!['The Mediterranean nation of Greece is renowned for both its philosophical and culinary fetes. Though many of the country's gastronomical offerings date back several thousand years, Greek potatoes are a fairly infantile development, since the tubers were not introduced to the country from the New World until the 18th century. After that, the recipe took hold as a straightforward combination of fried and seasoned potato wedges made tart with lemon juice.It was Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first leader of an independent modern Greece, who introduced potatoes to the Greek populous in the early 19th century. The vegetables were a staple in South America, where his country and many other European countries were exploring for future conquest. Kapodistrias rightly believed potatoes could help end hunger in his burgeoning country — and he was correct. In 2011, the tuber is grown throughout the region as a common staple of many daily diets.Also known as patates lemonates or "lemon potatoes," Greek potatoes are a native take on a basic recipe. The dish does not take much effort to prepare. The first step is to cut the potatoes into small, thin wedges as the oven is preheating to about 425°F (218°C). Some chefs boil the wedges for about five minutes in water, then blanch them in a bowl of ice water before the baking begins; others just dress them with vinaigrette and let the oven do all the work'. 'http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-greek-potatoes.htm'](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/27/d4/27d4d5d946ae4ee863bddff382294650.jpg?itok=pkYc3sfN "'The Mediterranean nation of Greece is renowned for both its philosophical and culinary fetes. Though many of the country's gastronomical offerings date back several thousand years, Greek potatoes are a fairly infantile development, since the tubers were not introduced to the country from the New World until the 18th century. After that, the recipe took hold as a straightforward combination of fried and seasoned potato wedges made tart with lemon juice.It was Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first leader of an independent modern Greece, who introduced potatoes to the Greek populous in the early 19th century. The vegetables were a staple in South America, where his country and many other European countries were exploring for future conquest. Kapodistrias rightly believed potatoes could help end hunger in his burgeoning country — and he was correct. In 2011, the tuber is grown throughout the region as a common staple of many daily diets.Also known as patates lemonates or "lemon potatoes," Greek potatoes are a native take on a basic recipe. The dish does not take much effort to prepare. The first step is to cut the potatoes into small, thin wedges as the oven is preheating to about 425°F (218°C). Some chefs boil the wedges for about five minutes in water, then blanch them in a bowl of ice water before the baking begins; others just dress them with vinaigrette and let the oven do all the work'. 'http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-greek-potatoes.htm'")
Today's recipe you usually can't find on your local Boston, Massachusetts menu. This side dish is called 'Greek Oven Roasted Potatos'. This side only takes an hour and a half to make. This side is something that the whole family can enjoy! We also have some recipes for some other sides such as Greek green bean and Shredded Zucchini.
Ingredients
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8 large potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato)
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4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe)
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 cup water
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1 tablespoon dried oregano (get the Mediterranean, it's the best!)
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1 lemon, juiced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 420°F A reviewer has suggested spraying the baking pan with Pam - that sounds like a great idea!
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Put all the ingredients into a baking pan large enough to hold them.
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Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
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Make sure your hands are very clean and put them in the pan and give everything a toss to distribute.
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The garlic will drop into the water/oil solution but its flavor will permeate the potatoes, and this way, it won't burn.
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Bake for 40 minutes.
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When a nice golden-brown crust has formed on the potatoes, give them a stir to bring the white underside up, season lightly with a bit more sea salt and pepper and just a light sprinkling of oregano.
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Add 1/2 cup more water if pan appears to be getting dry, and pop back into oven to brown other side of potatoes.
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This will take about another 40 minutes.
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Do not be afraid of overcooking the potatoes- they will be delicious.
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Note: I often melt a bouillon cube in the water; if you do, make sure to cut back some on the salt
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!['The Mediterranean nation of Greece is renowned for both its philosophical and culinary fetes. Though many of the country's gastronomical offerings date back several thousand years, Greek potatoes are a fairly infantile development, since the tubers were not introduced to the country from the New World until the 18th century. After that, the recipe took hold as a straightforward combination of fried and seasoned potato wedges made tart with lemon juice.It was Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first leader of an independent modern Greece, who introduced potatoes to the Greek populous in the early 19th century. The vegetables were a staple in South America, where his country and many other European countries were exploring for future conquest. Kapodistrias rightly believed potatoes could help end hunger in his burgeoning country — and he was correct. In 2011, the tuber is grown throughout the region as a common staple of many daily diets.Also known as patates lemonates or "lemon potatoes," Greek potatoes are a native take on a basic recipe. The dish does not take much effort to prepare. The first step is to cut the potatoes into small, thin wedges as the oven is preheating to about 425°F (218°C). Some chefs boil the wedges for about five minutes in water, then blanch them in a bowl of ice water before the baking begins; others just dress them with vinaigrette and let the oven do all the work'. 'http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-greek-potatoes.htm'](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/5e/72/5e72d9179e924e1f2a9309d5ff05fceb.jpg?itok=tkI-BXWb "'The Mediterranean nation of Greece is renowned for both its philosophical and culinary fetes. Though many of the country's gastronomical offerings date back several thousand years, Greek potatoes are a fairly infantile development, since the tubers were not introduced to the country from the New World until the 18th century. After that, the recipe took hold as a straightforward combination of fried and seasoned potato wedges made tart with lemon juice.It was Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first leader of an independent modern Greece, who introduced potatoes to the Greek populous in the early 19th century. The vegetables were a staple in South America, where his country and many other European countries were exploring for future conquest. Kapodistrias rightly believed potatoes could help end hunger in his burgeoning country — and he was correct. In 2011, the tuber is grown throughout the region as a common staple of many daily diets.Also known as patates lemonates or "lemon potatoes," Greek potatoes are a native take on a basic recipe. The dish does not take much effort to prepare. The first step is to cut the potatoes into small, thin wedges as the oven is preheating to about 425°F (218°C). Some chefs boil the wedges for about five minutes in water, then blanch them in a bowl of ice water before the baking begins; others just dress them with vinaigrette and let the oven do all the work'. 'http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-greek-potatoes.htm'")
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