Roasted Potatoes with Garlic

4 1/2 lbs of red potatoes...or any potato washed but unpeeled (I sometimes just partially peel them) and cut into quarters.
2-3 med red onions...each onion cut into 6 wedges ( like sections of an orange)
1/4 cup of olive3 oil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/4 tsp. Salt
1.2 tsp black pepper
3 cloves of garlic...put through a garlic press....or minced.


Preheat the oven to 425 (this is important!) Cut up the potatoes and onions and toss together in a large bowl with the olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour into a buttered large roasting pan...cleaning out the bowl with a rubber spatula so that all the garlic bits get into the pan. Place the pan on the upper middle level of the oven. Roast...turning occasionally with a metal spatula...for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Sometimes I add a little butter half way through the cooking process (about 3 Tbs) this helps with the browning and adds a little more flavor. Cook until golden brown and fork-tender.