Herbed Baby Potatoes With Olive Oil

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   *Please note that quantities are approximate. But a lot of fresh herbs is nice, and tougher herbs like rosemary should be chopped finely.

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   Do not use very small baby potatoes: slightly smaller than a golf ball is about right.

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   Rinse; do not peel. Cut each in half.

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   Boil in lightly salted water until just tender -- this should not take more than 4 to 6 minutes depending on size and type of potato, but do test one with a skewer. They should still be firm and not fall apart!

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   Rinse and chop the herbs, which must be fresh, not dried.

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   Drain potatoes, put into suitable dish, add the olive oil and toss until well coated. A high quality, nice and fruity virgin oil should be used. Use more if you like.

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   Add the chopped herbs and pepper, and toss again, until mixed through. Take care not to break the halved potatoes.

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   Best salted at table, with flakes of Maldon salt. This is not always easy to obtain, so just use -- salt!

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   These potatoes are quite nice when cold, too.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.