POTATOES, SMASHED NEW RED BLISS

SMASHED RED BLISS NEW POTATOES as seen in our MAY 2017 DINNER SHOW.

Ingredients:

1 pound potatoes (new red bliss “C” or yellow Yukon gold, same size)

1 Tablespoon sea salt

1 head garlic, cleaned

As needed water to cover potatoes plus 1″

1 cup oven braised leeks, heated

3 Tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

1/4 cup EVOO

Method:

Wash the potatoes using a soft abrasive cloth; carefully remove any sand or dirt spots from the skin. Combine potatoes, salt, garlic and enough water to cover potatoes, plus one inch, in a medium pot with a lid.  Bring to a simmer with the lid on and cook for approximately 12-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; remove and drain leaving a small amount of water.  While hot, add the oven braised leeks in butter and smash to incorporate, using potato masher.  Toss in parsley and EVOO.  Adjust salt. As needed.