Mozzarella Mac & Cheese

I found this recipe online and we loved the change from the traditional mac & cheese. The trick to making it super creamy and cheesy is to use mozzarella made with whole milk. It's a little harder to find than the ones made with low fat milk but it's so worth it! -Sarah

2 cups small noodles (like elbow or small shells)

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

1 t. salt

1 t. basil 

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. onion powder

2 cups milk

8 oz. shredded mozzarella (whole milk, low-moisture) 

• Cook noodles and drain.
• In a skillet melt butter, whisk in flour, salt, and seasonings. Cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring constantly and being careful not to burn.
• Add milk slowly, whisking to combine with flour mixture. 
• Bring to a boil, sauce will thicken slightly, and remove from heat.
• Stir in noodles and cheese until cheese is melted. 

Harvest Spice Bread

I found this recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com and I love it! It can be made into bread or muffins. I love the combined flavors of pumpkin, apple and carrots. With all the spices, it smells as good as it tastes! -Sarah

1 3/4 cup flour
1 t. baking soda
3/4 t. salt

2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg

1/4 t. cloves
1/4 t. ginger
1/2 cup oil
2 large eggs, at room temp.
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup, packed brown sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree 
1 heaping cup peeled and shredded apple
3/4 cup peeled and shredded carrot
2 T. milk 
1 cup chopped walnut or pecans 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees for bread or 425 degrees for muffins.
• In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. 
• In a medium bowl whisk together the oil, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, apple, carrot and milk until well combined. 
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Stir in the chopped nuts. 

BREAD BAKING INSTRUCTIONS: Spread batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees 55-65 minutes. Loosely cover with foil halfway though baking to prevent over browning on top. 

MUFFIN BAKING INSTRUCTIONS: Grease muffin tin and spoon batter into cups. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Leaving the muffins in the oven, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking about 15 minutes longer. (this recipe makes 12 muffins for me)