Macaroni Salad

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Macaroni SaladMacaroni salad is one of those salads that you have all year round. Barbecues in the Summer, football parties in the winter and any occasion that involves a deli hero.  This macaroni salad is very creamy and loaded with flavor.

 

Instructions
1 Lb Elbow Macaroni
1 Cup Bell Pepper – Chopped fine (any color)
1 Cup Celery – Chopped fine
¼ Cup Onion – Chopped fine
2 TBSP Cider Vinegar
1 TBSP Deli Style Mustard
3 TBSP Sour Cream
1 ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
1 tsp Sugar
3 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper

 

 

Instructions
Cook the macaroni following the manufacturers directions.  In a large bowl, add the hot macaroni.  Add 1 tsp salt and the vinegar to the elbows and stir.  Add the celery, bell pepper, onion, 2 tsp salt, pepper and the sugar to the bowl and mix to combine all ingredients.  Add the sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard.  Stir well, making sure all the macaroni is completely coated.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  Stir again before serving.

Cole Slaw

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Cole Slaw

Creamy Cole Slaw is a staple at barbecues around the country.  It is great as a side and it is also fabulous on top of a pulled pork sandwich.  The touch of pineapple int his recipe really makes this Cole Slaw something special.

Ingredients
1 14-oz Bag Cole Slaw Mix
1 20-oz Can Crushed Pineapple
¾ Cup Mayonnaise
2 TBSP Sour Cream
1 TBSP Sugar
4 TBSP Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Celery Seed
2 tsp Salt

Instructions
Drain the pineapple and squeeze out all the juice.  This should yield approximately 1 cup crushed pineapple.
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, celery seed and salt.  Whisk together.
Add the cole slaw and pineapple and mix thoroughly, making sure all the cole slaw is coated.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Variation:  You can use pineapple chunks or tid bits instead of crushed pineapple.

Tomato & Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients
1 Cucumber
1 Cup Red Cherry Tomatoes
1 Cup Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1 tsp Lime Zest
2 TBSP Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Red Onion
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 TBSP Cilantro

 
Instructions

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In a medium bowl, add the oil, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt and pepper.   Whisk until well blended.  

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Wash and dry the cucumber.   Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumber giving it a striped effect.   You can also use a fork to give the cucumber smaller lines down the skin.  Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. 

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Scoop out the seeds.  Cut the cucumber in 1/4 inch pieces and add to the bowl of dressing.

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Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.

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Chop the red onion small and add it to the bowl with everything else. 

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Once all the ingredients are in the bowl, toss very well making sure that the cucumber and tomatoes are completely covered in dressing.    Add the cilantro and give it another good stir.   Put the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.  The longer this salad sits, the better it gets.  Enjoy.

Italian Potato Salad

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Ingredients
4 Large Potatoes
1/3  + 1 TBSP Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 Garlic cloves – grated
1/2 Red onion – sliced
1 TBSP Parsley – chopped
1 TBSP Salt
1/4 Lb Fresh Green Beans
Instructions

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In a medium size pot, boil the potatoes in salted water until they are soft.  When they are done, let them cool completely, then peel. The skin will come off very easily. 

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In a medium pot, boil the green beans for 2 minutes.  When the 2 minutes is up, immediately put the beans in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.  Drain.
In a bowl, combine the green beans, 1 clove garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt.  Toss to combine.  I cut the green beans in smaller pieces, but you can leave them whole if you like. 

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Cut the potatoes into chunks and slice the red onion.  Add them to the green beans.  Add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley and salt.  Toss very well.  Taste for seasoning.  You may have to add a little more salt.   Enjoy.