I totally forgot to post for French Fridays with Dorie this week. I didn't forget to cook, just to blog about it. Things are nutso here. Charlie has had a respiratory and ear infection all week, it was his birthday on Wednesday, and we're having a party for him on Saturday, so between cleaning and cooking and coddling, I haven't thought much about blogging. It didn't help that I posted about
Broth-Braised Potatoes (pg 358 of
Around My French Table)
last May.
The first time around, I loved these simple potatoes, boiled in broth and herbs. This time, I wasn't as wowed. They were fine, but not especially memorable. One difference, which might be the key, is that the first time, I bought baby (or maybe fingerling?) potatoes, as specified in the recipe. This time, I just used the red potatoes that I had in the house. They weren't nearly as velvety and soft as the potatoes of my memory. Note to self: respect the type of potato called for in a recipe.
Still, it's a lovely, easy potato recipe, and one which I should make more often.
Respect the potato! Maybe that's why I wasn't wowed by this one either. Have a great weekend and a wonderful party.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's because red potatoes are meant to be a little firmer despite cooking. I know with the Yukon gold, the potatoes turned out nice and soft. Glad you liked your first try!
ReplyDeleteHmmm - potato respect :-) Funny.
ReplyDeleteWell, potatoes are kinda blah and are rarely a memorable part of a meal unless you do things to them. And, you are right, lots of varieties to choose from and all cook differently...I admit I added extra herbs and flavorings to this recipe and we liked it, but I wouldn't say we were "wowed" by it...I like the idea that they did have a nice flavor without all the extra fat I usually add...made Hubby happy.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's part potato type, and part the possibility that your tastes have changed as your cooking repertoire has grown. I know mine have!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Charlie! Hope he feels better in time for his party.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I liked this recipe but now I'm wondering how using different potatoes might effect the outcome???
ReplyDeleteI used red potatoes and liked this, but I had nothing to compare to. I do love fingerling potatoes no matter how they are prepared. Happy Birthday to Charlie! BTW, I'm almost finished with The Night Circus which you recommended a while back. Love it! My book group just finished The Tiger Wife, which was really good if you haven't read that one.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if the type of potatoes selected made a difference as I have been reading some posts that said their potatoes didn't have much flavor. I hope Charlie is feeling better and that you have a fun party.
ReplyDeleteHope Charlie gets well soon and things at the home front calm down soon. I'm quite pleased with them once turned into potato salad. Have a great party!
ReplyDeleteNow you have me wondering - should I try them again with baby potatoes? Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteRespect the potato! Hope your family is feelin gbetter and you had a great party. Loved this one.
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