New Potatoes With Basil Recipes

POTATOES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place the potatoes sliced in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add the 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and gently boil for 10 minutes or until the center of the potato's slices are just tender. Be careful not to overcook them. Once ready, drain them and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. (At this point the potatoes can be refrigerated for 2 days)
• In a heavy 12-inch skillet heat the oil. Add the shallots and toss over medium heat until the thin slices become translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown.
• Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar and gently toss over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, salt, black pepper, and more vinegar to taste. Serve immediately.

NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water to cover until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
• Drain, cover and put aside to keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Combine wine and shallots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for one minute.
• Add whipping cream; return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in basil, salt and pepper; spoon sauce over potatoes and serve immediately.

LEMON-BASIL POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.

NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil, shallots and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until potatoes are golden brown and very tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In the prepared baking dish, toss the potatoes, tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the rosemary.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender.

LEMON-BASIL ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 22-28 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Stir in onion and basil. Add roasted potatoes; toss to coat.

SALMON WITH NEW POTATO & CORN SALAD & BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, adding corn for final 5 mins, then drain and allow to cool a little.
• For the dressing, mix the vinegar, oil, shallot, capers, basil and some seasoning.
• Heat grill to high. Rub a little dressing on the salmon and cook, skinned-side down, for 7-8 mins. Slice tomatoes and place on a serving plate. Slice the potatoes, cut the corn from the cobs and arrange over the tomatoes. Top with the salmon, then drizzle over the remaining dressing.

BOILED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender but not falling apart, 10 to 15 miuntes (timing will vary depending upon the size of potatoes; test with a fork to see if done). Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water, and shake to remove excess water.
• Halve potatoes and transfer to a bowl along with oil; season with salt and toss with parsley.

ROASTED NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Blend parsley, chives, rosemary, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in processor to coarse puree. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 40 minutes. Using spatula, transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add pesto and toss to coat. Serve.

NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20-30 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove skins. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the potatoes in butter until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley.

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch cubes. Place the pieces in saucepan and cover with water. Add the garlic and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook.
• Drain. Discard garlic. Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer, or mash them well with a potato masher.
• Add the olive oil, and beat to blend. Add the warm milk, basil and pepper. Blend well. Serve piping hot.