Potato Torta With Olives Recipes

POTATO TORTA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut onions into 5/8-inch-thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and soft, about 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, and then add rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add black-olive pieces, and set aside.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 3 potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In an 8-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Arrange potato slices in overlapping circles in the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Spread reserved onion mixture on potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, not stirring.
• Dot onions with cheese. Slice remaining potatoes, and arrange a second layer in overlapping circles over onion mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and brush with remaining tablespoon oil. Place skillet in the oven, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick goes through easily.
• Let torta cool 2 to 3 minutes in the pan. Carefully run a small, sharp knife around the edge. Hold skillet with a clean kitchen towel, and invert torta onto a plate. Cut into wedges, and serve.

POTATO TORTA

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour. Stirring continuously, cook for 2 minutes, do not allow the mixture to color. Whisk in the milk and cook until mixture becomes thick. Add the cheese and season with salt. Rinse the green peppercorns well and add to the sauce. Butter a 4-inch spring form pan. Slice the potatoes about a 1/8-inch thick. Alternate layers of potato and sauce. Push down the layers as you go so you will get a nice tight torta. Wrap the whole spring form pan in aluminum foil, completely covering the top and bottom. Place in a 350-degree oven for about 1 1/2 hours, or until golden and cooked all the way through.;

BAKED POTATOES WITH OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With a fork, prick potatoes in several places. Place potatoes on a plate and microwave until tender when pierced with a knife, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until skin is crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Halve potatoes. Dividing evenly, top halves with yogurt, feta, and chopped olives. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

POTATO TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough cold water to cover, bring to boil and lower heat.
• Simmer until tender but firm, about 5-7 minutes, drain and return to hot pan to dry out.
• Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Saute shallot in butter for about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and turn off heat, set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs.
• Add the shallots mozzarella and 3/4°C Parmigiano, mix to combine.
• Make sure your Cast Iron Pan is buttered all around and on the sides.
• Place 1 layer potatoes in the bottom of the pan, Top with 1/4 of the egg mixture, add another layer of potatoes and 1/4 of the eggs, repeating until all of the ingredients are used.
• Be sure to end with a layer of potatoes.
• Top with remaining Parmigiano and bake 40-50 minutes until tender and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

POTATO TORTA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2- to 3-quart, 2- to 3-inch-deep earthenware casserole or baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• 2. Slice the potatoes 1/4-inch thick and place in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs and season well with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs with the parsley, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and the pecorino.
• 3. Spread a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the casserole and sprinkle with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the bread crumb and cheese mixture. Continue layering, finishing with the breadcrumb cheese mixture.
• 4. Bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown. Serve hot.

SKILLET POTATOES WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

Steps:

• Smash olives with flat side of a large knife, then discard pits and chop olives. Toss potatoes with olives, oil, zest, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 10-inch heavy skillet, then add water and bring to a boil.
• Cover skillet and boil over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes 1/4 inch thick and place in a large saucepan. Add salted water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; do not overcook. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Add red onion, and Kalamata olives to the warm potatoes; toss gently.
• Whisk vinegar, parsley, olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over potato mixture, tossing gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

POTATOES BAKED WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, & FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Fill a large pot about halfway with water, and add the potatoes. Set on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and rinse with cool water. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then cut into thick slices.
• Add the olive oil to a heavy pan set over medium heat. Cook the onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili, and oregano and cook, stirring, for another minute. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, and tomatoes. Add a couple pinches of salt and a bit of freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add additional salt if you'd like.
• Add the potatoes to the baking dish and top with olives. Toss lightly. Pour the tomato mixture over the top. Crumble the feta over the tomatoes, drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
• Bake for 25 - 30 miinutes until heated through.
• Serve hot, topping individual servings with dollops of yogurt and lemon juice as desired.

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON, OLIVES, AND RADISHES

Steps:

• Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
• Slice the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium high heat in a large, deep skillet until evenly brown. Do not overcook.
• Chop the celery, green onions, stuffed olives and radishes into small pieces and put into a large bowl. Add the potatoes and bacon and mix together. Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice to taste, stir, and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to chill before serving. You may want to add a few sliced hard boiled eggs on top. ENJOY!!!

ROAST POTATOES WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer in roasting pan. Place in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. Turn potatoes twice during the cooking process. Add olives and cook for 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

POTATO TORTE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, and mash in a mixing bowl.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8- or 9-inch baking pan at least 1 1/2 inches deep, preferably a springform or other loose-bottomed pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, and heavily butter paper with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
• Add the cheese, mortadella, eggs, 2 tablespoons of the milk, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste to the potatoes, and mix well. The potatoes should be smooth and thick, but not stiff. Add a little more milk if necessary. Spread potatoes in baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and dot with bits of the remaining tablespoon of butter.
• Bake about 35 minutes, until the bread crumbs are golden. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes. Remove the sides of the baking pan, cut into wedges or squares and serve, taking care to lift the pieces off the parchment.