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ROASTED POTATOES

Adapted from Jamie Oliver’s recipe here and Mariposa’s recipe here.

Ingredients

  • 500–700 grams baby potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

  • Pinch of dried rosemary

  • Pinch of dried thyme

  • Pinch of dried basil

  • Pinch of dried oregano

  • Pinch of fennel seeds

  • Pinch of lavender

  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and leave for 5 minutes.

  2. Drizzle a pan with a little oil.

  3. Add the potatoes, salt generously, and add a pinch or rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, fennel seed, and lavender. Mix well.

  4. Push down on each potato with a fork to break it up slightly.

  5. Drizzle remaining oil onto the potatoes.

  6. Roast for 40–50 minutes at 400°F until crisp and golden.

  7. Makes a super delicious side dish but sometimes I gobble up the whole pan.

Notes:

  • To change up this recipe, you can also use garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, or any other herbs or spices that you prefer.

  • Sliced onions and chopped garlic would also be a wonderful addition to this dish — simply nestle these among the potatoes in the pan before roasting.