591473 Wed Jan 28 07:16:40 -0800 2009 22 31 Home Cooking 0 4365024 I usually use olive oil, rosemary and black pepper, but recently tried sweet paprika, cumin, and garlic instead of the rosemary on my potatoes, and liked how they turned out. What spices or spice blends do you like to use? Wed Jan 28 07:16:40 -0800 2009 10626 phoenikia 1 4365056 I have tried curry and garlic although not a big fan of curry. Did a 5 chinese spice which was good Also one with red pepper, herbs and brown sugar, sweet and savory Ok ... Also, fresh herbs, oj and olive oil. I have to look this up but it was tomato sauce, brown sugar, herbs and a few other things I have to fine that again. Very good potatoes Onions`12 Wed Jan 28 07:26:47 -0800 2009 4365024 232829 kchurchill5 2 4365187 Thanks for the ideas:) I've tried 5 chinese spice on roasted sweet potatoes, but think I might not have acquired a taste for the spice blend. Wed Jan 28 07:51:25 -0800 2009 4365056 10626 phoenikia 3 4365220 Agreed, different Wed Jan 28 07:57:57 -0800 2009 4365187 232829 kchurchill5 1 4365111 One of my favorite things about potatoes is that they pair really well with any spices. I try to complement what I'm serving, or use what I have fresh on hand. I have lots of thyme, so I've been using that lately. Also, smoked paprika is fantastic. I also like to use a sprinkle of adobo. In the summer, I grill potatoes and then toss them with oo and fresh chopped basil and mint - it's really good. I also have tossed them in a little real maple syrup and chile powder when serving them with spice-rubbed pork chops - that was a real hit, and super tasty with the combo of sweet and hot. Wed Jan 28 07:38:23 -0800 2009 4365024 201585 RosemaryHoney 2 4365170 Those ideas sound great, RosemaryHoney. I have some smoked paprika, and haven't really been using it, so I'll try it out on my next batch! Wed Jan 28 07:48:11 -0800 2009 4365111 10626 phoenikia 1 4365117 sage can be really nice with potatoes, too. Wed Jan 28 07:39:59 -0800 2009 4365024 11375 perk 2 4365171 Thanks perk! Wed Jan 28 07:48:30 -0800 2009 4365117 10626 phoenikia 1 4365185 Honey and mint has been a standard for years along with adobo Wed Jan 28 07:50:51 -0800 2009 4365024 232829 kchurchill5 2 4366851 hmmm...sounds interesting. Wed Jan 28 14:22:37 -0800 2009 4365185 74905 jaykayen 3 4366899 sorry honey and mint on a seperate time adobo. Sorry about that typo. Wed Jan 28 14:37:10 -0800 2009 4366851 232829 kchurchill5 1 4365484 We grow fresh herbs in the summer and dry them for winter usage. Suggestions: thyme, garlic & EVOO with a splash of lemon juice. chopped shallots, garlic, rosemary & EVOO with Hungarian paprika garlic, EVOO & dried oregano (this is great with chicken - Chicken Vesuvio) Wed Jan 28 09:04:36 -0800 2009 4365024 15139 Diane in Bexley 1 4365499 I like dill. Wed Jan 28 09:08:21 -0800 2009 4365024 69452 jzerocsk 1 4365694 I like to roast with evoo, salt and pepper and then when done ... mix a little dill and parsley and toss with 1/4 cup heavy cream. It doesn't make a rich sauce but the potatoes soak up a little of the cream. It is just to add a little flavor which is nice. A simple dish Wed Jan 28 09:58:41 -0800 2009 4365024 232829 kchurchill5 1 4366843 I always seem to have half an onion floating around in my fridge and will finely dice this and toss with the potatoes. Add in olive oil, salt/pepper, fresh thyme, and they're great. Phoo-D http://www.phoo-d.com Wed Jan 28 14:20:42 -0800 2009 4365024 226727 Phoo_d 1 4366957 Rosemary is always good. I use some tumeric if I want a more "Golden" look. I add some quatered onions halfway through so they don't burn, and garlic for the last 5-10 mins. Wed Jan 28 14:53:48 -0800 2009 4365024 204342 FriedClamFanatic 1 4367001 I've tried most of these suggestions but the absolute most unbelievable potates (any kind, mashed, roasted, baked!!) are made using Penzeys "Fox Point seasoning" Really tops everything I've ever tried. Wed Jan 28 15:06:31 -0800 2009 4365024 228855 jerzzy 1 4371131 indian potatoes are good: http://www.essortment.com/all/indianpotatore_oag.htm http://indianfood.about.com/od/vegetarianrecipes/r/southpotato.htm http://www.culinarycafe.com/Vegetables/Indian-Style_Potato_Frittata.html this will give you tons of indian potato ideas: http://www.indobase.com/recipes/category/potato-50.php jeera is cumin: http://indianspicetrail.blogspot.com/2006/06/jeera-cumin-seeds.html kothmir is cilantro leaves here is a good indian ingredient translator: http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~an4m/recipes/translate.html Thu Jan 29 17:29:00 -0800 2009 4365024 105717 alkapal 2 4371343 Nice links Thu Jan 29 19:06:13 -0800 2009 4371131 232829 kchurchill5 3 4371445 potatoes are one of the great blank slates in the food world, don't ya think, k? Thu Jan 29 19:48:57 -0800 2009 4371343 105717 alkapal 4 4371451 I would die if I couldn't eat potatoes ... probably literally :) I love cooking with them. Anything goes which is so much fun. Totally Agree!! And they aren't just American, it is world wide which is really fun and interesting. Thu Jan 29 19:50:57 -0800 2009 4371445 232829 kchurchill5 5 4372054 Potato lovers might be interested in the following: http://www.figandcherry.com/blog-events/fig-cherry-presentspotato-ho-down/ Fri Jan 30 05:32:48 -0800 2009 4371451 204342 FriedClamFanatic 6 4372100 Interesting site. Fri Jan 30 05:57:52 -0800 2009 4372054 232829 kchurchill5