In a time of uncertainty and change, we all have many different struggles. Some are home, alone and isolated, some of us are working from home, trying our best to fill-in for trained, amazing teachers, keeping our household stocked with supplies when possible and still saying sane and positive. Others are bravely heading out to work stocking shelves, delivering food/ supplies and working in the medical field to help keep all of us safe. We may not be able to dine in our favorite restaurants right now but we can still enjoy some delicious comfort food that is simple enough to make while juggling multiple roles. I hope this recipe makes an easy dinner for your family and brings a smile to your household. Remember to be kind to yourself and breathe during all of this. It's new to all of us so be patient and kind to your family, those around and most importantly, yourself. Directions:
First, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Next, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add both cheeses to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, about 2 to 4 minutes. Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated. Add to casserole dish or loaf pan and sprinkle top with bread crumbs. Finally, layer pulled pork across the top of mac and cheese and place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. Let cool for 2-5 minutes and ENJOY!
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It's a crazy time right now and I hope this finds you and your family well. During this time of staying in and staying safe, we are all faced with many different challenges; working from home, teaching, maybe going out in the world to work as an essential worker... lots of struggles. We all deserve an indulgent treat! I found a recipe for whipped coffee and as a coffee lover I HAD to try it. As a home baker, I had to add on to it! Below is the original recipe and my "Next Level Whipped Coffee" recipe. Enjoy and let me know what you think! Stay safe and do your part by staying in when you can. Original Whipped Coffee Ingredients: 2 TBSP instant coffee 2 TBSP packed brown sugar 2 TBSP BOILING water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup ice Directions: Combine coffee, sugar and BOILING water. Whisk together until whipped texture is achieved (if whisking by hand, about 7-10 minutes but I used a cake mixer to save time). Once whisked, scoop over ice and milk in glass. You can mix to combine in glass and enjoy! Next Level Whipped Coffee: Ingredients: 2 TBSP instant coffee 2 TBSP packed brown sugar 1/4 TSP cinnamon 1/2 TSP vanilla extract 2 TBSP BOILING water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup ice Directions: Combine coffee, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and BOILING water. Whisk together until whipped texture is achieved. Once whisked, scoop over ice and milk in glass. You can mix to combine in glass and enjoy! NOTE: The water you use really does need to be boiling. If the water isn't boiling, it won't be hot enough to melt the sugar and you won't get a smooth consistency. And speaking of sugar, you can also use white sugar if you don't have brown sugar handy. ENJOY! |
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