1 T olive or canola oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

1 tsp. roasted, seasoned garlic with or without black pepper

Paprika.

Note: If you do not use garlic with black pepper, add black pepper to taste.

Mix oil with all spices except optional paprika. Pour into an oven-to-table dish.

Add potatoes; turn to coat well.

Bake for 30 minutes. Loosen  potatoes with spatula and turn over. Continue baking until crispy on outside but very tender inside--about 15 to 20 minutes additional.

Serve immediately from pan.

Serves 3.

Note: Easily doubled or tripled but remember: only one layer of potatoes in pan.