Food Network Scholar: Potatoes Anna

Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Potatoes Anna

I don't have much time tonight to devote being creative with my blog. I am sharing a Martha Stewart recipe. This recipe will satisfy your need for French Fries. It is buttery and crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. This is a classic potato dish. I have had this recipe card for about 25 years! This dish was a favorite of my children.

Potatoes Anna

3 large potatoes thinly sliced (peeled or unpeeled, your preference. The classic way is peeled.)
1 T. butter, melted
1 tsp. of salt

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Swirl half of the melted butter in the bottom of a glass pie plate. Layer the potato slices in overlapping circles around the pan.