Roasted Yams With Crème Fraîche And Chives Recipes

ROASTED YAMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Arrange slices of potato in the prepared pan so they are overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as possible.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and have begun to wrinkle around the edges, about 30 minutes.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Cut the top off garlic head, leaving the cloves exposed, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Wrap garlic in foil and roast for 25 minutes at 450 F.Remove from the oven, unwrap the foil and let the garlic cool.
• Fill a medium pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
• Drain and return potatoes to the pot, then squeeze roasted garlic our of skins.Add Creme Fraîche, 4 tbsp butter and using an old-fashioned potato masher, mash the potatoes until desired consistency.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter, sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

ROASTED YAMS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place yams in large bowl. Add oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer yams to rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with any remaining oil mixture. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
• Using sharp knife, slit yams lengthwise down center. Press ends together, forcing potato open. Sprinkle each with fleur de sel. Spoon in dollop of crème fraîche, sprinkle with chives and pepper, and serve.
• *A delicately flavored sea salt; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CAVIAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with 1/2 cup of olive oil, rosemary, and a generous seasoning of salt and pepper. Coat a small roasting pan with the remaining olive oil and put the potatoes in the pan, cut-side down. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender on the inside and golden on the outside.
• Let the potatoes cool slightly and then arrange on a serving platter. Serve the potatoes with the creme fraiche, caviar, and chives for self-service hors d'oeurves. This goes great with champagne. If you wish, spread each potato with a 1/4 teaspoon of creme fraiche and 1/2 teaspoon caviar instead of dipping.

ROASTED YAMS WITH CRÈME FRAÎCHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Place yams in large bowl. Add oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer yams to rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with any remaining oil mixture. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Using sharp knife, slit yams lengthwise down center. Press ends together, forcing potato open. Sprinkle each with fleur de sel. Spoon in dollop of crème fraîche, sprinkle with chives and pepper, and serve.