Hi Everyone!
Today is going to be a fun day at PB and P! 🙂 Yesterday my Husband and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary. Since it happened during the week we didn’t do too much. But I did make my Husband a shocking meal for our anniversary. It’s one that he craves and loves and one I never make. It’s super cheesy Macaroni and Cheese. I know your thinking what the heck? Don’t you make steak, potatoes, homemade bread, a side of seasonal vegetables? No, not this wife! I make the food my Husband really loves!! That my friends is Mac & Cheese. I also made him another one of his favorites, meatloaf. The meatloaf turned out wonderful, however the photos did not turn out great, so I’ll debate if I’ll share that with you. I may just have to re-make it! 🙂
The mac and cheese is so light, creamy, buttery and has just the best down home flavor. What gives this cheese the ultimate flavor is the Rumiano Monterey Jack Cheese. This cheese is organic, non-GMO verified and just dam good! Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack Cheese are my favorites! I think they are my Husbands too? To lightened up this dish I used skim milk, and to thicken it up I used a little bit of cornstarch. It all came together beautiful and not only am I happy with this dish, so is my Husband.
- 8 oz shell shaped quinoa noodles or elbow noodles
- ¾ cups organic non-fat milk
- ½ tsp. mustard
- 1 tbsp. organic butter
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. organic milk, non-fat
- 4 oz. Organic Rumiano Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- Cook pasta according to manufactures directions, stop cooking pasta when it is cook until al denti, about 2 - 3 minutes before done. Drain; set aside.
- In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk until combined; set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan over low heat, add ¾ cups milk, mustard and butter. Bring to a soft simmer, add cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until thick, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and stir until melted. Pour cheese over cooked pasta; mix until combined.
October is Non-GMO month and Rumiano Fine Natural Cheese is celebrating Non-GMO month with giving away a year supply of cheese! What a great giveaway!! You can enter the giveaway here! But that’s not all!
But before I get to my giveaway, I wanted to share some scoop with you about GMO. Do you know what GMO is? Honestly I didn’t know until recently. You should really check it out on Rumiano Fine Natural Cheese Site.
Did you read it? Kind of gross don’t you think? Anyway I was happy when I was contacted by Rumiano Cheese and they asked me if I wanted to celebrate Non-GMO month with them by giving away cheese to 5 lucky winners. Yup 5 winners!!
One last thing before the giveway, which makes me proud to work with Rumiano Natural Fine Cheese is that they are certified through the American Humane Association’s Free Farmed Certified program, which guarantees customers that the organic milk used in the making of Rumiano organic cheeses comes from cows that are raised and treated humanely. This distinction is another first in the cheese industry. I think that is wonderful because I am a HUGE animal lover!
This is an easy giveaway! All you have to do is tell me, what is your favorite cheese dish?
If you like I would love it if you tweeted my giveaway, but it’s not required.
Enter to win organic, Non-GMO Rumiano Cheese at Peanut Butter and Peppers @Jenat PBandP @RumianoCheese http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/?p=16335
I’ll pick five winners before the end of the month!
You can find Rumiano Cheese at Whole Foods across the country and at several natural product stores.
Have a great day!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Julie B. says
To be honest, I simply love cheese. It is hard to pick just one favorite. Since I have to, I would have to say… grilled cheese made with multi grain bread and homemade tomato soup. It is classic comfort food at its best.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love the classic!! Tomato soup and grilled cheese is an awesome combination!
Heather says
Hmm…my favorite cheesy dish….it would have to be my mom’s homemade macaroni and cheese. Haven’t had it in years, but can still remember how it tastes. So good! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhhh, that sounds amazing! I love a Mom’s cooking, nothing beats it!
Geena O Joseph says
I hated cheese as a kid…but cheese got the better of me. Now I love cheese on everything, my soups, chilis, salads, etc but ofcourse, I portion-control else my husband would go paranoid, lolz. Oh yeah, my fav cheese dish is Eggplant Parmigiana…yummy…just thinking about it makes my mouth water…!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
When I was a kid I didn’t like cheese either, except for Mac & Cheese in the blue box, but that’s not real cheese. Eggplant Parmigiana sounds amazing! I need to try to make that!
Jeffrey says
I love most varieties of cheese and make pizza quite often but my favorite dish is homemade Mac & Cheese using a nice sharp cheddar with a mixture of whatever’s in the fridge!
I posted a tweet!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thanks for tweeting Jeffrey! Sharp Cheddar is awesome on Mac & Cheese!
Georgiana says
Love a cheesy buttery grilled cheese sandwich with tomatoes & avocados inside too! 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I never put avocado in grilled cheese! I love that idea!
Gloria Naumann says
Cheese! Love anything with cheese! Favorite would have to say grownup grilled cheese with tomato basil soup
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Grilled cheese and tomato basil soup is the ultimate combo!!
Amye says
I love grilled cheese sandwiches with tomatoes.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love tomatoes on grilled cheese! So good!
