French Fridays with Dorie – Broth-Braised Potatoes
One of the great things about French Fridays with Dorie is that we get to nominate and then vote on what we want to cook each month. I was particularly excited when I saw these Broth-Braised Potatoes showed up on the monthly ballot. I mean, what’s wrong with potatoes that are braised in broth? Absolutely nothing.
This was a very simple and quick dish. The potatoes are just sliced in half and then braised in broth with thyme (or rosemary) and some garlic. It took less than 20 minutes and was such a fun way to serve potatoes!
I wasn’t sure that my boys would appreciate this one – and actually briefly considered mashing some of the potatoes for them – but they all ended up eating some, even if they did cover them in ketchup! I thought they were delicious and was happy to eat them for breakfast the next day. I especially loved that my broth turned purple overnight thanks to my purple potatoes!
(The members of French Fridays with Dorie do not post the recipes we make so be sure to check out Around My French Table.)
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen:
January 27th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Neither of my boys care for potatoes- isn’t that just weird? That’s okay, more me and my husband! Yum! I love the variety you have here!
Tracey:
January 27th, 2012 at 6:31 am
Your potatoes are so pretty, I have to get my hands on some purple ones! I could eat these every day, I think!
Adriana:
January 27th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Purple broth sounds cool! I wasn’t crazy about these little spuds. The smell of the broth was amazing, but I didn’t feel my potatoes were infused enough with all that great flavor.
Laura:
January 27th, 2012 at 7:46 am
These look gorgeous. Great way to sneak flavor into potatoes – that isn’t butter or sour cream. Love the potato trio too!
Lola:
January 27th, 2012 at 8:07 am
When my boys were growing up they kept telling me ketchup was a vegetable, and pickles too:) I thought these were tasty and easy and wish I had leftovers to try for breakfast!
Cher:
January 27th, 2012 at 10:37 am
I had to laugh at the thought of covering these with ketchup. That totally sounds like something my youngest would do :-)
Cher:
January 27th, 2012 at 10:39 am
My youngest (16 now) still drowns everything in ketchup or sauce. I don’t get it, but I’ve learned to accept it.
SoupAddict Karen:
January 27th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Potatoes and ketchup are like peas and carrots. :) Love those purple potatoes, especially that they retain their color when cooked.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Mmm these are lovely!
Patty:
January 27th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Love the purple spuds, I didn’t see these at the market, will have to look for them next time. We loved this simple dish and I will make it again!
nicole:
January 27th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I eat potatoes like apples…
amanda:
January 27th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Eww! Tell me you’re joking.
nicole:
January 27th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
shut up! I always have. when I am cutting them up I eat too many pieces in the process.
Betsy:
January 27th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
What colorful potatoes! That makes this so much more fun. I thought these were delicious, and so easy to make too.
Dessert By Candy:
January 27th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
The multi-colour potatoes look so striking together in one bowl! I can imagine how amused the kids would be to see the broth turning purple by the potatoes….like a kitchen science experiment. ;) Glad the dish was well-received at your home!
Christy:
January 28th, 2012 at 7:24 am
The potatoes are so colorful! Glad that everyone loved these – but what’s not to love about them, easy and tasty! Have a terrific weekend!
Erin E:
January 28th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Love the purple potatoes, so cool that the broth turned purple. That would be a lot of fun for a themed dinner!
Candy (dulce):
January 28th, 2012 at 11:38 am
So happy that you enjoyed these! And the bonus of purple broth the next day! What fun.
Liz:
January 28th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Love that your broth turned purple…too funny! I don’t think my purple potatoes were big enough to do that.
Cakelaw:
January 28th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
I am very envious of your lovely gold and purple potatoes – so pretty!
Susan:
January 28th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
I love that you used different colored potatoes. This was such a quick & easy way to infuse potatoes with flavor for a side dish that would go with almost anything.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Krissy:
January 28th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Such pretty potatoes and I think it sounds like fun to have purple broth…I had a granddaughter whose favorite color is purple…you have me thinking…
Your very pretty colored potatoes are wonderful…now I need to make these again using more color.
Elaine:
January 29th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
What is it about boys and ketchup? My son still puts ketchup on cauliflower. Your potatoes are so colorful and perfect to tempt your sons into eating them as is.
KarenP:
February 1st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Your colorful potatoes look so beautiful! I loved these too and will be making them often.