Death Row Potato

[LadyBelle]

Last year I stayed with my friend who lives in France and she made me the most amazing meal, which consisted of death row potatoes. We met up for a drink on Friday as she's visiting family and I remembered to as her how to make the potato dish.

So - potatoes chopped into quarters, a packet of butter and a whole clove of garlic. Roast in the oven until cooked.


I guess the reason for the name is now apparent .

Anyway I've just put some in the oven for tonight's supper. Probably won't be as nice as my friends' but I'll give it a go.

 

[winterybella]

Lock Up on MSNBC is one of my favourite shows. Naturally the title is going to capture my attention. Should I be dying to try this? I think I've done several variations of this potato minus the deadly name.

 

[Morning Glory]

Should I be dying to try this?

You're on good form today @winterybella!

 

[sidevalve]

A whole packet of butter - that sounds SERIOUSLY bad for you - it just must be great

 

[Morning Glory]

So what is the ratio of potatoes to butter?

 

[winterybella]

So what is the ratio of potatoes to butter?

I am guessing enough to die for in both cases. I am going to quit even if I am not ahead..On serious note, I would wing it with this one as I do with most things.

 

[Francesca]

So what is the ratio of potatoes to butter?

@morning glory & @winterybella

Excellent question Morning Glory ..

Wintery Bella: Do you bake un-peeled or do you peel ?

Have a lovely evening.

 

[winterybella]

@morning glory & @winterybella

Excellent question Morning Glory ..

Wintery Bella: Do you bake un-peeled or do you peel ?

Have a lovely evening.

I have used both peeled and un-peeled.

 

[Morning Glory]

I have used both peeled and un-peeled.

Either works! I think I prefer unpeeled.

 

[winterybella]

Either works! I think I prefer unpeeled.

So do I but if it's the red potatoes I keep the skin almost always.. It is great for presentation. I am thinking of some names for my creations.. In keeping with the thread..Time Served Potatoes...Seg Potatoes...Felon Potatoes..Convicted Potatoes...Appeal Potatoes and the list goes on.

 

[Francesca]

@morning glory & @winterybella

Good morning ladies (10.30am).

I agree about red or Violet Peruvian Potatoes .. Their skins are very subtle .. Also, we have 2 potatoes, one is Galician called a Cachuelo and the other is a Canary Island Potato, and I always use the skins .. I do not peel these ..

I love baked Jacks ( baked potatoes ) .. I stuff mine .. Usually with a Ratatouille ( Pisto Manchego ) ..

Thank you and have a lovely lovely day.