Potato gratin

Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

Gratin Dauphinois is a French dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk and/or cream, using the Gratin technique from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France I ate the Gratin Dauphinois on my way to Colmar while staying in the Black Forest. This scalloped potato casserole dish is absolutely simple. Made with just potatoes, heavy cream, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. If you like you can … Continue reading Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

Potato Puree, mashed potato, hedgehog

My Mother’s Hedgehog mashed Potato

I was greatly influenced by my mother who went to culinary school. She taught me many tips and tricks about food art, and how to make fancy mashed potatoes The finished product should resemble a Hedgehog, in German it is called an Igel. Goes great with Bavarian Pork Roast. Click on picture  for recipe Serve with Bavarian Pork Roast from my Childhood or Beef Rouladen … Continue reading My Mother’s Hedgehog mashed Potato