The reason why....

A few years ago I made the New Year's resolution to try a new recipe each week to encourage more creativity in my cooking. At the time I was newly married and wanted to change what I cooked. What I learned is that I love to cook and I especially love to try new things....even if they don't turn out or I don't like the taste. At least I accomplished something...

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A search for a good Potato Salad

There are two things I have tried to make repeatedly since Sean and I got married.  Fried chicken and potato salad, two of Sean's most favorite things to eat.  While having no luck with the chicken (let's just face it, I don't have that Southern blood!), I did recently modify a potato salad recipe that seemed to disappear from the refrigerator.  Leftovers in our house more than 2 days means it wasn't that good to eat again!

From Better Homes and Garden Cookbook:

Classic Potato Salad

1lb potatoes, cubed
dash salt
1/2 C mayo
1/2 t mustard (don't use yellow)
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 green pepper cut into very small pieces
1/2 onion cut into very small pieces
1 T relish
3 hard cooked eggs chopped
1/2 t paprika

1. Place potatoes in a pot with water and salt to boil strictly only 20 minutes.  Drain and put aside to cool.
2. Mix everything except eggs and paprika into a large bowl and sit until potatoes are cooled.
3. Stir in potatoes, eggs and paprika.
4. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.

Family Factor: it disappeared...enough said!
Stomach Factor: pretty mild
Time Factor: quick to make, but time to chill

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