So I’ve been at my new
job for a little over a month now, and I think I’ll keep it.
There are many things
that have contributed to this decision. I really enjoy the smaller shop
atmosphere, the travel and the fact that I have way more input and control over
my day to day.
Even though there are
many reasons I love the new job, I can totally pinpoint the moment when I knew
it was the right place for me.
The first night in
Manhattan with my boss, we got in pretty late so we had to go straight to
dinner. The boss man didn’t even skip a beat when he said he knew exactly where
to take me.
As a foodie, I was a
little skeptical that this man I barely knew could have a taste that was on my level.
But the place he took
me to was AMAING. And so was the place we went the next night. And the night
after that.
I didn’t eat a meal
that was anything less than awesome the entire time we were traveling together.
And after that first
night, I knew I made the right choice.
This little dip was
something that I had at that restaurant the first night in NYC and I had to try
and recreate it at home.
It is tangy, and packed
with flavor and the perfect hearty dip.
Perfect with pita,
with veggies or spread on a sammy.
You will need…
2 russet potatoes
(about 1 pound), scrubbed
8 garlic cloves,
minced
¾ cup blanched almonds
½ cup extra-virgin
olive oil
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons white
wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to
taste
Start by placing the
potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring it to a boil.
Lower the heat to
maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender. About 30 minutes.
Remove the potatoes
from the water and let them cool until you can handle them.
While the potatoes are
cooking, mix the garlic with about 1 teaspoon of salt and smash it into a paste
with the back of your chefs knife.
Then, in a food
processor, combine the salt garlic, almonds and olive oil until you have a nice
paste.
Gently peel the potato
skins. Roughly chop the potatoes and puree them through a food mill or ricer into
a bowl with the garlic almond paste.
Stir in the vinegar, lemon
juice and water and season well with salt and pepper.
When the mixture is
completely combined, serve warm with the bread of your choice.
Love and Beer Floats
Angela
Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)
2 russet potatoes
(about 1 pound), scrubbed
8 garlic cloves,
minced
¾ cup blanched almonds
½ cup extra-virgin
olive oil
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons white
wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to
taste
Start by placing the
potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring it to a boil.
Lower the heat to
maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender. About 30 minutes.
Remove the potatoes
from the water and let them cool until you can handle them.
While the potatoes are
cooking, mix the garlic with about 1 teaspoon of salt and smash it into a paste
with the back of your chefs knife.
Then, in a food
processor, combine the salt garlic, almonds and olive oil until you have a nice
paste.
Gently peel the potato
skins. Roughly chop the potatoes and puree them through a food mill or ricer into
a bowl with the garlic almond paste.
Stir in the vinegar, lemon
juice and water and season well with salt and pepper.
When the mixture is
completely combined, serve warm with the bread of your choice.
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