This is a recipe that Jill and I with our www.twocreativecooks.co.uk hats on, have been cooking alot of lately. It’s a great way to turn New (or old) potatoes into something a little different. Great to eat with BBQ food or to go with fish or a summer roast. If you decide to give these a go make sure you make double because they will be devoured !

What you will need (serves 6)

1 kg (2lb) New potatoes

3 tablespoons of olive oil

good knob of butter

1tsp fennel seeds

handful fresh rosemary

1 garlic bulb, cloves peeled and bruised

How to make Crushed New Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°c, fan 180°f. Bring the potatoes to the boil an a pan of salted water. Simmer for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain.

2. Add the oil and butter to a roasting tin and heat in the oven until the butter has melted. Add the potatoes and toss in the fat to coat, then gently squash eah potato witha fork. Sprinkle with sea salt, black peper, fennel seeds and rosemary and roast for 30 mins.

3. Turn the potatoes over using a spatula or spoon, then add the garlic and roast for a further 20-30minutes, until the potatoes are golden and crispy, and the garlic ha softened.