"Jeßus" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 17 May 2014 00:10:24 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>>This is the basic recipe:
>>
>>http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Roasted...r_results_p1i1
>>
>>I took suggestions from the others
>
> Yes, noted...
>
>>and coated the potato pieces with Dijon,
>>salt and pepper in addition to the olive oil. I didn't use much oil.
>>Just
>>enough to help keep them from sticking as I didn't want an oily end
>>result.
>>And in roasting them like this, they didn't get a super crispy exterior
>>but
>>they did remain nicely firm.
>>
>>I also use a full rib of celery, a full bunch of green onions, red bell
>>pepper instead of green, added a goodly handful of parsley, chopped and
>>increased the amount of bacon. I think I used 10 slices but didn't really
>>count. Just grabbed what was left in the freezer bag. I also used the
>>Just
>>Mayo that sf recommended. I also left out the eggs as I can't have them
>>but
>>plan to serve portions to others with chopped boiled egg as a garnish so
>>they can mix them in if they wish.
>>
>>The end result is so very, very good and they say that it only gets better
>>as it sits. Now it is not at all like your typical deli type potato salad
>>in terms of flavor. It is just damned good! And because I put so much
>>bacon in it, I think it would eat like a meal. It is rather dense and
>>heavy. I think I would serve this with some light, cold accompaniments
>>like
>>sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. I also think some green beans would be
>>wonderful in this salad but I know I would stand alone in that, at least
>>in
>>this house so I won't go there.
>
> If they're they green beans I'm thinking of, I'm not very partial to
> them myself, although I can still eat them. I do like the idea behind
> this recipe though and will try it some day.
>
>>Odd thing is, it is a cold salad which you want to eat when it is hot out
>>but the last thing you'd want to do is roast on a hot day. Not sure how
>>to
>>solve that one.
>
> Something like this is okay for roasting on hot days:
> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111262447613

Yes, I have heard those are good but I have a small kitchen and insufficient
storage space for one. Whoever designed my kitchen wasn't a cook!