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Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe was a hit with the girls (and parents) at a pool party we attended. It's high in calories and easy for the girls to eat.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp, depending on taste - I use mild for the girls), divided
salt

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well and set aside. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

Gradually stir in milk and half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add paprika, pepper, and 2 cups of the cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Combine sauce with the macaroni and add salt to taste. Place in a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Garnish top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with additional butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkins are a great source of beta-catotine, and this recipe includes fiber-rich oatmeal and lots of protein. It's a hot, hearty meal in only 5 minutes.

1 can (12 ounce) fat free evaporated milk
1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk and pumpkin pie filling. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add oats, cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the pecans. Top each serving with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon pecans.

Per serving: 458 cal, 11 g fat, 7 mg chol, 283 mg sodium, 70 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 20 g protein

Daily Values: 127% Vitamin A, 4% Vitamin C, 50% Calcium, 19% Iron