Inspiring People to Cook Again
“A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority, from his not having seen what it is expected a man should see.” Pictured: Mario Batali – Quote: Famous British author Samuel Johnson Can’t make it to Italy this year? No […]
This recipe is easy to make but you need to have all your ingredients ready, because it all cooks very quickly. It’s so delicious you will never want to order pasta and clams at a restaurant again, because nothing you order out will ever taste […]
This salad is one that I make all the time in the summer and everyone loves it. Even my kids and their friends ask me to make this because they love it so much. If you need a side dish to complete a meal or bring to a BBQ, make this and I guarantee everyone will want the recipe.
This is a modified recipe of a macaroni salad my Mom always made for me. When I was a kid, she often made this into a complete meal by adding a can of tuna.
Ingredients
1 pound elbow macaroni (I recommend Barilla)
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped and some left over for garnish
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook, about 7 minutes. Don’t overcook. This is best served al dente (a little firm). Rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the macaroni, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper, carrot, and parsley. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Before serving, taste the salad and add more salt and pepper if needed. Top with a garnish of fresh parsley.
See Cook’s Notes below for a lighter version and other suggestions. My family calls it “Gravy and Meatballs.” Whatever you call it, there is nothing like the smell of onions and garlic cooking in the house on a Sunday morning. As a little girl, I […]
Chicken Bolognese is an easy recipe that is fresh, lighter and healthier then the classic Bolognese Sauce. Chicken Bolognese gives you all the great flavor but a lot less fat than the original version in a lot less time. You won’t miss any of the taste. […]
