Cedar Plank Potatoes


Cedar Plank Potatoes
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    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    45 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    45 minutes
    Cedar Plank Potatoes
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      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      45 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      45 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Peel potatoes and cut into 2" chunks. Simmer potatoes in lightly salted water until very tender 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return pot to low heat. Mash potatoes over low heat, allowing the potatoes to give off any excess moisture. Once potatoes are smooth, remove from heat and add butter, cream cheese, roasted garlic, salt and pepper. Continue to mash until combined and creamy. Stir in fresh herbs.
      2. Preheat grill to medium high or 450℉. Scoop potatoes onto pre-soaked cedar planks using a 1/4 cup scoop, leaving at least an inch between scoops (can fit 6-8 per plank). Place planks on grill and cook for 15-18 minutes until hot and golden. Remove planks from grill and use to serve potatoes or gently place potatoes onto serving dish and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
      Recipe Notes

      Potatoes can be cooked, mashed, scooped and chilled up to two days in advance. Simply remove from refrigerator and place on pre-soaked planks when ready to grill. Makes 12 1/4 cup scoops.

      To roast garlic, preheat oven to 350℉.  Cut the top off the head of garlic and place on a double layer sheet of foil.  Drizzle with oil and fold foil over bulb, crimping all edges to seal packet.  Place on a baking tray and bake for about 45 minutes until golden and soft. Alternatively, you can make roasted garlic on the grill, here's how Grill Roasted Garlic

      Caraway Crusted Pork Pot Pie

      Caraway Crusted Pork Pot Pie is braised pork shoulder and vegetables nestled beneath a flaky caraway pastry crust.
      Caraway Crusted Pork Pot Pie
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      Beer braised pork shoulder and vegetables nestled beneath a flaky caraway pastry crust.
        Servings
        6 people
        Servings
        6 people
        Caraway Crusted Pork Pot Pie is braised pork shoulder and vegetables nestled beneath a flaky caraway pastry crust.
        Caraway Crusted Pork Pot Pie
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        Beer braised pork shoulder and vegetables nestled beneath a flaky caraway pastry crust.
          Servings
          6 people
          Servings
          6 people
          Ingredients
          Caraway Pastry
          Pork Pot Pie
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          Caraway Pastry
          1. In a food processor bowl add flour, salt, baking powder, caraway seeds and butter. Pulse until the butter in broken down and crumbly. Add sour cream and pulse until just starting to pull away from sides. With processor running, add water and mix until just combined. Dump out dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a flat disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Mixture may still appear crumbly when dumping out onto plastic wrap, however once you start to form the dough it will start to come together. Chill for at least an hour, but can be done a day in advance. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes prior to rolling.
          Pork Pot Pie
          1. Heat a large heavy bottom dutch oven over medium high heat, add pancetta and cook until rendered and starting to crisp. With a slotted spoon remove pancetta to a paper towel lined plate, reserving fat in the dutch oven. Over high heat add half the pork, searing meat on all sides. Scoop out pork leaving the fat behind and set aside. Repeat with remaining pork.
          2. Preheat oven to 350℉. Add enough butter to the existing fat to equal approximately 6 tbsp, add garlic and sauté for one minute over medium low heat. Add flour and stir to combine, cooking over medium heat until bubbling and starting to turn a light caramel colour. Stir in beer and whisk until smooth and bubbling. Whisk in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
          3. Add pork, pancetta, mushrooms, bay leaf, sugar and pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Add pearl onions and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes until pork is tender. Add potatoes, celery, carrots and dill. Bake for 20 minutes or until vegetable are just tender. Remove from oven and discard bay leaf. Stir in sour cream and peas and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle a scant 1 1/2 cups into 6 ramekins or cocotte dishes.
          4. Increase oven to 400℉. Roll out pastry to at least 1/8" thickness. Cut rounds slightly bigger than couchette dish and lay each round on top of stew. Cut 4 slits in each pastry. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp of water and brush each pastry round with egg wash. Place cocotte dishes on a large baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden. Serve immediately.
          Recipe Notes

          When adding the vegetables to the braise, remember to take pastry out of the fridge and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

          This pot pie can also be made in a 9"x13" pan if desired.

          Any leftover pastry can be re-rolled very thin and cut into rounds or squares and baked on a parchment line baking sheet at 350℉ for 12-15 minutes for caraway crackers.

          Spicy Shrimp and Potatoes

          Spicy Shrimp and Potatoes
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          Tender shrimp in a flavourful tomato sauce.
            Servings Prep Time
            4 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            65 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            4 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            65 minutes
            Spicy Shrimp and Potatoes
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            Tender shrimp in a flavourful tomato sauce.
              Servings Prep Time
              4 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              65 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              4 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              65 minutes
              Ingredients
              Servings:
              Instructions
              1. Heat oil in a large skillet, add onions and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add half of the canned tomatoes and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Pour mixture into blender or food processor and blend until almost smooth.
              2. Pour blended mixture back into skillet and add remaining tomatoes, garlic and wine and cook uncovered until reduced, about 20 minutes.
              3. Add water, clam juice and potatoes and cook covered until potatoes are just tender, 10-15 minutes depending on size.
              4. Stir in salt, sugar, pepper and chili flakes, adjust seasoning and consistency by adding a little more water if necessary.
              5. Add shrimp and cook uncovered for about 3 minutes depending on size. Serve immediately with crusty bread. Enjoy!
              Recipe Notes

              For this recipe I used shrimp size 21-25 per pound.  The acid in the tomato will help cook the shrimp so there's no need to cook longer than a few minutes.

              Recipe Source: Adapted from Shrimp and Fingerlings in Tomato Broth, February 2009