Monday, August 14, 2006

Roasted Garlic Potatoes

Serves 4

2 pounds large red potatoes, scrubbed, dried and each cut into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1
/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Meanwhile, toss potatoes, cornstarch, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Carefully remove preheated baking sheet from oven, add oil, and tilt baking sheet to evenly coat with oil. Place potatoes, cut side down in single layer, on baking sheet. Roast until browned around edges, about 30 minutes.

3. While potatoes roast, mix butter, garlic, parsley and zest together in medium bowl. Remove baking sheet from oven and using metal spatula, turn potatoes skin side down. Roast until potatoes are crisp and deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Transfer potatoes to bowl with butter and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, and serve!