Recipe for 'lovely' roast potatoes alternative that tastes 'gorgeous with a roast' (Image: GETTY) Potatoes are a staple ingredient in so many meals, and when done right, are a dish in their own right. Fondant potatoes, also known as 'pommes de terre fondantes', are a French dish of potatoes that are browned and then roasted in butter and stock until they are tender and creamy on the inside, and crispy and golden brown on the outside. They look impressive when cooked correctly, and are easier to make than they look using this simple BBC Good Food recipe .

As shared by cook and author Esther Clark, she urged: "Try something new with potatoes. Fondant potatoes are favourites with chefs and are seasoned with rosemary and thyme. They're gorgeous when served as part of a Sunday roast.

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