Potato Salad 

I wish everyone could have had a teacher like you in their life. Melissa he's such a sweetheart and can cook like a boss!

We were screaming “don’t forget the eggs!” LOL. This looks really good!

This is pretty much the same recipe I grew up with, except we put in celery to equal the onion. I could never figure out why my potato salad didn't taste like my mother's. I finally realized that mom always used russet potatoes, while I always had either red potatoes or Yukon gold in my pantry. Mom boiled the potatoes whole in the skins and then peeled and cut them up. It helped keep them from falling apart.

Yes, please don't forget the eggs. Looks yummy, I've never been good at making it. Thank you.

Years ago, a Louisiana TV chef, Justin Wilson, made potato salad and put some green pimento stuffed olives in his. It gave the salad a little extra flavor. so I do that sometimes, too. It's really good.

LOL ...i waited with baited breath clear to the end to see at what moment you'd realize you'd forgotten the boiled eggs. :)) Cracked me up. That was so adorable. :))) Love you guys. Love the tips on the best way to cook the potatoes!!

I love warm potato salad too😊. Learned to enjoy that from my Daddy. He was a die hard Dukes mayo guy but he added a bit of sugar to his potato salad and that's the way I've always done it too. Funny how the things we learned from our parents tend to stay with you forever. ❤ Great side dish. I could eat it as a dessert, that's how much I like it😊

I wish I could have had a teacher like you ! Melissa You and your husband are such sweethearts ! I Love you both ! You are a great cook ! That potato salad looks awesome ! Sending Love and prayer ! Pray for the peace of the Holy Land !

Melissa is a TRUE country cook! They can never give you measurements - Ha Ha! I ask my Mom how to make her delicius down home food, I always get the same response, "Well, I don't rightly know, I just throw in what looks right." Gotta love you country cooks. 💜

This video was touching for me. Melissa's potatoe salad is the recipe my father used. And so i know that potatoe salad is just amazing. I used to sit and watch him make it in a big bowl in the kitchen when i was little. He may have used a tad more mustard (hard to remember) . But it was close to that amount. It brought back so many memories. My father passed on april 5th 2023. He was a retired car-man for CSX Rail road and a SGT in the us airforce. And fought a hard battle with alheimers for many years while in my care. This video made me smile because it reminded me of a happy time in my youth. My mother passed on September 29 2023 many of your all's recipes remind me of them. Because of the similarities. So I thank you for that. When my parents became frail. I took pleasure in having them with me instead of a nursing home and preparing them wonderful meals I grew up on.

This may sound weird but my parents were born and raised in Germany. Instead of pickle relish, I add vinegar to my potatoes salad. Other people have tried it and liked it.

Tom figured it out by the end of the video. Now he can make it. That was a funny revelation. Love your content!

I always put celery in my potato salad! It really makes it delicious!

I've had many variations of potato salad during my lifetime, and they were all good. I still make it like my Mom made it. Besides onion, eggs, and relish, it also had celery, and green bell pepper. Mom most likely used Miracle Whip, that was so common back in the day, she put vinegar and sugar into the miracle whip and it had a nice sweetness to it.

Cracked me up when you said you didn’t want Melissa to know you can make it. I never wanted my husband to know that I could BBQ.

My Mama ALWAYS makes it at our functions, but I truly enjoyed watching y'all! We use a little celery in ours and a little paprika, give it a try!

Your recipe is exactly how my mom and grandma made potato salad and how my sisters and I make our potato salad and how our children make their potato salad. I once worked with a guy who said he had been trying for years to find a recipe for potato salad like his mother made. So I made my potato salad and he said that's the closest anyone has come to making potato salad like his mother made. He ate 3 helpings. With each bite he lingered and savored the salad. I think I took him back in time 60 years with that recipe. His mom's recipe probably used home canned sweet pickle relish like my mom canned up every summer. I won't eat just anyone's potato salad. LOL I'm a potato salad snob.

This is the recipe my mom always made, minus the relish. It is still a favorite of mine, and I haven't had it in a very long time. I will be remedying that today! I agree with you, it's best when it's still warm. I come from a long line of great cooks who never measured anything, and I have a hard time recreating their recipes for that reason, but this is one I can get pretty close. Thank you for posting this video!

