Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Saturday, February 8, 2014

American Macaroni Salad

Last night in the blog episode we had wonderful All American Burgers inspired by Rachael Ray.  Continuing tonight...because we are going out to dinner!  It has been awhile!.....with American Macaroni Salad from the Food Network Kitchens.  We all have our favorite macaroni salad recipe; be it your Mom's (um my Mom, not the greatest cook, although my sister nails her potato salad.) or favorite from a deli, this is a good switch for your usual recipe.  I usually like dill and eggs in my macaroni salad; but this year is about trying new recipes.   It helped that I had all of these ingredients on hand!

American Macaroni Salad

2 cups dry macaroni cooked according to package directions
1/3 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. minced red onion
1 T. minced Italian parsley
1/2 c. chopped tomato
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1-1/2 tsp sugar
1-1/2 T. cider vinegar
3 T. sour cream
salt and pepper to taste


In a large bowl mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dry mustard.


Add celery, onion, tomato, parsley and macaroni.  Salt and pepper to taste. Chill.


This was very good.  It would be a good pasta to take to a pot luck or reunion because it is simple and would please everyone.  This is a really kid friendly recipe.  Do not be tempted to skip the sour cream.  It made the dressing light in texture.  The vinegar gave it some punch.  
Heading out to have someone else cook tonight!  Enjoy your Saturday night!
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