Mustard-Roasted Potatoes

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter, melted
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel
1 tsp. coarse kosher salt
3 pounds potatoes, cut until 3/4 inch wide wedges

Position one rack in top third of oven and one rack in bottom third of oven and preheat oven to 425.  Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray.  Whisk mustard, olive oil, butter, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, lemon peel and salt in large bowl to blend.  Add potatoes; sprinkle generously with pepper and toss to coat.  Divide potatoes between prepared baking sheets, leaving any excess mustard mixture behind in bowl.  Spread potatoes in a single layer.  Roast potatoes 20 minutes.  Reverse baking sheets and roast until potatoes are crusty outside and tender inside, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes longer.  Transfer potatoes to serving bowl.

Scalloped Potatoes (MOM)

  1. Peel potatoes and one onion
  2. Grease the dish
  3. Layer the potatoes, rings of onions, salt and pepper, etc.
  4. In a saucepan, warm 3/4 cup milk with a knob of butter; bring to the boil
  5. Pour milk over top of the potatoes
  6. Cook for 1-1.5 hours at 350-375

Greek Lemon-Roasted Potatoes

4 pounds (8 medium) russet baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Heat oven to 500.  Place potatoes in a 10×15″ baking dish.  Add 1 cup water, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt and pepper.  Toss potatoes until well coated.  Bake uncovered about 50 minutes, until fork-tender and brown on the edges.  Turn potatoes halfway through for even browning.  Add water if the liquid has been absorbed.  If desired, garnish with oregano when serving.