1 tablespoon kosher (or flavored) salt, plus more to salt the water

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 to 2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed and halved

4 garlic scapes or scallions, or 8 cloves garlic, skins intact

1 tablespoon chopped parsley or other green herb

Prepare a grill until medium-hot.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

Bring a pot of water large enough to accommodate the potatoes to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they give a little when pierced with a knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Place a spoonful of the water in the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and whisk vigorously to combine. The hot water should help break up the honey.

Drain the potatoes and toss them to coat with the honey mixture.

Prepare four 12-inch squares of foil. Divide the potatoes between the squares and top with the garlic scapes, scallions or garlic cloves. Close the packets, sealing the tops to form a package.

When the fire is ready, place the foil packets on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning and shaking every few minutes. You'll need long metal tongs or fire gloves. Test a potato off the grill by carefully opening the packet and piercing one piece with the tip of a paring knife. It should be tender but not too soft.

Finish with a pinch of chopped parsley and serve.

(Sara Kate Gillingham is founding editor of TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to kitchn@apartmenttherapy.com.)