Lavender potatoes

Lavender Potatoes

Ingredients:
 * 1 pound new potatoes, washed and cut in halves or quarters
 * 1 teaspoon dried lavender (or 6 fresh sprigs of lavender)
 * 1 tablespoon butter (reduced from 1 1/2 tablespoons)
 * 2 teaspoons dried lavender (up from 1 teaspoon dried or 2 teaspoons fresh buds)
 * 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (from a pot on the patio! and upped from 1 teaspoon)
 * 1 teaspoon kosher salt (up from 1/4 teaspoon)

Directions: 1. Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon lavender in a medium saucepan. 2. Add water to cover and bring to a boil and continue to boil until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife but still hold their shape. 3. Drain, allowing the lavender to cling. 4. Melt the butter in a large skillet 5. add the 2 teaspoons lavender, the rosemary and the salt and stir. 6. Add the potatoes and stir well to coat with butter. 7. Cook, tossing occasionally until the potatoes are hot, about 5 minutes. 8. Serve immediately.