Old Fashion Potato Salad

I decided to start with this, because it's getting close to picnic time and it's one of my top requested recipes by my friends. I have to admit, I am a potato salad snob. I do not like any that you buy from a store. No matter how much you doctor it up, in my view, "Yuck"! Nothing comes close to homemade potato salad.

MOM'S POTATO SALAD 

 (serves 12)

Ingredients:

*5 pounds Idaho Potatoes, cooked, cooled, peeled and cubed

*1 medium onion (I used red or yellow), chopped small

*2 celery sticks (approximately 1/4 cup), chopped small

*4 hard boiled eggs, cooled, peeled, and chopped small

*2 tablespoons sweet relish

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon pepper

*1 teaspoon paprika

*1 teaspoon celery seed

*1 to 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise.

Directions:

~Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover.

~Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 - 30 minutes, or until tender.

~Drain, cool, cube and place in a large serving bowl.

~Mix eggs, celery, onions, relish, paprika, salt, pepper and celery seed.

~Add mayonnaise and mix well.

~Chill, covered, for about 2 hours before serving.

Variations:

`Use Red Skinned potatoes and don't peel.

`Substitute Sweet Relish for Dill Relish.

`Use half mayonnaise and half sour cream.

`If you really don't like mayonnaise, try Miracle Whip although it will totally change the taste.