Guys! Great news! It's Friday Foodday! Wooohooo!!!
I hope you all have wonderful weekends planned. Mine will be full of recruitment for my old sorority at GW, one last Nats game and making the BF sweat it out with me while we move some of my stuff to the storage unit. Enjoy the sunshine and try out some of these great recipes!
If you want to recommend a recipe, please do! Email me, comment below or tweet me with the recipe!
Mac 'N Cheese Pie
What You Need 1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheeses
HEAT oven to 350°F.
COOK Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain.
BEAT eggs in small bowl; stir in Cheese Sauce. Add to Macaroni mixture with ham; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
BAKE 30 min. or until macaroni mixture is set in center and top is golden brown.
c/o Annie
Brownie batter1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake batter
8 ounces cream cheese, well softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Plus
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Make brownie batter: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan — though I did mine double-boiler style, placing the mixing bowl I was using over simmering water, thereby creating one less dirty dish and melting the chocolate more gently — over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.
Make cheesecake batter: Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over cheesecake/brownie batter swirl. Although it might be more logical to just mix them into the cheesecake batter (and feel free to do this, it will have no ill-effect) I thought it might interrupt the swirl-ability of it.
Bake brownies: Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/4 lb diced ham
1 Cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1.5 Tablespoons butter
1/8 Cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 2/3 cups of chicken broth
2 Cups cooked rice of choice
1/4 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup shredded mozzarella
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat oil into a large 5 qt rimmed skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, ham and chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Melt butter then stir in flour, salt and pepper until combined.
Slowly stir in chicken broth until well combined. Stir in cooked rice then transfer to a baking dish.
Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Cover the dish with foil the last 10 minutes for oozing cheese.
Banana Republic, Wool Herringbone Knife Pleat Skirt, $34.99
Gap, Favorite Cami, $10
Gap, embellished vintage cardigan, $49.99
Victoria's Secret, Silk & Cashmere Cowl Neck Sweater, $39
Steve Madden, Tuxxed Oxford, $69.95
Victoria's Secret, Silk & Cashmere Cowl Neck Sweater, $39
Steve Madden, Tuxxed Oxford, $69.95
Ann Taylor Loft, Dolman Sleeve Cowl neck, $59.50
Jessica Simpson, Cedary, $44.99
Ann Taylor Loft, Dolman Sleeve Cowl neck, $59.50
Jessica Simpson, Cedary, $44.99
