Crushed New Potatoes With Creme Fraiche And Cracked Coriander Recipes

ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE, BACON, AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Toss potatoes, olive oil, and rosemary in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss again.
• Coat large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Transfer potatoes, cut side down, to prepared sheet. Roast until brown on bottom, about 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn potatoes over and roast until tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven 5 minutes before continuing.
• Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Place potatoes, cut side up, on platter (slice off rounded end to make flat, if necessary). Top each with dollop of crème fraîche, then bacon and chopped chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and wash the new potatoes and place into a saucepan. Cover with the water and then add the rest of the ingredients, except the butter and final seasoning.
• Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer.
• Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
• Once cooked, drain and using a fork or a potato masher, crush the potatoes lightly,.
• add the butter and season with salt and pepper.

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES WITH MINT & FETA

Steps:

• Cook the new potatoes in a large pan of boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes, depending on size.
• Drain thoroughly and set to one side.
• Pour the oil into a small bowl add the finely grated zest and juice of the lemon and the honey. Whisk.
• Using the end of a rolling pin or a large wooden spoon, roughly crush the potatoes, not so they are completely broken up but just enough so their skins split and the flesh is exposed so it soaks up some of the dressing.
• Finely chop the red onion and sprinkle over the potatoes.
• Chop the mint and crumble the feta and add to the potatoes, drizzle over the dressing and toss to mix, season well with black pepper and salt if desired, not forgetting the feta can be a bit salty.
• Serve with salad leaves.