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place the potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
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Rinse under running water, pouring off the water and refilling often, until the water runs fairly clear.
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Leave in just enough water to cover the potatoes.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap/film.
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Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
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When the microwave is done, drain the water from the potatoes.
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It helps if you use a colandar.
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You want the potatoes as dry as possible, but since they are hot this can be a bit tricky.
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Pat dry with paper towel if you can, and dry the bowl before returning the potatoes to it.
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Add butter, olive oil, spices and salt and pepper.
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Stir well, at least until the butter is completely melted and the spices are evenly distributed.
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Spread potatoes on baking sheet as evenly as possible.
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No need to grease the sheet.
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Do not use parchement paper.
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Pop the potatoes into the very hot oven for 10 minutes.
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Remove potatoes and stir them around on the sheet with a wooden spoon.
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**CAUTION!
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a pan from a 500 degree oven can be hot enough that standard fabric oven mitts may not protect your hands.
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Be sure to double up on protection.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees, and return the potatoes for another 10 minutes.
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Remove, serve up, and enjoy the tastey goodness.
