Creamy Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheese

Serves 4
Start to finish: 30 min

2.5 cups macaroni
salt
2 lg eggs
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
4 T (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
8 oz cheese, shredded (LAG likes sharp cheddar)
 
Bring 2 qts water to boil in a large pot for the macaroni.  Stir in 1 1/2 t salt and the macaroni and cook until almost tender but still a little firm to the bite.

Meanwhile, mix together the eggs, half of the evaporated milk, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.  Set the pot over low heat and stir in the butter until melted.

Stir in the egg mix and half of the cheddar.  Continue to cook over low heat, gradually stirring in the remaining milk and cheddar, until the mix is hot and creamy, about 5 min.  

Notes: I am experimenting with adding mustard powder as well.

Recipe from Libby (modified from ATK). Tested and approved by L&A.

Baked Crispy Chicken

4 cups rice cereal
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
8 (6 oz.) skinless boneless chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a plastic bag combine cereal, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well and pour it into a shallow bowl. Coat both sides of chicken with yogurt and then roll in cereal mixture. Press gently so that the mixture adheres. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Recipe found on Pinterest from www.singingwithbirds.com. Tested and approved by L&A.

Spicy Honey Chicken (crock pot)

1.5 pounds chicken (of your choice)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. red pepper flakes

Put chicken in crock pot. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3 hours or on high 1 1/2 hours. Shred chicken, then return to pot and toss with sauce. Serve over rice.

Recipe found on pinterest (mmmcafe blog). Tested and approved by L&A.