Jim Coleman Recipes

Potatoes and Ramps

Ingredients:

• 6 cups sliced potatoes
• 3 cups ramps (leeks can be use with or in place of)
• kosher salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded mixed cheddar & monterey cheeses

Preparation:

1. Place a layer of sliced potatoes in a buttered casserole dish (approximately 1 ½-quart), follow with a layer of ramps and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

2. Repeat layers, ending with potatoes.

3. Combine chicken broth and heavy cream; pour over potatoes and ramps.

4. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes, then top with grated cheese. Return to the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Eggs, Potatoes and Ramps

Ingredients:
Cast iron skillet

• 4 large potatoes, diced
• 1 lb. Bacon sliced into ½ inch strips
• 1 ½ lb. ramps, cleaned and cut up (can substitute leeks)
• 6 eggs
• kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Fry bacon in skillet.

2. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Cook the potatoes in bacon grease and let fry 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Add the cut up ramps and continue frying until potatoes are well done.

5. Add the eggs and scramble till done.

6. Put previously fried bacon on top of the scrambled eggs & potatoes; let simmer for about 2 minutes.