If you’re familiar with this blog, you’re already aware that I’m a big proponent of the mantra that great dishes are born from great ingredients. Idaho® Potatoes – a Perfect Match for Greek Lemon Potatoes Alternatively, if you’re a ‘spiral-ham-kinda-family’, guess what, these Greek potatoes will work well there too. these Greek Lemon Potatoes may outshine your lamb. So, if that’s you, then I really have a treat for you – …. In fact, I’m aware that a lot of American households also serve lamb for Easter dinner. In Greece, you could have these Greek lemon roasted potatoes served as a side dish to a leg of lamb and tzatziki. But as I write this post, we are approaching Easter and this recipe would be for your Holiday table. This recipe is one of the staples of Greek cuisine and they can be found on every table for both Holidays and inconsequential weekdays. They need to be very flavorful, and soft on the inside with slightly crispy edges. As a matter of fact, I tend to judge a restaurant by the quality of their Lemon Potatoes (my ultimate test). I have been to Greece many times and I’d never skip these Greek Potatoes. Greek Lemon Potatoes is one of those dishes that I always order in Greek restaurants. Greek Lemon Potatoes – Perfect Side Dish for Easter (or any Holidays) As such, working with potatoes and creating recipes that are reminiscent of my youth is like music to my ears. Personally, I often reflect about coming from a “potato country”, which my husband always finds amusing. My point is, … in Europe, we LOVE our potatoes. I could have Potato Pancakes in Germany, Potato Casserole in France, Parsley Potatoes in Hungary, or lemon roasted potatoes in Greece. Wherever I traveled, potatoes were ALWAYS served in some form. While I grew up in Poland, I’m certainly aware that this was the case in other European countries as well. And lest you think they’re mutually exclusive, potatoes could be served for every meal. If we didn’t eat potatoes for dinner, we sure had them either for lunch or breakfast. This may sound crazy, but I grew up eating potatoes every single day! I suppose in the region I grew up in potatoes were as ever-present a starch as rice is to Asian countries. Potatoes – The Staple in Most Homes Across Europe I partnered up with Idaho® Potatoes Commission to bring you this amazing Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe with the best Idaho® Potatoes. This is the perfect side dish for the upcoming Easter holiday or even a quiet night of Greek food at home.
For this recipe, I used the best Idaho® Potatoes roasted in a very flavorful liquid made from chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, and dry oregano.
This Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe is as authentic as it gets.
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