What to pair with a holiday-worthy beef tenderloin? Oh, Chris Prosperi has the very thing. His comforting mash is simple without being boring. The squash and maple syrup make these mashed “potatoes” unlike any others you’ve had. They’re elevated for Christmas dinner, and are the perfect side for any holiday meal.
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Diane Bratcher’s Mischievous & Delicious Mashed Potatoes
Why were they so moist and good? Diane Bratcher’s mashed potatoes were steamed, she explained, and then enhanced a wee bit. Enhanced? “Well, like you have to add salt, pepper, butter and sour cream,” said Bratcher, an amusing and very good home cook on the East End of Long Island, who frequently sports a Brooklynesque […]
Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Potato Pie
Don’t expect an ounce of leftovers from this dish. It’s a crowd-pleaser, destined to make your dinners the most coveted invitation on the block. Or, bring the pie to your next potluck, and watch it disappear in minutes. Anyone, and I mean anyone, can make this mouth-watering dish. As one famous actress said about lamb […]
Ina Garten’s Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes
Alex Province and his spouse Matthew Bennett, like the rest of us, often rely on Ina Garten’s books and watch her television show with keen interest. Matt follows her instructions to the letter, and Alex uses her recipes as a guide, tossing in whatever strikes him at the moment. We knew we had to ask […]
Chorizo Sausage Potato Salad
We love chorizo, especially Palacios brand, and so Chris Prosperi has created a potato salad using this dry cured chorizo, mixed with vinegar and capers. When he fries the chorizo, it releases its paprika oil and adds to the knock-out flavor combo.