Tom, always add salt to the potatoes when you cook them. You will find that the potatoes are so much better and your salad will be even better. Generally, you won’t need to add any after mixing in the other ingredients. My mother taught me that, of course. She always made the best potato salad. But I also know it’s all about what you are raised on, right? Now you’ve made me want to make some!😊

Looks yummy. 😊. I agree, potatoes and eggs must have salt and pepper.

Looks delicious even though we don’t eat pickle relish. I always use Hellmans Mayo! Thanks Tom and Melissa

Looks so good. My mom used to put the potatoes in dill pickle juice after boiling.

I absolutely love your salt and pepper containers, and the bowl with the butterfly on it. Finally a potato salad that is not complicated. Yes some things just gotta have salt. There is no way around it. Thank you Melissa & Tom! 😊

I made a potato salad today and used sandwich spread instead of mayo and mustard. Thought it was pretty good.

By the way! My mom was a Miracle Whip kind of lady and we loved it. The good old days! Hugs! ❤️👋🏻🤗👨‍🍳😀

You can also add the mustard to the potatoes right after you drain them while hot and slightly moist and the mustard will be pulled into the potatoes. Then add the rest of the dressing when cooled.❤

So well explained, it looks delicious! And the eggs left out, so relatable, thank you both for your video 🎉

Yum, i love potato salad. I make mine like that, except i use JFG mayo. That's what my mom always used. Thanks for the tip on the potatoes. I sometimes get mine overcooked. Do you have a video on macaroni salad? God bless you and your family 🧡

Scrapbooking is so much fun! It's something our mom got us into when she was alive. I like chunky potatoes to. And yes firm not mashed. Add garlic and a little onion powder to mine. I'll be making the sauce up first next time I make potato salad. Never thought to do that. i don't measure either.

I made tuna casserole and forgot to put in the tuna and I boiled water to put in chicken thighs but forgot to put them in cause i was going back and forth getting dressed and cooking...then I put in noodles but no chicken...i did both of these in my early 20s❤please pray for the peace of Jerusalem and ask Jesus into your heart today ❤❤

I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel! You are a natural teacher and cook! Everything I have tried of yours has been delicious! My husband enjoys watching you also. This is amazing since he does not cook! I was wondering if Melissa enjoys filming. You two make an awesome team!

I love warm potatoe salad as well. Love your recipes. God bless.

Another great recipe. The dressing is exactly the same as mine. My mother used dill pickles instead of sweet pickles though and also added celery (and green olives with pimento). I also add a pinch of curry powder. It sounds bizarre, but it really adds a nice flavor twist. Just a pinch will do. God bless you both. Thanks for sharing these great recipes. Best wishes from Surfside Beach, SC.

Mom, and Granny used mashed potatoes, because it was made from leftover mashed potatoes from the night before. The rest of your recipe is what I grew up with.

So cute! I ran it back to see if I missed the eggs. 😄 You are both the sweetest couple and I love your channel.

I am the third generation to use our family potato salad recipe. I do what you did, but I slice several eggs to get nice round pieces to put on the top with some paprika. I use about 6 eggs in all. I also add celery seeds and some Worcestershire sauce. Maybe 1/8 cup, I too just eyeball it.

Potato salad is the first thing that goes on my plate. I was getting worried about no eggs!😂

Love WARM potato salad. JFG mayo is what we love! My mom always put pimentos in hers and so do I. So delish! Anyone else put pimentos in their potato salad?

Definite winner for me with Miracle Whip. Guess because i was introduced to it first as a child and mayo tasted funny. But through the ages i have adjusted to liking mayo also. Good potato 🥔 salad recipe. 👍

I enjoy watching others make their version of potato salad. Looks really yummy! I did notice that the eggs got set aside 😂 I completely understand, it's very easy to miss an ingredient. We're All, home cooks here.😊 Love ya Tom, I feel like you have a good sense of humor so I hope you don't mind me picking on you. 😊 My Mom's potato salad is a little different than yours, she uses home made lime pickles that have a really good crunch to them and they're sweet. Love y'all and may God bless you and keep you

I’ve been planning to make potato salad and I’m glad I saw your video first. I have always prepared my potatoes the way my grandma did. I scrub them then cut them in half and boil them with the peels on. Peeling them after they’re cooled. I always thought your method would make the potatoes too mushy. Now that I see that’s not the case when done right I’m going to give your method a try.

