Spring is in the Air!
Happy Easter to all. You might have seen this picture before but I keep going back to it because it reminds me that each new day is fresh start; a new beginning. It doesn't matter if goals were not met the day before, get up and work on them again today. Although I don't celebrate the religious meaning of Easter anymore, I am thankful for the gathering of my family each year. I think there will be a count of 26 this year. I'm always asked to make Irish Bread and "Aunt Fran's Famous Macaroni Salad". "Aunt Fran" of course being my Mom. It was a dish she always made and everyone loves. I think I made it for about 5 years prior to her passing and have continued to make it in her honor for the past 11 years. Here's the recipe if you would like to try it:
"Aunt Fran's Famous Macaroni Salad"
1 lb box of elbow noodles
2 cans of Albacore Tuna (drained)- I use Bumble Bee White Albacore in water
1/2 to 3/4 jar Mayonnaise (at least) I use Hellmann's Light
3-4 Tbs fresh parsley
3-4 medium tomatoes (seeds removed)
salt and pepper to taste
Cook noodles as directed and let cool. I usually lay them out on cookie sheets to cool faster. Add half the ingredients together and mix then continue to add the rest mixing well. It's always important to have a taste tester :). My trick is that I make the salad the day before and refrigerate overnight so all the flavors can marry, then before I put in the serving dish I mix in more mayo (and salt & pepper if needed). I do this because it will be a little dry after the noodles soak everything in.
If you want to be fancy you can put sliced tomatoes and parsley leaves on top for presentation.
If you make it I would love to hear back from you to see how you liked it :)
Here's a picture of today's Irish Bread - Please email me if you would like the recipe.
Happy Easter and Enjoy !
Eileen
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