German Potato Salad

Makes 6 servings

6 to 8 new potatoes, peeled, boiled and thinly sliced

10 slices bacon, chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

4 t. all-purpose flour

1 T. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c. cider vinegar

1/2 c. water

1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced

1 t. celery seed

Place warm potato slices in a large bowl; set aside. Cook bacon until crisp in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for one minute; stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix together vinegar and water; pour over mixture in skillet. Stir until thickened; pour over potatoes and toss gently. Stir in parsley and celery seed. Serve warm.

A splash of ginger ale in orange juice makes a refreshing beverage to accompany a cookout meal. Serve in tall glasses with lots of ice…aah!