Orchid...those Greek Lemon Potatoes are to DIE For!

traca

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I must confess...I'm not a big potato fan, but Greek potatoes are my favorite. I tried your recipe and all I can say is...

W-O-W!

These would be perfect for hosting a big brunch too. I kept thinking...they'd be amazing along an eggs benedict.

Yum! Thank you. This one's going into my permanent file.

Here's the recipe:

From Martha Stewart Living

Greek Lemon Roasted PotatoesOregano is Greek for "joy of the mountain" Greek oregano has a milder flavor than the Mexican variety usually found in the spice aisle of your supermarket. Look for Greek oregano at Italian or Greek markets.

Ingredients

Serves 8

4 large russet baking potatoes, (8 medium), peeled and quartered

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (3 lemons)

1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Greek oregano, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 500 degrees. Place potatoes in a metal roasting pan large enough to fit potatoes in a single layer. Add 1 cup water, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss potatoes until well coated.

Bake, uncovered, until fork-tender and brown on the edges, about 50 minutes. Turn potatoes halfway through for even browning; add water if all the liquid has been absorbed, before they have fully browned. If desired, garnish with oregano; serve.

Traca's notes: I made a couple little tweeks...I used yellow potatoes instead of the russets (I like the texture better), and it turns out, I didn't have any oregano, so I used thyme instead.





 
Yes! It's really amazing. The first time I made them I just shook my head

and said "these will be a disaster!" But since I have always found Martha's recipe to be great, I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. Nice and crisp and lemony. It really works, try it.

 
thanks, I love lemon with potatoes smileys/smile.gif fyi - I used a very good greek yogurt on baked potatoes

last week and they were better than with sour cream... just heaven!

 
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