Lemon and Caper Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
Coarse Salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4's cut of milk
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
plus 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
freshly ground pepper
1. place potatoes in a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover
potatoes by an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add a generous amount
of salt, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender when
pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes. Drain; using a potato masher
or ricer, mash potatoes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 5 tablespoons
butter, the milk, lemon juice, zest and capers. Heat until butter is melted
and the mixture is warm to the touch.
3. Fold the milk mixture and parsley into the mashed potatoes, and season
with salt and pepper. Dot remaining tablespoon of butter just before serving.
Enjoy.
larry
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