Southwind Farms

Russian Banana Potatoes

southwind — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:15:47 +0000

The Russian Banana Fingerling Potato is a smaller, slender, finger-shaped type of potato. Due to their size Russian Banana fingerlings are usually prepared whole or halved. Their unique creamy texture make for the perfect side dish or salad.

Mixed Medley Fingerlings

southwind — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:04:02 +0000

Not sure if any one kind of fingerling is right for you? Then mix it up with Southwind’s Medley. This colorful combo contains our famous Russian Banana Fingerling, Ruby Crescent Fingerling, Purple Peruvian Fingerling, & French Fingerling. This mixture is guaranteed to liven up any dish.

French Fingerling Potatoes

southwind — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:49:26 +0000

If you want to add some hearty, delicious potato flavor to your soup or salad, the French Fingerling is a perfect potato choice. This traditional pick is a red-skinned, yellow-fleshed variety that offers delicious flavor.

2012 Caito Foods Seminar, A Winning Season!

southwind — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:51:30 +0000

Every year our friends at Caito Foods put on a seminar where they invite their most coveted produce suppliers and also over 500 of their customers for a two day meet and greet. Southwind Farms had the pleasure of being the exclusive Idaho fingerling grower & fingerling shipper in attendance. We were very honored to be selected to attend the seminar and educate Caito’s customers about the feasibility and relative ease of offer fingerling potatoes in a retail setting. We had a great time and looking forward to many lasting relationships that were made.

Check out a few of the photos taken at the seminar.

*Sorry for the blurry pictures. Less coffee for the photographer next time!

If you are interested in ordering fingerling potatoes through Caito Foods Service use the contact info below.

Phone:
800-652-8165

Website:
www.caitofoods.com

For more information about Southwind Products, check out our full list of fingerling potatoes

Perfect Super Bowl Fingerling Appetizer

southwind — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:44:38 +0000

Are you looking for a fun recipe this Super Bowl season that not only gets eaten but will impress your guests at the same time? Look no further. From our friends at the Idaho Potato commission comes one of our favorite appetizer recipes.

Andouille & Ramp Stuffed Idaho® Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet/Hot Red Pepper Sauce

It’s great chorizo and earthy potato flavor mixes to make a zesty treat!

Andouille & Ramp Stuffed Idaho® Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet/Hot Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

2 lbs Idaho® Fingerlings, such as Purple Peruvian or Ruby Crescent
4 oz Andouille Sausage, finely diced
4 Ramps, or Green Onions, finely diced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 C Creamy Brie Spread
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
To Taste Kosher Salt & fresh-cracked Black Pepper
1/4 C Sweet/Hot Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
Fresh Chives to garnish

Sweet/Hot Red Pepper Sauce

3 T Hot Pepper Jelly, melted
1 Roasted Red Pepper
Pinch Cayenne Pepper to taste

Directions

Boil potatoes until tender, but not too soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside until they can be handled. Trim potato bottoms so they can sit upright, and then trim off enough of the top to allow you to scoop out most of the flesh. Reserve flesh.
In a small sauté pan, warm the oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage, ramps, and garlic. Cook until vegetables begin to wilt and sausage is giving off some of its fat. Add the reserved potato flesh and warm through. Remove from heat and place in small bowl.
Add cheese and using a fork or the back of a spoon, lightly smash the ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put filling in piping bag and stuff potatoes allowing the filling to overflow out of the top. Heat in a 425F oven for 7-8 minutes.

Sweet/Hot Red Pepper Sauce

Place all ingredients in blender or processor and purée. Place mixture in squeeze bottle and garnish each potato with a little drizzle and top with fresh chive spears.

Fingerling Potatoes for Valentine’s Day

southwind — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:46:08 +0000

We recently were asked to supply the fingerling potatoes for this seasonal spot promoting Idaho potatoes.

Who would have thought our fingerlings would look so good in a heart shaped box?

Looking for a delicate and delightful addition to your Valentine’s Day meal? All of us at Southwind Farms suggest adding fingerling potatoes to your plate! Fingerlings offer fresh flavor and bright color that will liven up any plate. Fingerling potatoes are great for roasting, baking, frying, sauteing, boiling and potato salads. Celebrate this day de l’amour with a welcome addition everyone will love!

For some exquisite recipes check out our Fingerling Recipes Page

Fingerling Potato Pizza Anyone?

southwind — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:38:46 +0000

We teamed up with the Idaho Potato Commission and Chef Rocco Whalen, Fahrenheit, in Cleveland, OH. We supplied the fingerling potatoes and Chef Whalen brought the creativity.

Idaho® Fingerling Potato Pizza

Ingredients

Dough

1 pack dry yeast
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 cup warm water
2 3/4 cups AP flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Pizza Toppings

1 cup mixed Idaho®-grown Fingerling potatoes, roasted and sliced (Purple Peruvian, French Fingerlings, Ruby Crescent)
1 cup mixed mushrooms, sliced (Miatake, Shiitake and Oyster)
1 tablespoon oil
6 slices of Triple Cream Brie Cheese
6 – 8 ounces of four cheese pizza blend (Mozzarella, Provolone, Asiago and Parmesan)

Directions

Dough

In a small bowl dissolve yeast with warm water
After yeast starts to bloom add remaining ingredients except olive oil
Spin all ingredients in electric bowl with hook attachment for 6 minutes then add olive oil and spin for 2 more minutes
Proof then, retard dough in cooler under cold , wet towel
Roll dough until approximately 10 inches round

Pizza Toppings

Roast fingerlings with skin on for 30 minutes at 350° F until tender and season with salt and pepper and slice
Saute mushroom slices aggressively in hot oil until crisp

Pizza Assembly:

Top pizza dough by alternating pizza toppings of potato, mushrooms and cheese
Bake at 500° F for 8 to 10 minutes

Purple Peruvian Potatoes

southwind — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:48:21 +0000

Looking for an easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables or spice up a gourmet plate with some fun color? The Purple Peruvian Fingerling Potato is your answer. This unique potato is purple in color and brings a rich flavor to your table. Boil, mash and whip up these potatoes for a side dish that will leave your dinner guests impressed with your gourmet skills!

Red Thumb Fingerlings

southwind — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:47:17 +0000

Not to be confused with the result of your dad with a hammer & nail. These fingerlings are famous for their ruby skin and marbled pink centers. Creating rave reviews when roasted or grilled, they can also be boiled or steamed. Considered the perfect side for any season. Also, no limbs were harmed in the growing of these potatoes.

Ruby Crescent Potatoes

southwind — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:46:46 +0000

Like their name suggests, these fingerlings are gems you can add to any meal. Offering a subtle flavor, these potatoes are some of the most popular and work well in everything from casseroles to delicate side dishes. Sautee in olive oil and garlic and you’ve got yourself a prize plate!