Butter and Parsley Potatoes

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   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

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   Add the potatoes, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes, or until soft.

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   Drain well.

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   Pat dry with paper towels.

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   Place the potatoes in a serving bowl.

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   Toss gently with the butter, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.

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   Serve warm.

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   So many kinds of salt are in stores now that its hard to figure out which one to use for what.

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   Keep a box of kosher salt, which is coarse-grained and additive-free, on hand for sprinkling into large amounts of waterwhen you boil potatoes, pasta, or vegetables, for instance.

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    Most cooks use kosher salt for pretty much everything, and sea salt for finishing.

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    Sea salt tends to be rather gray looking (it literally is the product of the evaporation of seawater), with a very delicate flavor as well as some essential minerals.

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    Fleur de sel is a type of sea salt thats harvested in some areas of France.

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    The salt is marketed as fleur (or flower) de sel because of the flower pattern it forms as it dries.

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    It looks like flat crystals and has a very delicate flavor.

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    Since it is also expensive, its best to use it wisely, on salads, meats, fish, or vegetables where it will add texture and really be noticed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.