Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Pat all salad ingredients completely dry so the dressing clings evenly.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
Cooking Tips
Blanch leafy vegetables in boiling salted water for 30–60 seconds, then plunge into ice water. This locks in their bright color and crisp texture. Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni is tossed in a creamy Lady's Choice mayonnaise dressing with shredded boiled chicken, sweet pickle relish, grated cheddar cheese, raisins, pineapple tidbits, and minced bell peppers for a classic cold pasta salad.
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni based on the package instructions. Set aside.
- Boil the chicken breast for 15 minutes. Let it cool down and the shred it into pieces.
- Mix together cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise, and all other ingredients in a large bowl. Toss until well blended.
- Season with salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Pat all salad ingredients completely dry so the dressing clings evenly.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
Cooking Tips
Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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