I made these the other night (as a dry run for Xmas Day):
Roast Potatoes With Bay Leaves
You’ll need:
* 800g baby potatoes (or any small, evenly-sized potatoes)
* salt, for parboiling the potatoes
* 2 tblsp olive oil (or substitute rapeseed oil)
* bay leaves, one for each potato
* coarse salt
You’ll also need:
* A roasting tin large enough to fit the potatoes in a single layer
The Steps:
* Preheat your oven to 200C
* Scrub the potatoes and leave them unpeeled.
* Bring a pot of about 1.5l water to the boil, add 2 tsp salt and the potatoes. Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, covered, for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow them to dry off and cool slightly.
* Add your oil to the roasting tin and place in the oven to heat.
* Cut a slit in each potato and insert a bay leaf.
* Remove your tin from the oven and toss the potatoes with the hot oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt and return to the oven. Roast for 35-45 minutes, until tender and browned. These are lovely on their own with some salt and butter or serve alongside any kind of roast meat.
The Results:
* This serves 3-4 as a side-dish