Celebration Blend Baby Potatoes: Cooking Guide For Beginners

Celebration Blend Baby Potatoes are a mix of sweet, nutty, and fresh flavours with a consistently soft texture. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and microwaving. One popular way to cook them is to roast them in the oven with olive oil, garlic, and fresh rosemary. This method results in crispy-on-the-outside and creamy-on-the-inside potatoes that make a perfect side dish for any meal.

How to roast celebration blend baby potatoes

Ingredients

• 2-2 1/2 pounds of baby potatoes
• 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2-1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2-1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2-1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• Optional: fresh parsley

Utensils

• A sharp chef's knife
• A sturdy baking sheet
• A large pot
• A bowl
• A rimmed baking sheet

Method

• Preheat the oven to 400-450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with cold water, and bring the water to a boil. Parboil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until soft.
• Drain the potatoes and let them cool.
• Slice the potatoes in half and place them in a bowl.
• Gently toss the potatoes with the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are coated well.
• Place the potatoes, cut-side down, on a nonstick baking pan.
• Roast the potatoes in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and fork-tender on the inside.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with fresh parsley if desired.
• Serve immediately.

Tips

• Play around with different combinations of spices and seasonings to suit your taste.
• Don't touch the potatoes while they're roasting, as this will ensure they get crispy and brown.
• If you have any leftovers, let them cool, then transfer them to an airtight container. They will last for 3-4 days in the fridge or 10-12 months in the freezer.

How to boil celebration blend baby potatoes

Ingredients:

• Celebration Blend Baby Potatoes
• Salt
• Butter (optional)
• Olive oil (optional)
• Black pepper (optional)
• Parsley (optional)

Method:

First, wash your potatoes. If they are larger potatoes, cut them in half or even quarters so that all the potato pieces are a similar size. This will ensure they cook at the same rate.

Next, place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. The water level should be about an inch above the potatoes. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water and stir.

Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and leave the potatoes to cook until they are tender. This should take around 10-18 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. To check if they are done, poke the potatoes with a fork—if they are soft, they are ready.

Drain the water from the pot and return the potatoes to the pot, or put them in a mixing bowl. If you like, you can now add some flavorings. Drizzle the potatoes with melted butter and olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper, to taste. Finally, add some freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Toss everything together, and your boiled Celebration Blend Baby Potatoes are ready to serve.

How to microwave celebration blend baby potatoes

Ingredients

• Celebration blend baby potatoes
• Butter (optional)
• Salt and pepper (optional)

Method

• Rinse the baby potatoes thoroughly.
• Using a fork, pierce each potato.
• Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl or container.
• If you want to add some extra flavour, you can add a small amount of water and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
• Cover the bowl with a plate or lid to keep the moisture inside while cooking.
• Microwave on high for 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of potatoes and the power of your microwave.
• For baked potatoes, dot the potatoes with butter and cover before microwaving on high power for 8-12 minutes.
• The potatoes are cooked when they are fork-tender. If they are not ready, put them back in the microwave for another minute or two.

How to make herbed celebration blend baby potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1kg/ 2 lb baby potatoes / new potatoes
• 1 tbsp salt, for cooking
• 30g/ 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Optional:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Utensils:

• A sharp chef's knife
• A sturdy baking sheet
• A large pot
• A bowl
• A colander
• A nonstick baking pan

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes in the large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tbsp of salt.
• Bring the water to a boil and then lower the heat to medium. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until there's no resistance when pierced with a knife.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and leave for a minute to let them steam dry.
• Slice the potatoes in half and place in a bowl.
• Add the butter, salt, and pepper. Toss until the butter is melted and coats the potatoes.
• Place the potatoes, cut-side down, on the nonstick baking pan.
• Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Tips:

• You can also steam the potatoes instead of boiling them.
• Choose small potatoes that are the same size so they cook through at the same time.
• The light coating of butter adds a bit of flavour to the otherwise plain potatoes.
• This side dish pairs well with rich mains like roasts, and light enough to serve with seafood.

How to make celebration blend baby potatoes with butter and herbs

Ingredients

• 1kg/ 2 lb baby potatoes / new potatoes
• 1 tbsp salt, for cooking
• 30g/ 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Method

• Boil potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot of cold tap water with 1 tbsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium so they're simmering gently (this stops skin splitting). Cook for 10–15 minutes until there's no resistance when pierced with a knife. Alternatively, steam the potatoes.
• Steam dry: Drain in a colander then leave for a minute to let the potatoes steam dry (if wet, butter won't stick).
• Toss with butter: Transfer to a bowl, add salt, pepper and butter. Toss to melt and coat.
• Add herbs just before serving: Stir through, transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

Tips

• Choose small potatoes that are the same size so they cook through at the same time without the skins bursting.
• This recipe only requires a little butter. The potatoes are lightly coated with butter, as opposed to dousing.
• The light coating of butter just adds a bit of flavour to the otherwise plain potatoes along with the hit of freshness from the herbs.
• Best served warm. Can also be served at room temperature – just keep cooked potatoes in the fridge, then bring to room temperature.
• Never serve cold – the butter will harden into clumps.

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