Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter 1 tablespoon dry minced onion 1/2 tablespoon of dried dill 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons of garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper 1/4 cup of heavy cream 1 box (16 ounces) pasta (I used farfalle) Instructions In a large skillet,Continue reading “Classic Butter Noodles”
Category Archives: Salads & Sides
Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) pasta (I used campanelle) 3-4 jalapeños, core and seeds removed and finely diced 1 tub (7.5 ounces) Spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1 cup white cheddar cheese, cubed 1 cup toasted Panko bread crumbs, for garnish Continue reading “Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad”
Creamy Orzo With Broccoli
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups broccoli florets 1-1/4 cups milk or heavy cream 1-1/2 tablespoons Dan-O’s Seasoning (or your favorite seasoning blend) Black pepper to taste 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Instructions In a large skillet, melt the butter. AddContinue reading “Creamy Orzo With Broccoli”
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 pound small elbow macaroni pasta 10 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup dill relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish) SaltContinue reading “Deviled Egg Pasta Salad”
Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1/4 red/purple onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (turkey, pork, beef, etc.) 4 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes 1 package (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cupContinue reading “Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad”
Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 box (1 pound) rotini pasta, prepared according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 jar dill pickles, diced 1/3 cup pickle juice (from jar) 1/2 white onion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2Continue reading “Pickle Pasta Salad”
Big Mac Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 pound pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water (I used elbow macaroni) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, pork, etc.) 2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning 1 small onion (about 1/2 cup), diced 1/2 cup diced dill pickles (chips, spears, slices – whatever you prefer) 1 bag (8 ounces) shreddedContinue reading “Big Mac Pasta Salad”
Queso Mac
Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi pasta 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 large bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (4 ounces) diced chiles 12 ounces prepared queso/queso blanco Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, inContinue reading “Queso Mac”
Ham Salad
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons dill relish 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 pound ham steak, diced 1/3 cup diced red/purple onion (about 1/4 of a large onion) 1/3 cup diced bell pepper, any color (about half a pepper) 1/2 teaspoon umami seasoning 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise,Continue reading “Ham Salad”
Garlic Sesame Lo Mein
Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) lo mein noodles, prepared according to package directions 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil Green onions, for garnish Instructions In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high. SautéContinue reading “Garlic Sesame Lo Mein”
