warhol, sara jessica, narciso. ok, so perhaps your weekend guest list reads a bit easier. but you can still enlist london and new york caterer serena bass for help (she's worked for the likes of above). especially now that her services are available at the beach.

so leave it to her. or at least someone who knows their thyme from their tarragon. here's one recipe to add to your repertoire:

the ultimate potato salad with juniper and buttermilk
(serves 10 -12)

ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds small red or white potatoes
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for cooking
2 tbsp grey poupon country brown mustard
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp chopped juniper berries
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup golden olive oil
1/2 cup minced italian parsley
1/2 cup minced scallions (using the white and green parts)

try to find really small firm potatoes that are all the same size. line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.

cut potatoes into even, wedge-shaped quarters; cover with well-salted cold water and bring to gentle simmer. don’t let them boil furiously. cook until a knife penetrates a potato with a little resistance (they shouldn’t be mushy.) drain and briefly rinse with cold water. spread potatoes on the paper towels to dry.

for the dressing, stir mustard, vinegar, juniper berries, buttermilk, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. slowly whisk in olive oil until creamy.

in large bowl, toss potatoes with three-quarters of dressing. cover and set aside for up to 24 hours. fifteen minutes to 1 hour before serving, add remaining dressing and fold in parsley and scallions.

excerpt from "serena, food & stories" copyright 2004.


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