February 18, 2010

February 18: Roasted Potatoes with herbs

8-10 small red potatoes, boiled for fifteen minutes
3 Tbs. melted butter
3 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp. each: garlic powder, salt, pepper
1 Tbs. each: parsley and basil

Cook potatoes until just tender.  (A fork can easily be plunged into it.)  Cube potatoes into 1 /2 inch cubes. In large bowl, Combine last ingredients and toss with potatoes.  Completely wrap potato mixture in a single layer in heavy duty greased tin foil.  Place over medium hot coals for ten minutes.  Turn.  Cook ten more minutes.  You can also roast them this way in your oven.  Serves 4.

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

If you roast them in your oven, what temperature would you use and would it be the same amount of cooking time?

Mary DeMuth said...

Just let them be on their own on a cookie sheet. Roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.