**Learned from my dear friend Susan Sidenberg 2003
Garlic and Mint Potatoes**
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoons Kosher salt
½ teaspoon + 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 garlic cloves, minced
Method
Preheat oven to 450°
- In a sealable jar, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt,1/2 teaspoon pepper, mint, and garlic, shake and set aside
- Combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl: toss well to coat
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray
- Bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden; stirring after 15 minutes
- Place potatoes in a large bowl, let cool
- Toss with mint mixture
- Serve immediately