Classic Roast Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Put a roasting tin in the oven (one big enough to take the potatoes in a single layer) and heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
• Peel 1kg potatoes and cut each into 4 even-sized pieces if they are medium size, 2-3 if smaller (5cm pieces).
• Drop the potatoes into a large pan and pour in enough water to barely cover them.
• Add salt, then wait for the water to boil. As soon as the water reaches a full rolling boil, lower the heat, put your timer on and simmer the potatoes uncovered, reasonably vigorously, for 2 mins.
• Meanwhile, put 100g duck or goose fat or 100ml olive oil into the hot roasting tin and heat it in the oven for a few mins, so it's really hot.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander then shake the colander back and forth a few times to fluff up the outsides.
• Sprinkle with 2 tsp flour and give another shake or two so they are evenly and thinly coated.
• Carefully put the potatoes into the hot fat - they will sizzle as they go in - then turn and roll them around so they are coated all over.
• Spread them in a single layer making sure they have plenty of room.
• Roast the potatoes for 15 mins, then take them out of the oven and turn them over.
• Roast for another 15 mins and turn them over again. Put them back in the oven for another 10-20 mins, or however long it takes to get them really golden and crisp. The colouring will be uneven, which is what you want.
• Scatter with Maldon salt and serve straight away.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Peel the potatoes and halve lengthways.
• Place in a saucepan and cover with cold, salted water.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and leave to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before shaking the colander gently.
• This will begin to break down the edge of the potatoes.
• These slightly rough edges will become crisp and crunchy during the roasting.
• Heat a frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil or melted lard.
• Once it's hot, the potatoes can be lightly rolled in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
• Fry the potatoes in the oil, turning occasionally until completely golden brown.
• Now transfer the potatoes to a roasting pan.
• Pour some of the cooking oil into the pan (approx. 1/8 inch deep), sprinkle the potatoes with salt and roast in the oven for 30 minutes before turning in the pan.
• Roast for another 30 minutes.
• Remove the crispy roast potatoes from the pan and serve.
• A knob of butter can be melted over the potatoes to enrich the crispy roast taste.
• For an ultra-crispy finish, increase the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours, turning the potatoes in the pan halfway through.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the potatoes in half or quarters and place in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic; toss until the potatoes are well coated. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet pan and spread out into 1 layer. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until browned and crisp. Flip twice with a spatula during cooking in order to ensure even browning.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven, toss with parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.

Steps:

• Peel and quarter potatoes.
• Place in a saucepan with water and a pinch of the salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer them for 5-6 mins to slightly soften.
• Meanwhile preheat your oven to 400°F.
• When the potatoes have simmered drain them thoroughly in a colander shaking to roughen edges.
• Let sit for a few mins to dry.
• Pour just enough vegetable oil into a roasting pan (large enough to allow space around the potatoes) to cover bottom and heat in oven for a few minutes.
• Gently place potatoes into the hot oil and coat them with it evenly.
• Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the potatoes.
• Every so often baste the potatoes in the oil to prevent drying (try not to move potatoes).
• Turn potatoes once or twice (no more) halfway through (after 20 mins or so) to ensure even cooking.
• Cook for 30-60 mins until gold and crispy (observe closely once near end).

Steps:

• Trim the excess fat off the lamb and set aside.
• Finely chop the whole garlic head.
• Combine with the remaining marinade ingredients.
• Place the lamb in a large, deep container or baking dish and pour in the marinade.
• Turn the lamb in the marinade so that it is coated all over.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Using a mortar and pestle, crush the ingredients for the dry rub all together until they are pastelike in consistency.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade and discard the marinade.
• Make 10-15 small incisions all over its surface using a small, sharp paring knife.
• Stuff each of these little holes with the dry rub and rub whatever is left over the surface of the lamb.
• Season well with salt and pepper and rub the lamb with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Place the potatoes in a large roasting pan and toss with the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and oregano.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Place the lamb over the potatoes.
• Roast, frequently basting both the lamb and the potatoes with the pan juices for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, for a well-done leg.
• Add a little water to the pan during baking if necessary to keep the pan juices from drying out.
• Remove the lamb from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
• Keep the potatoes in the turned off oven until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In a roasting pan, toss the potatoes with all the ingredients - except the stock. I prefer to set them aside for a little bit to 'marinade' them so the flavors get absorbed but if you're in a hurry, don't worry about it. They'll still be delicious.
• Add enough stock to the pan so that they are 1/2 covered. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake them for about 40 minutes at 350°F Check that they are tender. If they're still hard, bake for another 20 minutes. If you need more liquid, add more stock but just enough to cover the bottom so they don't stick to the pan. when they are almost done, increase the oven temperature to about 400°F Remove the foil and bake them uncovered for another 20-30 minutes so they get a nice red-brown color.
• Susie's Shortcut: When I make these, I par-boil the potatoes for 10 minutes in plain water with a cube or two of chicken base. After they drain and cool down a bit, I toss them with the ingredients and then bake, uncovered, using just enough stock to cover the bottom of the pan. This way, it only takes about 30 minutes to finish the dish.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
• Toss potatoes with oil in large bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over potatoes; toss to coat.
• Spread potatoes in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.