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Today I made something new. Something I found online that piqued my curiosity. Something based on a friend’s request for dishes with lentils. This recipe is all about happy coincidences. Recently, I received an update from Suzy’s The Mediterranean Dish blog which included her Koshari recipe. I was very intrigued by her description of this Egyptian street food dish and wanted to try it. I had the added incentive of helping my friend out with his request for dishes with lentils. So I dove in. Well, I will not lie, this dish is involved. There is nothing very complicated, just many elements cooked simultaneously. That is always a fun challenge and I understand why since we are building layers of flavors and textures. Of…
Today, I want to share a mash-up recipe. If you have been a regular follower, you have seen kielbasa and macaroni and cheese show up a few times. Well, they are easy meals to prepare and are some of the comfort foods that many people like. So, I figure if you are going to cook, you should cook what you like to eat, right? And what better way to satisfy your hunger than by combining two items you like to make a third. This recipe uses the Macaroni and Cheese recipe from earlier this week, adds fried kielbasa and frozen green beans, packs it into a small casserole dish, and bakes it with a panko crust. How easy is that? Just think, with a few quick changes…
Ahhh, the joys of comfort food. There is something about homemade macaroni and cheese that is so satisfying and it is so easy to make. This recipe will show you how to make a delicious macaroni and cheese in about the time it takes to boil the pasta. So pick up some tasty cheeses and let’s get busy making one of the classic comfort foods! Save Print Macaroni and Cheese Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 6 oz shell or elbow pasta 2 oz bacon, sliced (optional) 1½ oz gruyere cheese, cubed or shredded 1 oz gouda cheese, cubed or shredded 1½ oz fontina cheese, cubed or shredded 1 oz…