#3797 - Irish Potato Wedges

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 1/2lbs. potatoes
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 TBSP minced chives
3 TBSP dill weed (fresh or dried)
1/8 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into wedges (like wedge shaped french fries). Place them in a pot, cover them with water and add 1 tsp. salt--bring to a boil over medium heat, then cook 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes but DO NOT rinse them. In a bowl add melted butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, minced chives, dill weed, 1/8 tsp. salt and the pepper--stir to mix. Pour the butter mixture over the drained potato wedges--toss to coat.

#3699 - Smashed Potatoes

(by Shirley McNevich)

4 red potatoes (about 6oz.; washed, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup Breakstone's sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 TBSP minced chives
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

In a microwave safe bowl add just the potato pieces--cover the bowl with Saran wrap and use a sharp knife to cut a slit in the middle of the wrap. Microwave on high 10-12 minutes or until tender. Remove from microwave and let them stand for 2 minutes. Remove the wrap, then add the sour cream, milk, minced chives, salt and pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher, then stir well. Serve immediately. Note: these are meant to be eaten right away as the leftovers will be "gummy".

#2997 - Irish Potatoes

(by Shirley McNevich)

6-8 medium red potatoes
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 TBSP minced chives
3 TBSP chopped fresh dill OR 3 tsp. dillweed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Wash and scrub the potatoes (do NOT peel). Cut the potatoes into wedges or slices. In a pot add the potato wedges, cover them with water and add 1 tsp. salt--cook/stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until potatoes are fork tender. In a bowl add melted butter, chopped parsley, minced chives, chopped dill and pepper--stir to mix. Drain potatoes and place them in a serving bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and toss gently to coat.