Sue's Diner: “World Famous” Potato Salad

Today's recipe was submitted by Lori Dodd more than a dozen years ago and is featured in the BryonySeries cookbook Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony."

With the mid-summer-like weather in the Midwest right now, this recipe is a perfect side dish for hot weather meals.

Here is its Bryony reference.

A family bike ride in the woods followed by an autumn picnic is the perfect opportunity for Melissa to reflect on her recent encounter with vampires. Nothing can distract her, not a game of croquet, a grilled hot dog, or her mother’s delicious potato salad, which tasted surprisingly like this one.

We think Lori's "World Famous" potato salad recipe is perfect for indoor or outdoor summer meals.

Try this recipe on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website.

But try it this week. It will be gone next week. A new recipe will take it's place. 

If you have any troubleshooting questions or comments, email us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. 

Note from Lori Dodd: “The recipe is a very basic, simple recipe, but sometimes they are the best! This is my ‘tried and true’ recipe that I always use, but feel free to play around with it and make it your own.”

Finally, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner.

For more BryonySeries recipes, check out our three cookbooks at our bryonyseries.com/merchandise.

Sue's Diner: “World Famous” Potato Salad

Today's recipe was submitted by Lori Dodd more than a dozen years ago and is featured in the BryonySeries cookbook Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony."

With the mid-summer-like weather in the Midwest right now, this recipe is a perfect side dish for hot weather meals.

Here is its Bryony reference.

A family bike ride in the woods followed by an autumn picnic is the perfect opportunity for Melissa to reflect on her recent encounter with vampires. Nothing can distract her, not a game of croquet, a grilled hot dog, or her mother’s delicious potato salad, which tasted surprisingly like this one.

We think Lori's "World Famous" potato salad recipe is perfect for indoor or outdoor summer meals.

Try this recipe on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website.

But try it this week. It will be gone next week. A new recipe will take it's place. 

If you have any troubleshooting questions or comments, email us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. 

Note from Lori Dodd: “The recipe is a very basic, simple recipe, but sometimes they are the best! This is my ‘tried and true’ recipe that I always use, but feel free to play around with it and make it your own.”

By the way, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner.

All proceeds from "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'" benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties at bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at bryonyseries.com.

Sue's Diner: “World Famous” Potato Salad

Today's recipe was submitted by Lori Dodd more than a dozen years ago and is featured in the BryonySeries cookbook Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony."

Here is its Bryony reference.

A family bike ride in the woods followed by an autumn picnic is the perfect opportunity for Melissa to reflect on her recent encounter with vampires. Nothing can distract her, not a game of croquet, a grilled hot dog, or her mother’s delicious potato salad, which tasted surprisingly like this one.

We think Lori's "World Famous" potato salad recipe is perfect for indoor or outdoor summer meals.

Try this recipe on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website.

But try it this week. It will be gone next week. A new recipe will take it's place. 

If you have any troubleshooting questions or comments, email us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. 

Note from Lori Dodd: “The recipe is a very basic, simple recipe, but sometimes they are the best! This is my ‘tried and true’ recipe that I always use, but feel free to play around with it and make it your own.”

By the way, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner.

All proceeds from "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'" benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties at bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at bryonyseries.com.

Sue's Diner: “World Famous” Potato Salad

Today's recipe was submitted by Lori Dodd more than a dozen years ago and is featured in the BryonySeries cookbook Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony."

Here is its Bryony reference.

A family bike ride in the woods followed by an autumn picnic is the perfect opportunity for Melissa to reflect on her recent encounter with vampires. Nothing can distract her, not a game of croquet, a grilled hot dog, or her mother’s delicious potato salad, which tasted surprisingly like this one.

We think Lori's "World Famous" potato salad recipe is perfect for the Labor Day weekend. 

Try this recipe on the Sue's Diner page on the BryonySeries website.

But try it this week. It will be gone next week. A new recipe will take it's place. 

If you have any troubleshooting questions or comments, email us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. 

By the way, Sue's Diner is only real in the BryonySeries world. But didn't Timothy do a great job making the page look like a real menu at a vintage diner?

Here is the full diner page: bryonyseries.com/sue-s-diner.

All proceeds from "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'" benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties at bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at bryonyseries.com.

My “World Famous” Potato Salad By Lori Dodd

A family bike ride in the woods followed by an autumn picnic is the perfect opportunity for Melissa to reflect on her recent encounter with vampires. Nothing can distract her, not a game of croquet, a grilled hot dog, or her mother’s delicious potato salad, which tasted surprisingly like this one.

 My “World Famous” Potato Salad

By Lori Dodd

5 pounds russet potatoes

1 large yellow onion

4 large stalks celery

2 ½ to 3 cups reduced calorie or light mayonnaise (the “real stuff”)

Yellow mustard, to taste (I probably used a couple of teaspoons; I never actually measure).

Sea salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Wash potatoes and place in large pot of water on medium heat. Water should easily cover the potatoes. If pot is not large enough, cook in smaller portions. Check water regularly, and add more to keep potatoes covered. Water should come to an easy boil (not hard). Cook until a fork easily pierces potato. Drain and rinse in COLD water. Set potatoes aside.

Note: If possible, cook potatoes the day before and store in the refrigerator overnight. If you don’t have the time to refrigerate, give ample cooling time.

Peel and chop onion; clean and chop celery. Vegetable size is your decision; I have a chopper, so mine is chopped small, but noticeable. Peel potatoes. If you’ve never peeled cooked potatoes, a butter knife works wonderful at pulling just the skin off. In a large bowl, chop the potatoes in bite size pieces. When all potatoes are chopped, start mixing in mayonnaise. Slow is good, this allows you to not use too much. Your potato salad should be moist, but not mayonnaise soup. When you think your consistency is good, start adding the onions and celery. You may find you need a bit more mayonnaise. Fold items together in the bowl.

When thoroughly mixed, add a couple healthy squirts of mustard, and mix well. Add salt and pepper; fold in bowl until all is mixed. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy! Yield: 15 servings

Note from Lori Dodd: “The recipe is a very basic, simple recipe, but sometimes they are the best! This is my ‘tried and true’ recipe that I always use, but feel free to play around with it and make it your own.”