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easy cheesy mac

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by tijuana707, 09/05/2010

this is our family's famous macaroni and cheese.  no need to make a white sauce or cheese sauce.  very easy.  my brother adds chopped jalapeno's and pepper jack instead of cheddar and calls it 'j mack'!  it is some good stuff.

• total Time: 01h 30min
• prep time: 30 minutes
• cook time: 60 minutes
• yield: 12 servings

ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package elbows -
• 1 stick butter -
• 1 (16 ounce) package velveeta - cubed
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -
• 2 1/4 (12 ounce) cans carnation milk (27 ounces total) -
• 2 eggs - beaten well
• salt / pepper -

instructions:

• preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil.  add some salt to water and cook elbows about 9 minutes, or to al dente. drain pasta.  immediately pour into a large deep baking dish while hot.
• add stick of butter to elbows and stir until it melts. add cheeses and carnation milk, stirring until combined.  taste and season mixture well with salt/pepper.  add eggs, mixing well.
• place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and brown on top.

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Cracking Easter Eggs

Thank you to "TheArmenianKitchen.com" I've always wondered. When we were young and did this we thought it was normal for everyone.

"The Tradition of Cracking Easter Eggs Amongst Armenians"
                                  by Rev. Dr. George A. Leylegian

"Following the crucifixion on Good Friday, the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ was wrapped in a white shroud and placed inside a rock-hewn tomb. The front of the tomb was sealed with a heavy stone, and because it was the Sabbath, the disciples were not able to embalm the body properly. Early on Sunday in the morning, women came out to the tomb hoping to complete the burial, but they were astonished to see that the stone in front of the tomb had been cracked open. When they entered the tomb, they saw the emptied shroud, and were told by the angels that Jesus was not there. He is risen!

As Armenians commemorate the miracle of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we exchange the joy with our family and friends by re-enacting the amazing discovery of the emptied tomb on that first Easter. Traditionally, we use onion skins to dye boiled eggs a rich red color (signifying the blood of Christ). The exterior of the hard boiled egg represents the tomb which contained the crucified Body of our Lord. Holding the egg in our right hand, we greet one another saying, “Christ is risen from the dead!” and the others answer, “Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ!” Then, one person strikes the top of the other person’s egg to re-create the sound of that “crack” which opened the tomb. As we remove the shell, we see the egg white which recalls the burial shroud. Then, we remove the shroud to reveal the golden joy of Life, Hope and Resurrection symbolized by the yolk.

May the joyfulness of this Armenian tradition of cracking eggs perpetuate the glory of the Resurrection in our lives on this day and always. Happy Easter!"

Easter traditions

I know Easter is over but I saw this and wanted to share.

 

Traditional Easter ritual and meaning

April 18, 13:36

By Shushan ShatikyanYEREVAN. – Artist and ethnographer Lusik Aguletsi and Armenian Apostolic Church clergy member Father Shmavom Ghevondyan spoke about the traditional Easter rite and the meaning of this day at a press conference on Friday.
Fr. Ghevondyan noted that the current week is the most luminous week, whose focus is the Resurrection of Christ.“This year [it] coincided worldwide, and all Christians will celebrate Easter [this year] on [Sunday,] April 20,” he said.

The pastor also informed that, ahead of Easter, a torchlight procession will be held in capital city Yerevan for the first time this year.
 
“The youth will form a cross with the torches, praise Jesus, [and] subsequently, they will distribute these torches to the passers-by,” Fr. Ghevondyan added.    

Speaking about the traditional Easter decorations and dishes, Lusik Aguletsi set apart the red-dyed eggs and the tree of life. She also presented the peculiarities of the days of Holy Easter Week, which used to reign among the people.

Cheesy Broccoli Patties

I found this and think it looks really good and easy! This site "po'man meals" is a nice site. The pictures are bright and they explain step by step. They have a lot of nice recipes.
 


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by tijuana707, 02/13/2013

the love for broccoli in my house is...divided.   me and my girls will steam some broccoli,  throw a little butter/salt on it them and eat a big o' HUGE bowl of it, content as can be.  my boys? not so much.  when the broccoli comes out of the fridge, they take off running in the other direction.   at best, i can cut it up into little itsy bitsy pieces and stir it into some rice and my eldest son with eat it.  but i had a plan.  you can't mess with momma.    i made these delicious patties with cheese and panko breadcrumbs for some crunch.  then i roasted the mess out of them until they were browned and crunchy, yet cheesy in the middle.  roasting the broccoli made it taste nutty and extra good.  the result?  no division now exists in the smith household! united we stand!  :)

• total Time: 45 minutes
• prep time: 15 minutes
• cook time: 30 minutes
• yield: 8 broccoli patties

ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil -
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 1/2 onion - chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli - defrosted
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs -
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese -
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese -
• 2 eggs - beaten
• salt/pepper -

instructions:

• preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  lightly grease a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat.   add in the garlic and onions.  season with salt/pepper to taste.  saute until onions and garlic are tender.  set aside to cool.

• add the broccoli to a kitchen towel.  wrap the towel around the broccoli and squeeze out the extra moisture.  pour the drained broccoli into a large bowl.
• to the same bowl, add the panko, the cooled onion/garlic mixture, the cheeses, eggs, and salt/pepper to taste (i used 1/2 teaspoon of salt).

• mix together and form into patties. place on the prepared baking sheet.

• bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.  flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.