Monday, July 19, 2010

Torta Reform: Mushroom and Rosemary Potato Torta

Do you have one of those pieces of kitchen equipment that you only use when you have to? For me, it’s a mandolin. It’s difficult to clean, it’s awkward to use, and every time I touch it, I think I’m going to end up with one less finger by the time I’m finished. Of course, the fact that I have a cheap (in the negative sense of the word) mandolin probably has more than a little to do with it. Regardless, I seldom get it out – unless I absolutely have to.

We went to a party this weekend. One of us (not me) ended up having a little too much fun and was paying for it the next day. I hate days like that. I can certainly empathize with anyone who wakes up because they hear the ants crawling outside the bedroom window (I’ve been there once or twice myself). In an effort to combat the remnants of an exciting evening, Don had requested something starchy but light for dinner (yes, he was still not himself by dinner time – he thought it was a really good party). Starchy but light? READ MORE

Recipe: Mushroom and Rosemary Potato Torta
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18 comments:

  1. Belinda @zomppaJuly 19, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous and lovely simple dish. Potatoes are funny.

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  2. Lauren @ Delicateflavors.comJuly 19, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    What a great vegetarian dish for a party! So very simple but creative and hardy too. :)

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  3. Jason PhelpsJuly 19, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Very nice lighter fare.

    Jason

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  4. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Love the look of the mushrooms piled up on the top of the torta.

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  5. KathJuly 19, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Love potatoes. Love mushrooms. This looks wonderful!

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  6. chef@letsallcookJuly 19, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Looks delicious! I love crispy potatoes.

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  7. Lawyer Loves LunchJuly 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    This looks awesome! I'm currently in the middle of a love affair with Thomas Keller's potato cakes and this sounds similar but just different enough that I may have to give it a go :)

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  8. Chef Dennis LittleyJuly 19, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Now that is a beautiful torta, salad was the perfect accompaniment ....I do love working with my mandoline, but your right I hate to get it out....I think I need to be professionally trained to use it, I know it could do so much more!

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  9. Michelle MaskalyJuly 19, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    That looks great! Yummy!!!

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  10. JackieJuly 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my, this looks too good. I love potatoes, I love mushrooms, I love rosemary, therefore this is getting made VERY SOON. Delicious!

    Jax x

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  11. BigAppleNoshJuly 19, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Looks scrumptious!

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  12. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    It is a gorgeous torta. Curious as to whether it helped your husband though. :)

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  13. taodonJuly 19, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    Yes :)

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  14. The Chef DocJuly 19, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Oh, how delicious that looks! I love my mandolin! Except, I've not used any other components that it came with besides the slicer that is already on there. Apparently, it comes with doodads ;-) I'll have to try this recipe out when I get off my no-carbs/starch kick that I just started!

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  15. Scott DuncanJuly 19, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Seriously? No carbs and no starch?! Then what's the point of living?

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  16. Nick AtonnaJuly 20, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I too suffer from mandolinphobia

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  17. SaraJuly 24, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Your headline made me laugh and it made me click on over from Foodbuzz. Well done. And that tort looks pretty nice too.

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  18. VibeyAugust 31, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    It's got potatoes, it's got mushies... it's got everything! And hey - toss the mandolin and get a good food processor with a slicing attachment. Mine even sliced paper-thin wafers of fresh oranges for marmalade yesterday!

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