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Don’t Pass On Potatoes
It's time to bring back the potato, both for its delicious comfort and its nutrients.
And, the options are endless, though we start by showing the most basic of the preparations: baked with added butter and salt. But basic with potatoes means so satisfying
The many ways to prepare potatoes are out there for the finding, so don't resort to the potato prep you were raised on -- try something new.
We experimented with a few ideas to get you inspired beyond mashed and baked for this fall season.
The Hasselback
We thought this would be a difficult technique that would not be worth the effort, but we were wrong. This hasselback cutting of the potato mostly just needs a good knife and something on either side of your potato (like two butter knives) to keep you from cutting all the way through.
There are many recipes on the internet, but we tried one where you cut it, salt and pepper each potato, and bake it on a baking sheet with parchment paper for 50 minutes. Then take it out, brush on garlic butter, and roast another 25 minutes. We then sprinkled on some red pepper flakes and couldn’t stop munching on the slices. Crispy on the edges and tender inside, this beautiful potato is appetizing on a fall dinner table or just for a snack.
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
This is a delicious way to eat small potatoes, which have a little less starch than the larger ones. The crispy, savory flavor is more addicting than a bag of chips (or at least more wholesome).
Boil small potatoes (we used a variety) in water in a saucepan on the stovetop until they are tender when poked with a fork. Strain out water and place on a baking sheet that is coated with extra virgin olive oil. Smash each potato with a fork. Sprinkle on garlic salt (or use pressed garlic cloves) and sea salt to taste. Drizzle with more olive oil. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 15-25 minutes depending on how crispy you want the potatoes. You can also add Parmesan cheese.
Start With Sweet Potatoes
These bright orange potatoes bring nutrients with their color.
We suggest that a basic baked sweet potato roasted in the oven or microwave is a great base for a “bowl-based” meal. Pile on anything you like — we added sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and salt to make up this dish, but you can add any sort of seasonings and sauces.
Potatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins B1, B6, B9, C and E.
By Anita Oldham | Photos by Melissa Donald
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