From Idaho Potato Commission

Recipe compliments of: Chef Rolf Stroeh, Design Cuisine Catering, Washington, D.C.

Yield: 24 Servings

Ingredients:

• 12 Bermuda onions, sliced 3/4 inch thick 4 lbs.
• Olive oil as needed
• 1/4 c. Crushed black peppercorns 2 oz.
• 1/4 c. Chopped fresh oregano 2 oz.
• 1/4 c. Chopped fresh thyme 3 oz.
• 2 T. Dry Cajun seasoning 2 oz.
• 2 T. Minced garlic
• 48 (4-ounce steaks) Beef Loin, Tenderloin Steaks, Side Muscle Off, Skinned 12 lbs.

Directions:

1. Brush onion slices with oil. Place onion slices on hot grid to “grill-mark,” turning once, Remove; keep warm.
2. Combine remaining ingredient, except steaks, in small bowl. Sprinkle 1 t. seasoning mixture over each steak; reserve.
3. For each serving: Panbroil 2 steaks in hot skillet over medium-high heat to desired doneness, turning once. Place steaks on hot grid to “grill-mark.” turning once. Serve steaks on bed of grilled onions.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 24 Whole Idaho Potatoes 15 lbs. (70 count)
• 18 whole peeled and chunked parsnips 4 lbs.
• 3 c. Buttermilk 24 oz.
• Butter 16 oz. plus 2 T. 2 c. plus 2 T.
• 4 t. Minced garlic 1/2 oz.
• 3 c. Sour cream (or crème fraîche) 24 oz.
• 2 c. Chopped fresh chives 8 oz.
• 1-1/2 c. Grated sharp Cheddar cheese 12 oz.
• 3 t. Grated nutmeg
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1-1/2 c. Grated Parmesan cheese 12 oz.

Directions:

1. Scrub potatoes and bake at 425°F. for 50 minutes or until done.
2. Cook parsnips in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Set aside. Warm buttermilk and 16 oz. butter until lukewarm. Set aside.
3. Sauté garlic in remaining 2 T. butter. Set aside.
4. When potatoes are done, split in half, lengthwise, and scoop out pulp. It is important to work quickly so ingredients will remain hot.
5. Mash cooked potatoes with parsnips and add buttermilk/butter mixture, garlic, sour cream, chives, Cheddar cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture back into empty potato shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Put potatoes under salamander or broiler for 5 min. or until brown. Serve immediately.

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