Chocolate and other food groups

This is great to use up leftovers in the fridge. Feel free to substitute for what you have on hand. Leftover Pasta Salad Dressing: 3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing  1 tsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. sugar salt Salad: 2 c. leftover pasta 1/2 c. veggies - leftover peas, sliced carrots, diced bell pepper, broccoli florets 1/2 c. mandarin orange segments 1/2 c. cubed ham or turkey In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Add salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine. Serves 2.

Some friends gave me this recipe when Randy and I got married. It's pretty tasty! Pistachio Salad (from Tonya Williams) 20 oz. can crushed pineapple 1 small pkg. instant pistachio pudding 12 oz. pkg. Cool Whip 1 c. mini marshmallows Mix together pineapple and pudding. Fold in Cool Whip and marshmallows.

This was a recipe from a family friend I got years ago. Dee's Tuna Macaroni Salad 8 oz. shell macaroni, cooked and drained 1 c. celery, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped fine 9 oz. can tuna, drained well 3/4 c. mayonnaise 4 oz. jar pimientos, chopped and drained 1 c. sour cream 1/2 c. sweet pickles, chopped fine 1 c. green peas, cooked and drained 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, cubed salt and pepper Mix mayonnaise, sour cream if desired, and chopped pickles. Toss remaining ingredients with dressing and serve.

Boiled Potatoes Yes, this is really a recipe for boiled potatoes. My family all laughed at me, but I said not everyone knows how to boil potatoes. So here it goes. Start with at least one potato per person. If you want to have extra for leftovers, make it at least two per person, and if Ellen is eating with you, even that is no guarantee you'll have any left. Peel potatoes (get the kids to help) and cut into about 1 inch cubes. Put in a pan and cover with enough water to cover, add a little salt, and turn on high. Cook until boiling. Then turn it down and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes. Test for doneness by poking with a fork. Your potato should be firm, not mushy, not hard. You can always taste it to check. Your potatoes are done! Drain the potatoes (save the liquid - I'll tell you why next time) and serve. If you can boil potatoes, you can also make potato salad and mashed potatoes from scratch. Potato Salad I don't like the German kind, with vinegar. I like the kind...