This delicious recipe is amazingly simple and, for those who are weight conscious , is very low in calories or Syns. It makes an ideal accompaniment to all kinds of grilled or roast meats, fish or a slice of a quiche. You can adapt it by adding some chopped onions, some smoked bacon lardons, different herbs you might have in the garden. Just experiment.
Serves 2
Ingredients
500grm potatoes(locally grown if possible) peeled or scrubbed
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
300 ml water
Salt and pepper
Optional – 100gm, smoked Dapple cheese (or other smoked cheese) grated
Method
- Boil the water and dissolve the stock cube
- If the potatoes are medium sized, cut them in half and arrange them on the bottom of a lidded, medium-sized oven-proof dish. (Use foil if you don’t have a lid.)
- Pour the stock over the potatoes – it should almost cover them .
- Put in a preheated oven – 180C for about 40 minutes
- Test the potatoes with a knife – if the knife goes easily into the potatoes they are done.
- Remove the lid or foil and sprinkle with the grated cheese if you wish.
© Cathie Corbin
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