Aunt Kathys French Potato Salad Recipes

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
• Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

AUNT TC'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large stockpot with heavily salted water and the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and quarter when cool enough to handle.
• Mix together the relish, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, eggs, onion, bell pepper, 3 cups mayo and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss until combined. Add additional mayo if the salad looks dry. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

AUNT KATHY'S FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Steam and cool potatoes. Making sure that they are still some what firm for slicing.
• 2. Cut cooled and unpeeled potatoes into 1/8" slices
• 3. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the potatoes. Toss to coat Chill well. Better the next day as the flavors meld.
• 4. If adding bacon do right before serving. Mix it in and garnish with it as well.

AUNT KATHY'S CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• Gently stir together the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, butter, olives, seasoned salt, and curry powder in a bowl.
• Preheat oven broiler.
• Lightly toast the English muffins in a toaster. Spread each muffin with a portion of the cheese mixture. Arrange muffins on a large baking sheet.
• Broil topped muffins under the broiler until the cheese bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into halves to serve.

MAMA'S SOUTHERN STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and scrub potatoes and place whole and unpeeled in a large pot of salted water along with the eggs. Bring to a boil. Boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Test by piercing with a sharp knife.
• Remove the eggs and place into ice water to cool. Remove potatoes from hot water and set aside until cool enough to handle, but still warm. Peel and cut potatoes into cubes and place into a large serving bowl. Add salt, pepper, pimentos and pickles to the potatoes. Peel and chop cooled eggs and add to the potatoes.
• In a separate bowl, combine mayo, mustard and pickle juice. Add mayo mixture to potatoes and stir to combine. Taste to adjust seasonings. Chill overnight before serving.

AUNT ELEANOR'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of cold water add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook just until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. In a separate pan add eggs to cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pickle or relish and vinegar. Stir well to combine. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to coat. Season to taste with paprika and salt. Refrigerate until cool before serving.

AUNT KATHY'S TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine chicken meat, chicken broth, beef broth, tomatoes, onion, green chiles, oil, cumin, garlic, and chili powder together in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Add tortillas just before serving.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Cool slightly. Peel and slice into a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, consomme, green onion, parsley, and salt and pepper.
• Gently toss warm potatoes with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.