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August 2, 2011
Herbed New Potatoes
Comforting Potatoes
Prep time:
10 minutescooking time:
20 minutes“Fresh flavored and buttery, these potatoes were an easy and frequent side dish at Grandma's table.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 12 small new potatoes
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1 1/3 teaspoons dried parsley
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh chives or 1 1/3 teaspoons dried chives
- Fresh parsley sprigs, optional for garnish
Directions
1
Peel 1/2-inch strip around the center of each potato and immediately place potatoes in a medium saucepan of cold water.
2
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, about 20 minutes; drain. Do not overcook. Cover to keep warm.
3
Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH until melted, about 5 to 10 seconds. Stir in minced parsley and chives. Pour the butter mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat.
4
Spoon the potatoes into a serving bowl. Garnish with sprigs of parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
5
VARIATION: For variety, sprinkle with chopped cooked bacon and/or finely minced green onions.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
One of the handiest tools in Grandma's kitchen were her kitchen shears. She snipped parsley and chives in a flash and also made short work of green onions, even those that weren't so crisp any longer. Her early shears looked like scissors; a later pair was spring-loaded and had heavy-duty serrated blades and an easy-to-grip handle.
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