Words and recipes by Paige Matthie<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The humble potato has had a rough go of things lately. What was once a staple on dinner plates across Canada has now been consigned by many to the \u201cunhealthy\u201d category of foods\u2014and to me, that\u2019s a great shame. Not only are potatoes full of many essential nutrients, they\u2019re a great, cost-effective ingredient that can be enjoyed in so many ways. And the annual crop of new potatoes are a precious seasonal treat. The secret to potatoes is all down to clever, flavourful preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With their soft, delicate skins and waxy, tender texture, new potatoes are synonymous with the flavours of a PEI summer. Though you can always just boil them up and serve with a bit of butter, they are also perfect with punchy flavours and can even become the star of the show. This month I\u2019m giving you new potatoes in ways that are both familiar and a little different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are some foods that are pure nostalgia. My Oma\u2019s German Potato Salad is one of those dishes. Tough as nails, she had a timeless, understated elegance, as head of the family, and creator of so many of our favourite recipes. Her version of German Potato Salad is a bright and zingy take on the classic. Don\u2019t be wary of the vinegar, as that\u2019s what gives the bowl its zippy punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Spanish Tortilla is a vegetarian main course that is perfect for a summer dinner party or picnic. The waxy new potatoes work really well in this dish, which is similar to a crustless quiche, and complement the rich notes of the garlic, onions, and oregano to perfection. Feel free to experiment with toppings by swapping out the peppers for salsa, pesto, or even some olives and crumbled feta. Tortilla is a great base note when you want to play with flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put the new potato high on your list of local seasonal delicacies, and showcase them centre stage at your next summer gathering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","ratings":[],"pei_featured":[],"mussel_link":"","oyster_link":"","lobster_link":"","potato_link":"","beef_link":"","pei_custom_input":null,"pei_custom_link":null},"recipe_category":[11],"recipe_tag":[53,165,56,34],"class_list":["post-4332","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","recipe_category-appetizer","recipe_tag-appetizers","recipe_tag-omas-german-potato-salad","recipe_tag-pei-potatoes","recipe_tag-prince-edward-island"],"acf":{"total_time":{"days":"","hours":"","minutes":""},"servings":{"serving_size":"","serving_range":false},"ingredients_type":"Basic","ingredients":[{"quantity":4,"measurement":"lb","ingredient":"new PEI potatoes"},{"quantity":0.5,"measurement":"cup","ingredient":"apple cider vinegar"},{"quantity":0.5,"measurement":"cup","ingredient":"extra virgin olive oil"},{"quantity":1,"measurement":"","ingredient":"medium onion"},{"quantity":1,"measurement":"","ingredient":"big handful parsley"},{"quantity":1,"measurement":"tbsp","ingredient":"dill"},{"quantity":"","measurement":"","ingredient":"Salt and Pepper"}],"ingredients_advanced_wrap":null,"directions":[{"step":"Clean the potatoes of any dirt and cut into bite-sized chunks, all about the same size for even cooking. Add to a large pot of well-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until they are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork but not so much they are falling apart."},{"step":"Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and add to a large bowl. Add the vinegar and oil and set aside. Chop the parsley and dill and add to the dressing. Then add about \u00bc - \u00bd tsp salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Stir until combined."},{"step":"Drain the potatoes well and add to the bowl with the dressing, tossing gently and roughing up the edges a bit. Check the seasoning and adjust to your taste."},{"step":"Serve warm at your next big family barbecue. Yummy."}],"chefs_tip":"","calories":"","nutritional_info":"","link":"","gallery":""},"yoast_head":"\n