Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Letter L

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Front-Runner Favs: Lyonnaise Potatoes! Don’t you love fancy names for regular dishes. Think about it. Instead of skinny flat pancakes, we say “Crepes”. Or an old-fashioned grilled ham and cheese sandwich popular in France goes by “Croque Monsieur”. What about American hot dogs in crescent rolls? Anybody? That’s right, “Pigs in a Blanket”. Today’s pan-fried potatoes and onions can be fancied up for dinner when you refer to them as “Lyonnaise Potatoes”. But don’t say that too often or the hubs may announce he wants to eat at “Chez Maison” tonight. (at home)
LYONNAISE POTATOES
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1-2 Idaho russet potatoes, peel on and sliced 1/4″ thick

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1 Vidalia sweet onion, sliced

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

Fresh chives and tarragon for garnish 
Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover bottom of pan with potatoes in a single layer. Season with sea salt and white pepper. Dot with half the butter. Repeat with remaining potatoes and butter. Cook until potatoes are brown on the bottom, 10-15 minutes. Add onions; season with garlic powder. Cook, gently turning onions and potatoes until thoroughly cooked, 8-10 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer potato mixture to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chives and tarragon leaves. 

22 thoughts on “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Letter L”

  5. I’ve been busy with a new job and writing, and guess what? I’m starving. It was good to stop in today, and get a great idea for a meal this weekend. It’s the only time I have to cook. I might buy a tender roast to go with this.

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  9. Mmm, sounds wonderful. I’ll make these tonight for my husband, a man I often refer to as Mr. Potato Head because of his fondness for the things. I also want you to know I enjoyed your exploration of fancy names for simple things.

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