Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese

Hello Again!

Today I am back with yet another recipe post.
I am sorry for my recent absence, I have simply been caught up in the busyness of life!

Today I will be sharing with you one of my favorite recipes of all times: Macaroni and Cheese, and I must add that making it from scratch beats any boxed type that you can buy at the supermarket.

Doesn't it look simply delicious!

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 box (454 g or 1.1 lb) pasta- any shape works
• 8 oz (226 g) cheddar cheese, white or yellow cubed
• 1 tsp mustard (the secret ingredient)
• 1/3 cup ( 83.3 g) butter
• 1/3 cup (83.3 g) flour
• 4 cups milk
• Spices to taste

Procedure:

1. Cook your pasta based on the directions on the box, cook to your liking, but I prefer to cook it so that it is al dente.
2. Whilst the pasta is cooking melt the butter in a pot, when it is completely melted add in the butter, then add in the milk, stir rapidly so nothing settles or burns.The sauce will seem very thin but once you let it rise to a boil it will thicken up.
3. Then add in your spices, I like adding in garlic and some salt and pepper. Then add in the mustard this is important to the recipe since it gives it such a nice flavor. Then add int the cheddar cheese slowly, let the sauce come to a boil
4. While the sauce is cooking drain your pasta and set it aside, then return to your sauce make sure it has come to a boil then add in any last seasonings.
5. Finally add in the pasta, adding in as much or as little as you would like. Finish off with some garnishing if you desire.

Personally I like sprinkling some corn and chives on top to give my macaroni and cheese an even greater flavor. Whats are your favorite toppings?

I thought I would not only share this recipe today because it is delicious but also because it works well if you have leftover pasta, simply toss the pasta in with your homemade sauce and you'll have a delicious meal!

Let me know if you recreate it!

Thanks for reading and have fun in the kitchen!

-Laura

Recipe: Feta, Pesto Stuffed Croissant

Hello Again!

Today I'm sharing with you a delicious yet simple recipe that I think you will enjoy greatly. It's the perfect recipe for anyone.

Doesn't it look lovely? 

What I like about this recipe is that you do not have to be exact with the measurements you can adjust them to your liking! Plus you will only need a few simple ingredients that you may already have at home. This recipe works well as warm lunch since it incorporates lots of different flavors.

Before I write out the recipe I want to emphasize that these measurements are just guidelines, adjust them to your liking!

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time:   10 mins 

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time:  20 mins

Ingredients:

• 4 Croissants (store bought work fine)
• 6 oz.(170 g) Cream Cheese
• 1-2 tbsp. (14- 30 g) Pesto
• 1/2 Cup (64 g) Onion
• 4 oz. (115 g) Feta

1. You will begin by preheating the oven to 350 °F or 175 °C . Then cut your croissants in half lengthwise. (as though you were making a sandwich)
2. Then spread the cream cheese evenly onto all the halves (there should be eight pieces total), afterwards apply the pesto. The combination of the pesto and cream cheese makes it creamy and flavorful.
3. Next, place your onion onto the bottom halves only, since you'll be putting the top half onto the bottom.
4. Afterwards sprinkle the feta on top of the onion then put your croissant together. Place your croissants on a baking pan or cook sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes.( Check at around 5-6 minutes to see if it golden brown)
5. Serve warm with tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes (I was out of them) 

Sounds simple doesn't it? Well it really was! And it is so delicious, and you can make it your own by using different types of cheeses or adding other condiments to customize it to your liking!

I have never posted a recipe on my blog before so I'd like you to let me know what you thought in the comments down below!

I also wanted to thank all of you for following me on Bloglovin, it means the world to me!

Thank You  for reading and have fun in the kitchen!

Let me know how it turns out for you!

-Laura