 avocado
Chardonnay shrimp spread
By Carolben
I added some crab meat, chili powder and some jalapeno juice to this recipe Coarsely chop shrimp, place in glass b...
- 1 cup shrimp small) about 7oz. thawed
- 1 cup crab meat
- !/2 cu chardonnay
- 1 pkg. cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- 3 tbs mayo or salad dressing
- 3 med. Green onions chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Jalapeno juice and chili powder
- Bibb lettuce to garnish
Green Garbanzo Hummus
By Carolben
Prep and cook time: 30 minutes Makes 2-3 cups
- 1 bag (10 ounces) frozen green garbanzo beans, cooked
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing
By Carolben
To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili pow...
- Marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
- Dressing
- 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
- 1/2 cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
- salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings
- 1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
- 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
- 2 limes, cut in wedges