Susan Giovannini says
I love cheese! Yellow cheese, white cheese, soft cheese, firm cheese… My fav cheese dish. Homemade pizza with freshly cut veggies and lots of cheese!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
lol, your funny! I have to agree with you!!
Katie says
So hard to pick a cheesy favorite,but I guess I have to go with my mom’s homemade lasagna 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I bet that’s the best dish of all!!! Nothing beats a Mom’s homemade dish!
Jen P. says
Baked ziti, lasagna, pizza, anything with tomatoes and mozzarella!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Tomato and Mozzarella is such a great combo!! It’s one of my favorites!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Delicious mac and cheese, love that touch of ground mustard to give it that extra flavor I like. Perfect recipe!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhh, thank you so much Pamela!!
shannon says
My favorite cheesy dish….pizza of course!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I think it’s mine too!!
Carolyn Carrier McClimon says
I think a better question is, what ISN’T my favorite cheese dish? I love it all, and mac and cheese definitely ranks up there. My favorite way to eat cheese isn’t really a dish, it’s just eating cheese with good, crusty French bread. Heaven. 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
We need to get together with a fresh loaf of french bread and eat some cheese, because I LOVE that!! I could eat that for a meal and be very happy!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Wow this sounds good! YUM! What does the mustard do for the mac and cheese? I have seen it before, but I am not a mustard fan…
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I think mustard is used for the color! Also to add a little additional flavor. You can skip it if you want!
karina says
cheesy quesadillas 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I’m with you on that! I love quesadillas!!
Dyanne Spease says
I love monterey jack and mozzarella. They are just to close to call which one is best liked.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Mozzarella is my second favorite next to Jack!
Dyanne Spease says
Lasagna!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Love, love, love lasagna!!
Jovan B. says
I created my own thing – ground beef, mushrooms, cheese, and spices.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
That’s creative and sounds super delish! How can you not love that combo!??
Rachel K says
I love homemade mac and cheese. SO good. I also love a good tuna bake with cheese in it.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yummy! A tuna bake sounds great! I made one a few weeks ago and ruined it! I need to make that again!
Jasanna Czellar says
My favorite cheese dish is grilled cheese. Both basic and gourmet!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
That’s my Hubby’s favorite sandwich and I know why! Nothing like melted cheese and bread!!
bobbi says
Gotta go with the macaroni & cheese! Love their cheeses, hope I win!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Crossing my fingers for you! 🙂
Betty N says
Macaroni & Cheese is my all time favorite.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
You have to love the classic!! Love it too!
Melissa C. says
Oooh, it’s hard, but probably Chile Rellenos!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh man! LOVE Chili Rellenos! That sounds delish!
cookingactress says
I CANT CHOOSE A FAVE CHEESE DISH! I looove cheese 😀
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
lol! Me too!! the Jacks are my favorite, but I have so many others!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I love lasagna, quiche, and tacos. oh, I have a great recipe for a broccoli cheese casserole, too–one of my favorites! Thanks for the giveaway.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! Broccoli Cheese casserole sounds so good!! I would love that!!!!!!
Jutta Lenihan says
My favorite is definitely my Ham and noodle casserole with a ton of cheese in and on it 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ohhh, that sounds different! I love that!
Kelli says
My favorite dish with cheese is pizza.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
That seems like the dish for the night and I agree! I love pizza!!
bella211 says
I’d have to say pizza – but there are so many favorites…..quiche, lasagna, eggplant parm….the list goes on!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I’m with you on pizza and lasagna! I love them both!!! Darn, you got me craving lasagna!
Renata says
Love a veggie pizza topped with lots of shredded cheese of all varieties and flavors!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love veggie pizza too! It’s one of my favorites!!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
Your husband and my husband would get along swimmingly. When I ask him what he wants for a birthday meal, he always tells me meatloaf. I won’t tell him about this post, because then he’ll want meatloaf AND mac and cheese next year 🙂 But seriously, this looks to die for.
Lynda Abeyta says
grilled cheese sandwich with gluten free bread and Monterrey jack cheese
Sonya Poole says
Idaho Nachos (waffle fries with lots if cheddar cheese and all the toppings)!
Lezlie Burke says
My favorite cheesy food is grilled cheese sandwiches on sourdough. I dip them in maple syrup and it’s DELICIOUS!
rachel says
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum!!
sf11 says
Macaroni and cheese!
Susan Christy says
Pizza with smoked Gouda Cheese,
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! That sounds perfect!!
Whitney Lindeman says
Just…one…favorite? Cheese is literally my favorite, haha. I’d have to go with some kind of pizza, I suppose, but seriously. Cheese. Best.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I agree Whitney and on pizza, even better!! Yum!
meredith says
I really like cheese enchilladas!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! Me too!!!
Julie says
Mac and cheese is a favorite thanks for the giveaway
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! It’s one of my favorites too!