"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 10 May 2009 11:07:18 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>>No dill!
>>
>>Where's the DILL?
>>
>>I don't see no stinking dill?
>>
>>:-)
>
> We don't use "crunchies" in our potato salad because Crash prefers not
> to wear his teeth. Variations to include crunchiness are at the
> bottom of the recipe.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Dilled Potato Salad
>
> Recipe By :Carol Peterson
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Potatoes Salads/Dressings
> Side Dishes Signature Dishes
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 8 medium russet potatoes -- diced
> 4 large eggs -- hard cooked
> 1 cup mayonnaise
> 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
> 3 tablespoon dill pickle juice -- *
> 1/2 cup dill pickles -- minced
> 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
> 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
> 1 salt and pepper -- to taste
>
> * If red potatoes are used, reduce pickle juice to 2 tbsp.
>
> 1. Hard cook the eggs; chill, remove shells, and cut in half. Remove
> yolks and dice the whites. Set aside
> 2. Cook potatoes in water until desired tenderness. Drain; rinse under
> cold, running water to stop the cooking process.
> 3. While potatoes are cooking, combine mashed egg yolks with remaining
> ingredients.
> 4. Combine chilled potatoes and the sauce mixture. Add egg whites.
> 5. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, to allow flavors to
> blend.
> 6. Check for moisture. If too dry, add more pickle juice or milk until
> desired consistency is achieved.
> 7. Sprinkle paprika on top just prior to serving, if desired.
>
> VARIATIONS:
> - Use dill pickle relish instead of chopped pickles.
> - Use fresh minced onions in place of onion powder.
> - Add finely chopped celery for crunchiness.
> - Add a dash of tabasco sauce for a little extra zing.
>


I have no problem with Dill and potato Salad or Dill and Gravlax. For me
Dill and Bacon just don't ring my bell. IMHO they clash - no not Crash,
Clash. I even like dill in chicken soup, I like dill in marinated raw
vegetables or Dill Rye bread,

It's like bacon and whipped cream - it don't work.

Dimitri