Andrea’s Recipes

Today we received a surprise gift—a warm sunny day at the end of winter. Makes me think of summer days and picnics and salads. This is a delicious and pretty side dish for grilled or baked chicken or fish. It’s super easy and makes a perfect picnic salad since it has no dairy ingredients. There [...]

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This is a Meyers family favorite. I’d never had a hot vinegar based potato salad, but this captured my imagination. This is our regular side for grilled brats. I use a mandolin to get really thin potoato slices, but you can use a sharp knife if you don’t have a mandolin.
Equipment
6 quart pot
mandolin
sharp knife
large pan

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This is a classic salad that goes great with any summer cookout. Because it uses a mayonnaise-based dressing, make sure you keep this chilled. You can also use a simple vinaigrette (recipe below) if you prefer a dairy-free salad.
[Updated: June 25, 2008]
Equipment
large plastic bowl with a lid
small mixing bowl

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