Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges With Saffron Aioli Food

GRILLED VEGETABLES SALAD WITH CRAB CAKES AND SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Saute the peppers and garlic in olive oil. Set aside to cool.
• In a big bowl, combine the crabmeat, 3 tablespoons of the mayonnaise, herbs, bread crumbs, and the cooled Sauteed mixture. Mix well. If it seems dry, add more mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Make balls from crab mix into 8 equal portions. Pat each into a disk. Chill again until ready to cook.
• Preheat grill for 20 minutes before you need to cook vegetables. Prep all the vegetables then toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper in separate bowls. Grill them over medium high heat until they are tender but not mushy, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill. As they come off grill, toss them in a bit more olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Fry the crab cakes over medium high heat in olive oil until golden brown. Serve with the grilled vegetables and Saffron Aioli.
• Use garlic that is fresh and firm. If garlic has sprouted, split the cloves and remove green germ. In food processor, puree garlic until chopped fine. Season with salt and pepper and add the saffron and egg yolks. With motor running slowly, add the olive oil in a thin steady stream. When it is done, it should be like a thick mayonnaise. Add lemon juice and cayenne and taste for seasoning.
• Alternatively, you can make the aioli in a mortar and pestle, which is the traditional way.
• Yield: 2 cups

ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the aioli: Lightly sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of the salt and smash it into a paste with the side of a cook's knife. Set aside. Pour about 2 inches of water into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a medium, heatproof bowl, whisk together the remaining salt, egg yolk, vinegar, water, lemon juice, and saffron until light and frothy. Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly until the yolk mixture is just warmer than room temperature, about 20 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the garlic paste. While whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth and slightly thick sauce is formed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Meanwhile, make the sweet potatoes: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Put a baking sheet on the center rack and preheat for 10 minutes. Quarter the sweet potatoes and leave the skins on. In a large bowl, toss the wedges with the olive oil. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and place the wedges evenly spaced on the pan, cut-side down. Bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Turn the wedges so the other cut side comes in contact with the hot baking sheet. Continue to bake the sweet potatoes until both sides are browned and tender, about 15 minutes more. To serve, arrange the sweet potatoes on a platter, and season with salt, to taste. Drizzle the potatoes with some of the aioli. Serve warm. Cook's Note: We recommend golden olive oil for its smooth finish and low acidity. The golden color comes from olive pressed at the peak of ripeness. These oils are made on California, southern France, and Sicily.

PATATAS BRAVAS WITH SAFFRON AïOLI

Steps:

• Make the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a large pot; cover with water by 1 inch and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes on a kitchen towel-lined baking sheet; let cool.
• Working in two batches, fry the potatoes in 365˚ vegetable oil until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Soak the saffron in 3 tablespoons hot water, 10 minutes. Puree in a blender with the egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and a pinch of salt.With the blender on high speed, slowly add the vegetable and olive oil and blend until thick and smooth, adding a few drops of water if needed; season with salt.
• Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and smoked paprika and drizzle with the saffron aïoli.

POTATO WEDGES WITH SMOKY AIOLI

Steps:

• Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash the potatoes well, then pat them dry. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1-inch-thick wedges. Toss the wedges with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
• Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and brush it lightly with oil. Arrange the wedges, cut-side-down, on the sheet in a single layer. Bake until the underside is golden brown and not sticking to the baking sheet, about 25 minutes. Use a metal spatula to loosen and flip the potatoes, then continue to bake until golden brown and crisp all over, about 20 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the paprika and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove from the heat and cool slightly; then stir the mixture into the mayonnaise.
• Sprinkle the potato wedges with parsley and serve with the aioli for dipping.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Wash the yams and slice into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. Place the yams in a large mixing bowl and coat with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast the yams until tender to the touch, about 30 minutes.
• Put the canola oil in a frying pan and heat to 180 degrees F. Fry the yams on each side until the outside is brown and caramelized. Season with salt, pepper and the chopped parsley. Serve with ketchup or your favorite condiment.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the aioli: Lightly sprinkle the garlic with a pinch of the salt and smash it into a paste with the side of a cook's knife. Set aside.
• Pour about 2 inches of water into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• In a medium, heatproof bowl, whisk together the remaining salt, egg yolk, vinegar, water, lemon juice, and saffron until light and frothy. Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly until the yolk mixture is just warmer than room temperature, about 20 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the garlic paste.
• While whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth and slightly thick sauce is formed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, make the sweet potatoes: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Put a baking sheet on the center rack and preheat for 10 minutes.
• Quarter the sweet potatoes and leave the skins on. In a large bowl, toss the wedges with the olive oil. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and place the wedges evenly spaced on the pan, cut-side down. Bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
• Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Turn the wedges so the other cut side comes in contact with the hot baking sheet. Continue to bake the sweet potatoes until both sides are browned and tender, about 15 minutes more.
• To serve, arrange the sweet potatoes on a platter, and season with salt, to taste. Drizzle the potatoes with some of the aioli. Serve warm.
• Cook's Note: We recommend golden olive oil for its smooth finish and low acidity. The golden color comes from olive pressed at the peak of ripeness. These oils are made on California, southern France, and Sicily.
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SAFFRON POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook the onion for five minutes, then turn down the heat to low and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and sweet in smell and taste.
• Add the garlic, paprika, bay and rosemary to the saucepan, and cook for five more minutes to release their flavours.
• Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half lengthways, then cut each half into two or three long wedges, depending on the size of the potato. Lightly season them with salt and pepper, then pour on the saffron infusion. Toss well and leave for about five minutes before adding to the pan.
• Let everything simmer gently in the saucepan, covered, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan until the potatoes are tender, around 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Mix together olive oil, garlic, and rosemary in a small bowl.
• Cut sweet potato lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch thick wedges; place in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange wedges on a large baking sheet in a single layer so they are not touching.
• Bake in the preheated oven, turning once, until potatoes are softened and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the baking sheet.

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Peel potatoes and cut into 1" wedges.
• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil.
• Mix sugar and seasonings together and add to potatoes.
• Toss until evenly coated.
• Spread on a non stick baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes until browned and done.

SWEET POTATO WEDGES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes. Slice in half, then into wedges.
• Toss wedges in olive oil and seasonings.
• Place on a baking sheet, skin side down.
• Bake 30-40 minutes.
• Enjoy!