Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb small new red potatoes (about 15), scrubbed and dried
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• kosher salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Pare a narrow strip of peel from the middle of each potato. In a large bowl mix the oil, garlic, and rosemary; add the potatoes and toss well.
2. Then season vegetables with kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to a shallow baking pan and roast at 350 degrees until potatoes are tender when tested with the tip of a knife.
3. Serve hot. These can also be chilled and served with fried chicken or ham.