"Hassleback" potatoes, a.k.a. 'pimp your plate'

  

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This is the soul of the table: whatever you are making for dinner, this stylish 'tater' (in a very American accent) can either be a fancy starter or a gorgeous side to complement a main dish. Potatoes are well known for their versatility and this recipe resembles what you can achieve both aesthetically and taste-wise with very few ingredients.


YOU BUY:

5 medium size potatoes

YOU HAVE:

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp oil
30 g butter
Salt and pepper


YOU MAKE:

1) Cut the horizontal side of the potato into 2 mm intervals almost all the way through;

2) Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray and insert the garlic in between the slits;

3) Put some butter on top of each potato, drizzle the oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper;

4) Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven (220˚C) for about 40 minutes or until the potatoes turn crispy and the flesh is soft.


YOU EAT:

1) With smelly-mouldy-blue cheese and a glass of red wine.