Aunt Janies Macaroni Salad Recipes

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:

• 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:

• 1. Boil Elbows , chop all tomatoes, peppers and slice olives and mix well
• 2. Mix together dressing and toss with macaroni mixture.

Steps:

• 1. Cook and cool the macaroni. Place in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables and eggs to the bowl.
• 2. Mix the macaroni and vegetables.
• 3. Mix the sauce in a separate bowl.
• 4. Add to the macaroni/vegetable mixture. Cover and chill.
• 5. Cooks note: Using all the sauce will make the salad very moist, but remember macaroni salad absorbs the dressing.

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil and add macaroni.
• Cook until macaroni is done.
• Drain, rinse and set aside.
• In a medium sized bowl mix next 6 ingredients together until well blended.
• If the mixture is too thick add the milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
• Add the sliced black and green olives, chopped pickles, chopped onion and chopped egg.
• Stir until well blended.
• Add the macaroni and mix well until the macaroni is covered with the mixture.
• You may need to add a little bit more milk to make it easier to mix together.
• Add a tablespoon or so at a time.
• Garnish with the egg slices.
• Sprinkle with Paprika if desired.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight before serving.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.