Herbed New Potatoes Adapted From The Barefoot Contessa Recipes

HERBED NEW POTATOES (ADAPTED FROM THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large heavy bottomed pot.
• Add the whole potatoes, salt and pepper and toss well.
• Cook tightly covered 20 to 30 minutes over low-heat until fork tender. Don't overcook! (check at 20 minutes).
• Shake the pot several times to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom or burning. *Don't remove the lid.
• Turn the heat off and keep the lid on for another 5 minutes.
• Toss gently with herbs and serve hot.
• Enjoy!

HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the whole potatoes, salt, and pepper and toss well. Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender when tested with a small knife. From time to time, shake the pot without removing the lid to prevent the bottom potatoes from burning. Turn off the heat and allow the potatoes to steam for another 5 minutes. Don't overcook! Toss with the herbs, and serve hot.

GAZPACHO ADAPTED FROM BAREFOOT CONTESSA

Steps:

• Roughly chop the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and red onion into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable, separately, into a food processor fitted with the steel chopping blade. Pulse each until coarsely chopped. Do no overprocess!
• After each vegetable is cut, combine them in a large bowl (preferably that has a cover). Add garlic and mix well. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar; add salt and pepper. Combine with tomato juice then pour the combination over the vegetables. Mix well.
• Chill thoroughly before serving.

SIMPLY HERBED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper and turn the heat to low.
• Cook 7 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tomatoes have softened.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S HERB POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot of water.
• Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot off the heat and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel.
• Leave the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but firm.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
• Set aside.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
• Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and pour enough dressing over them to moisten. (As the salad sits, you may need to add more dressing.)
• Add the onion, tarragon and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.
• **Cook time does not allow for the potatoes to "steam" for 20 minutes after boiling them or the few hours of refrigeration time.