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Can I Make Potato Salad on Wednesday for a Sunday Party?

Can I make potato salad on Wednesday for a Sunday party?
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How to Keep Washed and Poked Potatoes Safe Overnight?

I have 4 potatoes with skin that have been washed and poked. I would like to know how can I safely keep them until tomorrow? 
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Is It Okay To Leave Red Potatoes, Cubed and Prepped, In The Fridge In Aluminum Foil Overnight?

I had prepped red potatoes, cubed and oiled with fresh seasonings, for the grill. We got rained out before I could make them. Are they ok on aluminum foil in the fridge, overnight?
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Can I Use The Lemon Water to Also Blanch Potatoes?

I am cutting the potatoes for French fries and soaking in lemon water to be frozen. Can I use the lemon water to also blanch them?
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How Do You Keep Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Salad From Getting Watery When Made The Day Before?

How do you keep Pennsylvania Dutch potato salad from getting watery when made the day before?
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Which Variety of Potato Would Soak Up The Most Liquid In a Breakfast Casserole?

I plan to use potatoes instead of bread in a breakfast casserole. I need the potatoes to be absorbent. Which variety of potato would soak up the most liquid?
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From A Chain Operator Point Of View, Are There Any Advantages To Storing Potatoes In A Distributor Warehouse At A Warmer Temperature For Better French Fry Applications?

From a chain operator point of view, are there any advantages to storing potatoes in a distributor warehouse at a warmer (55F) temperature for better French fry applications? I’ve heard this may or may not be so. If so, what are the advantages. Any disadvantages? 
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Should I Peel The Greenish White Potatoes Before Using In Crockpot Dishes? Or Boiling?

Should I peel the greenish white potatoes before using in crockpot dishes? Or boiling?
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Will Overly Sugary Potatoes Contaminate My Fryer Oil And Cause All Future Fries To Turn Out Dark Until I Change Out The Oil?

Will overly sugary potatoes contaminate my fryer oil and cause all future fries to turn out dark until I change out the oil?
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I Will Be Making Boiled Potatoes For A St. Patrick's Day Party, How Long Can I Keep Them In A Food Warmer Cabinet?

I will be making boiled potatoes for a St. Patrick's Day party, how long can I keep them in a food warmer cabinet?
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