So, it was lucky for us that we came across this post by Elizabeth Minchelli in Rome to inspire us. We were going to mix up some Spicy Dirty Martinis.
You know by now that John and I are big fans of dry vodka Martinis. Really, what's not to like? But sometimes you just have to change it up a bit. Variety is the spice of life, right?
We started with the vodka and a little more vermouth than we were accustomed to. Then a teaspoon of olive brine and a splash of sriracha sauce. The rest of the ritual was the same--shake vigorously over ice and strain into the waiting cocktail glasses. A nicely balanced drink that proved to be a good match with food.
Of course, we needed something to eat with the drink. Something crisp and salty. I had bought the tiniest new potatoes at the market.
I boiled them until tender, and when cool enough to handle, I placed them between a folded tea towel and smashed them with my palm.
Lined up on a baking sheet, they went into the fridge to await John's arrival, upon which they were doused with olive oil and put to bake in a hot oven until brown and crisp.
When they came out of the oven, I sprinkled them with sea salt, and I hardly could contain myself until they were cool enough to eat.
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They look delicious! Maybe I should have made this with the potatoes I just grew!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Friday nights sound very exciting at yours! Those potatoes look very good, I wouldn't have been able to contain myself either.
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeletelove the spicy glow of that martini, and those crispened mashed spuds make a tasty anchor to the alcohol. Salut!
STACY: These crispy spuds would be fabulous with your just-dug potatoes.
ReplyDeleteKATH: Sometimes, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."
NANCY: Amen to that.
Michele,
ReplyDeleteThe dish looks wonderful and I love the flavours in it. It sounds like a great treat for someone speical.
Have a great week ahead.
The flavors in the drink went surprisingly well with a salmon dish we had that night. And as far as I'm concerned, potatoes make everything better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! My friends will love these potatoes, Michele - thank you!
ReplyDeleteVAL: Sometimes the simplest foods are the best foods.
ReplyDeleteThose potatoes look fantastic. I like dirty martinis, but haven't had one in a long time. I'd like to try a spicy dirty martini.
ReplyDeleteA spicy dirty martini, a good man, and those potatoes -- this looks like fun.
DENISE: We did have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteMichele, I share your love of potatoes prepared in this manner. They really are delicious. I'm relatively new to your blog and don't post often. I just wanted you to know how much I like the food and recipes you feature here. I always enjoy my visits to your site. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteMARY: Thanks so much for stopping by. Those potatoes--hot, crispy, and salty--how bad can that be, right?
ReplyDeleteoh, I loooove smashed potatoes! this must have been perfect with cocktails! I'll try it this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteMONIKA: Do try them. They can be cooked, smashed and parked in the fridge until you are ready to roast them. Good and easy.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a very happy happy hour. Your drink looks wonderful and the potatoes sound delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeletelooks delicious,I love potatos. I will try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your idea.
COCO: Thanks so much for stopping by. If you love potatoes, I think you will certainly enjoy these!
ReplyDeleteOo, that sounds delicious. And I have some potatoes that were just dug out of the ground yesterday. Think I know what I'm going to do with them :)
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a recipe that I cannot wait to try out! I will wait until the kids are in bed for the cocktail but they sound delicious!!
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