A Reader Recipe: Yogurt Purple Potato Salad


Updated 07/14/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Greek Yogurt Potato Salad Recipe

We can't get enough of lightened up sides, especially one that improves on a Summer staple. That's why we love this recipe for healthy potato salad from FitSugar reader leebecknell, who posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. Creamy potato salad that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo, and purple potatoes instead of white! Ready to take this healthy side to your next barbecue? Read on for the Read more

Summer of Salads: Potato Salad


Updated 07/08/11 5:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Potato Salad Recipe

There are thousands of potato salad variations out there, but sometimes nothing beats good, old-fashioned classic potato salad. You know what kind I'm talking about: the potato salad that's coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing and dotted with hard-boiled eggs. Sure, you can pick it up at every grocery store and deli in America, but why not whip up a large batch of it at home? This recipe is Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Potato Salad


Updated 06/30/11 3:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Potato Salad Recipe

This potato salad will make the perfect side dish for your Fourth of July barbecue. FitSugar reader Be-healthful posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. My dad’s famous potato salad with a secret ingredient that changes it all! Vegan option, and 100 percent gluten-free! See full recipe and more photos at Healthful Pursuit. Do you have your own Summer dish to share? Post it in our Healthy Recipe Read more

Come Party With Me: Labor Day — Menu


Updated 09/06/10 10:02 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Recipes and Menu For Labor Day Barbecue

I'm trying not to be sad, but with the arrival of Labor Day comes the inevitable end of Summer. To keep my spirits up, I'm crafting the ultimate Labor Day party menu. It's full of Summer's best ingredients. To start, I recommend a surf-inspired decadent and gooey seafood dip. For the main course, burgers, specifically double cheeseburgers seasoned with smoky cheddar, fruity chutney, and peppery Read more

Summer of Salads: French Fingerling Potato Salad


Updated 04/30/12 7:54 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Fast and Easy Recipe For French Fingerling Potato Salad

Move over, classic and German potato salad. I like you both a lot, really, but I've found a new Summer obsession, and it's called French potato salad. How do I love thee, French potato salad? Let me count the ways: You're a class act, with your dainty fingerling potatoes and your sherry vinaigrette. You can satisfy even the fiercest of mayonnaise-dressing haters, and you're lighter on the Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Mustard Salmon With New Potato Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Mustard Salmon With New Potato Salad Recipe

The next time you need dinner in a hurry, head to the fish counter. Pick up some salmon fillets and don't worry about the seasonings. You have the perfect thing to make deliciously moist and flavorful fish in your fridge already: mustard! Slather the skin with dijon and broil until cooked. Serve with a quick potato and fennel salad and you've got a balanced meal in under 30 minutes. Pair with a Read more

Yummy Links: From Boxed Cake Mix to Spanish Potato Salad


Updated 06/04/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

How to Jazz Up Boxed Cake Mix and Other Food Stuff From the Web

11 ways to jazz up baked goods from a box. — Rachael Ray Blogs A look at a former Top Chef contestant's restaurant's family meal. — Inside Scoop One great-grandfather's recipe for Basque salt cod. — The Atlantic Find out what Bourdain really thinks of Martha Stewart, Sandra Lee, and Gael Greene. — Eater Is it OK to bring a baby to a bar? — Chow How to make a meal with the odds and Read more

Classic Potato Salad: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 05/31/10 1:09 AM · Posted by partysugar · 24 comments

How Do You Feel About Mayonnaise-Based Potato Salad?

I'm not afraid to admit I love a good potato salad, especially when paired with a burger or hot dog at a barbecue on a hot Summer day. As long as it's fresh from the fridge and has a generous sprinkle of ground black pepper, I'm perfectly happy eating a heaping bowl of potato salad. However, I know not everyone is a fan of the mayonnaise-based dish, and I'm wondering: how do you feel about Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Salad Piccata


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Easy Chicken Piccata Salad Recipe

Traditionally, a piccata consists of floured meat cutlets that are quickly sauteed and served with a simple sauce made from pan drippings and lemon juice. This recipe employs boneless skinless chicken breasts to make the piccata. Instead of placing the cooked chicken on a bed of pasta, it's set atop a mixture of red potatoes and green beans, with the sauce acting as a dressing for the vegetables. Read more

Come Party With Me: Oktoberfest — Menu


Updated 12/10/09 12:57 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Oktoberfest Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Menu

Contrary to popular belief, Oktoberfest, the annual German beer festival, doesn't begin in October, it actually starts this weekend! Just because I can't travel to this year's event doesn't mean I shouldn't celebrate in the comforts of my own home. You can, too, by following my plan for the ultimate Oktoberfest. Start by serving a delectable German-inspired meal. Sauteed bratwurst are succulent Read more