Aunt Bettys Macaroni Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside. Mix together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside. Place cooled macaroni in a large bowl and pour in dressing. Toss. Stir in olives, red peppers (or pimentos), relish, cheese and green onions. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni to package directions. (do not overcook it will flatten the macaroni)
• 2. While that is happening, prepare all the vegetables.
• 3. Cool the macaroni. When the macaroni is finished cooking, pour off the hot water and immediately add very cold water to macaroni to stop the cooking process. You can either add some ice to the pot and stir the macaroni until chilled or you can pour off again and add more cold water. I find adding ice cubes the best method.
• 4. When the macaroni is cool and drained, mix all the ingredients, except tomatoes, in a large bowl.
• 5. When you have finished mixing thoroughly and have added the correct amount of salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and fold them in gently so you do not end up with pink salad. Or you can sprinkle them over the top for a decorative touch.

Steps:

• Hard boil peel and dice eggs.
• Boil 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni 8 to 10 minutes (1/2 lb. will feed 6-8). (Note: a full 1 lb. box will make enough for 16-20 people)
• Drain macaroni in a colander and rinse under cold water. Allow the macaroni to cool completely before adding the other ingredients. I don't know why but my cousin Judy said this makes a big difference so I did it.
• Add chopped eggs, pimentos, celery seed and mayo. Mix together. It should be creamy. Add a tablespoon of cream at a time if needed to make moist to your taste.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Optional: Pour into a pretty dish and top with a light shake of paprika to give color.

Steps:

• Layer salad ingredients in order listed below.
• Half (1/2) Package Spinach
• Six (6) Hard Boiled Eggs, sliced
• One (1) Can Bean Sprouts, drained
• 1-2 Cans Water Chestnuts, drained and sliced (optional, depending on the recipe you follow
• Add crumbled bacon.
• Mix dressing in blender and pour over salad.
• Keep all ingredients refrigerated.

Steps:

• Drain the canned fruit. Use up to 2 cups of it for 2 cups of the liquid in the jello.
• Make up the jello using 2 cups of boiling water, and 2 cups of juice from the canned fruit, mixing well.
• Put into the mold.
• Refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hrs., or until jello is partially set.
• Stir in the drained fruit and nuts, and refrigerate until set.
• When ready to serve, tip bottom of mold into hot water for a few seconds. This will help to release mold onto serving plate.
• When ready to serve, place serving plate on top of mold and invert.
• Serve.