Mama Iuliuccis Potato Salad Recipes

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender.
• Drain and cool.
• Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
• Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion.
• In a small bowl, mash yolks.
• Stir in mayonnaise, milk, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over potatoes and toss well.
• Adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Spoon into a serving bowl.
• Garnish with egg slices and paprika.
• Chill until serving.

MOMMA PAT'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes to a large pot, add enough cold water to fully cover and season the water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl to cool for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to fully cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath until cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes. Peel the eggs, roughly chop, transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to the potatoes.
• Add the pepper, onion and celery to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the eggs and set aside.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish and sugar in a small bowl. Add the Miss Brown's House Seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the seasoned mayonnaise to the potatoes and gently toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Transfer to a large serving bowl if desired. Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge overnight.
• Stir everything together in a small bowl. Keep in an airtight container. Makes 5 teaspoons.

MAMA IULIUCCI'S FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (ITALIAN MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.
• Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.
• Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
• Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.
• Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
• Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.

MAMA IULIUCCI'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil eggs and potatoes until potatoes are fork tender.
• Allow to cool until easily handled, or refrigerate for several hours or even overnight.
• Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; set aside.
• Peel and dice hard-boiled eggs.
• Place eggs in a large bowl and add mayo, crumbled bacon, onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Stir to combine well.
• Add potatoes to bowl; sprinkle with bacon drippings and vinegar.
• Gently fold potatoes into mayo mixture until incorporated (I sometimes use my hands for this).
• Chill until ready to serve.