Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

So this meal was delicious and was comfort food.  It has a hint of smoke adding to the complexity of the dish.

Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

-4 tablespoons of butter
-4 tablespoons of flour
-2 cups of milk
-1 cup applewood smoked cheddar
-2 cup old cheddar cheese
-pinch of black pepper
-1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Breadcrumb Topping

-4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
-4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
-2 tablespoons soft butter

In a sauce pan combine flour and butter on low heat, stir together to allow the butter to melt to and slightly cook the flour.  When the combination is completely melted add the 2 cups of milk, parmesan cheese and stir frequently with a whisk to avoid clumps.  When the sauce starts to thicken add pepper and almost all on the above cheese.  Reserve some cheese for the topping.

Boil pasta (Macaroni and cook a few minutes less than package).  Place cooked, strained pasta in a casserole dish and cover with the cheese sauce and stir.  in a

Breadcrumb Topping, mix together until completely mixed. Sprinkle Crumbs on top then sprinkle some grated cheese on top.  cook in oven for 20 minutes and serve.

Berry Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Flakes

This was a delicious quick dessert.  It hit the spot and took 3 minutes to prepare. I purchased the individual angel food cakes.


Fresh Berries Angel Food cake with Chocolate Flakes


-6 individual angel food cake
-1/2 pint blackberries
-1/2 pint raspberries
-1/2 cup chopped strawberries
-milk chocolate squares
(cream, ice cream or whip cream optional or zest of lime)


-on a plate place angel food cake, add berries, grate milk chocolate over top.  I poured a small amount of cream over top.  But you can use whip cream, cream, or ice cream.  For added freshness use the zest of lime.  I used Ritter sport milk chocolate squares, but you can use dark chocolate or white chocolate.

Cottage Cheese Delicious Low Fat Breakfast

I just made the most delicious breakfast and it is low fat and ready in a few minutes.  I had some trouble capturing the photo in the right light.


Teresa's Cottage Cheese Breakfast


-1/2 cup of cottage cheese 
-a handful of pomegranates
-a handful of washed raspberries
-a handful of washed blackberries
-the juice of 1/2 lime


In a bowl add all ingredients together and squeeze the lime on top.   

Carrot, snow peas, orange pepper and orange slices salad with sesame oil dressing

I'm trying to stay healthy and encourage vibrant colours with my kids food choices.  

I made a delicious fresh salad.

Carrots, Snow Peas, Orange Pepper, Red Onion, Salad with Orange slices 

and a Sesame Oil Lime Dressing

2 large handfuls of snow peas end removes and sliced

2 medium carrots sliced

1/2 red onion minced

1/2 orange pepper sliced finely

2 oranges cut and sliced so that sections are removed

Sesame Lime dressing

-1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

-1/4 cup olive oil

-juice of two limes

-1/2 teaspoon soya sauce

-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients and make dressing.  I would have added

cilantro and bean sprouts if I had some.  Allow dressing to sit with salad 

for a 10minutes to allow flavours to infuse and top with 

sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.

Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts


-1 pound Brussel sprouts trimmed, washed and cut in half
-olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 small onion chopped
-half an orange pepper


Preheat oven to 400F.  On a cookie sheet place brussel sprouts pour olive oil over them until lightly coated, mix in onion and peppers and evenly coat the mixture with chilli powder and salt and pepper.  Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently as to brown the brussel sprouts.


So delicious and amazing.  

A delicious easy dinner

A quick and easy dinner: Cheese, fresh fruit, crackers, baguette, 

pickled vegetables and prosciutto.

Takes a few moments to put together, no cooking required.

Enjoy with a full bodied red wine.

Cheese platter:

Smoked Gouda Cheese

Peppercorn Goat cheese

Brie

Swiss Cheese 

Caramelised Onion Edam

Pomegranate and blueberries

Artichoke hearts

olives

roasted red peppers

sun dried tomatoes

prosciutto

BBQ Potatoes

So this is a fantastic BBQ recipe

New Potatoes BBQ in a foil container

-1-2 pounds of new potatoes chopped in half
-1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter
-1 onion chopped
-salt and pepper
-red and yellow peppers chopped
-1/4 cup cheese grated (parmigiana, Swiss, cheddar, Gouda)


In a pan (I used a tin foil pan) places the potatoes, oil, onion, peppers and covered with cheese.  I used what I had available, the cheese is what made the dish, on medium high heat on the BBQ, stirring frequently.  Cook until potatoes roasted through out, pierce with a fork.  Took about 30 minutes.  To speed up partially boil potatoes.


Was amazing!