Recipes

"Preheat the oven to 350° F

Heat the oil in a large ovenproof roasting pan.

Add the ham slice and sauté on both sides until lightly browned.

Season with salt and pepper.

Crumble the thyme leaves evenly over all.

Arrange the garlic cloves (unpeeled) around the meat.

Add the water and place in the preheated oven to cook for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

Meanwhile, peel, rinse, and dry the potatoes.

Cut them lengthwise in the shape of thick French fries.

Remove the leaves from the parsley and chop, discarding the stems.

Turn the meat and baste with a little more hot water, if necessary.

Arrange potatoes around the meat and return to the oven to cook for 45 minutes longer.

When the meat has finished cooking, transfer it to a warmed serving platter.

Arrange the potatoes and garlic cloves around it.

Salt the potatoes, if necessary.

Add a little hot water to the roasting pan and place over medium heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the flavorful bits that stick to the bottom.

Pour the pan juices over the meat.

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve."