Welcome to a taste of simplicity and flavor, brought to you directly from the kitchen of Chef Giroux. Today, I'm honored to share with you a delightful dish from the shores of Grand Bend: Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes. Crafted with the finest local produce, this recipe is a testament to the simple luxuries that everyday cooking can bring to your table.
Ingredients:
- Red fingerling potatoes
- Yellow fingerling potatoes
- Garlic, roughly chopped
- Olive oil or canola oil (2 tablespoons)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary
- Butter
Equipment:
- Oven
- Roasting pan
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Steel (for maintaining knives)
- Scissors
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash your red and yellow fingerling potatoes thoroughly to remove any excess dirt.
3. Using a well-maintained knife, roughly chop your garlic and set it aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the fingerling potatoes with the roughly chopped garlic.
5. Drizzle about two tablespoons of your preferred oil (olive or canola) over the potatoes. No need for precise measurement—trust your instincts.
6. Crack in sea salt to taste and add cracked pepper to the bowl.
7. Retrieve some fresh rosemary with scissors (a pro tip from the toolbox) and roughly snip it into the bowl. The rosemary will add a wonderful aroma and enhance the flavors of the potatoes.
8. Toss everything in the bowl gently, ensuring that the potatoes are well coated with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
9. Place the seasoned potatoes into a small roasting pan. At this point, don't hesitate to use your fingers—that's what authentic cooking is all about.
10. Break off small pieces of butter and dot them over the potatoes for an extra rich finish.
11. Transfer the roasting pan into the preheated oven.
12. Roast for about 15 minutes. During the cooking process, stir the potatoes occasionally to ensure even cooking.
13. To check doneness, pierce a potato with a fork. If it slides through easily, your potatoes are ready.
14. Remove from the oven, and with a spoon, transfer the roasted fingerling potatoes into a serving dish, ready to impress and delight your guests.
Cooking Tips:
- When chopping the garlic, keep it rough. You're looking for a rustic feel and bursts of flavor.
- Do maintain your knives; a sharp blade will make your prep work much easier and safer.
- For an extra touch of crispness, consider flipping the potatoes halfway during cooking.
This cozy recipe is presented to you by Chef Giroux from Grand Bend and is featured on their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@grandbend178.
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