70 Bunko Girls: March 2008

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The Nitty Gritty!

Bunko Payment:

March - Chelsie (all paid)

April - Kate
paid:
Megan
Katie

Everyone else please bring your $8 for Kate that night, also bring your $8 for Miranda for May.
Then we will be all caught up and on target!

My love for Bunko

Thanks everyone for coming last night. Bunko is a highlight of my month. I am so excited for next month! If you left early you missed some great conversation. Things to bring up at next bunko:
1. Do ask Sesily to show you how she looked when she got married.
2. Do ask Alison how she stops herself from peeing her pants.
3. Don't ask Kara about her drinking problem :)!
4. Do ask Kara for her salsa recipe.
5. Do stay late for all the good info!

Rich 'n' Cheesy Macaroni

Not to be outdone by Sesily...here is the mac-n-cheese recipe from last night. I am telling you I didn't make this for a long time because I was afraid when I read the ingredient list - but as you tried last night it turned out pretty tasty.

2 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
4 T. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 t. salt
1 t. sugar
2 c. milk
8 oz. Velveeta
1 1/3 c. small curd cottage cheese
2/3 c. sour cream
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (I used sharp, but that was just what I had)

Cook noodles according to directions; drain. In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add Velveeta and 1 c. cheddar. Stir until melted. Add cottage cheese and sour cream. Add drained noodles. Mix together and pour into a greased 9x13. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar over top. Bake at 350 for 30 min.

Oh, and here are some pics of is chowing down last night (after most people left)

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Creme Brulee French Toast

MMM...

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 TBSP corn syrup
1 loaf of Texas toast (thick sliced break)
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

in a small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into large, greased jelly roll pan (cookie sheet) Spread to cover completely. Place 12 slices Texas toast bread in a single layer to cover pan. mix together eggs, cream, salt, and vanilla. Spoon mixture over each piece of bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. remove from the pan and serve. If not serving immediately, turn each slice over( this will prevent bread from sticking to the bottom of the pan.)

Creme Brulee syrup

1/2 cup of butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
2 TBSP white corn syrup

boil together over medium heat for 7-10 Minutes stirring constantly

after you remove from the heat
add:
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda

Mac Grill Pasta Milano

I did it I did it I did it Hooray! (Dora theme song!)
I said I would and now I am even with mmmmmmmmmmmy broken m!

Marilyn's Bow Tie Pasta

6oz bow tie pasta
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken strips (I BBQ the chicken then cut it up)

or saute the chicken in 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter- 5 minutes remove the chicken
salt and pepper the chicken (I use season pepper and Greek seasoning)

in the same pan, add
1Tbsp. butter
2 green onions (white bulb and bit of green)
saute'

Add:
1tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups whipping cream- heavy cream
3/4 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

simmer 30 minutes uncovered. add the chicken to make it more tender

options:
3/4 cup Mushrooms
1 pkg sun dried tomatoes chopped

serve with cooked pasta

K love you all enjoy! Ses