Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese - Stove top

1 lb. elbow noodles 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 3 cups half and half 1/2 tsp salt 3 Cups Monterrey Jack (or Colby Jack) Cook pasta according to package directions. In large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour making a roux. Gradually stir in half and half whisking until thickened. Stir in salt. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stir until cheese melts. Top with fancy shredded mild cheddar cheese.

Spinach Salad

Dressing:

Make in blender (or hand shakeable container) 1 hour prior so sugar dissolves

3/4 TBSP poppy seeds

3/4 Cup canola oil

3/4 TBSP grated onion

1/3 tsp dry mustard

3/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Salad:

1 pkg spinach leaves

1 purple onion - sliced

3/4 lb fresh sliced mushrooms

3/4 lb grated swiss cheese

1 cup cottage cheese - drained if possible

1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

bbq chicken quesadillas

2 chicken breasts
1 can of green chilies
bbq sauce to taste
cheese
tortillas

boil chicken for 15 minutes, tear chicken apart, bring back to pot & add bbq sauce to taste and can of green chilies. put meat inside quesadillas. garnish with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, etc.