Herbed New Potatoes Adapted From The Barefoot Contessa Recipes

HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the whole potatoes, salt, and pepper and toss well. Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender when tested with a small knife. From time to time, shake the pot without removing the lid to prevent the bottom potatoes from burning. Turn off the heat and allow the potatoes to steam for another 5 minutes. Don't overcook! Toss with the herbs, and serve hot.

HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel 1/2-inch strip around the center of each potato and immediately place potatoes in medium saucepan of cold water.
• Add enough additional water to the saucepan to cover the potatoes by 2 inches.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Boil until the potatoes are easily pierced by a fork but firm (20 minute approx.). Drain them.
• Do not overcook and cover to keep warm.
• Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until melted.
• Stir in minced parsley and chives.
• Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Spoon the potatoes into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
• You can also sprinkle with chopped, cooked bacon and finely minced green onions.

BUTTERED AND HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Place a pot of water on to boil.
• Heat a vegetable dish.
• Pop the potatoes into the boiling water with a pinch of crystallized salt (the parsley stalk and mint stalk can be added).
• Cover with a tightly fitting lid.
• Boil for 20 minutes on high heat.
• Drain and submerge in cold running water.
• Put them between your hands and the skin will come away easily.
• Melt butter in the bottom of a pan.
• Place potatoes in the pan, roll to coat with butter, and cover with a clean cloth.
• Place over the lowest heat, using a heat pad to deflect direct contact, until potatoes are ready to serve.
• Wash the mint and parsley and chop (Can be done earlier unless you wish to boil the stalks with the potatoes).
• Remove the cloth and dust with the chopped mint and parsley.
• Place in the vegetable dish and serve.
• Enjoy!

HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Remove a strip of peel from the middle of each potato. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain potatoes; add butter mixture and toss gently.

HERBED NEW POTATOES (ADAPTED FROM THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large heavy bottomed pot.
• Add the whole potatoes, salt and pepper and toss well.
• Cook tightly covered 20 to 30 minutes over low-heat until fork tender. Don't overcook! (check at 20 minutes).
• Shake the pot several times to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom or burning. *Don't remove the lid.
• Turn the heat off and keep the lid on for another 5 minutes.
• Toss gently with herbs and serve hot.
• Enjoy!