Wash the potatoes well
Do not peel!
Cut into 1 inch chunks OR into long strips of 1/2 - 1 inch width
Put potatoes into microwave dish
Add 1/2 cup water (it might take more if you are using strips of potatoes because the potatoes take more space in the container)
Cover container but leave one corner vented
Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. The potatoes do NOT need to be cooked through
Drain potatoes completely
Spread potatoes on a flat tray/cookie sheet and allow to cool and dry
Chop onions and mince garlic
Preheat oven to 400
Put potatoes, onions, garlic, and seasonings on the tray
Sprinkle with olive oil
Mix everything together, tossing lightly on the tray
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are beginning to brown or get crispy on the outside
Stir potatoes ONCE during the roasting