Smashed Potatoes

recipe adapted from: http://userealbutter.com/2012/02/20/parmesan-gremolata-smasher-potatoes-recipe/

Shown here served with beer battered tofu

Ingredients:
small potatoes (such as fingerling)
salt
pepper
olive oil
spices (garlic, italian seasoning...)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Boil potatoes until they are cooked through - about 15 minutes for small potatoes.
On a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, drizzle some olive oil. Place drained potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and use a potato masher or meat tenderizer to press each one flat. Drizzle the tops of the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt pepper and spices. Roast for about 30 minutes.

Roasted Garlic

Ingredients:
Full heads of garlic
Olive oil
salt + pepper (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice off the top of the head of garlic, just enough to expose the cloves. Place garlic on a square of tin foil and drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap with foil, making sure garlic stays upright. Place on a cookie sheet or in a muffin pan and roast for 35-40 minutes.