Roasted Potato Halves With Herb Sprigs Recipes

ROASTED POTATO HALVES WITH HERB SPRIGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
• Place the halved potatoes in a bowl and pour the oil over them. Toss in the oil and/or rub them with your hands to insure that each is coated with oil.
• Arrange the potatoes cut side up on a baking sheet.
• Astuce (Hint): If your potato half keeps rolling over, slice a tiny sliver off the uncut side, giving it a flat surface on which to rest.
• Press an herb sprig on to each potato half; sprinkle them with salt.
• Bake until a golden crust has formed on the cut surface and the potato half is tender through, about 45 minutes.
• Serve, cut side up and nice and hot.

ROASTED NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Blend parsley, chives, rosemary, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in processor to coarse puree. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 40 minutes. Using spatula, transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add pesto and toss to coat. Serve.