Shelly's Recipe

* NEW POTATOES WITH PEAS *

Category: Potatoes

2 lbs small new red potatoes
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 lbs (about 1 cup) fresh shelled peas
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup light cream
Fresh minced parsley

Steam or boil the fresh peas until just tender. Set aside. Wash and scrub the potatoes well, peeling a section of peeling around the middle of each potato. Place in pan with water and salt. Cover and boil until tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Five minutes before potatoes are finished, add the peas and basil. When the peas are heated through, remove from heat and drain any remaining water. Add the pepper, butter and cream, heating for a few seconds. Turn into a serving dish and sprinkle with minced parsley. Serves 6