'tis the season for hearty, comfort foods. But no one really wants to go out in the cold for it, do they? We all want to snuggle up indoors with the ones we love '&enjoy a nice holiday movie. So here are two yummy recipes that are quick and so so easy, I've practically made them for you!
enjoy;
salted[CARAMEL]hot chocolate
3 tbsp. caramel syrup[warmed '&melty]
Hot Chocolate [you can use the powdered kind, I prefer Stephen's Hot Cocoa mix]
whipped cream[canned if you prefer, or you can make your own.]
whipped cream[canned if you prefer, or you can make your own.]
1 tsp. medium coarse sea salt
Coat the inside of a coffee mug with roughly a tablespoon '&a half of the heated caramel.
Add your hot chocolate '&mix well.
Top with whipped cream, drizzle with caramel '&a sprinkle of salt.
so easy;so yummy;so festive.
Noodles&Co. Mac'&Cheese
Pretty much the only thing I order at Noodles&Co. is their mac'&cheese. So-- why not figure out a way to make it?!
1 lb. macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups 2% milk
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups 2% milk
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
Cook macaroni according to directions on package. Set aside.
In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well combined. Slowly stir in milk, and whisk until thickened. Add salt and remove from heat.
In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well combined. Slowly stir in milk, and whisk until thickened. Add salt and remove from heat.
Add monterey jack cheese and stir until melted.
[The sauce will look very, very thin-- don't worry, it's supposed to. It's not supposed to get too thick.]
Spoon sauce into the bottom of a bowl[the amount of sauce is up to you, but it is a very heavy sauce, so beware.]
Top with noodles, '&garnish with shredded cheese. Mix it all together '&enjoy!
