POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC CLOVES: Patate al Forno

Vampires will be afraid to enter our home. Oh yeah -- garlic fills the air (Where's my scented candles?).

We are so used to pairing dishes (meat with X , fish with Y) that I am lost on finding the best pair for the LAMB SHANKS WITH ORANGES AND OLIVES: Stinco di Agnello con Arance e Olive . Mario , that's a tip for you on your next cookbook --  make sure you add  notes where you are recommending pairs for clueless non italian mom like moi, okay?

So, his veggie section has lots of peppers, asparagus that we don't eat -- but hmmm..so happy that you have this potatoes as anything with garlic - -hubby loves!

Okay, have to stop now, it's cards night with the family !

Mario Batali's version: Page 440

 

Day 16

Maria Belinda's version

It is important that you blanch the potatoes in boiling water for 2 minutes. Again - -don't cook fully - -just blanch! I will add this to our favorites. It only took me less than 5 minutes to prepare and I let the oven do the magic  - No more french fries in this house!

5 potatoes, cut into cubes
1 head garlic, crushed but not peeled
2 tbsp dried rosemary (finely chopped if you are using fresh rosemary)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper

HERE'S HOW:

Comments

[Leslie]

Can't go wrong with that combo! I looove garlic. I get a little panic attack when we're running low ;)

[MBT Sandals]

I love Mario Batali. Great concept for a blog. i love it. your food looks terrific.