It's April 15 and a cool rainy day here. This month we have had quite a bit going on but only in the planning stages - I'll be glad when some of it is done with.
Next week we have a tree service coming by to take out nine trees. I don't think they want us here getting underfoot as most of these trees are close to the house. Frankly it will be so noisy that we will go off with Loki and find something else to occupy us all day.
We are also in the midst of planning a kitchen and bath remodel, who knew that would be so much work! I'll be sure to take before and after photos.
Getting on to foodie stuff - here is a casserole I won't be able to make when the kitchen is demolished and I don't have access to an oven! The theme at I Heart Cooking Club is Put It On Repeat so here is a casserole from Jacques Pépin.
Comfort food, a nice thing when it's gloomy and rainy.
Good luck with the remodel. It's a stressful thing to do. When we did the kitchen our contractor said it wouldn't be cooking that bothered us -- microwave, electric skillet, take-out, whatever would work. What would bother us is nowhere to do dishes. He was right. I hope you have it figured out.
ReplyDeletebe safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Mae, we will most lilely live in our RV during the kitchen part of the remodel so we can do dishes there. It will be tight for a while but I'm looking forward to have a more modern kitchen when it's over.
DeleteSounds like A LOT of work ahead! Hope it all goes smoothly. Wish I'd seen that ham recipe before I used all the Easter leftovers ;-)
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, it's a creamy casserole that saves well, great for leftovers.
DeleteI think Sage would love this. It looks exactly like comfort! I'll make it sometime and tell her about Elizabeth, whose grandmother knows the importance of cozy socks and a good book.
ReplyDeleteStacy, socks and books are super inmportant! I think you all will like this casserole. Simple can be best.
DeleteIt's been dismal here lately, so this sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I think we are on the same latitude so you are probably getting the same crappy weather. Sigh.
DeleteVicki, $9,000!!!!!!!! We were quoted $2,700 but it may be mmmore expensive if you are in a neighborhood where they have trouble manuevering. Not sure. Oh my.
ReplyDeleteTina, a kitchen remodel is something I should do, but probably won't. Re-plastering the pool, more likely. We do love all variations of Mac'n Cheese, and this one looks especially good.
ReplyDeleteClaudia, there are times I think I’d rather have a pool than an updated kitchen!
DeletePepin wins the casserole award, hands down! I love all his gratins and casseroles.
ReplyDeleteI made this one awhile back and loved it. Yours looks way creamier than mine! I have some leftover Easter ham in the freezer and this recipe is calling to me!
Good luck with the remodel. Sounds like you have a lot of grilling and outdoor cooking in your future:)
Kim, we plan lots of skillet meals and lots of grilling when we are ousted from our kitchen. You are correct, Pepin has some yummy casseroles!
DeleteThis looks so delicious and so comforting!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your reno. We did ours a couple of years ago. We had to plan carefully to have minimal disruption to our cooking and washing up.
Marg, thank you and thaks for adding my link to Weekend Cooking.
Deletethis looks very comforting tina. hope all goes well with the reno.
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sherry
There is a lot happening at this time of the year. An easy and comforting dish sounds so right!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks delicious and I can't resist something described as macaroni and cheese with vegetables. I'm running through my list of low clean up recipes and this sounds like one I need to try!
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