A tasty variation of mac n' cheese, loaded with black beans and fresh vegetables. And honestly, it takes barely longer to make it than a box of mac n' cheese does and it tastes waaaayyyy better. Pico Black Bean Mac n' Cheese Ingredients: 1 Tbsp sunflower or other neutral vegetable oil 1 onion, peeled and… Continue reading Pico Black Bean Mac n’ Cheese
Tag: mac and cheese
Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese
Make sure to chop the fresh spinach up before wilting, kids will appreciate that extra step. The spinach is very pretty and melts into the sauce without a strong "spinach" taste either! Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese Ingredients: 14.5 ounce box Barilla Plus elbow macaroni (or similar multi grain/high fiber pasta) 1 Tbsp extra virgin… Continue reading Baked Spinach Mac and Cheese
One Pot Pasta and Cheese
This past week at our libraries annual book sale I came across a copy of Food & Wine Quick From Scratch Pasta Cookbook for 50¢. I couldn't pass that up! A very pretty cookbook, splashed with full-page color photos, the recipes are amazing (I am a huge fan of Food & Wine recipes, even though… Continue reading One Pot Pasta and Cheese
Baked Pasta and Cheese
Oh sure, it is macaroni and cheese but all I had on hand was tiny bow ties 😉 This came together quickly and by the time I had it baked, a bowl of broccoli was steamed to go with it. Be sure to under cook your pasta by a minute or so, it will continue… Continue reading Baked Pasta and Cheese