[BritParrothead]

I love potatoes, and this is a twist on Dauphanoise. BUT a lot healthier


Boulanger Potatoes Serves 8
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr

2 onions , thinly sliced
few thyme sprigs
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ kg floury potatoes , such as Maris Piper or Desirée, peeled and sliced thinly, by hand or using a food processor
425ml vegetable or chicken stock

Method

1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).

2. Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a few onions and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.

Per serving
152 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 29g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 2g, sugar 2g, salt 0.1 g

[rhsgypsylady]

I don't mean to sound dumb but what does Boulanger mean?

[uujudy]

Thanks, Brit. This dish sounds dee-lish. I'll definitely give it a try!

[golfnut]

Sounds great but have no idea about metric a celsius figures...gn

[uujudy]

They have this really neat new invention these days.
They call it Google.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you...and_vice_versa

http://www.chacha.com/question/what-...n-boulanger%27

[golfnut]

thanks, i've heard of google, prefer betty crocker....gn

[BritParrothead]

Originally Posted by rhsgypsylady

I don't mean to sound dumb but what does Boulanger mean?

Boulanger = Baker or Bakers wife. The dish is literally 'baked' in the oven.

[BritParrothead]

Originally Posted by golfnut

Sounds great but have no idea about metric a celsius figures...gn

I'm sorry, I always forget. You see my oven has both metric & Imperial on the dials. I still work mainly in Imperial.

[rhsgypsylady]

To uujudy - Yes, I know all about the really neat new invention called Google, but I did not go there. However, prior to posting my question I did go to the really neat new invention called the Internet and looked the word up in the online Merriam-Webster dictionary. This is what I found: Bou·lan·ger biographical name \bü-läⁿ-ˈzhā\; Definition of BOULANGER - Georges-Ernest-Jean-Marie 1837–1891 French general.

Since this didn't help me understand the connection to potatoes, I then went to Google which eventually led me to boulangism and found this description. "Boulangism is a wave of political hysteria that swept over France, especially in Paris, during the years 1886–1889. Its purpose was to support General Georges Ernest Jean Marie Boulanger (1837–1891), a military leader who advocated revenge on Germany. As Minister of War (1886–1887), he achieved some popularity for army reforms, but more particularly for his handsome military figure. When he was relieved of his command, his approval rating did not drop; it increased. Boulanger acquired the title Man on Horseback because he habitually appeared before the public mounted on a magnificent charger. He committed suicide in 1891."

Thanks BritParrothead for your explanation. Although that makes since the potatoes are baked in the oven, needless to say, I still don't get the connection with the french general. Your receipt does sound delicious and I am going to try it. I went online for a conversion chart so I'd have the right amount of ingrediants and temperature setting on the oven.

Ok folks - we've all had our history lesson for the day. File it in your brain somewhere for instant recall because there will be a test tomorrow.

[BritParrothead]

Honestly I dont think the recipe has anything to do with the dude on the horse But I DO like the idea of him riding off in to the sunset with a dish of hot potatoes on his lap
It is just named after the bakers or the wives.

[graciegirl]

Alright. How about Dauphanoise?

I kinda like mine scalloped. "scallopedoise."

[uujudy]

I won't be able to take the test tomorrow.
I have a note from home.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by uujudy

I won't be able to take the test tomorrow.
I have a note from home.

I love you u u Judy. Yes I do.

I even like Sweetie again.

Are we stupid on here or what?

[uujudy]

I love you too, Gracie!
I'm so glad you like Sweetie again!
Yes, we may be stupidoise, but I like it!

[rhsgypsylady]

Some of us may be stupidoise; but me personally, I plead the 5th because I am igmoranus (ignortantly anal). So I for sure would flunk the test. As for potatoes - I like them in any form or fashion! Don't know any of you yet but will when I get there in a couple of years or so; I love you anyway, even Sweetie. And I've really enjoyed the TOTV and learned so much about my new playground.