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    Home » Macaroni and Cheese

    Macaroni and Cheese

    Written by Living the Gourmet, a trusted food and lifestyle site since 2008.

    I took my little dog for a walk and was in awe; the sky at dusk was magnificent. It was pink and orange and blue/green.  In short it was breathtaking.  I thought isn't the Dear Lord a fabulous painter! 

    As I was on my way back, I wondered about what was going to be on the menu for this Friday evening and the first thought was something that would be comforting but also fun, what would be fun to eat; macaroni and cheese! I know I just made it a week or two ago, but this time I dressed it up a bit.

    Ingredients:

    1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
    4 oz. cheddar cheese or your favorite shredded
    ½ red onion - sliced thin
    1 bell pepper - sliced thin
    3 cloves garlic - chopped
    1 small jalapeño - chopped fine (with or without seeds)
    1 tablespoon butter
    2 cups milk
    ½ tsp. salt
    ½ tsp. black pepper
    ½ tsp. ground cumin
    ½ tsp. paprika
    ¼ tsp. turmeric
    ½ tsp. powdered chicken broth (optional)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
    Prepare macaroni as directed; drain and set aside.
    Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil.  Add the onion, garlic and peppers.  Sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.  Add the butter and continue to sauté on low.
    Add the milk and the seasonings and simmer on low for a few minutes.
    Add the drained macaroni and the shredded cheese and grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and toss.
    Enjoy with Love,
    Catherine
    xo

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    1. Chatty Crone says

      November 05, 2013 at 2:09 am

      Delish I love Mac and Cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    2. Nee says

      November 05, 2013 at 1:38 am

      Hi Catherine , love mac and cheese , just delicious , thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kim G. says

      November 05, 2013 at 1:03 am

      Sounds like the perfect mac'n cheese:)

      Reply
    4. Rose says

      November 04, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Delish!

      Reply
    5. ~~louise~~ says

      November 04, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      I often look to the sky and the mountains around me and thank God for creating such a beautiful world.

      I can't think of a better way to celebrate such a glorious Autumn day, Catherine. Thank you so much for sharing...

      Reply
    6. Dottie says

      November 04, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Dear Catherine, This recipe is definitely a comfort food. Looks divine, scrumptious, and easy! Thanks for sharing your story with us! Blessings for a wonderful week filled with joy! Dottie 🙂

      Reply
    7. Linda A. Thompson-Ditch says

      November 04, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      I love mac and cheese in all its forms. This one looks very savory and delicious!

      Reply
    8. T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says

      November 04, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Mac and Cheese is my favorite - I would eat it all the time if I were allowed!

      Reply
    9. Shawna Williams says

      November 04, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      I am starving right now and this looks so good!

      Reply
    10. Sandee says

      November 04, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      Add a turkey sandwich to this and I've got lunch. Yummy.

      Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs. 🙂

      Reply
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