Herbed New Potatoes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Housewarming Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (52)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds small white or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh green herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill

Directions

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.

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Heather Tulsa, OK 01-07-2010
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Very easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made the mistake of turning the heat on too high which burned the butter a little bit. The potatoes still turned out great... though and I will make them again! Read more
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Kelly Somerset, NJ 11-28-2009
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My boyfriend's FAVORITE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has got to be one of the easiest and tastiest potato recipes ever. My boyfriend asks for them all the time (in... not-so-subtle ways). A few comments, because it makes me a bit nuts when people give great recipes bad reviews because of their own inability to follow directions. I use a Le Creuset cast iron/enamel Dutch oven, and the smallest (bite sized) potatoes I can find. He's not a big fan of herbs--at least, he doesn't think he is--so I tend to stick with chives and occasionally a bit of rosemary. These potatoes have always been moist and delicious, and perfectly salted (the recipe DOES call for Kosher salt--using iodized salt would make it insanely salty). Best of all, these are easy. Don't take the lid off until you need to test for doneness--you are steaming the potatoes, after all. Think of it like making rice. Lifting the lid releases the steam and all but stops the cooking process. Just use some elbow grease, and some potholders, and swirl the pot every now and then to prevent sticking. If you follow the directions, you won't be disappointed. P.S.--I've replicated the recipe with olive oil, and it's still really good if not quite AS good as with butter. You can also mix half olive oil, half butter. Try either option for a bit of a healthier twist!Read more
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Marcy Henderson, NV 11-27-2009
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This is a keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and delicious - served these potatoes for Thanksgiving - family loved them! Thanks again Ina
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Barbara Apex, NC 08-27-2009
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delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I never thought of not boiling potatoes and am glad that Ina has let me in on this secret. The potatoes were creamy and... seasoned to perfection. Thumbs up for this one!Read more
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LISA hawthorn woods, IL 08-08-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I bought small white potatoes, but cut them in half anyway- this will reduce the cooking time. I'm going to try this with... 1/2 butter and 1/2 olive oil. My whole family though they were great! Read more
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Ann Washington, MI 08-03-2009
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Very Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to make. To the people who didn't have good luck with this recipe: I sugest you pay attention to the type... of cookware being used for this dish. It is well worth investing in a few goo pieces if you want "fool proof" recipes.Read more