Purple Majesty French Fries

• 2 lbs Purple Majesty Potatoes

• Olive oil

• Coarse salt

• Black pepper

• Red chile, ground (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice unpeeled potatoes into 1/4-inch lengthwise strips. Soak potato strips in ice water for about 45 minutes. Drain and dry well.

Toss potatoes with olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with ground red chile pepper prior to baking, if desired. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Turn strips and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden. Makes 4 servings. Strohauer Farms exclusive recipe.

Zesty Chicken with Purple Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs Purple Majesty Potatoes, peeled and quartered

• 1/2 cup low-fat milk, warmed

• 4 boneless chicken breast halves

• 2 tsp. Cajun blackening spice

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 roasted red peppers, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• 2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped

• 2 tsp. green onion, chopped

For Potatoes: place potatoes in saucepan; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well; mash with a potato masher. Add milk and season to taste.

For Chicken: while potatoes are cooking, season chicken breasts with Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chicken on both sides. Add red pepper, tomatoes, basil and green onion to skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until chicken breasts are cooked through, about 20 minutes. 

Spoon a quarter of the mashed potatoes on each plate, place a chicken breast on top and spoon vegetables over top. Makes 4 servings. Strohauer Farms exclusive recipe.

Pesto-Scented Fingerlings

• 8 french fingerling potatoes

• 2 tbs. prepared basil pesto

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Quarter potatoes; toss with pesto and garlic to coat. Place on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake 15-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Makes 4 servings. Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board.

Tempting Potato Salad

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• 1 lbs banana fingerling potatoes

• 1 lbs french fingerling potatoes (red or pink)

• 12 ounces Purple Majesty Potatoes

• 3 tbs. olive oil, divided

• 2 ounces ham, chopped

• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

• 8 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 tbs. sherry or white balsamic vinegar

• 1 cup red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Cut potatoes into 1-1/2 inch pieces (do not peel). Steam for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Heat 1 tbs. oil in medium skillet. Add ham, walnuts and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes. Add sherry and stir well. In large bowl, toss ham mixture with potatoes, additional 2 tbs. of oil, bell pepper, green onions, salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold. Makes 8 servings. Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board.

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

• 5 pounds Rocky Mountain Gourmet Potatoes, unpeeled and diced to 1/2 inch cubes

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 7 cloves of garlic, minced

• 8 cups chicken stock

• 16 ounces cream cheese

• 1 tbs. seasoning salt

Garnishes:

• crispy bacon, crumbled

• cheddar cheese, shredded

• green onions, minced

Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken stock and seasoning to slow cooker. Cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 10 hours. Once cooked, remove 1/3 of the soup from the slow cooker and add cream cheese, stirring until completely melted. Combine cream cheese mixture with remaining soup in the crock pot. Top with your choice of garnishes & serve! Strohauer Farms exclusive recipe. 

Bacon Fingerling Potato Salad

• 2 pounds fingerling potatoes (your choice of banana, red thumb, rose finn, etc.)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1" pieces

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard

• salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes with olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes or until tip of knife pierces potato easily. Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Then add garlic and red onion. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes until bacon is crisp. In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in bacon, garlic and onions, including the bacon drippings. Add roasted potatoes, toss gently and serve immediately. Makes 4-6 servings. Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board. 

Mediterranean Sun-Kissed Savory Salad

Servings: 8          Prep Time: 10 Minutes           Cook Time: 12 Minutes

• 3 lbs. red potatoes or potato type of your choice (try russet, yukon, fingerling or purple)

• 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 5 cups spinach or lettuce of your choice

• 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp. salt

• pepper to taste

Place potatoes in a saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Or place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave on HIGH for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Refrigerate until cool. Cut potatoes into quarters. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach/lettuce. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper; mix well and add to salad mix. Serve and enjoy! Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board.

Nutrition: 214 calories. Protein: 6g, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 32g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g

Gluten-Free Potato Lasagna

Servings: 6   Prep Time: 20 Minutes            Cook Time: 40 Minutes

• 1 1/4 lbs. thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, divided

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese

• 1 tsp. dried basil or Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 egg white

• 2 cups gluten-free marinara sauce, divided

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Remove sausage from casing and crumble into a medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until browned, breaking up sausage with the back of a spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming a solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 the ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over the top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella and 1/2 the sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with the last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make a small slit to vent. Microwave on HIGH for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Serve and enjoy! Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board.

Nutrition: 300 calories. Protein: 18g, Fat: 11g, Carbs: 27g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g

Golden Baked Russet Fries

Servings: 8           Prep Time: 10 Minutes            Cook Time: 20 Minutes

• 6 russet potatoes or potato type of your choice (try red, yellow, white or fingerlings)

• 6 cloves of garlic

• 8 sprigs fresh thyme, picked from stems

• 5 tbs. olive oil

• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe covered dish. Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes. Let cool. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges. In a large mixing bowl toss the potatoes with garlic cloves, olive oil and thyme, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange the potatoes and garlic in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until the potatoes are crisp, rotate and cook an additional 10 minutes until dark golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and serve. Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board. 

Nutrition: 160 calories. Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 9g, Carbs: 20g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g

Variations ~

Fresh Rosemary Baked Russet Fries

Follow original directions, but omit thyme and garlic. Replace with 4 tbs. chopped fresh rosemary and reduce olive oil to 2 tbs. 

Nutrition: 112 calories. Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 20g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g

Steakhouse Baked BBQ Russet Fries

Omit thyme, garlic cloves and olive oil. Stir together salt, pepper, 2 tsp. garlic powder and 2 tsp. onion powder in a small bowl. Brush potato wedges with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, then sprinkle seasonings over potatoes before baking.

Nutrition: 114 calories. Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 27g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g