Simple Hasselback Potatoes

I'm sure you've seen the gazillion posts on Pinterest for hasselback potatoes. I know I have, hence this post. Fancy things aren't they? They're like roasted potatoes, but fancy with it's scalloped look. Like every other potato, yam or sweet potato, it's a blank canvas and you can add any topping and seasonings to your hearts content. I had mine plain. Butter is a must. No substituting.



Simple Hasselback Potatoes
recipe adapted from recipes in need

2 small golden potatoes (it's what I had on hand, but use whatever potatoes you want)
2 TBsp butter
sprinkle of garlic powder
season with salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

Wash and scrub potatoes.

Gently slice the potatoes into thin slices, but make sure not to cut all the way through.

Bake potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet for 60-70 minutes or until potatoes are done.

For more hasselback potatoes recipes, check these out:

3 cheese hasselback potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes with Beetroot and Pepperberry Salt
Lazy Sunday hasselback potatoes

Oven Fried Fries

I saw this pin on Pinterest the other day and I had 2 potatoes that were starting to sprout. I had a couple other potato recipes I wanted to try, but instead went with some oven fries. Let me tell you, around the 20 minute mark or so, my house literally smelled like McDonald's but not in an overly greasy way. I love fries. I know you love fries. And to be able to make them at home? Even better! Originally, I was viewing the pin from my phone and when I went to the source site, there was no recipe to be found. I ended up winging it, but I finally did find the recipe which will be linked below.

I might of sorta over baked mine a bit and while taking photos, added a little bit too much salt. Overall, they were actually pretty good! They're in between a fry and a soft potato chip... if that even exists. I would definitely give this recipe another shot... maybe sprinkle in some herbs or even make garlic fries.

Also, I've been planning a blogiversary group giveaway and I am so excited! Hope you'll be too :)



Oven Fried Fries
Original recipe from Self

2 golden potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick fries
2-3 TBsp olive oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt

Preheat oven to 425F.
Place cut potatoes into a bowl of cold water. Drain and pat dry.
Toss with oil and sprinkle of salt.
Roast on parchment lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes or until browned and cook thoroughly.

Roast Chicken with Potatoes in Creme Fraiche Chive Sauce

The chicken was seasoned with salt and pepper than rubbed down with softened butter mixed with thyme and garlic paste. I stuffed the cavity with half a onion, lemon slices, thyme and 2 garlic cloves.

The potatoes in Creme Fraiche Chive sauce was so good!! I misread the recipe and added a whole container of creme fraiche instead of 1/4 cup. Overall, still delicious and it went fabulously with the chicken.

Creme Fraiche Chive Sauce
Original recipe from Mycookinghut

1 lb. petite idaho potatoes
1 cup crème fraîche
1/2 fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced chives
salt & pepper to taste


Method:

1. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes depending on their size (test doneness with a fork).

2. When the potatoes are done, drain all the water and let them sit in the pot for five minutes to steam and dry.

3. Whisk together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and chives in a small bowl until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Halve or quarter the potatoes, if large and toss with the crème fraiche mixture.