Potato gratin is a popular French dish prepared with potatoes, cheese and cream. Before baking, the potatoes should be peeled and cut into thin slices, which can be optionally pre-cooked before being placed in a heat-resistant dish. A characteristic feature of gratin is that on its top layer a crunchy shell is formed. Such a…
Most vegetables can be prepared as purée. Perhaps the most popular one is potato purée. Potato purée can be made in a basic version, i.e. only with potatoes – however, additional vegetables can be added to it as well. I often combine potatoes with pumpkin, sweet potatoes and beetroot. Purée made with the addition of…
Cakes are one way to combine fish with potatoes. For the preparation of cakes, you can use both fresh and frozen fish. I am sure it happened to you not once that, you have bought frozen fish, which after defrosting was completely unsuitable for frying. Such fish can, without a doubt, be used in cakes….
Dumplings are made from potatoes, which you first cook then press through the press. Sounds like something perfect with tomato sauce and cheese, doesn’t it? Traditional dumplings are prepared with the use of wheat flour and eggs. They can be served with various types of sauces such as mushroom or tomato sauce, with goulash or…
As it turns out, you can get used to everything. My current approach to Hungarian cuisine is the best example of this. I remember the first time I went on a trip to Hungary. It was October. The weather there was just perfect. Not too cold, not too warm, no rain at all – all…
Baked potato skins is a dish which, despite its simplicity, is very tasty. For those who like simple dishes without meat, roasted potato skins will be a great find. You can simply serve them for a Friday lunch. But not only. I ate them served with dill sauce. Baked potatoes and sauce go together well….
If you are fed up with potato purée and you do not fancy rice, pasta or groat as an addition to your meal, go for vegetable casserole. Casseroles can be made from various kinds of vegetables: potatoes, zucchini, eggplant and a mix of vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli will be the best. Of course,…
Authentic potato tortilla reminds me of Spain. It was there I ate tortilla for the first time. In Spain, everyone is eating tortilla. It is a dish you can get as a tapas but it can also be served for breakfast on its own. The first time I ate this dish was also as breakfast….
Best potato cakes are these made of fresh potatoes. I love these crunchy, little goodies served with cheese and onion.
Soft beetroot and potato cakes with smoked salmon.
Tasty vegetable snack covered in peanut crust.
Potato croquettes stuffed with meat and served with mushroom sauce.