M a r t in L u t h e r K ing J r . lanuary IO. 2007 Page A 9 2007 sp e c ia l edition To make life easier for meal preparations, the ‘Food Section’ will present an assortment of hearty, healthy and user-friendly winter and holiday recipes. For recipe requests or suggestions contact: SharonS@portlandobserver.com Subject'. Food Section F ood "Macaroni and cheese is loved by children everywhere. Give this classic fam ily favorite a little pizzazz by using pepper jack cheese as well. ” Baked Mac-N-Cheese Ingredients Directions • • • • • • • • • Preheat oven: 35OF. • C ook the m acaroni according to package directions. Drain. • In a saucepan, melt 2 Tbs. butter or m argarine over m edium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until onions have a rich golden color. Mix in the tom atoes, hot sauce, and spices. Stir in milk and shredded cheese (reserve 'A cup cheese for topping), stirring often. M ix in the cooked m acaroni. • Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer m aca­ roni and cheese to baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrum bs and the rem aining cheese. Dice the rem aining 2 Tbs. butter or m argarine, and spread evenly o ver the top. Bake 45-50 m inutes or until thoroughly heated. 2-cups m acaroni 4-Tbs. butter 1- onion, chopped 1-clove garlic, m inced 1-(I4.5 ounce) can diced tom atoes *4-tsp. red hot pepper sauce ‘/ i-c u p m ilk 1 -1/2 cups shreddedcheese: Cheddar, American, Monterey or Pepper Jack (m ay be used in com bination) • Vi - cup breadcrum bs • Vi - tsp. Italian seasoning • Salt & pepper to taste Ingredients for life.. Bread Pudding has long been a southern favorite. Grandma would make it often because it was easy and usually the ingredients were on hand. Rancher's Reserve Angus Beef Top Round London Broil Bread Pudding with Maple-Blackberry Sauce Directions 1. C ut the bread into 1-inch cubes, leave the crust on. Let bread cubes sit out on baking sheet to dry a bit, this will help bread to absorb custard better. 2. 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