Crispy Garlic Rosemary Slices Food

CRISPY GARLIC & ROSEMARY SLICES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium and simmer the potatoes in salted water for 3 mins. Drain well, tip into a shallow baking tray, then gently toss with the oil, garlic, rosemary and seasoning. Spread out in one layer and grill for 10-15 mins or until crisp and golden.

CRISPY ROSEMARY POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil.
• While the water heats, cut the potatoes in half (do not peel them).
• Put them into the boiling water, and simmer them just until they are tender (check them often; they must not overcook, or they will break into pieces).
• When the potatoes are done, immediately drain them, and put them into a large bowl filled with water and ice; let them sit in the water for at least 5 minutes, then drain them.
• Cut them into large crosswise slices, about 1/2 inch thick, and place the slices on a kitchen towel to absorb any excess water.
• Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the olive oil, then quickly add the potatoes.
• Salt and pepper the potatoes well.
• Cook the potatoes for about 5 minutes, until they are a deep golden color on their undersides.
• Turn the potatoes over, either by shaking the pan or by using a spatula; try not to break them.
• Cook the potatoes for 5 minutes more; sprinkle them with the garlic and rosemary.
• Shake the skillet or use a spatula to turn the potatoes again, and cook them another 2 minutes.
• Serve the potatoes hot.

CRISPY HASSELBACK POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Smash the garlic cloves and peel off the skin. Then pour the bacon grease or oil on the baking sheet and lay the garlic cloves, and rosemary on the sheet pan as well.
• Hold the end of one potato. Use a sharp knife to cut across the potato to create 1/16- to 1/8-inch sections. Do not cut through the potato, but cut two-thirds the way down, leaving at least a 1/2 inch solid base at the bottom. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
• Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and roll them around to cover them with fat. Set them cut-side-up. Then sprinkle each potato generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Then use tongs to gently squeeze the base of each potato to open up the folds. Use a pastry brush to brush the herb-infused pan oils over the top of each potato and in between the folds. Discard the garlic cloves if they are blackened.
• Roast in the oven for another 30 minutes, until the largest potato is fork tender. Serve warm.

CRISPY GARLIC CHIPS

Steps:

• Using a small slicer or a mandoline, slice the garlic very thin.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Line a plate with two paper towels. To test the temperature of the oil, add a slice of garlic. If it sizzles, add the rest of the garlic and cook until just crisp and light golden brown, a matter of seconds. Use a flat slotted skimmer to keep the slices from sticking together as they cook, and transfer them to the paper towels to drain the moment they turn color. (The oil can be strained and used for another batch or reserved for another use.)