Okay, this mac & cheese recipe may seriously be better than one that Mrs. Incredible made for Jack. It’s not traditional – it’s a little bit lighter and casserole-ish, even though it looks so 80s. But people who love mac & cheese and people who aren’t so excited about it (they exist – DH, aka Captain Bacon, is one of them) turn from grumpy to happy when they eat this. My late neighbor, who was the best cook in the county (and a friend of Susan Hayward), gave it to me several years ago. It usually gets half eaten up before dinner even starts. I love it for camping as a side to grilled chicken and a salad. Warms up so nicely the next day. Continue reading “Better than Incredibles Mac & Cheese Casserole”
Cucumber Tomato Salad Canoes
Camping at Fort Wilderness is the perfect place to make food fun. After a nice canoe ride on the Meadow canals, a cucumber tomato salad canoe is a refreshing and happy way to enjoy lunch or dinner.
This recipe is a very easy classic that is best with fresh summer tomatoes, but can be made anytime of the year with cherry or grape tomatoes. To make it Epcot style (Restaurant Marrakesh), you’ll simply add in the optional cumin listed in the recipe. A super quick version is to substitute the dressing altogether with bottled prepared Italian salad dressing. Continue reading “Cucumber Tomato Salad Canoes”