March 28, 2012

Baked shrimp with tomatoes and feta

Skillet of baked shrimp and feta.

I pinned this recipe (originally from Ellie Krieger) and have been looking forward to making it since. At first I thought that shrimp + feta was a weird combination, but when I thought about it some more, it sounded good combined with all the other ingredients. 
 
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I'm glad I tried it because this dish is light, simple, and very flavorful. I love almost anything that contains olives, and this was no exception. It was really easy to make this sauce, but it also felt pretty elegant and special in a way - it was probably the shrimp, which is a treat for us.
 
Finished pan of baked shrimp with tomatoes and feta. 

March 9, 2012

Mexican macaroni and cheese

Baking dish of Mexican macaroni and cheese.

Next to meatloaf and mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese is my ultimate comfort food. While I certainly love regular old mac n' cheese, I also love to change it up with different veggies, spices, etc. 

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Pureed butternut squash is one of my favorite macaroni and cheese add-ins as are cauliflower and broccoli. Recently though, I came across the Mexican macaroni and cheese recipe in Gourmet Today and was inspired to give a new twist to this classic dish. 

This was like a combination of macaroni and cheese and nachos. It was delicious. I think there are a couple of things that could be added such as diced tomatoes or a topping of cilantro that would take it even more over the top, but it's also really good as is.

Finished dish of Mexican macaroni and cheese.

If you are in the need of something creamy, gooey, and comforting with a little kick, this dish is a perfect choice. Serve as a main dish with a salad or as a side dish. Either way, it's sure to be a hit! 

Lastly, if you want a less-spicy sauce, you can use mild chiles and/or regular smoked paprika instead of hot. If you want an even spicier sauce, you can add more chiles or some hot sauce. 

Taste the sauce before you combine it with the pasta and adjust to your liking.