08/07/2025
Recipe of the Month
Since the start of 2025, we've been sharing our favorite recipes from our family cookbook, “Not Just Iceberg,” created by Melanie during the pandemic with you as part of our "Recipe of the Month" series on Facebook. This month we want to share some of our favorite side dishes we make for the many picnics we host.
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Mega Egga Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
2 pounds elbow noodles
12 hardboiled eggs, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
4 celery stalks, finely diced
1/4 cup pickle relish
3 cups heavy mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
Dash hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1. In a large pot with salt, boil pasta for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked. Stir often. Drain and cool. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot with a dash of salt, add eggs on medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let eggs sit for 6 to 7 minutes. Remove eggs and shock in ice water. Once thoroughly cooled, peel eggs and roughly dice.
3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add onions, celery, eggs, relish, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Mix until well combined.
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Block Party Barbecued Baked Beans
Ingredients:
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cans (16 oz.) pork and beans
• 1 can (15 ½ oz.) mild chili beans
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
Directions:
• Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet on medium heat and drain.
• Add onions and cook until they are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Spoon into a disposable foil pan and cover tightly with foil.
• Place pan directly on a grill that has been preheated to medium heat.
• Grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until the bean mixture is heated thoroughly through.
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SUPREME PASTA SALAD
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) penne, rotini or fusilli pasta
2 cups vegetables, such as bell pepper strips, cherry tomato halves and red onion slices
1 cup cubed cheese
1 cup diced pepperoni
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian or ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup McCormick Salad Supreme
Directions
1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
2. Place pasta and vegetables in large bowl. Add dressing and Seasoning; toss gently to coat. Cover.
3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until ready to serve. Toss before serving.
