Ingredients:

1 (14.5 ounce box macaroni
6 tablespoons of butter
1 small onion, diced
6 tablespoons flour
6 cups milk
1 (6 ounce) package provolone cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup red bell peppers, diced
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Pepper to taste
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Place the butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Allow the butter to completely melt.  Add the onions and cook 4 minutes.  Onions should be a light brown.  Add flour and whisk until smooth.  Continue to whisk until the flour starts to brown slightly.  Slowly add the milk.  Bring the mixture to boil while constantly whisking the mixture.  Once boiling reduce the heat to the lowest temperature.  Add the provolone cheese cubes.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has completely melted.  Stir in the peppers, nutmeg and pepper.  Cook the macaroni as directed on the box.  Drain well.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a large baking dish with a non stick cooking spray.  Add the cheese mixture to the macaroni and stir well.  Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese.  Bake 25 minutes.  Should be a golden brown and bubbly when done.

Either way though it is a favorite with most moms and the layers make it just a little more fun for the whole family. Let’s face it, cooking and eating something hot in the warmest summer months is not the greatest, I personally prefer eating cooler foods to reflect the season and this is a great recipe. Oh, and you can find the recipe for the Roasted Pecan Chicken Strips at A Frog In My Soup.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/2 pound bacon, sliced
12 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can blacked peas, rinsed, drained and chilled
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn rinsed, drained and chilled
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Roasted Pecan Chicken Strips
1 cup Ranch dressing

Directions:

Place the brown sugar and season salt into a bowl. Mix together well.
Place bacon in mix and cover well.
Place coated bacon on a microwave safe dish and microwave on high 1 minute per side.
Bacon should be crisp and easy to crumble.
Use a large clear glass bowl.
Make layers starting with the lettuce.
Then add the bacon, peas, corn, tomatoes, cheese and chicken.
Top with the Ranch dressing just before serving.

Ingredients:

4 baking potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon buffalo style hot sauce
1 (24 ounce) package grilled chicken breast strips, diced
1/4 cup buffalo style hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and prick the potatoes. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour. Potatoes should be tender. Remove foil and cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon out the potato pulp being sure to leave the skins intact. Place the pulp in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup of cheese and sour cream to the pulp. Stir to combine. Add 1 tablespoon of buffalo sauce and mix well. Refill the potato skins. Top with the remaining cheese. Place on the cookie sheet and bake at same temperature for about 7 minutes. The cheese should be completely melted. Cook the chicken according to package directions. Once cooked add the butter, 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce and chili powder. Stir to coat the chicken. Add the chicken mixture to the top of the potatoes. Serve with toppings such as chopped green onions, sour cream, hot sauce or Cheddar cheese.

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Brush each tortilla with olive oil. Arrange them with oil side down on a large baking tray. Cover the tortillas with mango chutney, then turkey/ham, cheese and onions.

Put them in the preheated oven until crispy (about 8 minutes).

Enjoy the tortillas as a light and easy lunch cut in wedges with a tossed salad.