Culture Food & Travel Interviews & Recipes

Original recipe of the week: Mini Jackets

Original recipe of the week: Mini Jackets
Original recipe of the week: Mini Jackets

The great British spud, much celebrated, cooked and enjoyed. Although high in carbohydrates, these ground-loving fellows also contain many vitamins and minerals that are vital for life. With the Queen’s Jubilee just around the corner, what better to cook up on such a British celebration than a big dish of great British spuds? Although we most commonly enjoy them as chips, a Jacket Potato is also a firm favourite. My take on a Jacket Potato is one that can be enjoyed with any meal, not just beans and cheese at lunch time. Enjoy these mini jackets as a perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast this Jubilee weekend 1st – 5th June.

Mini Jackets

Serves 4

What you will need

8 small potatoes (you can even use new potatoes or Jersey Royals)

Salt

 

Pepper

Olive Oil

Mixed herbs

Large roasting dish

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 230C and pierce your potatoes with a fork a couple of times and put into a saucepan to boil.

  2. When they are soft to the pierce of a fork, remove and drain.

  3. Transfer into your roasting dish and douse in oil, salt, pepper and the mixed herbs. If you feel like getting your hands dirty, rub to make sure that they are covered evenly. If not, simply toss with a spoon.

  4. Place in the oven for around 30 minutes, but keep checking and turning until golden brown and nice and crispy.

  5. Simply enjoy with meat and fresh vegetables for a delicious Sunday supper to be proud of.

Bethany Stone

More in Food & Drinks

Five London bars to visit for after-show cocktails during London Fashion Week

Food & Travel Desk

Aragon House reopens in Parsons Green with revamped interiors and updated menus after major refurbishment

Food & Travel Desk

Aethos Shoreditch hotel reshapes East London hospitality with private club, wellness area and Japanese restaurant

Food & Travel Desk

Novikov Asian Restaurant unveils limited-time Lunar New Year menu in Mayfair

Food & Travel Desk

Alejandro Serrano launches chef collaboration series to spotlight young talent with Venezuelan chef Iván García for the opening

Food & Travel Desk

Dishoom launches special iftar menu for Ramadan across all UK locations

Food & Travel Desk

Pophams and Jenki team up for limited-edition matcha pastry

Food & Travel Desk

Honest Burgers brings back Truffle Raclette Burger and launches new Truffle Tenders in seasonal menu expansion

Food & Travel Desk

Wild Idol launches alcohol-free dining series with Michelin-starred chef Alex Dilling

Food & Travel Desk