Dinner for a hot summer day in a house full of people who love BLT sandwiches, recipe courtesy of The Food Network. 12 ounces corkscrew shaped pasta 1/2 cup milk 12 ounces bacon 3 tomatoes, cut into chunks (I used grape) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (left this out) 1 clove garlic, minced (or pressed … Continue reading
Darn this weather! Blazing hot with the air conditioner on one day then rainy and freezing the next, making me wish my husband hadn’t taken the electric blanket off the bed! Also messes with my menu planning! Planned on this Kraft pasta salad, should have made soup! 1 (16 oz) package farfalle (bow tie pasta), uncooked … Continue reading
This is my favorite pasta salad that I concocted myself one day. The great thing about it is you can use any shape of pasta, any salad dressing you like and any vegetables that you like and/or have on hand. I made this for the Father/Son’s Campout in a triple batch which is a whole … Continue reading
I got this recipe out of All You magazine. It was easy to make and the bite I had after it was all done was pretty tasty. salt and pepper 1 pound elbow macaroni (I used baby bow ties) 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh … Continue reading
I doubled this and it still didn’t make a lot so if you are making this for a crowd, you might want to triple or more this Kraft recipe. 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Italian dressing (by now you probably have noticed that I really like Kraft Zesty Italian but … Continue reading
I’m tired of waiting for the warm weather to come and stay and so I’ve moved on from soups and am starting on summer salads. Everyone here loves pasta salads and so I usually double all pasta salad recipes like this one. Not sure where I got this recipe from either. 1/2 large red bell … Continue reading
And one more salad recipe for Mary. This one is also a Pampered Chef recipe. salad: 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed (can also use a can of Costco chicken) 8 oz bow-tie pasta, cooked and drained 1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped … Continue reading
Another salad recipe requested by my sister in law Mary. Don’t remember where is came from but it’s yummy! salad: 1 head Romaine lettuce 3 chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped (I’ve also used a can of Costco brand chicken in this salad with great results) 1 red onion, chopped (or half if it’s a … Continue reading
Another Courtney favorite – I’ve decided that I need to double the recipe because between Courtney and Zach, they can eat the whole bowl in one day! The recipe comes from Ladies’ Home Journal. 1 pound bow-tie pasta 1/4 cup olive oil (because I don’t buy tuna packed in oil, I double this to 1/2 … Continue reading
“satisfying, somewhat fancy main dish salad” #4 for my sis in law Mary and, as you’ve probably already guessed, a Pampered Chef recipe dressing: 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 clove garlic salad: 1 medium cucumber, sliced 1 can medium olives, sliced … Continue reading
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