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Macaroni Salad – Hawaiian Style Cold Noodle Salad

The Best Macaroni Salad

Here’s a Macaroni Salad you are going to love and it’s a great recipe to throw into your 4th of July festivities, picnics or Barbecues through out the summer. Though, I’ve advertised that it’s Hawaiian Style, it’s referred to as Mac Salad. And, it’s like it in a variety of ways but I’ve changed up a few things that are so subtle, most people won’t even know the difference. In fact, in my opinion, I just made it better. Most Luau’s, Hawaiian restaurants or food trucks, that make this salad, make it in bulk and, quite often, miss the mark; most commonly without adding enough Salt. But, for this particular recipe, I’ve bumped up the flavor a notch, in all areas, to make sure it pleases everyone.

I made this Macaroni Salad tutorial and I collaborated with several other Food Channels for the Holiday. We’ve pulled together to share each others ideas to celebrate the 4th of July in style, comfort and in good taste. So CLICK HERE and check out this playlist for some more great ideas.

Also, be sure to check out my Spaghetti Cold Noodle Salad. It’s even better than this recipe!

Macaroni Salad Ingredients:

2 cups Elbow Macaroni, cooked
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Heavy Cream (half and half or milk are lighter options)
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 Green Onions, chopped small
1/2 Carrot, shoe string slices chopped small
1 Celery stalk, minced or chopped small

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad or “Mac Salad!”

Beer Batter – Fish Fry, Onion Rings and Fried Mushrooms

Simple Beer Batter

This is a Great way to make your Beer Batter. And, considering that there’s only two ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier either. Not to mention it tastes fantastic. But the thing about this Beer Batter recipe is it can be used for a Fish Fry with Cod or Halibut as well as Onion Rings or Fried Mushrooms, it’s that good. In the video below I demonstrate this recipe with a Cod Fillet. I do this because fish can often be the most finicky to fry if you don’t know what you’re doing. But with these simple steps you can fry like a pro. Just make sure your oil is up to temp and you’ll be good to go!

If you’re looking for an Onion Ring Recipe I’ve got a Crispier alternative if you click RIGHT HERE!
Also a Southern Fish Fry if something like that is more up your alley, CLICK HERE!

Beer Batter Ingredients:

1 part Self Rising Flour
1 Part Beer (Lager not recommended)
Oil for Frying, 375 degrees

For more flavor, add a pinch of salt, onion powder, garlic powder and some paprika or cayenne. Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make perfect Beer Batter.

Orange Peel Chicken

Easy Orange Peel Chicken

This Orange Peel Chicken recipe is light and sweet. I made it that way on purpose because the Orange Peel or “Zest” can be quite overwhelming. But to each their own. If you want more in it, by all means, add more. I had some guest’s over when I was filming this though, however, and they loved the way I made it. So consider that into your calculations and just trust my ingredient amounts before you decide. This Orange Peel Chicken recipe can also be used with Shrimp and I highly recommend it.

You will also need a good Chinese Fry batter for this recipe and I’ve got a great one that is so simple. It’s just Self Rising Flour and Water. You can look at the original post by clicking HERE to see the exact ingredient amounts and Video Recipe Tutorial.

Orange Peel Chicken Ingredients:

1 Chicken Breast, long 1/2 inch slices
Chinese Fry Batter (CLICK HERE)

Orange Peel Sauce
1 tsp Orange Peel, diced
1 Green Onion, chopped into scallions
1 cup Pineapple Juice
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Honey
1 Garlic Clove, chopped
1 tsp Soy
1 tsp Sesame Oil
Squeeze of Lemon Juice

Follow the instructions in the Video Tutorial and enjoy the Orange Peel Chicken.