The Best Oven Roast Potatoes The secret to roast potatoes that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside is the following: Par-boil (1/2 cook in water for 5-8 minutes) or cook the potato in the microwave before baking, with or without skins After initial cooking place in cool running water to cool down quickly; preserving form of potato When cool mix in 4 tablespoons of PEANUT OIL, seasoning salt, parsley (garlic) Heat on HIGH 425 for 20 minutes until brown. This way the potato is already cooked before it goes in the oven; is cooled rapidly so does not get mushy when you apply the coating and the outer starch of the potato mixes nicely with the seasoning and an oil that can withstand a high heat. *****************8 ' '' ''' ''''''' ----------- xxxx xxxx (o) (o) .... " .... ::::::::: :::()::: :::::: :::: :: This recipie was found at Uncle Bucks Recipie HomePage http://www.askauntsue.com/r/Default.htm Visit us often for more great recipe ideas for you and your family