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Mom's Best Macaroni Salad
By Proud2bGramma
This is by far the best macaroni salad I have ever had! The veggies add some crunch and color to the salad, and the...
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 carrots, shredded
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Shaq's Macaroni and Cheese
By á-2267
You can substitute Monterey Jack, Gouda, or mild cheddar for all or part of the sharp cheddar
- 1 (16-oz) box elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, preferably Parkay
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 1 (16-oz) package Velveeta cheese, diced
- 1 (16-oz) package sharp cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Paula Deen's Baked Macaroni & Cheese
By KDCooks
This is one of my favorite Mac & Cheese recipes! The Snopek's pool party wouldn’t be the same without it! Cheesy ...
- 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
By shelliec
Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well
- SALAD
- 1 pound cheese tortellini pasta (either fresh, or dried - cooked according to package's instructions)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (whole or sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (I use reduced fat)
- 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- GREEK DRESSING
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Pressure Cooker Macaroni & Cheese
By carvalhohm
Simple and easy macaroni and cheese in the pressure cooker
- 1 package elbow macaroni or shells, 16 ounces
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cans evaporated milk, 12 ounces
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Greek Style Vegan Orzo with Mushrooms
By á-4939
1.Place a saucepan on the heat, and heat up the olive oil
- INGREDIENTS
- 5 oz orzo. Cook it according to the packet instructions, but DON’T overcook it – drained, rinsed with cold water, and set aside
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, very finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- a pinch of ground cinnamon
- 10 mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
- salt to taste
- flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnishing
- a wedge of lemon (optional
Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine Recipe
By á-72953
In a small bowl, mix lemon peel, parsley and garlic
- SAUCE:
- 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Grilled Salmon with Rigatoni and Vodka Marinara Sauce
By á-179212
A delicious and easy to fix dish with seasoned grilled salmon, garlic, olive oil and vodka marinara sauce
- Seasonings:
- 3/4 Salmon ~ 3/4 lb
- Rigatoni - Barilla (one box)
- 1/4 Oil ~ 1/4 cup
- to ~ several cloves (or to taste)
- Vodka Marinara Sauce - Bertolli
- Basil - preferably a fresh sprig
- to - sprinkle to taste
- sea salt
- cracked black pepper
- garlic and herb or other favorite grill seasoning
- Optional:
- cayenne pepper
- chicken broth
- diced tomatoes - Hunt's diced Italian with Basil and Garlic
Gnocchi Breakfast Scramble
By clawson
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil
- 1 pound of potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 4 slices of streaky bacon
- 3 TBS of butter
- 10 large free range eggs
- fine seasalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 TBS water
- 3 TBS snipped fresh chives
- freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano to taste
Baked Ziti
By ruthguillo
Saute ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet until onion is tender and beef is lightly browne...
- 1 pound lean ground beef (ground chuck or ground round)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 1 can (14.5) ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or small clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Homemade Three Cheese Ravioli
By á-25229
Instructions For the Filling: Prepare the filling by combining all ingredients thoroughly and refrigerating until...
- Fresh egg pasta:
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Suggested Serving Sauce (or simply use your favourite tomato sauce):
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 20-30 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp. 10% cream (half and half) – optional
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish
Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet
By carvalhohm
Ready in less than 30 minutes! This delicious Italian skillet dinner features orzo, pork sausage, vegetables and to...
- 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta, about 6 1/2 ounce
- 1 (11-ounce) bag frozen healthy colors market blend vegetables
- 1 pound Italian pork sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, about 3 ounces
- Fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
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