An easy everyday roast potato method without parboiling.

New cookbook version · Serves 4

Written to complete the family collection. This is a new version, not a recovered record of the original cook.

Ingredients

  • 800 g potatoes, cut into 3 cm pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chopped rosemary
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200°C fan-forced with a large tray inside.
  2. Dry potato pieces and toss with oil and seasonings.
  3. Spread on the hot tray in one layer with space between pieces.
  4. Roast for 40–50 minutes, turning after 25 minutes, until browned and tender through the centre.
  5. Taste for salt and serve immediately.