Best Mashed Potatoes With Smoked Paprika And Chives Recipes

GRILLED NEW POTATOES WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA VINAIGRETTE AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, bring to a boil and cook until a skewer inserted in the center of a potato meets no resistance, about 20 minutes. Drain well and cool slightly.
• Preheat a grill to high heat. Halve the potatoes and toss with the canola oil, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes cut-side down until golden brown and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While the potatoes are grilling, whisk the vinegar, mustard, parsley and salt and pepper until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste; add a drop or two of honey if desired.
• Mound the cooked and still warm potatoes in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with the Parmesan and parsley leaves.

GARLIC-AND-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring milk and garlic to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat, and let stand. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and pass through a ricer or a food mill. Return to pot.
• Heat potatoes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until slightly dried out, about 2 minutes. Strain milk mixture into pot. Discard garlic. Stir in butter. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt, chives, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Garnish with chives. Serve warm.

GARLIC-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, garlic and paprika in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat the potatoes and garlic. Add sour cream, broth, chives, salt and pepper; beat until smooth.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook them.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
• Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or ricer or mash them well with a potato masher. Return them to the saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, add the butter and chives and blend well. Mix in the milk and keep warm until ready to serve.