Herbed Potatoes

2 lbs small red or brown potatoes
1 Tb. butter
1 Tb chopped parsley
1 tsp snipped chives
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Scrub potatoes and peel in a ring around the centers. Boil 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, or in microwave until melted. Add the parsley, chives, salt, and pepper to the butter and stir. Pour over potatoes.