Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese with Herbed Bread Crumbs

Now and then, I revisit Macaroni & Cheese. I’ve been cooking since my teens (and before), so that’s a lot of recipes. See, I’m always seduced by gorgeous photos (and sometimes celebrity chefs), and always tempted to try some new twist, but I think it’s a grass is always greener kind of thing. With this recipe, I’ve come full circle, back to basics with my classic recipe: the Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese with Herbed Bread Crumbs.

Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

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Turkey Ramen from leftover turkey

Turkey Ramen

When the idea of making a Ramen with my Homemade Turkey Stock and a little leftover Thanksgiving Turkey entered my mind, I just couldn’t let it go. I mean seriously I was just under the grip of this cray cray idea. So of course, I started with google and I found the idea of Turkey Ramen is not without precedence. Is there nothing “new” in the world of cooking?

Homemade Turkey Ramen from leftover turkey

Home-made Turkey Ramen – delish!

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Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl

Steak & Veggie Ramen Bowl

It's so easy to customize these Ramen bowls & use just what you like!

As some of you know, I’ve been “bunking” with my folks ever since they had some health issues last year; I’m in the middle of nowhere South Dakota (they moved here so it’s not even my home state) with Gibson, my Labrador, Homer, my cat, a few clothes, and a laptop. In a spruce green room…yikes! At least it has a big window…

Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl

Steak and Veggie Ramen Bowl – a great way to use leftover steak

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