Meals involving roasted meats are never quite the same without crisp, golden roast potatoes. Even the simplest ingredients—olive oil, rosemary or salt—will further enhance their wonderful flavour.
Preheat the oven to moderately hot 190°C (375°F/Gas 5). Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized pieces—halve or quarter them depending on their size. Place in a large pan of salted water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 mi