Tanya,
Here is a recipe for chicken barbecue that is really popular in New York state and northeastern Pennsylvania. It is really good and a change of pace from the usual barbecue sauce. I just recently bought some whole chickens for $.79 a pound and cut up myself, so chicken can be very economical.
Cornell Barbecue Sauce
2 cups vinegar
1 cup oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
3 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
Blend in blender until smooth.
I usually marinate the chicken overnight and baste the chicken periodically while cooking.
The raw egg is fine because the high acid content of the sauce from the vinegar would kill any bacteria that could potentially be present.
For my macaroni salad, the dressing I make consists of:
1 cup salad dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp mustard
1-1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
I usually use about 22 ounces of macaroni, 6 hard boiled eggs, then add whatever else you wish.
I usually use 4 ounces pimientos, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, minced fresh parsley, and chopped celery, onion, green pepper. Some people do not like so many veggies, so it all depends on what you prefer in your salad.
For pasta salad, I usually use a box of the spiral pasta, green pepper, onion, tomato, pepperoni, and ham, but again it all depends on your personal preferences. For the sauce, 1 cup oil, 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup sugar, and 1 packet Good Seasonings Italian.
Good luck with your party!
Jodi