Easy Potato? Potatoe? Spud Salad!

Potato salad can be difficult, at least as far as getting the potatoes cooked to the right consistency.  Here is an easy way:

Buy red potatoes.  They won't need to be peeled, but do trim away any black or green spots.

Drop the potatoes into boiling salted water for 30 minutes.  Test for hardness by poking them with a fork - the tines should sink in about a half inch.  If  they don't seem ready, be patient and kind. It happens to everyone sometimes. :)  Allow another 5 minutes and test again. Don't allow them to get too soft - that is a party spoiler. Rinse potatoes under cold water.

To make dressing (for 2# potatoes) stir together:
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp salt 
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp parsley
2 tbsp dill

Cube potatoes (and hard boiled eggs, or celery, or The Vegetable Which Must Not Be Named if you insist).  Gently stir in dressing.  Chill for 1 hour before serving.