In the kitchen

I thought I would start sharing some summer recipes, because I've come across some goods ones of late. Some new, some old ones I'd forgotten about. I like to cook, but I have to keep it interesting by changing things up, so if you are that way, maybe you'll enjoy some of these recipes.

Here's a recipe for good old macaroni salad, that I think I found on Facebook, but I can't remember. I usually make mine plain, but this has some good stuff in it, and it was a hit when we had family for supper last Friday.  

Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

One pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to box

4 oz cheddar cheese, cube or shredded

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

4 ribs celery, diced

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

DRESSING:

1/2 cup mayo

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 Tbs. sugar

2 Tbs. sweet pickle relish

1 Tbs. Dijon mustard

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:  Mix the salad ingredients in a big bowl. Mix the dressing ingredients separately, then fold into salad. Chill for a couple of hours.  I always make extra of the dressing for pasta salads, and before serving, moisten it up with the extra dressing.

This recipe called for 1/2 cup of fresh dill, which I didn't have on hand. It was delicious without it, but even if added, I would probably use less.