Angus Arran Chooks Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 We are the kind of family where a meal isn't a meal unless we have rice, pasta or spuds. Asides from mash, new, baked and chips does anyone have a nice inspiring idea that is quick and easy for a bit of variety? We seem to eat the same menu from week to week and we are getting, well bored to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Scrub your potatoes, cut a row of slits across the top, brush with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and/or any other seasonings and bake in a hot oven, about 30 - 45 minutes depending on the size of your spuds. Gratin - peel pots and slice into scallops. Layer in an oven proof dish, alternating with onion. Pour over about half a int of milk with a beaten egg added. Season with salt and pepper and dot small blobs of butter on the top. Bake about 30 - 45 minutes until potatoes cooked and golden on top. Also nice sprinkled with grated cheese. Plain mash, but add root vegetables to the boil - parsnips, carrots, swede, celeriac is especially nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wedges? I can't eat them (allergic) but I make them for my OH. Cut them in skins into wedges, par boil for 10mins, then cook on a baking tray with olive oil and seasoning at Gas Mark 7 for about 45mins. Not that quick but OH loves them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wedges? I can't eat them (allergic) but I make them for my OH. Cut them in skins into wedges, par boil for 10mins, then cook on a baking tray with olive oil and seasoning at Gas Mark 7 for about 45mins. Not that quick but OH loves them I don't bother parboiling them, they still take about 45 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have a potato recipe book that is full of wonderful recipes. Picked it up from Oxfam. Amazon have used copies from £0.01 here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Potato-definitive-potatoes-potato-cooking/dp/184038929X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245051794&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cubed herby potatoes - my kids favourite. Heat a baking tray in oven with a splosh of oil Wash and dry potatoes (leave skin on - they won't notice) and chop into cubes, the smaller the tastier and faster, (but bigger = healthier!). Chop some fresh rosemary with some garlic and a small sprinkle of salt. Add everything to tray, coat with the oil by stirring a bit, and bake at 180 C for about 30 mins, turning half way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Mmmmmm, all of the above sound delish! Thanks for all your suggestions. Veg curry tonight with...... rice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
