Smoked Paprika Potato Salad Food

SMOKED PAPRIKA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large saucepan of cold water. Bring up to a boil, add a nice handful of salt and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Add the potatoes, celery and onions to a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, sugar, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper in a separate bowl. Fold the dressing into the potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours so the flavors can marry.

GRILLED YUKON GOLD POTATO SALAD WITH RED PEPPER-SMOKED PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1-inch with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to boil over high heat and cook until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain, let cool slightly and halve.
• While the potatoes are cooking, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, peppers, garlic, vinegar, paprika and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
• Brush the cut sides of the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill cut side down until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Toss the potatoes with the red pepper mayonnaise while still warm, mashing slightly to break them up. Fold in the parsley and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

SMOKED PAPRIKA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend the red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, lime juice, pepper, salt, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and sugar together in a blender until thoroughly mixed. Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while blending on low. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

SMOKED PAPRIKA SWEET POTATOES (PUREE OR MASHED)

Steps:

• Pierce washed potatoes, wrap in foil, place on baking tray in oven at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until very tender.
• When cooled just enough to handle, peel off the skin and cut into chunks that fit your food processor or extremely powerful blender.
• Melt the butter and the spices together in the microwave.
• Blend the potato with the melted spiced butter and the cream following the instructions of your processor or blender, serve when blended throughout.
• *I used an extremely high powered blender (a vita mix) and had to stop and stir while pureeing multiple times so as to not burn out the motor. If it is too thick, add some more cream or milk to get it to the consistency you want it. Feel free to add more smoked paprika if you enjoy the flavor as much as I do!

ROASTED GARLIC AND SMOKED PAPRIKA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes into about 1-inch cubes. Put into large pot of cold water (enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a steady, slow boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, dice celery and hard boiled eggs into a small dice. Set aside.
• Into a large bowl, stir together the minced onion, roasted garlic, sugar, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, spicy brown mustard, cider vinegar and mayo. Stir in reserved celery, eggs and bacon (if using).
• Fold in cooked and drained potatoes.
• Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until serving time.