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Lasagna Cupcakes

posted August 08, 2010 in Framed - My Life One Picture At A Time

Those of you who have been reading this blog lately know that I have developed an alarmingly close relationship with my muffin pan. I blame the French Toast muffins that I made a while back. They turned on a little lightbulb over my head, one that (read full article)

Escarole with Cannellini Beans and Macaroni

posted August 03, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:1 head of escarole – cut up4 cloves of garlic – crushed & choppedHandful of sun dried tomatoes – sliced1 can of cannellini beans - rinsed1 sweet onion – slicedFew slices of salami – slicedDashes of red pepper flakesJuice of (read full article)

Let’s Take a Stroll Through the (Luna) Park

posted July 31, 2010 in Dishful Thinking

It’s no surprise I like sugar.  And The Food Network.  So when The Best Thing I Ever Ate had an episode titled “Sugar Rush,” I was all over that.  Sandra Lee’s favorite sugar rush, do-it-yourself s’mores at Luna Park (read full article)

POLL: What is your favorite summer pasta salad?

posted July 30, 2010 in Confessions of a Serial Baker

Mayo-free rotini salad with carrots & peapodsPOLL: What is your favorite summer pasta salad?Is it the deli salad with the elbow macaroni and the creamy sauce? Or maybe it's the one with bits of salami, olives and mozzarella? Something else?Or may (read full article)

Easy Mac N Cheese Pie

posted July 12, 2010 in Leftovers On Purpose

This is an easy recipe for mac-n-cheese that freezes well.  The last time I made it was last September.  It's fun to rediscover a recipe :) Easy Mac N Cheese Pie 1cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz) 2cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) (read full article)

Chicken Wings for 4th of July BBQ

posted June 30, 2010 in Delishhh

4th of July weekend is coming up in the US.  For those of you that are not from the United States, 4th of July is the US Independence Day, it is a holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring inde (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #4

posted June 27, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Each week I’m going to add an extra menu to my menu page each week. You are visiting menu #4 today see you next week. Monday Chuck roast in slow cooker with new potatoes and carrots (put roast on top of potatoes and carrots.)add onion soup m (read full article)

Mac n' Cheese

posted June 27, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 3.5/5     Kid-friendliness: 5/5     Taste: 5/5     Time: 3/5Prep: 20 minutesCook time: 40 minutesMy daughter's favorite foods in life include apple cinnamon cheerios, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and (read full article)

Our Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

posted June 15, 2010 in Southern Grace Gourmet

This is my easy, go to recipe for mac and cheese. I like to prepare mine on the stovetop. I make an easy roux based cheese sauce and add whatever shredded cheese I have on hand. My favorite is to do sharp cheddar cheese, but I have also done mac and (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #2

posted June 14, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Each week I’m going to add an extra menu to my menu page each week. You are visiting menu #2 today see you next week. Monday Breaded Chicken, Sides: corn on the cob and mashed potatoes and gravy, bannana pudding Tuesday Macaroni and Cheese (read full article)

Blue Cheese and Bacon Pasta and Cheese

posted June 08, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

I married a latchkey kid.  He prefers American cheese, spaghetti sauce made from an envelope, Hostess twinkies and boxed macaroni & cheese.  After 22 years of marriage, the only thing he has successfully converted me to is that dratted (read full article)

Mac and Cheese

posted May 28, 2010 in TheHungerStruck

Over the last few months Mac and Cheese has been the #1 internal blog search here on The Hunger Struck. It’s funny because I remember back in September when I first started this blog thinking about how much I was looking  forward to writing (read full article)

Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie...it might be my all-time favorite comfort food, and I never get tired of making it. I am very particular about the kind of shepherd's pie that I like, though, and that all dates back to my days right out of college, living with my de (read full article)

Your Turn – Comfort Food

posted May 13, 2010 in A Self-Confessed Foodie

When I’m having a bad day, sometimes there are certain foods that just help me feel a little better. Chocolate is one of these, certainly.  I’m female, how can it not be? Tea is another major part of my life.  I know it’s cliché, b (read full article)

Pie for Dinner

posted May 06, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Well the title of this post pretty much sums it up. I had, you guessed it, pie for dinner! I guess it’s technically a tart, but who’s telling… Confession: I’ve felt funky all day. SO tired for no reason, (I went to bed at (read full article)

Macaroni with Fresh Basil and Chick Peas

posted April 20, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:2 bunches of fresh basil – chopped6 cloves of garlic – crushed & choppedRed Pepper flakes3 tablespoons of olive oil½ cup of crumbled Feta Cheeselb 13oz. can of Chick Peas - drained1 box of your favorite macaroniPrepare the macaro (read full article)

Lemon and Arugula Pasta Salad

posted April 13, 2010 in Taste

Ever since I had the genius idea of making a quinoa and arugula salad with the flavors of my favorite beef carpaccio dish, I have been obsessed. I quickly devoured the 5 servings of quinoa and arugula salad (in three days…) and wanted more.I don’ (read full article)

Negotiating for Free Bread at Ted’s Montana Grill

posted March 24, 2010 in What's Cooking at DD

This weekend, we had a family outing to a special restaurant that has been talked about for weeks. This restaurant was praised as a delicious place to go – one that had the best bison burgers and unbelievably good freshly baked (read full article)

Negotiating for Free Bread at Ted’s Montana Grill

posted March 24, 2010 in What's Cooking at DD

This weekend, we had a family outing to a special restaurant that has been talked about for weeks. This restaurant was praised as a delicious place to go – one that had the best bison burgers and unbelievably good freshly baked (read full article)

Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Chick Peas

posted March 23, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:1- 1 lb. 13oz can of chick peas – drained3 cloves garlic – crushed and choppedOlive oil for drizzlingDash of:Curry powderGarlic powderPaprikaPepper1 cup of your favorite grated cheese – example: Monterey jack, mozzarella, cheddar, e (read full article)

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