NEW POTATO PARCELS

(Even with the oven packed full; you should still be able to find a corner for these delicious potatoes.  If necessary, cook them in individual portions.  They could be put over a barbecue or real fire, too, and left for long slow cooking, serves 4.)

Ingredients:

16-20 very small baby potatoes                           1-2 sprigs of thyme, tarragon and

in their skins                                                oregano or 1 Tbsp. mixed dried herbs

4 Tbsps. Olive Oil                                                Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 200C / 400 F /Gas 6. Grease one large sheet or four small sheets of foil.

• Put the potatoes in a large bowl and add in the rest of the ingredients and seasonings.  Mix well so the potatoes are thoroughly coated.

• Put the potatoes in the middle of the foil and seal up the parcel (s).  Place on a baking sheet and bake for 40 – 50 minutes.  The potatoes will stay warm for quite some time.

Note:   It will be a good accompaniment to the Stir-fried Florets with walnuts .