• Buy a bag of brown skinned potatoes, usually a few bucks for a bag. Wash them, cut into 2” chunks. Place in a microwave proof dish with a lid and 1” of water and a pinch of salt, and microwave on high for 8 minutes.

Carefully remove (the steam is a killer), drain, wash under cold water. Drain really well on paper towels, I have known chefs who used a hair dryer here. Throw onto lined cookie sheet, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees until the potatoes have a great crust.