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Yield: 8 to 10 servings. 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon celery seed 4 large russet potatoes 2

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 to 10 servings. 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon celery seed 4 large russet potatoes 2

Chunky Potato Salad

chunky potato salad

Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
4 large russet potatoes
2 stalks celery, sliced
cup sweet onion, finely chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickle juice, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and celery seed. Refrigerate while potatoes are cooking.

Wash and quarter potatoes. Leave the skin on. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add remaining salt. Let potatoes come to a boil, then adjust heat to medium. After 10 minutes, test potatoes with a fork for doneness. Do not overcook.

When potatoes are just fork-tender, remove from heat and drain in sink. Let potatoes sit to reach room temperature. Remove skin from potatoes and cut into large chunks (about 1 inch). In a large mixing bowl, add potatoes, celery, onion, and eggs. Pour mayonnaise dressing over potato mixture and toss well. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.

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This story was published on Jun 09, 2016

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.