This is straightforward and very adaptable to any other veggies you may wish to add. Reminder: tomatoes & cucumbers don’t adapt well in a salad that is kept stored – they get mushy. Serve them on the side or add them at the last minute before serving. 1 lb. box of elbow or small shell [...]

A different take on the run of the mill marinated cucumbers. This is delicious and tastes even better the next day – if you have leftovers. 2-3 cucumbers 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. mustard powder 1/3 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dill Kosher salt to taste Peel the cucumber and slice them as very thin. [...]

Easy, good, quick and you probably won’t have leftovers. Serve some crusty, kicked up bread – such as garlic – on the side, and perhaps some steamed broccoli. A perfect light lunch or dinner. 1 lb. elbow (or other small shape pasta) cooked, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup green olives 1/2 cup sliced black olives 3 [...]

I had not eaten this for about 20 years when suddenly the urge came upon me to revisit an old family favorite. I don’t care for tuna anymore, so my sister Sandy helped me rework the recipe with  diced, cooked chicken and it worked just as well. 1/2 a bag (about 4 oz. uncooked ) [...]

This stuff is great! 1 – 2 bags of pre-shredded cabbage (or shred your own) 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 3 Tbsp. white sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use Hellmann’s please!) 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper Place cabbage in large bowl. Whisk all other ingredients together then pour over/mix into the cabbage – mix [...]

Perfect deli-style salad. I also include this at my holiday table at Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., as cucumbers are available year round. It’s great for leftovers. Plus, it makes a good-sized bowlful. 4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced very, very thin 6 very thin, full, slices of a medium red onion 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup [...]

Sadly, some folks only eat these potatoes during the holiday season. They’re sure missing out, but you don’t have to. Try this salad and surprise yourself and family! 2 large sweet potatoes 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 tsp. white or unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best) [...]

This is an unusual salad that strikes just the right balance between carrots & maple. You can even toss in a tablespoon or two of dried cranberries if you wish. Enjoy. 3-4 cups of shredded carrots 1/2 cup of raisins (regular or yellow) 1 cup celery in small dice 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, walnut, or [...]

A winning combination for a lunch or brunch. It uses up that leftover ham or pork roast wonderfully. 2 cups diced cooked ham or pork 2 cups of peeled, diced apple 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup dill relish 1 Tbsp. minced/chopped onion 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh is best) 1/2 cup mayo (I only [...]

These are strange, tiny pasta dots. Either use the plain original couscous, or use a flavored one. Your couscous, your choice. 1 box of prepared couscous 1/2 small can chickpeas, drained 1 small jar roasted red peppers or pimentos, drained 1 small can black olives, drained 1/2 cup green olives, drained 1/2 cup of crumbled [...]