Mamas Methodist Fruit Salad Food

MAMA'S METHODIST FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Dump everything in a serving bowl.
• Stir well to blend.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.
• To all our friends and family who have requested this recipe, YES IT IS THAT EASY!

MAMA'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions using salted water.
• Drain and rinse with cold water to remove the starchy water and cool the pasta quickly.
• Shake the strained to remove as much water as possible from the pasta. You want it as dry as possible but not sticking together.
• Place in large bowl and add the veggies. (This really is best and prettiest when the veggies are diced small.).
• Mix all the dressing ingredients together- I usually put it in an empty jar with a tight fitting lid- like an old mayo jar- and shake-the kids like to do this part! (The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in refrigerator).
• Pour dressing over pasta and veggies and stir to thoroughly combine.
• Refrigerate.
• NOTE: Holidays: The red and green veggies look great at Christmastime!
• BBQ's/Picnics: Place the bowl on top of a bowl filled with ice to keep it really cold.
• You can use other veggies too- Great way to use up the garden goodies!

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS AND FETA

Steps:

• Put the zucchini in a large pan of boiling water, return to a boil, and then boil for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and let cool.
• When the zucchini are cool enough to handle, cut a thin strip off the top side of each one with a sharp knife and gently score around the inside edges to help scoop out the flesh. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell to hold the stuffing. Chop the zucchini flesh.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the chopped zucchini flesh and fry 5 minutes, until the onion is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the cheese then the walnuts, bread crumbs, egg, dill, salt, and pepper. Use the stuffing to fill the zucchini shells, and place side by side in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle over the remaining oil.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (mine weren't as brown as I wanted so I broiled them a couple of minutes). Serve hot.

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes in rounds. Boil until done.
• Add onion, celery, salt & pepper, caraway seed, mustard, Miracle.
• Whip, add pickle relish.
• Blend well.
• Peel and slice eggs and fold into potato salad.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Chill several hours.
• Serve.

MAMA'S PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In med sauce pan mix pineapple, sugar, and gelatin. Bring to boil. Continue boiling for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Stir in softened cream cheese until cheese is melted and well mixed.
• Add pecans (optional)and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate for several hours.
• **Best if refrigerated overnight**.