Greetings and the first recipe for you!

Greetings everyone! Thanks for taking interest in my cooking blog. For those who don't know me, my name is Lita and I do a lot of cooking for fun (when I'm  not tucked away and laboring in some dark theater).


Now to forewarn my readers, I use a lot of dairy and a lot of kickin' spice in my cooking, but adjustments can easily be made to suit your tastes. That's the fun part of cooking! I can honestly say that my food and favorite recipes are always a little different every time I make them (for some people this is scary but I find it fascinating). The first recipe I want to share with you is my own twist on my ma's homemade mac-n-cheese recipe.


 1/2 a brick of Horseradish Cheese (cubed)

 1/2 a brick of Pepper Jack Cheese (cubed)

 1/4 brick of Mild Cheddar Cheese (cubed)

 Parmesan Cheese

 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

 3-4 cups of milk

 3-4 cups of macaroni

 6 cups of water

 Dried Onions or Onion Powder

 Garlic Powder

 Paprika or Crushed Red Pepper (optional)

 Black Pepper (optional)

 Preheat oven for 350. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add macaroni. Cook macaroni so it isn't too soft. Drain.

 Slice up the brick cheeses into cubes. In a large saucepan, add spoonfuls of cornstarch, milk and spices. Turn on low heat and stir until   cornstarch is well blended with milk (should be a different color tone and density). Gradually add cheese cubes while still stirring (I  normally grab a small handful at a time). Once all the cheese is added the sauce should be thick (if it’s too thick then add more milk until  it’s the way you want it and easy for spread).

 Stir cheese sauce into the cooked macaroni so it is evenly coated. Spray a baking pan with olive oil cooking spray. Pour macaroni into the pan. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese over the top then wrap the pan in aluminum foil and bake for about 30-45 minutes.

 This recipe is great with a side of broccoli and/or cauliflower! I hope you enjoy this new recipe for your home, family, and friends!