LEMONY NEW POTATOES

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1 kg) new potatoes
• 1/3 cup salted butter
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp minced chives
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Scrub potatoes well; pare a band from the middle of each one.
2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water.
3. Heat to boiling, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain, return to pan and shake over medium heat to dry.
5. Melt butter; stir in lemon peel and juice. Pour over hot potatoes. Sprinkle with chives, salt and pepper; toss gently.