Istrian Potatoes

This is the first of many fabulous recipes I have made from Karen Evenden’s informative cookbook, A Taste of Croatia: Savoring the Food, People, and Traditions of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast. Karen and her husband, Bill, sailed up and down the Adriatic coast, stopping to savor the regional specialties and collect recipes. This recipe comes from Istria, the northern part of Croatia, where Italian influence is strong. The potatoes are tossed with diced prosciutto, tomatoes, garlic, and pa