Ham, mac & cheese, and bakekd beans here.

• What's for supper?? - Hungry
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    • supper - marilyn
  • Ham, baked potatoes, veggie. - nm
    • Ham, mac & cheese, and bakekd beans here. - nm
      • And it was yummo. - nm
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    • Been there. - Done That.
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I always used to use those for bean soup for our family reunion. About 10 years ago, I made it and the beans were still crunchy!  First time I had that problem. I had to throw it all out (20 quarts) and start all over again, yet only had 1 day until the reunion, ran out and bought canned beans. Worked. Now I use canned beans instead.

Never knew what happened, but I'd rather use dried beans because of the cost and shelf life.

does anyone dip their c. beans in baking chocolate for snacks?  I heard you can do this, but wondered if they are real hard, too strong or just plain tasty this way???

But I am very happy that you found something strong enough - I guess espresso should do it.  I have only had espresso once myself and it was bitter, but I understand that making it correctly is a kind of an art form.

I don't think I have had Cuban coffee, but I'll sure keep my eyes peeled for it.  I love to try new things.

Sometimes I go to the grocery store and buy Colombian beans (I love Colombian coffee, among many others) to grind - Brothers brand is really good, believe it or not. 

Also, in Dunkin Donuts while you're buying a nice cup of their coffee, they sell beans, their beans - and they had a sale - buy 1 pound, get the next one like half price.....I cannot remember, as it was a couple of months ago...but I bought 2 pounds and still have one in the fridge to grind.

I NEVER grind in the store.  I have a little $30 grinder I picked up somewhere - Target?  Wal-Mart?  Can't remember that either.....but I grind a container full (like a week's worth) at one time.  You can do more or less - it's personal choice there, or you can grind daily - it's that simple a thing.

But I'll tell you the truth - no matter that I'm grinding Dunkin Donuts beans - it NEVER tastes as good as buying it at their store... I don't know what it is - I use Half N Half (like they do) and it still pales in comparison to the ready-made Dunkin Donuts coffee in their store...

could just be a psychological thing here going on in my head about that.........*lol* 

Happy Java hunting :) 

Here's the one I use...it's yummy...enjoy!

1 box, about 8 ounces or so, of elbow mac noodles

shredded cheese (I use the 4 cheese blend usually) about 2 cups...

1 small can evaporated milk

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 egg

salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook noodles until mostly done, but not all the way;drain.  Mix in a large bowl the cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, and egg.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the noodles in with the soup mixture (I usually cool my noodles a bit before adding by running under cool water for a minute or 2).  Don't add too many noodles or the mac 'n cheese will be dry.

Spray a round, deep casserole dish with nonstick spray.  Add a layer of noodle mix, top with cheese; repeat with another layer of noodle mix and top with remaining cheese.  Don't skimp on the cheese either!  Add about a cup to each layer, depending on how much you like cheese (we love it)!  Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly. 

It's seriously delicious.  It's the only recipe my whole family uses for mac 'n cheese!

any and all kinds

YUCK -- but my kids like noodles -- the egg noodles in turkey broth.  They also like the turkey drumsticks and the wishbone.  They love Stove Top stuffing, but not homemade stuffing.  They don't eat much of the mashed potatos or gravy.  They love deviled eggs.  Are my kids weird? 

One year, I thought I'd make candied sweet potatoes for the kids, thinking they'd like ooey-gooey, make-my-teeth-hurt sweet, but turns out I was wrong.  They didn't touch it. 

Truth be told, most kids don't eat much on holidays.  Too much excitement I think.  Try to make sure they have a good breakfast, then let them pick what they want to eat.  I usually ask my kids to try 1 thing, just a small amount.  When they come back later, I give them a turkey sandwich (if they like turkey) or PB&J.  Don't stress yourself out over what the kids are eating.  They'll be fine.  It's only 1 day.

I have a big cheese platter left over from a party this weekend.  It consists various cubed cheeses.  Did anyone ever freeze cheese?

Thanks

Our family frequents a mexican restaurant and they have this awesome cheese sauce.  Wonder if anyone has a recipe they use and would be willing to share.  I tried something yesterday evening and it was a disaster!