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  1. Tastemade
    Tastemade says:

    RECIPES:

    SPANISH TORTILLA
    1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced
    1 large yellow onion, halved, thinly sliced
    2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
    1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
    8 eggs
    2 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley
    12 slices prosciutto

    1. In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, add oil, potatoes, onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook potatoes just until tender, do not let them break.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, parsley, remaining salt and pepper. Remove potatoes from skillet into egg mixture and gently toss. Pour mixture back into skillet.
    3. With a rubber spatula pull the eggs away from the sides of the pan, moving the egg mixture around. Let cook for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat, then flip tortilla over to cook underside. Push sides of tortilla into itself, this will lift the tortilla slightly. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
    4. Slide onto cutting board. Top with prosciutto. Cut into 6 pieces. Serve immediately.

    POTATO & LEEK SOUP WITH BACON
    1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
    4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, fine diced and soaked in water
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    3 sprigs fresh thyme
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1 cup water
    6 cups chicken stock
    Crispy toast:
    1/2 baguette
    4 packets (4 tablespoons) butter
    1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    Pepper

    1. In a stock pot on medium heat, saute bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to a towel-lined plate.
    2. To the bacon fat, add the leeks. Saute until soft and wilted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, water and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
    3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    4. Thinly slice baguette. Lay bread in a single layer on sheet tray. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Toast in oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until crispy. Remove and let cool.
    5. To serve soup, ladle into a bowl. Top with crispy bacon, black pepper and toast.

    POTATO PANCAKES WITH APPLE ONION COMPOTE
    2 large russet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled
    1 carrot
    1 small yellow onion
    1 large egg
    2 tablespoons chopped chives
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    3 to 5 tablespoons canola oil
    Compote:
    3 large apples, peeled, cored and cubed in 1/4-inch dice
    1 small white onion, cubed in 1/4-inch dice
    3 sprigs thyme
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/3 cup sour cream, to serve
    Salad:
    Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 packet (1 teaspoon) honey
    4 cups arugula
    2 green onions, chopped

    1. Grate potatoes, carrot and onion on a box grater. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze any excess liquid. Add to a large bowl, along with chives, salt, pepper, eggs and flour. Stir together until fully combined.
    2. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add oil. Scoop about 1/4 cup of potato mixture onto hot oil and slightly flatten. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
    3. In another cast-iron on medium heat, add butter, onions and salt. Saute until onion are soft, about 5 minutes. Add apples, thyme, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Saute until apples are cooked, about 5 minutes.
    4. In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, Dijon, olive oil, salt, pepper and honey. Add arugula and green onion, toss until coated with dressing.
    5. To serve, top potato pancakes with compote and sour cream, and serve salad on the side.

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  2. Jennifer Schmitzkatze
    Jennifer Schmitzkatze says:

    Mr. Can you explain why you using so many little package's ? Honey in plastic package for example.
    As someone who already has a broad audience, you should also think about being a good role model in this position because if u want or not u are already

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  3. Ina Barnhart
    Ina Barnhart says:

    Okay, I get that the meals are cheap per portion, but can we talk about how much food he's cooking? You'd have to eat the same meal everyday so that it wouldn't go bad. Also shopping, you don't just buy 3 sprigs of thyme and those go bad quickly too. I don't see how this is practical for a single person.

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  4. Gnome Queen
    Gnome Queen says:

    Because it humors my husband and I, we joke about frankie and the struggle meals show being a public cover up for Brainy from Supergirl. Crime fighting by day and saving you money during trying times.

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  5. ojgfh uebsrnvn
    ojgfh uebsrnvn says:

    I think everybody knows these but even simplier receipts for meals from potato:
    1) No need to peel potatoes, just wash it -> cut in in half (thrgoug its longest part, so you will have long parts of potato) -> cover potato in oil with some tassel -> if you want you can add any kind of spices -> put it into oven -> done
    2) Just cut them to cubic form -> boil until it is soft -> put it into plate; cut onion (not green), add it into plate -> add oil -> mix -> done
    3) cut potato to cubic form -> boil until its soft ->add milk or butter -> mash it with something -> done
    4) (simple version of first receipt – classic slavic meal) google "draniki"

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  6. Shauna Miller
    Shauna Miller says:

    I just made the potato leek soup and it's good, but I caution against being too generous with the salt. I didn't think I was all that generous but it turned out a little too salty. It's something I'll probably make again, but I won't be adding salt till its almost done and I can judge how much it actually needs. I'm making the potato pancakes on Friday. 🙂

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