2012 Ultimate Blog Party Post

Welcome! Can it be time to party again already? Before we get to know each other, do you want some coffee? The Peppermint Mocha  creamer is really good.

I'm a talker, but I'll try to keep it short because I want to get to know you as well. Not only do I have the privilege of being married to my very best friend, but I get to be mom to three princesses. Needless to say, we have a lot of pink, purple, ruffles, and dollies in this house. God has been so good to us.

I am a stay at home, work at home, homeschooling mama. Everyone who knows me is aware that I absolutely LOVE coffee. Hobbies? Cooking, Reading and "Computering."

I can't wait to visit your blog, and  learn more about you. But, here's one of my favorite recipes for mac and cheese (can you say comfort food?). Do any of you love Ree Drumond's cookbooks as much as I do?

• 4  cups Dried Macaroni
• 1 whole Egg Beaten
• 1/4 cup (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter
• 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
• 2-1/2 cups Whole Milk
• 2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, More If Desired
• 1 pound Cheese, Grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt, More To Taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme

Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
In a small bowl, beat egg.
In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly. Don’t let it burn.
Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes until very thick. Reduce heat to low.
Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together till smooth.
Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth.
Add in cheese and stir to melt.
Add salt and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

Thanks for stopping by!

"Breathe deeper. Speak slower. Listen better. React less.Hug longer. Be Purposeful."

                                                              - taken from 10 Days to a Peaceful Home-

                                                              by Amy Roberts www.raisingarrows.net