I have always loved mac-n-cheese, and this variation is one of my favorites! 1 pound of browned hamburger 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese 2 cups cooked macaroni (or egg noodles; I prefer to use egg noodles myself) Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top 1 can cream of mushroom soup

Combine hamburger and macaroni (or egg noodles) in a large baking dish. Add cream of mushroom soup and mix well. Stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

About The Author

LeAnn R. Ralph is the author of the book, *Christma Easy-Cheesy Casserole Recipe

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Making Incredible Sauces at Home

by Reluctant Gourmet

My 5 Step Method for Preparing Professional Quality Brown Sauces

As a home cook, one of the hardest things for me to accomplish when first starting out was making a rich velvety brown sauce to serve on steak, lamb, veal, pork, or even chicken. I could put together a pretty good pan sauce using the dripping after sautéing or roasting a piece of meat but it never quite had that incredible intensity that I experience when dining out at a great restaurant.

It wasn’t until I spent some time reading about sauce making and speaking with a few chef friends that I learned it isn’t so much the “how to” but the “ingredients” that make the difference. Using my 5-step method to making a great brown sauce is easy if you have all the neces Making Incredible Sauces at Home Recipe

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Gourmet Centerpieces

by Celebrating-Christmas.com

A Holiday Dinner Party or for that matter, any Dinner party, calls for some creative ideas for table centerpieces. An elegant centerpiece is as important a part of your dinner table, as the rest of the table decoration, serveware or even the food itself! Bring a creative twist to all your dinner parties this season, by displaying abundant and fabulous Gourmet Centerpieces instead of the usual flowers, candles etc. Instead, use flowers, candles, berries, ornaments etc. to accessorize the table decor. Place them with place mats or name cards to enliven the table. Leave the centerpiece for a majestic creation from your kitchen.

There can never be a dearth of ideas for magnificent looking gourmet food from any kitchen. Still, we, at Gourmet Centerpieces Recipe

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