New potatoes with capers and basil

Serves 4

Salt and pepper, to taste 2 pounds very small freshly dug potatoes with their skins on, scrubbed and halved 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons capers Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and let the water return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the potatoes for 10 minutes or until they are tender.

2. Drain the potatoes into a colander. Return them to the pot. Set it over very low heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are almost dry.