I still can’t believe how quickly today flew by! Yowsahs! ๐ฏ I feel like the day totally got away from me. But, I finally updated my House Tourย page on CNC! I added a lot of โหbefore’ photos of our home, so I will continue to update the page as we finish decorating rooms, so be sure to check back occassionally!
Dinner
Somehow, dinner turned out really well tonight. As I was preparing it, I wasn’t sure how it would taste. I found a recipe for Mac & Cheese Lite, but it only called forย 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Most Mac & Cheese recipes call for a lot more, so I wasn’t expecting anything special.
Well, I was wrong. Even though this recipe wasn’t super cheesy, it had a ton of flavor!!! You wouldn’t know it was a slimmed-down version of Mac & Cheese at all.
On the side, I served roasted brussels sprouts.
For dessert, I ate a bunch of chocolate chips cookies. Mal asked me to make him some โunhealthyโย cookies, so I went all out with the butter and the sugar in these babies. YUMMMM!
Up next: Watching American Idolwith my boys then picking up Dave and Marie from the airport. Those lucky ducks have been inย the Dominican Republicย for the past week. I’m so jealous!
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That’s great that their flight actually arrived. That mac and cheese looks bomb!
Sounds like our days had a lot in common….I was home due to the snow….my day flew by….I also had roasted brussels sprouts with my dinner…and that mac and cheese looks great!
Oooh, I bet Dave and Marie are NOT happy to be back in your cold, snowy weather!
Mmmm that cookie looks delish! And I’m impressed with the mac and cheese. I’ve been looking for a good “not totally bad for you” mac and cheese recipe, so thanks for sharing!
I’ll have to check out the mac and cheese recipe, it looks great and healthier versions are always great!
and I agree about the day getting away from me!
A healthy mac n cheese recipe is a true gem. Thanks for the recc, i am always worried lite recipes won’t ‘taste that good’ when it comes to something like mac & cheese. also i roasted BABY brussels sprouts last night! I wanted to pinch their little cheeks they were so cute ๐ and delicious…
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That mac n cheese looks yummy!
I absolutely love brussels sprouts – they’re my favorite, and I will only eat them roasted!!
I love roasted Brussels sprouts – they’re really good with a little balsamic vinegar drizzled over them!
I think that pasta looks really delish!
YUM! Mac n cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods… I’ll have to try the healthy version ๐
The mac and cheese looks delicious! ๐ And along with brussels…. mmmmm!
I’m obsessed with mac & cheese – this looks like a definite recipe I should try! Do you think it would freeze/reheat well?
I might finally have to break down and try roasting brussel sprouts. I just have bad memories of their smelliness from when I was little ๐ I hear they’re better roasting than steaming though so we’ll see how it goes! ๐
I haven’t had mac and cheese for ages and I don’t tend to like mine super cheesy, so I really should try this recipe!! Have a great night Tina! ๐
That should be a shock to come back from Mexico to so much snow.
I was reading the newest Runners World and there was a recipe for Mac and cheese that used pureed cauliflower. I was thinking of trying that recipe but I may use the one you used. Sounds like it has a lot more flavor.
That mac and cheese looks delicious — and 1/2 cup cheese does sound light compared to other recipes.
Enjoy American Idol, Wednesday is Top Chef night for me!
Love that mac & cheese recipe! Will have to try it on the boyfriend.
I wonder if it would be good with Daiya?
Where do you find your recipes usually? That mac and cheese looks good!
Everywhere! TV, magazines, blogs, websites, friends, family, etc.
I would happily eat that dinner and dessert forever. Amen.
What a cozy little dinner!
Hmm..Cookies!
I look forward to looking at your House pages. I love before and after pictures. I’m addicted to those kind of shows on HGTV. ๐
Hmm I wonder how GOAT MAC n CHEESE would taste~ brussel sprouts are probably one of my fave veggies! Even without anything–just roasted. Have a good niiiiight and hopefully you’ll wake up to a sunny morning? ๐
Mac N Cheese is one of my favorite meals ever. You should try Ellie Krieger’s mac n cheese made with pureed squash…it’s really good!
That mac and cheese looks great!!! My roommate actually just asked about it-she was reading over my shoulder. haha
Yummy mac and cheese…and the brussel sprouts a perfect addition.
‘Kay, everything about that dinner looks delish–adding this to the To-Try list.
What do you think about American Idol this year? I think there’s some really moving personal stories & great (young) talent!
I didn’t think I would like it with the new judges, but it’s pretty good!
Haha. I love when Joey says “enough” with the healthy food! He has already put in a request for ice cream on friday. haha
Mmm that mac n cheese sounds really yummy! I’m not a huge fan of super cheesy pasta, so this dish sounds perfect for me ๐
1/2 a cup of cheese? That’s like one serving to me! I’d like to try it, though ๐
I always have to make the unhealthy version when I want some Choc Chip Cookies…it’s the only way to go ๐ Hope you enjoyed them!
I am so into brussels sprouts right now, those look great. Looking forward to the house tour!
I had pasta tonight as well and was even considering roasting some brussel sprouts, but decided not to last minute. But yours looked so good! And the mac n cheese. I’ll have to check out that recipe. Hope you have a good night!
Your dinner looks perfect!
I love roasted brussels so much! Tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt… mmmmm!
did you halve the recipe to make only two servings? the original said 1 cup of reduced fat cheddar cheese plus 1/4 cup of parmesan… do you often just cook for two with no leftovers? it certainly does sound good!
Yum good ‘ol chocolate chip cookies cant go wrong! ๐
sigh…i’ve been watching idol too, but it just isn’t the same without Simon…
haha i also get requests for unhealthy things. i think my BF goes scat crazy with the lack of sugar i feed him sometimes!
I want to eat EVERYTHING you ate today!!! Yum yum!!!
Oooh Mac and Cheese lite! I like that it has less cheese!
Mac and cheese! It’s my favorite meal of all meals. I find that you actually don’t need a ton of cheese for it to be flavorful. I use Greek yogurt, a little cheese and a tbsp of hummus (adds a great tang) in my healthy version.
I love American Idol, but I’m not sure about the new judges. I miss Simon! What do you think?
I don’t watch American Idol anymore, but I have been to the Dominican Republic and it’s absolutely gorgeous there. I highly recommend it for a vacation to anyone.
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Happy National Carrot Cake Day!
SUCH a cute photo of the two of you in front of your first home!
i love that he asked you to make unhealthy cookies haha.
I’m so excited to try this recipe… I just made homemade Mac& cheese for the first time this winter & it was fantastic– not a light version by any stretch of the imagination, though ๐ … It would be good to have a healthier version in my repertoire! PS: Loved the new “house tour” photos. Your house is lovely & I’m excited to see what you do with your space!
Unhealthy cookies are my favorite ๐