Guten Appetit

Or "Enjoy the meal" in German (so says Google). Chris had a hankering for burgers and I whipped up this warm German potato salad to accompany them. Simple, tasty and a comforting alternative to the slew of cold salads I usually make. We had a close call with our indoor burgers that resulted in our smoke detector screaming and a house that will probably smell like Wendy's until 2012 but at least I know I can make decent potato salad in the winter.

German Potato Salad
Adapted from Epicurious. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 heaping tbs flour
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
• 4 good sized red potatoes, sliced and boiled until just soft
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Fry bacon until crisp and all fat has been rendered. Drain on paper towel.
2. Add onion to skillet and saute until just soft. Stir in flour and cook a few minutes until just golden. 
3. Add vinegar, water, sugar and spices. Stir continually until thick. 
4. Gently toss potatoes with sauce, add bacon and parsley.