Haluski

Growing up ½ Polish Haluski, also known as Cabbage and Noodles was a mainstay in my diet and I loved it since I was a child even though I’m not a huge fan of butter and cabbage used to gross me out. Now as an adult it is a perfect veg side or main dish that brings me back to childhood.

1 package of medium egg noodles

1 onion diced

1 head of cabbage chopped into strips 2” by 1”

1 stick of butter

First get your noodles going and then add half of your stick of butter to a separate pan. Saute the onions for about a minute and then add your cabbage, adding more butter as needed. Cook until the cabbage is soft and then add your noodles. You want to add more butter now. Cook until the noodles and cabbage get a bit browned. Top with salt, pepper, and paprika.You can serve this as a main dish during lent or as a side with Kielbasa, just don't try it with Tofurky Kielbasa!

It is so simple and easy so go ahead and try it!

  

Grammy Jenny's Mac N Cheese

My mom has been making this Mac N Cheese as far back as I can remember and she learned how to make it from her mom. This simple recipe has been in our family for generations and I've never seen anyone make a Mac N Cheese quite this way. I actually make a ton of different Mac N Cheese, but this by far is my favorite and most comforting recipe.

1 Box of Elbow Macaroni (whole wheat or semolina, I used whole wheat to change it up a bit)

1/2 lb to 3/4lb of cheddar cheese grated plus a little extra (sharp and longhorn or all sharp)

1 can of stewed tomatoes

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook the macaroni in salted water according to packaged instructions, but do not let it get overcooked. Once the pasta is cooked drain it well and add it to a casserole or even a pyrex, I prefer old corningware, but use what you have. Then add the grated cheese, this is where you can use your judgement, if 1/2 lb looks fine then stick with it but if you want more cheese add more, but save some for the top. Then mix in the stewed tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste, I like a lot of pepper in this Mac N Cheese, but it's your call. Once everything is mixed together, bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. I like the top a little crunchy, but once again it is your preference. If you don't want it crunchy you may want to take it out even at 30 minutes. 

 

You can serve this as a main meal with a salad or veggies, or as a side with some sort of meat. I am dying to try and make this vegan with daiya, so I will have to post it, when I try it out. This is one of my families favorite recipes and I hope it becomes one of yours!