Day 19 - Yummy Macaroni & Cheese

This is a yummy version of the traditional Mac n Cheese. It just has that extra bit of flavour and the sauce is deliciously creamy!

Photo Credit: ehgazette.blogs.brynmawr.edu

Yummy Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients:
1 Packet Macaroni
1 Onion, Chopped
1 Packet White Onion Soup powder
1 Liter Milk
100g Sliced and chopped ham
3 C Grated Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method:
1. Cook the macaroni according to packet instructions. Drain.
2. In a deep saucepan, fry the onion until golden and translucent.
3. Add the milk, stir. Add the Soup powder and whisk until all powder is dissolved.
4. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens. Add a cup of cheese.
5. Add the ham and macaroni, stir well to coat. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
6. Pour the saucy macaroni into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2C of Cheese on top.
7. Bake under a hot grill until the cheese is meted and the sauce is bubbling beautifully.

Serves 6-8

Day 13 - Quick Ham and Asparagus Bake

This recipe was shared with me by my Mum-in-Law, Maureen who is always so flexible and makes having guests over for a meal look so easy! During our dating days, we would arrive for a Sunday lunch, often unannounced, and she would whip up a wholesome and delicious meal for us in no time!

Quick Ham and Asparagus Bake (Gluten and Wheat free)

Ingredients:
250g Chopped Ham (I buy the rolls - look like polony)
1 Can Green Asparagus, drain
3C Cooked Rice
1/2C Chopped onion
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2C Milk
1 Can Cream of Mushroom soup (GF: Be sure to buy a can that doesn't contain gluten or wheat products)
1/2C Mayonaise
1tsp Salt
3ml Pepper
1 C Grated Cheese

Method:
1. Combine ham, asparagus, rice and onion in a mixing bowl.
2. Blend the eggs, milk, soup, mayo and salt and pepper in a jug. Add this to he bowl and mix well.
3. Pour this into a shallow 2 Litre Casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated oven of 180* for 30 minutes.
5. Serve this hot (or cold) as a lunch with fresh green salads.

Serves 6-8