Garlic-flavored Potato Cake

Description
I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Monsey Estate in Crandall, Texas in 1991.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2½ pounds peeled potatoes
 * 4 garlic cloves chopped
 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 5 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 2) Cut potatoes into julienne strips then toss with the garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
 * 3) Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan with a heatproof handle.
 * 4) Add the potatoes then cover with buttered aluminum foil.
 * 5) Press down with the bottom of another pan or a heavy weight.
 * 6) Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
 * 7) Bake 25 minutes then place serving dish over pan and flip cake out onto the plate.