Springtime Potatoes~ Sugar Snaps~ Herb Butter

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Title: SPRINGTIME POTATOES~ SUGAR SNAPS~ HERB BUTTER
Categories: Potatoes
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Small new potatoes;
- scrubbed (1 1/2 to 2"
- potatoes)
2 c Sugar snap peas
4 tb Butter
2 ts Fresh basil; chopped
-OR- 3/4 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 ts Fresh thyme; chopped
-OR- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 ts Fresh tarragon; chopped
-OR- 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts Freshly ground pepper

Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters. Place in a medium saucepan
with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer,
covered, until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Add the peas;
continue simmering uncovered about 3 to 5 minutes, until as tender as
desired. Transfer the vegetables to a colander; drain well.

Discard the water from the saucepan; add the butter. Cook over medium
heat until the butter is melted; stir in the herbs. Return the
vegetables to the pan, add salt and pepper. Toss lightly; heat
through. 4 Servings.

Source: American Dairy Association. Christie Aspegren, September 93
Round Robin.

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