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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Sweet Potato Salad with Lemony Buttermilk Dressing

3 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1" chunks)
1 lemon
2/3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
Salt and pepper
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

In a 6 quart saucepan, place potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.

Meanwhile, from lemon, grate 1 tsp peel and squeeze 1 Tbsp juice.  In large bowl, whisk lemon peel and juice with buttermilk, Miracle Whip, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.  Stir in celery, onion and parsley.

Drain potatoes; cool 10 minutes.  Add to dressing in bowl and gently stir until potatoes are well coated.

Makes about 8 cups.  Spoon potato salad into large container with tight-fitting lid.  Can be refrigerated up to 1 day.

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