Rosemary’s piney scent is so particular you could never mistake it for any other herb. A handful of sprigs (left over from Beef Sautéed with White Wine and Rosemary) mingle with garlic to cast a spell over roasted potatoes, resulting in something that’s just right on a winter night.
2lbmedium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
3tablespoonsolive oil
5 to 6large rosemary sprigs (about 5 inches long)
4large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Preheat oven to 450°F with a 4-sided heavy sheet pan in upper third.
Toss ingredients with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Spread in 1 layer on hot pan and roast 20 minutes. Loosen potatoes with a metal spatula and turn, arranging pale potatoes around outer edge of pan and golden potatoes in center (for even roasting). Roast 15 minutes, then loosen and turn potatoes over again. Roast until potatoes are golden and cooked through and edges are crisp, about 10 minutes more.