New Potatoes in Chive Butter

Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (1/2-inch pieces) fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 pounds small new potatoes (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), 
scrubbed
In a large bowl, combine butter, chives, salt, and pepper. If desired, 
with a channel knife, cut 2 intersecting strips around middle of each 
potato. 
In a large saucepan, combine potatoes with salted water to cover by 
1-inch and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in 
a colander and add to butter mixture, tossing to combine. Serve potatoes 
warm.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes