Coca Cola Baked Beans

shared by Patty H. (this is a favorite of the grandchildren)

Ingredients:

1 - 53 oz. can baked beans, drained

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup Coca Cola (that means I get to drink the rest)

2 tsp. dry mustard

salt and pepper to taste (I don't put any extra in)

6 slices bacon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Combine all ingredients except bacon; stir until well blended
3. Scrape the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish which has been lightly sprayed to prevent sticking
4. Drape the bacon slices evenly over the top and bake uncovered until the bacon is thoroughly cooked and the beans are bubbling (approx. 1 to 1 1/4 hours)

Amish Macaroni Salad

shared by Patty H. (very tasty and easy)

Ingredients
1/2 pound elbow macaroni (approx. 2 cups dry)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped (roughly half of a small pepper)
1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated (roughly 1 carrot)
1/4 cup onion, chopped (roughly half of a small onion)

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni as directed. Drain and cool.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and paprika (to taste).
3. In a large bowl, mix together the macaroni, green pepper, carrot, and onion
4. Add the dressing.
5. Dust with paprika on top, if desired. 5. Cover and chill at least 2 hours (overnight is best). (Note: the original recipe called for 2 T. of vinegar, 2 T. sugar, 2 T. mustard and 1 tsp. paprika but I halved it when I made it and it had plenty of flavor without the extra )