Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Potatoes combine two popular herbs that come from the same herb family.

Did you know that both rosemary and thyme are part of the mint family? Rosemary has a bold woodsy aroma and the flavor of pine with a slight hint of lemon, while thyme has a more gentle aroma and flavor with a slight hint of pepper. When both herbs are in their dry form, they look very similar. But when using them fresh, they look very different. For this recipe, I used fresh herbs which I chopped very fine and then I finished the dish with a couple of larger sprigs of both. Both of these herbs are also very easy to grow. You can get growing kits here.

I love using both of these herbs together and separately. Especially when making potatoes or pork which provide a canvas for both herbs to shine. And that’s the case with these delicious potatoes. The potatoes are roasted until they just start to crisp on the outside but they stay tender in the middle. They are very easy to prepare and cook. And they turn an ordinary weeknight meal into a fancy meal; they are perfect for the holiday season.

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