this season's "it" potato: roasted purple potatoes

so, i'll admit it. i totally read "us weekly." i used to hide them underneath an economist or a business week but now, i've fully embraced this guilty pleasure of mine publicly. i mean, without "us" (we're so tight that we're like on a first name basis), how would i know what the teenagers are into these days (HSM 3!!!)  or that jen and john are together again (what's up with that?) or that purple is totally this autumn's "it" color?  purple nailpolish, shoes, bags . . . and even potatoes?

i've been cooking with purple potatoes for awhile now (so ahead of the fashion curve, i know). at first glance, they look like your typical new potato, except with a greyish-purple skin. but when you slice into them, they reveal a gorgeous pop of bold purple color. although they're not as flavorful as some other varieties, the color they provide more than make up for their mildness. with turkey day just around the corner, show your guests how en vogue you really are by replacing your mashed russets with this medley of roasted potatoes and leeks. i'm sure you'll be hearing lots of, "hot, so hot," all around the thanksgiving table.

medley of roasted potatoes & leeks with herbs

1/2 pound of purple potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters
1/2 pound of fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters
fresh thyme sprigs
fresh rosemary sprigs
10 fresh sage leaves
6 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
3 leeks, white part only, sliced into quarters

preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

toss first five ingredients together with 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large baking dish. sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper. bake for 20 minutes.

while, potatoes are baking, toss leeks with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. season with some salt and pepper. throw on top of potatoes and bake for another 10 minutes.

Comments

[Jesse]

They're so so pretty! I'm not sure they actually taste different from other potatoes, but I always imagine they do when I eat them.

[boilr]

glad to see the petite pig back in action... can't wait for our big turkey celebration!

[DocChuck]

yum!

my wife, doctor e. and i love purple potatoes.

sometimes we have a problem finding them here in maryland.

but then, i can have them overnighted from new york city.

thanks for the great recipe.

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