Dave Smith wrote:
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> On 2016-08-24 9:18 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
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> > I see no benefit to boiling prior to roasting, none whatsoever!
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> My wife usually parboils potatoes before roasting and the results are
> great. It also helps with the timing of her roasted meals.

Rather than parboiling, I've learned to cook them about halfway in the
microwave, then turn into fries or oven roasted, etc. Steve mentioned
that once...I tried it...I liked it.