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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

Pasta Salad

Ham and Orzo Salad

Ham and Orzo Salad with creamy mustard dressing -- A Pinch of Joy

Oh yes, I am still a mustard wimp.  And yes, Ham and Orzo Salad has a mustard dressing.  Buuuuut  it’s mellow and just right, after the salad sits for half an hour or so -so results are worth it!  Of course, if you are a mustard aficiando you can always add a squirt or two extra mustard to your serving :-) I just met orzo pasta last winter – sheltered life, I know – and I loved it in Chicken and Orzo Skillet.   When I was looking for a recipe to use the ham I had in the refrigerator, the orzo won out over the mustard.  I am so glad!!   Cook the orzo according to package directions.  It should be firm, but not crunchy, when you bite it (al dente).  Generally that takes about 11 minutes after the water returns to boil.  I did not have red onion so I used the Vidalia onion I had on hand.  ... [Read More]

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Aloha Pineapple and Ham Pasta Salad

Aloha Pineapple and Ham Pasta Salad -- A Pinch of Joy an unexpected twist to pasta salad

Pineapple and Ham – an unexpected twist to pasta salad.  The pineapple makes a great addition without shouting, “hey, there’s pineapple in this dish”.  It plays together very nicely with all the other ingredients.    Using aloha in the name bows to the idea of playing nicely with others.  Mainlanders think of aloha as meaning “hello” and “goodbye”  -- and it does serve as a greeting.  However, “aloha”  also encompasses love, mercy, compassion and the joyful sharing of a positive attitude.  Kind of like this pasta salad, it’s more than it appears. This is also a versatile recipe.   The original calls for red pepper which is certainly a colorful addition.  However, you can substitute any sweet pepper you have available.  Or use cubed chicken instead of diced ham.  You can also add a half ... [Read More]

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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