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July 3, 2020,
Small budgets stretch their muscle when macaroni is included on the menu. This basic cuisine cab assist a limited budget in going a long way.
Macaroni are dry pasta shaped like narrow tubes.
The source of the word “macaroni,” which first appeared in English at the end of the 16th century, was the Italian “maccheroni,” which in turn was derived from the Greek “makaria,” meaning “food made from barley.”
Made with durum wheat, macaroni is commonly cut in short lengths; curved macaroni may be referred to as elbow macaroni.
Some home machines can make macaroni shapes, but like most pasta, macaroni is usually made commercially by large-scale extrusion.
However it is made, we are so glad it is made in great abundance. So are millions of consumers as the purchasing of macaroni and cheese during the pandemic is soaring.
“I am not one to turn down macaroni and cheese, even late at night. I love Italian food. I love pasta… A refrigerator full of water and Gatorade? Honey, that’s just not gonna happen.”…Queen Latifah
As reported by chicagotribune.com, “If the coronavirus has brought much of the world to a standstill, you wouldn’t know it inside the huge Kraft Heinz factory in Champaign, where production lines are running around the clock to meet surging demand for the company’s legacy brands. The packaged food giant, along with many of its peers, has had to ramp up production amid an abrupt reversal in consumer trends.”
Consumers who once shunned processed foods in favor of fresher, healthier and more upscale products are now loading up on shelf-stable standbys as shelter-in-place orders force massive numbers of the United States population to prepare for a long period of cooking at home.
The business and news information source foodbusinessnews.net adds, “Home baking has spurred a spike in demand for family flour. Bread, buns and rolls have been nearly wiped out as more consumers turn to sandwiches as a daily meal. And in the pasta category, the product’s extended shelf life has made it a popular choice for consumers looking to stockpile in the event that stay-at-home orders linger longer than a few weeks.”
“My favorite food is macaroni and cheese that my grandma makes. My favorite drink has to be Vita Coco coconut water.”…Sloane Stephens
The variety of ways that we can get the most out of our budgets and prepare macaroni is endless. Mac and cheese is just the starting place. Many love macaroni in casseroles, with spaghetti sauce and used to compliment green salads as well.
Here are a few more suggestions:
These are just some of the items that some have added into macaroni:
Crumbled bacon or Bacon Bits.
Bread crumbs (great use for day-old bread! …
Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)
Black pepper.
Ketchup (great for leftover mac and cheese.
Let’s focus on those healthy salads.
We can always use some ideas that speak to tasty variety and we have a visiting writer who has some thoughts to share with you.
Easy Summer Macaroni Salad Recipes
By Rachel Paxton
Macaroni salads are always a big hit at summer barbecues. These recipes are easy to prepare and you can make them ahead of time. They taste better if you let them sit in the refrigerator and let the pasta absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. Surprise your loved ones with one of these delicious pasta creations at your next summer family get together.
Macaroni Salad
Ingredients:
1 lb. salad macaroni
12 med. green onions, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 c. thinly sliced celery
12 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1 c. dill pickles, chopped
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. mustard
1 tbsp. horseradish
1 tbsp. dill pickle juice
Salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well. Rinse and drain again. Place macaroni into large bowl. Add onion, eggs, celery, and pickle. Blend together the mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard, and pickle juice. Stir into macaroni mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 4-6 hours.
Deli-Style Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (7 oz.) corkscrew macaroni
6 oz. sliced genoa salami, cut into strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. dried oregano and basil (crushed)
6 oz. provolone cheese, cut into 3/4-in. cubes
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
Sweet red pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
2 med. tomatoes, cut into wedges
Cooking Instructions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. In large bowl combine macaroni, Provolone cheese, salami, zucchini, onion, peppers, olives, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dressing: in screw top jar combine olive oil, vinegar, dry mustard, oregano, basil and garlic. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill overnight, or at least 4 hours. To serve, add tomato wedges and toss lightly.
Curly Macaroni Salad
Ingredients:
1 pkg. curly macaroni
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped ham
4 tbsp. mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions:
Cook macaroni and drain well. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Chill.
Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Ingredients:
2 c. macaroni
1 c. celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 green pepper, chopped
1 (7 oz.) can shrimp, drained
3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Miracle Whip
3/4 c. French dressing
Cooking Instructions:
Cook macaroni and drain well. Mix Miracle Whip and French dressing together and pour over ingredients. Toss. Chill and serve.
Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom who is the author of What’s for Dinner?, an e-cookbook containing more than 250 quick easy dinner ideas. For more recipes, gardening, organizing tips, home decorating, holiday hints, and more, visit Creative Homemaking at http://www.creativehomemaking.com.
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