Citrus Avocado Potato Salad

We had a bunch of friends over for a BBQ on Friday.  We were at a bike race earlier in the day and I wasn't sure when we'd be home so I wanted to have an "easy dinner" planned.  Hamburgers and homemade, not by me,  Honey Garlic and Asiago Fig sausages on the grill.  I was shameless about the potluck format and took friends up on offers to bring apps, salads, and dessert :)  All I was planning on doing was making these crispy horseradish potatoes.

I don't know about you, but when I have people over that I want to hang out with (I guess if you don't want to hang with them it is a different story), I don't want to be in the kitchen!  So, the potatoes turned into straight up roasted potatoes and the smashing and brushing steps were omitted.  I also made WAY too many.  The next day we had our family Easter dinner and I took  said roast potatoes to my aunts only to find an over abundance of potatoes there as well. So, the potatoes come back home with me. Honestly!

Crispy Horseradish Potatoes

As promised, this is one of those side dishes that accompanied my roast chicken Oscar night fiasco. I was telling people at work about these potatoes and have already been asked for the recipe. A colleague of mine made them this week (minus the horseradish) as comfort food for her sick kids. Horseradish is a pretty "grown up" taste but I think it is what makes this recipe.

Kevin and I leave on Saturday for a March break trip to a town called Menton. Menton is just outside of Nice on the French Riviera. We did a home exchange a few years ago and have one week "banked" at this condo in France. We are cashing in. As of now the weather looks fantastic for strolling, sipping cappuccinos in the morning and wine in the evening...ok maybe afternoon too...we're on vacay after all!  I've scouted out some local specialities and hope to bring back some interesting recipe ideas...Nicois salad anyone?