DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/2 (500g)package uncooked tortiglioni pasta (or use 1-3/4 cups elbow macaroni)
1/3 cup butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups half-and-half cream (or use milk or 1-1/2 cups each)
1 1/2 cups old shredded cheddar cheese
1 (450g)package Velveeta cheese (cut into small cubes)
seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
VARIATIONS (OPTIONAL)
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chickenor cooked turkey
1 medium green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
1jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (10ounce)can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup corn niblets, drained
1 [...]

This dip would be good served before the vegetable and bean chili or any kind of beef dish. In fact, it’s compatible with almost any main course that doesn’t contain cheese.Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon homemade strawberry jam
5peanut butter chips

DIRECTIONS

Put the cottage cheese in a small bowl.

Top with the strawberry jam and peanut butter chips.

It’s good!

In our test kitchen, Philadelphia-brand cream cheese gave us good results. This frosting would also be delicious on carrot cake or gingerbread.

Makes 3 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
28-ounce packages philadelphia-brand cream cheese, room temperature
1/2cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2cups powdered sugar
1/2cup canned [...]

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces mild cheddar cheese , grated
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese , grated
1 (4ounce)bottle diced pimentos , and liquid
1 (8ounce)package of softened neufchatel cheeseor reduced-fat cream cheese (NO non fat)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoon very hot apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
OPTIONAL
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon finely grated onions (or dried equivalent)
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Tabasco jalapeno sauce
1pimento stuffed olive, sliced thinly

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix grated cheeses and whole bottle of pimentos and liquids.Mix gently.Add block of SOFTENED cream cheese, 1 TB [...]