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
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INGREDIENTS

20 ounces elbow macaroni or shell macaroni
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup dorothy lynch salad dressing
1/2 cup cucumbers (unseeded)
2 ounces radishes (optional)
1 1/2ripe tomatoes , diced (unseeded)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook macaroni.Drain and rinse with cold water.

Mix mayo, dressing, sugar, and salt in large bowl.

Add vegetables and macaroni.Stir gently.

Refrigerate.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cottage cheese (not low fat)
2 cups milk (also not low fat)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb grated cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp)
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1/2 cup pastrami (cooked) (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1 cup broccoli (optional)
1 cup soybeans (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Combine cottage cheese, milk, and seasonings in the blender (or food processor) or by hand.
Mix noodles, milk mixture, and all but 1 cup of the grated cheddar together.
Add [...]

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound elbow macaroni

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (about 1 [...]