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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Side Dishes

    Potatoes a la Maître D'Hôtel from Leo Tolstoy: A Vegetarian's Tale

    Published: Feb 23, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 5, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Potatoes a la Maître D'Hôtel

    Potatoes are cooked up until tender and seasoned with a mixture of butter and fresh dill to make this hearty side dish from Leo Tolstoy: A Vegetarian's Tale.

    Potatoes a la Maître D'Hôtel

    I just recently learned that Leo Tolstoy went vegetarian when he was fifty. I had no idea, until I got my hands on a copy of Leo Tolstoy: A Vegetarian's Tale, which just might be the most unusual cookbook in my collection at this point.

    A Vegetarian's Tale is filled with recipes collected by Sophia Andreevna, Tolstoy's wife, and you get each recipe in two versions: Sophia's version, which reads entirely as as a narrative, similar to what you might seen on a recipe card that gets passed through your family, as well as a modern version, which looks like what you might find in a typical vegetarian cookbook.

    Obviously the modern versions are more useful in the kitchen, but it's pretty fun perusing the 19th century versions to think about how the dishes may have come together back then.

    The recipes are simple and totally accessible to just about any home cook, they're also provided in a wide variety, covering all courses, so you could absolutely have use the book to throw a Tolstoy-themed dinner party.

    I chose to start by trying out the Potatoes a la Maître D'Hôtel, mainly because hot buttery potatoes are very near and dear to my heart in the thick of winter. They were incredibly easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious.

    You can buy Leo Tolstoy: A Vegetarian's Tale on Amazon.

    Potatoes a la Maître D’Hôtel from A Vegetarian’s Tale

    Potatoes are cooked up until tender and seasoned with a mixture of butter and fresh dill to make this hearty side dish from Leo Tolstoy: A Vegetarian's Tale.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: potato salad recipe, Potatoes a la Maitre D Hotel, Potatoes a la Maître D’Hôtel
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 4 Russet potatoes
    • ½ stick of butter
    • One bunch of fresh dill chopped
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3" pieces.
    • Place them in a pot of water and season with a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
    • Boil the potatoes until they are soft, and then drain them.
    • Stir in the chopped dill and butter. Cover the pot and stir until the butter has melted and the potatoes become creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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