Tag: Easter


Mar
2016

Spring Pasta Salad

categories: Recipes, Salads, Side dishes

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The first day of Spring was last Sunday and if you are like me you are starting to plan and dream about your garden. I have a large flower garden in my back yard so usually I am dreaming about what flowers to plant.

FullSizeRenderHowever, for the past few years I have grown a few vegetables, and many of the vegetables I have grown are included in this flavorful Spring Pasta Salad: radishes, green pepper, red onions, and grape tomatoes.  These four main vegetables come together beautifully as they get tossed into a tangy dressing with shell pasta.  This combination is perfect for any celebration including Easter which will be here before you know it.

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Start by boiling 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells according to the package directions.shellsboiling pasta

While the noodles are boiling, chop 1 cup of red onions, 1 cup of green peppers, 1 cup of sliced radishes and cut 1 pint of grape tomatoes by cutting each tomato in half.tomaotes , onions, green peppers and tomatoes

Now set the vegetables to the side and mix up your dressing.  In a bowl combine the 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar.

mixing dressing

Drain your pasta and rinse it in cold water.  Now you can mix everything together in a large bowl.

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Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before you serve to let the flavors mix together.

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Spring Pasta Salad
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells
  • 1 cup of chopped red onions
  • 1 cup of chopped green peppers
  • 1 cup of sliced radishes
  • 1 pint of grape or cherry tomatoes (cut each tomato in half)
  • 1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups of mayonnaise
  • ½ cup of white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup of sugar
Instructions
  1. Start by boiling 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells according to the package directions.
  2. While the noodles are boiling, chop 1 cup of red onions, 1 cup of green peppers, 1 cup of sliced radishes and cut 1 pint of grape tomatoes by cutting each tomato in half.
  3. Now set the vegetables to the side and mix up your dressing. In a bowl combine the 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of mayonnaise, ½ cup of white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ cup of sugar.
  4. Drain your pasta and rinse it in cold water. Now you can mix everything together in a large bowl.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before you serve to let the flavors mix together.

 

 

 

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Apr
2015

Free Printable Easter Place Cards

categories: Printables

Easter Place Card 2Today I have a cute, quick and free printable that will make your Easter table more festive. This place card features a cute bunny and bunting design that will brighten up your table and let your guests know where to sit.  It can also be a fun craft for kids.  They will enjoy printing them out, cutting them apart, and adding the names.

Below are the place cards I have designed.  Print them out on white cardstock, cut them out, fold them, and then write your names on them with a pen.

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You can print them out with a pink or white background.

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Now you are ready to set your table for your Easter celebration. Happy Easter!

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Mar
2015

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

categories: Recipes, Side dishes

Baked Macaroni and Cheese 4This is an easy pasta dish that’s simple, flavorful, and incredibly hearty.  And, all you need is a few minutes to whip it up.  With Easter quickly approaching this is the kind of creamy and cheesy side dish you will want to enjoy with your family.  The kids will all cheer when they see macaroni and cheese on the table. 

Baked Macaroni and CheeseThe adults will cheer too with the sharp cheddar flavor and  hint of garlic.  So move over Jello salad and deviled eggs the mac and cheese has come to Easter dinner and it’s going to be the star of the show.  We should get cooking soon, because Easter is April 5th this year and it’s just 18 days away.

Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions making sure to salt the water as suggested by the package.  This will make the noodles more flavorful. When the noodles are done, pour them in a greased baking dish.  I used a 13″x9″ oval baking dish.  

cooked macaroniIn a pan melt 1/4 of a cup of butter over medium heat.

melted butterWhen butter is melted, pull pan off the heat and mix in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour to make a paste.

adding flourNow put the pan back on the heat and add 3 cups of milk stirring constantly.

adding milkWhen the milk is warm, stir in the 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

adding cheeseCook on low stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes a little thick.  Then pour sauce over the cooked macaroni in the dish and stir it around to mix it in.

pouring sauce over noodles Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of your favorite bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

adding bread crumbsBake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Then let it sit for a few minutes before serving and it will thicken a little bit as it cools off.  Now sit back and enjoy this yummy mac and cheese with the whole family.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces of elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon of paprika

Instructions

  1. Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions making sure to salt the water as suggested by the package. This will make the noodles more flavorful. When the noodles are done, pour them in a greased baking dish. I used a 13"x9" oval baking dish.
  2. In a pan melt 1/4 of a cup of butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, pull pan off the heat and mix in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour to make a paste.
  3. Now put the pan back on the heat and add 3 cups of milk stirring constantly.
  4. When the milk is warm, stir in the 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  5. Cook on low stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes a little thick. Then pour sauce over the cooked macaroni in the dish and stir it around to mix it in.
  6. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of your favorite bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
  7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then let it sit for a few minutes before serving and it will thicken a little bit as it cools off.
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Adapted from allrecipes.com

Baked Macaroni and Cheese