I like Potato salad and Deviled eggs when they are first made and still warm.

Thank you so much for sharing! I was in Texas a few years back and the hostess made potato salad using Miracle Whip, no eggs - I was in LOVE ❤ Also - 1 tip if you like a creamier potato salad : just leave a few of your potato cuts to boil a couple minutes longer, once you incorporate them into the lesser cooked chunks, you get that creamy texture but aren’t making mashed potatoes

Hello Tom and Melissa! Sounds like you both are going to have a fun weekend! What a beautiful bowl you have the potato salad to serve in. Very similar to ours, but no miracle whip, Dukes. However, I may give this version a try. Love the tip on the potatoes on not overcooked. Yes, we need the eggs in potato salad. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Tom and Melissa. Also have a wonderful time scrap-booking and the fellas coming over.

Yummy potato salad; good anytime of year! I have potatoes to use, so thanks for the recipe

Thank you for the great video close ups and recipe. I love that you are making chunky potato salad -- it is the only way to serve it! Something that I picked up from my step-mother was using "SPIKE NO SALT" seasoning. I add about two heaping tablespoons. We now call it 'crack' potato salad because it is so addictive. It is hard to find up her in Canada but I'm sure you can easily find in the U.S. I suggest you try sprinkling a little bit on your finished potato salad and see what you think? Thanks again for the video.

Melissa don't be so shy!!!!! Looks delicious!!!!!

This is EXACTLY how me, my mom, gma sister etc fix ours! We use sweet pickles instead of relish and we add a little of the pickle juice to the dressing!! Fixing it this weekend with some Dr pepper instant pot ribs!! Yum

Lol… I happened to do potato salad tonight with my dinner .. it’s pretty much the same recipe except I steam my potatoes with the skins on …. Delicious…. Love this 🎉🎉🎉 thank y’all so much .. been watching you guys since the beginning.. y’all are doing great .. love it 🥰.. P.S…. I like mine a Warm as well ❤❤

Thank you so much for your great recipes . I just love the way you teach us ❤and your wife too. May Jesus Christ continue to Bless you both 🙏❤️.

That's funny.....my wife is the queen of potato salad at my house also! It's the best! I tried to make it a few weeks ago when she wasn't home....results were not so good! Edible, but only in small doses! Central Ky here and I love potato salad!

“Well that’s fine cook them to death “………..your hidden humor cracks me up!

How funny! I love super chunky potato salad too! I do one thing different...I don't use the egg whites...just the yolks. Looks good!!!

I have been trying to make potatoe salad and it never turns out good,my mom made the best salad ever she passed away and the recipe went with her but watching you make yours is exactly how she made hers I’m going to try again using your recipe thanks Tom

I was just going to say, hey you need to put your eggs in, but then you noticed. One time, I had some smoked kielbasa left from dinner the night before. About 6 inches in length, so I chopped it into little cubes ( Vidalia chopper/ whammer) and mixed it in my potato salad. It actually tasted very good especially with the eggs in the salad.

A few comments: 1. It’s very obvious you care deeply about each ❤️❤️❤️ 2. Even people who normally don’t cook have their signature dish 3. This is definitely a dish done by taste and not measurements 4. Thanks for sharing

Ok, I have been binge watching your videos.. I just Love love love how cute you two are. Love when Tom leans in, to give his Princess a bite.. I love your potato salad, I love putting sliced olives in mine.. Thank you for sharing not only your cooking skills but just how much ya all love each other..❤

Why will she not get in front of the camera. I saw her when she tried one of your dishes and she is absolutely beautiful. Seriously!. I mash my potatoes just like momma did. I put chunky onions & pickles in mine along with cubed up boiled eggs and miracle whip along with a little mustard. I do like even store bought that’s cubed up so I’m sure yours is delicious too. It’s about potato salad time with hotdogs. I’ve got to make your hotdog sauce . That looks like a winner. ❤

I always use Miracle whip and a teaspoon of dry mustard. I top it with smoked paprika. Radishes are another option I have used in the past.

