Perfect Macaroni Salad

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Perfect Macaroni Salad

My husband and I love macaroni salad.  I frequently buy it from the deli counter, because I really like the creamy, tangy consistency paired with firm noodles, sweet pickle relish, a hint of diced onion.

Over the years, I’ve made several batches, but none came close to the creaminess of the store bought kind.  The macaroni always absorbed all the dressing.

I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong.  Hmmmm . . .

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BBQ Brisket and Macaroni Salad

Brisket-Macaroni-SaladI don’t think there’s much better on earth than a BBQ brisket sandwich.  Well, of course there is, but this is about brisket!  I’ve made this a few times, as has my sister, and we’ve both been very pleased with the results.  This sandwich on this particular night was served with homemade macaroni salad and homemade buns.  Let’s just say I was gearing up for this for a few days.  Please excuse my messy plate and thumb print in the bun . . . it sure was delicious, though!

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Creamy Coleslaw Dressing – with a little kick

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Coleslaw with a Little Kick

 As easy as coleslaw seems to put together, I’ve found literally hundreds of recipes.  Some folks like their cabbage finely shredded.  Others like cabbage chopped in small pieces.  There are variations with green onions, vinegar and sugar dressing, fennel – the options seem endless.  I absolutely love coleslaw, creamy and freshly made with celery seed and dill.

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