1. Preheat oven to 400° F.

2. Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat.

3. Place the butter, garlic, salt, and thyme sprigs in the bottom of an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. Place the dish into the heated oven at the same time you add the potatoes to the boiling water.

4. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes. Strain the potatoes and let dry for about 3 minutes.

5. Remove the baking dish from the oven, add potatoes and toss to coat potatoes evenly in the garlic and butter. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and have developed some lightly browned edges.

Source: Lani Jacobs-Banner