This is my everyday roast potatoes recipe.
I use baby potatoes so its quick prep (no peeling).
Fresh herbs really are lovely, though dried can be used in a pinch!
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Dont make the mistake of using minced garlic.
My everyday roast potatoes
I have a recipe for devilishly goodcrispy roast potatoes.
They are the roast potatoes everybody dreams about, with a thick craggy crust thatstayscrispy for ages.
But they are not Monday night potatoes.
They are reserved for when Im out to impress.
Todays roast potato recipe is what I make in my day to day life.
Baby potatoes, cocktail potatoes, new potatoes, red potatoes, creamer potatoes!
Garlic Whole, unpeeled, with the skin on.
Why not use minced garlic?
And burnt garlic is bitter.
You will be surprised how much garlic flavour is imparted from smashed garlic.
Your house will smell amazing.
Thyme or rosemary sprigs Thyme is my default but rosemary is also lovely.
If you dont have fresh herbs, you’re free to use dried.
But toss it in halfway through the roasting time, else it will burn.
Olive oil Just your everyday cooking oil.
No need to crank out the good stuff, reserve that for salad dressings!
Potato roasting words of wisdom
It really does take an hour.
Nobody likes underdone potatoes!
Only toss once the potatoes need undisturbed time to go golden.
If your potatoes are stuck, dont force them and rip the crust off!
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They will loosen naturally when ready.
How to make easy roast potatoes
Tosspotatoes in olive oil, salt and pepper.
I just do this on the tray, because why create more washing up?
Then toss through garlic and thyme.
Roastfor 30 minutes at 200C / 400F (180C fan-forced).
Toss Remove from oven, then toss.
If any are stuck, leave them.
They will release when ready!
Roastfor a further 25 to 35 minutes.
Toss again then pile onto serving plate and serve!
I dont need to tell you what to serve with roast potatoes.
But what I do want to tell you is what I do with leftovers!
I find roast potatoes get a bit sad and soggy when left overnight in the fridge.
So I like to transform them into stovetopcrispy smashed potatoes.
Then pan fry in a little oil until golden and crisp.
HOW GOOD DO THESE LOOK???
Staying in a lovely rustic converted church near the Colo River, only 90 minutes from home.
So close yet feels so far!
Wait until you see the kitchen.
