Replicated Dawns Potato Salad Food

RESER'S POTATO SALAD (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• RECONSTITUTE 4 teaspoons minced onion flakes in enough very hot water to saturate completely; LET rest.
• PREP remaining vegetables to specifications.
• COOK potatoes in a pot of lightly salted, gently boiling water for about 7 minutes, until tender but firm to the bite); DRAIN in a large colander placed in sink; RINSE with cold water and allow to drain again.
• INTO a large bowl with an (accompanying cover or lid), add the dressing ingredients EXCEPT for the sweet pickle juice and white vinegar). Note: drain excess water from onions before adding).
• WHISK mixture well then add vegetables (EXCEPT potatoes) and fold gently until just blended.
• GENTLY fold in drained potatoes until well-blended.
• COMBINE the sweet pickle juice with vinegar then sprinkle over salad.
• FOLD mixture gently until creamy, without over-mixing.
• COVER and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• SERVE and enjoy.

HERBED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the potato salad: Place the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Season the water liberally with salt. Bring the potatoes to a simmer over medium heat and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Transfer to a sheet tray or cutting board. Gently press each potato and garlic clove to smash them and set them aside in a bowl, covering the bowl with aluminum foil to keep the potatoes warm.
• For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
• Add the warm potatoes to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the parsley, dill and tarragon to the potatoes. Toss to coat, seasoning with additional lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the Fresno chile and chives. Serve at room temperature or keep covered in the refrigerator overnight, tossing again before serving.

DAWNS LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• clean and chop the leeks into 1/4 inch pieces.
• place chopped onions and leeks into a large pan with water and and steam for 5 minutes.
• add the stock and chopped potato bring to boil and then simmer for 1/2 hour.
• season to taste.
• can be served liquidised or chunky
• add cream if using it , and serve.