Spring’s Best Fruits and Vegetables

New Potatoes

Freshly dug young potatoes should have firm, smooth skin (usually red or tan) and be free of sprouts, soft patches, and green spots. Store new potatoes in a paper bag in a cool, dark, dry place, like a pantry shelf or a basement, for up to three days. There’s no need to peel new potatoes; simply scrub them with a brush. Firm and flavorful, they’re ideal in potato salad: Boil new potatoes until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then toss warm with vinaigrette and chopped fresh chives.

 Try these recipes: 

• Chicken Salad With Potatoes and Arugula
• Spicy Pork Tenderloin With Potatoes
• Roasted Salmon With Potatoes and Mushrooms
• Chicken Cutlets With Smashed Potatoes and Peas