Sep 17 # 1 of 8
Any ideas on something I could take? They all know I like to cook so I want to take something.
I'm kinda drawing a blank for some reason. It is a BD get together for one of Jon's elderly uncles. He is gonna be 90. His BD is the 19th. Most of the people who are going to be there are 75+. No diabetics that I know of. Jon's Dad is making a couple of dishes and his sisters are doing alot of cooking. I had thought of making a lemon cake but of course they will have BD cake so I discarded that one. I had thought maybe take a custard pie or perhaps a pasta salad? I should take something to go along with what they have made probably and pasta salad goes with everything. We are going with my FIL and will be leaving arounf noon Sat. Im going to the store tomorrow to get the things I need.
I am leaning toward this recipe. What do you think?
Picnic Marinated Italian Pasta
Taste of Home Recipe
SERVES 12
1 (16 ounce) package shell pasta (other pasta can be used)
1/4 lb hard salami, cubed
1/4 lb sliced pepperoni, halved
4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup sliced stuffed olives
1/4-1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing (of your choice)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (+/-)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cook the pasta, el dente; rinse in cold water and drain.
Place in large bowl and add salami, pepperoni, provolone, vegies and olives.
Add salad dressing, spices and parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 6 hours but best overnight.
Posted By: Cook Chatty Cathy
Sep 17 # 2 of 8
Everyone will love that salad! I think a big old birthday cake is in order!
Sep 17 # 3 of 8
Im sure one of them will either buy or make his cake. I mean it is a BD dinner so I would hope one of them thought of cake lol. He is Jon's uncle by marriage. He was married to Frank's oldest sister who died a few years ago. I think I will make the recipe I listed.
Thanks!
Sep 19 # 4 of 8
The had tons of people show up for his BD. He was very touched ...he had no idea lol.
Posted By: chubbyalaskagriz
Sep 20 # 5 of 8
This pasta salad indeed sounds yummy janie- and pretty too!