Bistro Potatoes Recipes

CLASSIC BISTRO STYLE GRATIN DAUPHINOIS - FRENCH GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300F/150C/gas mark 2.
• Take a heavy-bottomed dish or an ovenproof gratin dish (a Le Creuset is ideal - the potatoes tend not to catch), and grease it will with some of the butter.
• Layer the potato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping each other, seasoning lightly with the salt and pepper, and sprinkling a liberal amount of cheese on each layer.
• Sprinkle cheese on the top of the last layer.
• Put the double cream, garlic and sprigs of thyme in a pan and bring to them gently to the boil, then remove the thyme and pour hot cream over the potatoes.
• Dot the top of the gratin with the remaining butter and some extra cheese if you wish, and bake for about 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs, or until the potatoes are soft, and the top is crispy and golden brown.
• Serve bubbling hot as a main meal or as an accompaniment.

BISTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes, bouillon granules and garlic. Add water. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Cool potatoes in cooking liquid in refrigerator at least 3 hours or until chilled. Drain potatoes. Add walnuts and onions to potatoes.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well mixed. Pour dressing over potato mixture and gently toss.

THE BISTRO BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once., Sprinkle steak with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes., Place tomatoes in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Keep warm., In a large saucepan, heat artichokes and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add mayonnaise and 1/2 cup cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in spinach and heat through., With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Slice steak into thin strips. Top potatoes with steak, artichoke sauce and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

BISTRO POTATOES SAUTEED WITH GARLIC & WALNUT OIL

Steps:

• Peel (or, if the skin is thin, leave the peel on) and thinly slice potatoes. Wrap in a thick towel to absorb any liquid.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the potatoes and sauté, shaking the pan from time to time until the potatoes are thoroughly cooked and browned on both sides, about 20 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste as the potatoes are being tossed.
• To serve, sprinkle on the garlic, parsley, and chives, and toss to blend.

BISTRO FRENCH FRIES WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-wide strips. Pat potato strips dry with paper towels. Combine potatoes and oil in large bowl; toss to coat well. Divide potatoes between 2 large baking sheets; spread in single layer. Bake until potatoes are deep golden brown, turning and rearranging potatoes frequently, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to bowl. Toss with parsley, garlic and coarse salt.

POTATOES GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Put the potato mixture into a casserole dish, flatten it out with a spatula, and bake for 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the gratin is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives.

BISTRO-STYLE POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until almost done. Remove bacon and set aside. Drain off and reserve bacon drippings. Return skillet to heat.Add onion, 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Sauté onion until limp. Remove onion and bay leaf set aside.Sauté potatoes in 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings, adding more if needed, for 5 minutes or until potatoes begin to brown on edges. Stir in bacon and onion. Transfer to a shallow 1 1/2 -quart baking dish or 9-inch pie plate.In a small bowl, stir water and bouillon granules. Pour evenly over potato mixture.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and top is golden. Remove bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.