Supreme Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bag Jumbo Elbow Noodles, boiled, drained and rinsed for several minutes under cold water
• 1 – 2 15-ounce cans Black Olives, drained and cut in 1/2
• Small container Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, cut in 1/2
• 1 – 2 5-ounce packages Turkey Pepperonis, cut in 1/2
• 1 Yellow or Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 – 2 Shallots, chopped
• Shredded Cheese, of choice, to top
• Grated Parmesan, to top
• Basil Chiffonade, for garnish

Dressing

• 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup Italian Dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano
• A few shakes Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

Directions

1. Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
3. Stir dressing into pasta salad. Allow to chill for 20 minutes before serving.
4. Garnish with shredded cheese, grated Parmesan, and basil. Serve with crusty garlic bread.

Strawberries Romanoff Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream, cold
• 3 – 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 cup Whole Sour Cream
• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon

Directions

1. In the bowl of a heavy stand mixer, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until it begins to thicken.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
3. Stir into the whipped heavy cream until combined.
4. Serve with fresh whole strawberries.

Recipes Courtesy of Cooking Today