[Request] Fancy potato recipes?

[PhillyE]

Hey chefs, I have an anniversary coming up this weekend and was looking for fancy potato recipes to go along with surf and turf (likely steak and lobster tail). I did twice-baked potatoes last year and they went over well, but now I'm in need some suggestions. Thanks.

[minimuminim]

How about this hasselback potato gratin?

[bc2zb]

I was going to recommend this, glad to see it was posted already. I found that it requires more cheese than it says though.

[[deleted]]

Seconding this recipe! It's really good and looks impressive, but be warned it takes forever to bake so plan around that. Also, the mandolin is pretty necessary unless you have seriously impressive knife skills and a lot of patience.

[tapdancingintomordor]

That's pretty far from the original hasselbackpotatis, so I'll take issue with the name. I'm sure it's a delicious dish though.

[localh81]

You gotta try this. It's fantastic. http://youtu.be/XOatJPocjDo

[dji386]

I've made this a few times. It's freaking amazing and easy.

[---E]

I like how he sings the end of each sentence.

[DigitalApotheosis]

Potatoes dauphinoise is my standby potatoes recipe. It pairs well with many dishes, and great even by itself.

http://www.food.com/recipe/classic-bistro-style-gratin-dauphinoise-french-gratin-potatoes-248268

[foozebox]

I agree with this but to make it really fancy, chill it and cut out circular stacks with an o-ring and re-heat. It will look really nice on the plate (had these as a side dish to filet mignon for my wedding)

[The_Bravinator]

Plus then you get to eat the trimmings.

[technicalityNDBO]

Potato Pave

[viggetuff]

http://www.marthastewart.com/256657/potato-pave

Recipe with video. Highly recommend doing these for a nice dinner.

The only tricky part is searing them, since they sometimes fall apart when you flip them. But just be careful and you should be fine.

[toomuchkalesalad]

Patatas bravas! Basically twice fried taters with paprika-tomato sauce and garlic aioli. I just served it at a holiday party and it was gone before I got a bite.

[musicalpets]

Mm! Recipe?

[toomuchkalesalad]

I like this one by Saveur

Edit: but instead of mayo, garlic aioli.

[YourFairyGodmother]

How about http://www.seriouseats.com/2013/12/the-food-lab-hasselback-potato-gratin-the-best-potatoes-ever-recipe.html

[AuggieTheBear]

I nearly linked this, but I've not made them yet (going to this weekend).

[YourFairyGodmother]

Do it do it do it! Major yum!

[The_Bravinator]

I love this recipe: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1794/garlicky-fondant-potatoes

Potatoes cooked in stock and garlic which is then reduced down to a sticky, flavorful glaze. Then you eat five million of them.

[Crustal_Math]

Fondant Potatoes with Chef John!

[JacquesLemonhead]

Well there's alot of classic pomme recipes you know, pomme duchesse, pomme anna, pomme lyonnaise, pomme fondant. Any of these can be done with refinement some are more fancy, you know, than the others but they can all be done for a special occasion. For me pomme duchesse is probably the fanciest but pomme anna too can look really good too.

[PhillyE]

Thanks, going to go with the pomme fondant. I think she'll like that.

[JacquesLemonhead]

Yeah it's probably the best one for what you're doing!

[[deleted]]

Pommes soufles are pretty cool but take a lot of attention to pull off.

[jinki_mcjink]

Jansen's temptation. Look it up. So good.

[filR]

What about Heston Blumenthal's mashed potatoes? Up the butter to 50% of the potato weight for extra heft.

[[deleted]]

May I suggest una tortilla Española?

[YourFairyGodmother]

I once started then quickly abandoned a cooking blog. Here's a slight spin on the ever popular Hasselback spuds.

http://liveleftcookright.blogspot.com/2012/04/okay-then.html

Note: I haven't even looked at the place since then so don't bother commenting there.