Special Roasted Potatoes Recipes

BEST ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• GET AHEAD
• 1. Peel the potatoes, keeping them whole, and ideally all about the same size (8cm). Parboil them in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes - this will ensure that the insides become really fluffy.
• 2. Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry for 2 minutes - this will help the fat to stick to the potatoes. Give the colander a few light shakes to chuff up the edges of the potatoes, giving you maximum surface area for a crispy exterior as they roast.
• 3. Place the goose fat or butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in your largest roasting tray. Tip in the potatoes, add a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then toss to coat, and spread out in one fairly snug, even layer but with small gaps between them.
• 4. Cover and pop in the fridge overnight.
• ON THE DAY
• 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
• 2. Squash the garlic bulbs, then lightly crush each unpeeled clove and add to the tray - this gives you sweet, caramelised garlic and adds a gentle perfume to the potatoes.
• 3. Roast for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are crisp and golden all over.
• 4. Remove the tray from the oven. We're nearly there, but we've got one last application of love and care, which is the game-changer. Gently half-squash each potato with a fish slice or masher so they kind of push into each other and fill the tray.
• 5. Pick the sage leaves and - importantly - toss with a little oil (this will transmit the flavour and make them deliciously crisp). Sprinkle the sage over the potatoes and roast for a further 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and amazing. Heaven - you could even serve these on their own in a restaurant, they're so good.

"SPECIAL" ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with water. Bruise the rosemary with the dull side of a knife blade and place in the pot. Add garlic, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Drain; let potatoes air dry.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• When potatoes are thoroughly dry, transfer them back to the pot. Drizzle with olive oil, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat. Transfer potatoes to a rimmed sheet pan. Bake until potatoes are golden brown and crusty, and the flesh is creamy and soft, about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.

SPECIAL BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, slice potatoes thinly but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at bottom. Fan potatoes slightly. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

SPECIAL ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes; toss with garlic, oil and peppers.
• Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
• Cook at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.
• When cooked, add balsamic vinegar and basil.
• Toss and serve immediately.
• This is WONDERFUL!
• Try it, you'll love it.

DONNALEE'S SPECIAL ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set out a 9x13" glass casserole pan and grease lightly with some of the olive oil.
• Dice raw potatoes (skin on or off- your choice) and place in the pan- you want to have enough pototoes to fill the bottom of the casserole.
• Sprinkle cooked peas& carrots over the potatoes.
• Press the garlic over the pan, crushing the garlic over the veggies.
• Liberally coat veggies with a few spoonfuls of olive oil and toss to mix everything together- the veggies should be well coated, but there shouldn't be a lot of loose oil in the pan.
• Sprinkle with oregano, basil, parsley to taste- you want to see little speckles of herbs on every piece of veggie.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Crumble bacon over the top and drizzle with a small amount of reserved bacon fat, if desired.
• Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 1 hour, uncovered, until vegetables are fork tender.