Madie's Kitchen

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

October 6, 2013 Posted in Pasta, Side Dishes, Summer

I tried this pasta salad at a bridal shower. I fell in love instantly. It was unique because of the many different flavors. Spicy from the Tabasco and sweet from the relish and pineapple. I begged for the recipe from a woman that made this dish but didn’t attend the party.

Ingredients:

1 pound elbow macaroni (cook per instructions on the box)

1 whole seasoned Rotisserie Chicken from Costco

2 large carrots...

Angel Biscuit Buns

July 11, 2013 Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Grandma, Holiday, Side Dishes

Angel Buns and Angel Biscuits

Here are a couple options from my Grandma’s baking boxes, you can make one or both. The Angel biscuits had Aunt Oleva’s name on it. We used to visit her all the time in Bullhead City as kids. Very yummy biscuits and the best part is you can keep the dough in the fridge for a week and just pull out what you want to bake each day at a time...

Apple Bacon Coleslaw

July 7, 2013 Posted in Bacon, Side Dishes, Soups & Salads

This is by far one of the best coleslaws I have ever had. A perfect mix of sweet, salty, and tangy! When you are looking for a fun side dish or item to bring to a potluck… this is a great option!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup honey

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/4 cup pulp free orange juice

Juice from 1/2 fresh lemon=roughly 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground black p...

Grandma’s Ranch Beans

July 2, 2013 Posted in Bacon, Grandma, Side Dishes

Ingredients:

1 lb. hamburger ground beef, browned. Don’t drain

1 lb. bacon, chopped, browned. Don’t drain

½ cup onions, chopped

½ cup green bell peppers, chopped

½ cup brown sugar

4 cans tomato soup (10 ¾ oz. each)

2 cans Pork & Beans (15 oz. each)

2 cans dark kidney beans, drain these (15 oz. each) – you can substitute for black beans but remember to drain them

2 cans brown butter beans or Lima be...

Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw

April 13, 2013 Posted in Side Dishes, Summer, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

½ head of green cabbage or pre-sliced bag of cabbage

2 carrots

½ red pepper

1/3 cup of mayonnaise

3 garlic cloves

¼ cup cilantro

1 tablespoon of lime juice (about 3 limes)

Salt & Pepper

Directions:

Finely chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl

Peel skin off carrots, then grate them into the large bowl

Create dressing by blending together mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro, a...

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

March 11, 2013 Posted in Bacon, Crock Pot, Dinner, Pasta, Side Dishes

While I was getting my hair done by wonderful Allison, we got talking about food and she mentioned a recipe she heard of by Trisha Yearwood that you could make in the crock pot. She was wondering if that was even possible, so I volunteered to find the recipe and attempt it to see if it was worth anything. AND IT WAS! Very tasting and beyond easy.

Ingredients:

Cooking spray
8 ounces cooked elbow macaroni (h...

Pico De Gallo

January 13, 2013 Posted in Mexican Food, Side Dishes

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

4 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 Serrano chile, minced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. Toss thoroughly...

Creamed Spinach & Mushroom Casserole

January 13, 2013 Posted in Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I got this recipe from the back of the Farm Stand spinach bag. Super easy and yummy. Perfect for Crossfitter’s doing Paleo or ZONE diets!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms

½ cup chopped onions

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (16 ounce) package Fresh Spinach

¼ cup almond meal or all-purpose flour

1 cup of milk, Coconut Milk or half & half

1 ta...

P.F. Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

December 28, 2012 Posted in Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

P.F. Chang’s® Spicy Green Beans

By Todd Wilbur

Menu Description: Stir-fried with Sichuan preserves, fiery chili sauce and garlic. Here’s an easy side dish that you can start on a day or two before you plan to serve it. Planning ahead like this will allow the spicy Sichuan mixture some quality chill time to pickle in the salt and acids...