Roast Potatoes with Paprika and Lemon

These potatoes are incredibly moreish and you can never make enough. Serve with anything – its great with grilled chicken or fish but goes just as well with steak or a roast. Do yourself a favour and try making it just once.

1.5kg (3lb) chat or other baby potatoes
1.5 Tablespoons olive oil
30g (2oz) Butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Combine the salt, lemon rind and paprika in a small bowl.
3. Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
4. Place the oil and butter in a large roasting pan. Place in the oven for 3 minutes or until the butter melts.
5. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Use a potato masher to lightly crush the potatoes.
6. Roast for 10 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown.
7. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the potatoes. Roast for a further 15 minutes or until golden.
8. Delicious with EVERYTHING.

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