roast potatoes

Ingredients 2 medium potatoes (about 250gm) 8 slices streaky bacon 1 onion (about 200gm) 6 Garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil Method Scrub the potatoes and cut into cubes (about 20mm). Parboil for about 5 minutes. Drain and leave to cool. Cut the bacon into 50/60mm strips and lay on a...

Roast potatoes flavoured with grated Pecorino cheese and sage

A simple as can be, these roast potatoes taste delightfully of lemon. They make a good accompaniment to fish. Ingredients (serves 2-3 as a side) 300g new potatoes (cut into halves or quarters depending on size) Zest of one lemon Juice of one lemon 5 or 6 thyme sprigs 4 tbsp olive oil Method...

Floury Potatoes (such as Maris Piper) Olive oil or duck/goose fat Semolina Use what are known as 'old' potatoes in the UK. The sort that become floury when cooked rather than staying firm. Cut the potatoes into equal sized large pieces. Par-boil them in salted water for ten minutes. Drain and...