Potatoes And Onions Adapted From Giada De Laurentiis Recipes

POTATOES AND ONIONS (ADAPTED FROM GIADA DE LAURENTIIS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Scrub and halve or quarter potatoes, depending on size.
• Peel onions.
• Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Spread the mxture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake until the potatoes and onions are golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
• Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator to reheat the next day in a preheated 400F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED POTATOES AND ONIONS WITH HERBS (FOIL WRAPPED)

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, onions and herbs in a large bowl.
• Combine oil, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Drizzle over potato mixture.
• Toss to coat well.
• Arrange potato mixture on 1/2 of a piece of foil large enough to accommodate all the ingredients when made into a packet for grilling.
• Grill over medium hot coals for 30 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning and shaking occasionally.

ROASTED POTATOES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Wash potatoes.
• Halve or quarter larger potatoes.
• Cut onion into eight pieces.
• Cut peppers into one-inch pieces.
• Combine oil and seasonings in a plastic bag. Add vegetables and shake to coat with seasonings.
• Place in shallow dish and bake uncovered in the oven, until potatoes are tender, about 40-45 minutes, stirring once.

CARROTS & POTATOES ROASTED W/ ONION AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic with melted butter in 8x8" square glass pan.
• Season generously with salt and pepper, toss.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Uncover, stir and continue baking for another 30 minutes (or until browned to your satisfaction), stirring occasionally to lift bottom portions to top to allow to brown and crisp.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F Peel the potatoes, cut into quarters, and rinse with water.
• To ensure that the potatoes remain crisp, they should be completely dry before cooking.
• Place the butter and oil in a roasting pan and place in the oven to heat.
• When the butter has melted and is foaming, add the potatoes, red onions, garlic and rosemary.
• Toss well and then spread out in a single layer.
• Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes until the potatoes are golden and tender when tested with a fork.
• Shake the pan from time to time to redistribute the potatoes.
• When they are cooked through, season with salt and pepper.
• Note: Salt the potatoes a few minutes before the end of cooking, as this will help them retain their shape.
• Enjoy!

LAMB STEW WITH CIPOLLINE ONIONS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Toss the lamb with the flour in a large bowl to coat. Working in 2 batches, add the lamb to the pot and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to a bowl. Pour off the excess oil. Add the garlic to the same pot and saute over medium heat until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot, about 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot. Stir in the broth, tomatoes with their juices, and tomato paste. Cover partially and simmer over medium-low until the lamb is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, cook the onions in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel the onions and cut off the root ends. Add the onions, potatoes, and carrots to the stew. Simmer until the lamb and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes longer. Season the stew, to taste, with salt and pepper.

BUTTERY HERBED POTATOES

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lay 2 large sheets of aluminum foil on a sheet pan. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Use a rubber spatula to toss well to coat. Divide the mixture in the middle of each of the foil sheets. Dot with the cubes of butter and place the rosemary sprigs on top. Bring the edges of the foil up and around the potatoes and seal tightly. Place the packets on a baking sheet and roast, until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

CREAMY POTATOES WITH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of the oil to the pan along with the garlic and onions. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook the onions slowly, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until they are soft and tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cabbage and an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cook until the cabbage wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and enough broth to cover the mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is reduced by half, the potatoes are tender and the cabbage is silky and soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Using a potato masher or a whisk, crush the mixture until it loosely resembles the consistency of mashed potatoes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup oil and serve sprinkled with chives.

SCALLOPED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. (Layer ham also if you have decided to add it.)
• In a saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth.
• Gradually add broth, mayo, parmesan, bacon bits, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 cup of the cheddar; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
• Pour over potatoes.
• Sprinkle with paprika and rest of cheddar.
• Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until tender.

CHEESY POTATOES WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Cook the sliced potatoes in boiling water for about 5 minutes; drain.
• Layer one-third of the partially-cooked potatoes in bottom of the baking dish, then one-third of onion slices, then one-third of the cheese slices.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then repeat layers two more times.
• Sprinkle top with the shredded cheddar.
• For the sauce; in a medium heavy saucepan melt butter over low heat.
• Add in flour and cayenne then stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in milk; whisk or stir until bubbly and thickened (about 3 minutes).
• Pour the sauce over the cheese and potato mixture.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED POTATOES WITH SAUSAGE AND ARUGULA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the sausage and break up the meat into 1/2-inch pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and arugula. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the arugula has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until the mixture forms a creamy sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut a slit in the top of each baked potato and gently squeeze the ends to form an opening in the top. Spoon the sausage sauce into each potato. Garnish with parsley.
• Cook's Note: To bake the potatoes: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a fork, prick the skins of the potatoes all over. Wrap each potato in foil and bake until tender, about 1 hour. To cook the potatoes in a microwave: Using a fork, prick the skins of the potatoes all over. Place 2 potatoes at a time on a dinner plate. Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Turn the potatoes over and microwave until soft, 6 to 8 more minutes.