New Potatoes With Lemon Butter

A simply delightful sidedish that is good enough for company.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs tiny new potatoes
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  finely snipped fresh chives or 2  tablespoons parsley or 1  tablespoon dried chives

Directions

1. Scrub potatoes.
2. Pare a thin strip of skin about 1/2" wide around centre of each potato.
3. Add boiling water to a depth of 2 inches, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover and boil gently for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Drain off water.
7. Return to heat for a short time to dry them off.
8. Melt butter.
9. Stir in lemon juice, chives, and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
10. Pour over potatoes, turning them to coat with the butter.