Very brave cooking in a white shirt. As usual. Thank you for another great recipe. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Ops! I’m glad that I’m not the only that forgets things. I kept thinking, hmm did I miss where you added the hard boiled eggs 🤔? Fabulous, you are human 😂😂! I’m trying this recipe as well. You are making me a great cook. My mom would be so proud 😢! ❤️👋🏻👨‍🍳

I have been elected to bring potato salad for Christmas dinner. I am going to make your recipe and share this with my Family! Thank you again Melissa & Tom! 😊

This is exactly how I like to make my southern style potato salad- lots of egg, miracle whip instead of mayonnaise because of the tart/sweet zing of the miracle whip. Yummy.

Yummmm!! Potato salad is a fav of mine and yours look delicious! Thank you and God bless!! 💕🤗🙏🏻

My mama was I loved her potato salad

My school best friend took me to her grandmas house one time & she’d made German Potato Salad. It was delicious! Different but delicious.

Hello there. I love your real world cooking style. I will watch all of your videos so please keep them coming... Nothing But Love..

Tom.this is the first time I have watched you videos and YAY! Your potato salad is exactly Ike mine that I have made for 50 years! YUM! Great minds!

Hi my friends. Just a little tip when you were boiling your potatoes, always salt your water like if it’s seawater like the saltiness of sea water. So your potatoes will be seasoned well. Once you boil potatoes they won’t absorb any salt. You’ll have to keep adding it. 😊 ❤we love all of your recipes.

I like to use bread and butter pickles chopped up when I make potato salad

Love the homegrown, down-to-earth the two of have. I enjoy the recipes!🤤😍

I agree that it's better a little warm. I always eat it as soon as it's made, I prefer that to it being cold although I like it both ways. Potato salad is one of my favorite "go to😊" foods.

You kept making me laugh hysterically each time you said mashed potato salad 🤣🤣🤣

I came back to watch this video and recipe today for the holiday. AWESOME VIDEO Thumbs up. I truly hope you guys are having a blessed holiday guys. God bless everyone today,

my Mom's secret ingredient has always been CELERY SEED and my secret ingredient is Duke Mayo 1/2 and 1/2 with sour cream - 1 more egg than potato - lots of sweet salad cubes - one of my favorite dishes

Perfect potato salad! I grew up on Miracle Whip! Love it in a classic tuna salad sandwich.

Looks great!

My mom made potato salad much as you do but sometimes did a mix of Miracle Whip and mayo. I’d it was to dry after sitting overnight in the fridge ahead of would sometimes add a splash of milk to moisten it up! So of course I do too! Thanks for your videos. I really enjoy them.

I like my potato salad warm too!!

Love all your videos funny you forgot the eggs just like home lol I would like to see you make pepper steak God Bless you both ❤

One of my favorite foods! YUM

I can taste this potato salad through my phone. Thank you for these videos!

I Love all of your recipes. You and Melissa are so sweet together! Still like y'all are in your honeymoon phase after all these years!! 😊

I don't put quite as much mustard in mine but the rest is what I do. Thanks again for another great recipe and tip on how long to cook the potatoes.

love the video

This is my 👩mom’s recipe, down to the very end. Thanks for the memories. Love 💕 and Hugs❤❤❤❤❤

Love your Recipe ❤❤❤

🎉❤😊 Thank you for sharing your recipe.

Your potatoe salad looks delicious 😋

Looks good

Thanks for the video

That look sooo delicious

Long ago I stopped making potato salad and mashed potatoes with russets. Red potatoes work very well unpeeled. And looks pretty.

Just love you guys! Thank you for sharing your recipes ❤️

Looks delicious.

I like my potato salad warm too!

Looks delicious!! 😊

This is the first time I have seen the recipe for potato salad that I have used for the last 60 years shown on a video. Everybody else adds all kinds of other stuff that covers up the taste of the potatoes. I also have always used Miracle Whip, and am always asked to bring this recipe to church and family gatherings. Just found your channel and will be returning often to get more good recipes.

I'm so glad I found your channel. Good stuff food people actually eat

I like my potato salad warm too. Wish I had a big bowl right now