The Store-Bought Potato Salad That Should Never Make It To Your Cookout

Tatiana Volgutova/Getty Images Potato salads are the side dish that actually have main dish energy. A creamy, tangy, fresh, and perfectly flavorful potato salad is the standard and anything that misses the mark might as well be scraped off the plate for fear of spoiling the meal. Whether potato salad is served alongside burgers or sandwiches or tucked neatly onto your plate with the rest of your go-to barbecue line-up, it’s one of those side dishes that will always be a welcomed (read, highly requested) addition to the dinner table. When Chowhound … Read more

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Baby Red Potato Salad – Leels Cooks

A super simple and fresh potato salad. No mayo so you can easily take this one out for picnics or potlucks without having to worry! These are not roasted because I like the clean, gentle, sweet taste of the potato to come through, suitable to go along with fresh summer dishes or grilled meats. It also gets better the longer you let it chill, so enjoy this one for a few days (if you can resist!) These even make weirdly delicious roasted potato or hashbrowns for breakfast a few days later if you’re “over” potato salad by then. Yum! What … Read more

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Ham, Potato and Leek soup – Leels Cooks

We’re on a roll with the fall flavours so let’s keep this going. I like chunky, hearty soups, and anything with potato in it is always win. Ham, potato and leek are the perfect trifecta, and this soup only gets better over time. Use any potato you wish, I personally prefer Yukon Gold over anything else. Russet is fine but will break down a bit more into the soup so anticipate that. Make this veggie by omitting the ham and swapping for veggie stock, it’ll be just as delicious. What you need: 8 oz diced ham, bonus points if you … Read more

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Rosemary Potato Rolls – Leels Cooks

These take a little time to make as they need to prove overnight but they’re pretty straightforward. I make these for any special holiday dinner, they are the best slathered in butter and dipped into whatever sauce or gravy you need to mop up. This can be a slightly challenging recipe as it’s rather easy to accidentally add TOO much liquid. Through the potatoes not being strained enough or adding too much water, err on the side of caution and also don’t be afraid to adjust with adding additional flour. These are meant to be moist, and will be slightly … Read more

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