Baked Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

1 pound box of small shell macaroni – cooked al dente
8 cups of milk
8 tablespoons of flour
1 stick of butter
4 cubes chicken bouillon
4 cups grated gruyere cheese
2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons of Lawry’s seasoned salt
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper – optional and if desired you may add more
2 pounds of cooked lobster
2 cups of garlic toast cut into cubes

Melt the stick of butter in large saucepan, add the flour and make a light roux.  Add on low to medium heat the milk and whisk until completely blended.  Cook the milk mixture until the milk becomes slightly thickened.  Crush cubed chicken bouillon and add to milk mixture along with the rest of the spices.  Turn off the heat and stir in all grated cheeses.  Last, cut lobster in desired size pieces.  Stir in the macaroni into the milk and cheese mixture and then add the lobster.

Place the macaroni mixture in your preference of a casserole dish which has been coated with a non stick coating spray.  Top with the cubed garlic toast.  Bake for 30 till 35 minutes at a 375 preheated oven.

Enjoy with your favorite bottle of wine, red or white, which ever you prefer.  If you want to add a wedge of iceberg lettuce dressed with cooked sliced crisp bacon and blue cheese salad dressing, do so!  Enjoy!  This could be a romantic dinner for New Year's Eve or Valentine’s Day!  Whatever you do, remember, just have fun!

Wishing you a very happy and peaceful holiday

Hello to all!  I hope your holidays have been happy and peaceful!  My apologies for not be able to post additional recipes for you to enjoy!  My family have been home for the holidays and I have been having  fun cooking, baking, and entertaining.  Making memories with my family and friends is the ultimate gift to myself! 

I hope you have a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration.  I hope your New Year's Eve is safe and everything you wish the evening to convey.  Remember, Let's Have Some Fun!

Follow me to another recipe, the one I had previously mentioned.  A family member had wanted a Lobster Macaroni and Cheese recipe, and here it is! 

Enhancing a Recipe from my Cookbook

Hello again!  I had Bunko tonight and my friend offered us a great dinner to enjoy.  She offered us a great side to her chili which could be an addition to your holiday appetizers.  Although, this recipe is not her recipe exactly, you could enhance one of my recipes from my cookbook.

Go to page 18 - Mexican Corn Dip
Mix the recipe as indicated, but right before serving add plain small Frito's or chili flavored small Frito's to the corn dip.  Start adding 2 cups at a time, until desired consistency.  If the Mexican Corn Dip appears to be dry, add an additional 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mayonnaise along with an additional 1 teaspoon of the taco bell taco seasoning packet.

This is so good and comforting.  This time of year, the recipe can make all your guests feel special!  Remember the main important aspect of entertaining, Let's Have Some Fun!

Pecan Cheese Appetizers

2 sticks of butter (unsalted) – room temperature
8 ounce of white sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 dozen pecans halved
 

Mix the above ingredients in a bowl by hand, not a mixer.  Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.  Press a halved pecan onto each roll.  Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight.  Bake on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper in a preheated 250 degree oven.  Bake until lightly browned, approximately 60 minutes.  The Pecan Cheese Appetizer freezes well.  Recipe makes 6 to 8 dozens.  Enjoy and have fun!

Sending my sincere appreciation to Satori!

Thank you to the owner/management and all the staff at Satori!  I had a wonderful outcome, meeting everyone working at Satori,  plus the very special customers!  I cannot thank you all enough for your kindness and warmth you gave to me.  The book signing was successful and I am humbled by the patronage you gave me.  Thank you for allowing me to be part of your great team and customers.  I have to say, we were having fun!

Book Signing - Saturday, December 10

Come on, follow me, to another Book Signing
When - Saturday, December 10, 2010
Where  Satori Hair Salon
4326 Westheimer
Houston 77027
I will offer my most prize possession - Couture Cheesecake - German Chocolate Cake Iced and baked inside a Cheesecake.  All baked not put together in layers and I have wonderful sandwiches and sweet breads offered from my cookbook.

Come on, Let's Have some Fun!  Come on over to Satori, purchase your signed cookbook plus I will also be selling my spring form pans which go along with me cheesecake recipes.  You cannot make my cheesecakes without these spring form pans!

Enjoy! Let's Have Some Fun!

Sending my Appreciation to Grace Community Church

Hello!  I want everyone to know how much I appreciate Grace Community Church located on the Gulf Freeway!  I met a wonderful lady at a book signing I had at  Bella Vita (Mistle Toe Market) in October.  That wonderful lady graciously asked me to have a book signing at Grace Community Church.  The event was an eventful one a success in many dimensions.  I am greatful for having the opportunity of meeting all who came by to see my display.  I thank each one of you humbly for patronizing me, whether your patronage came from your purchase of my cookbook or spring form pans, or your patronage of thankfulness for the breads I brought and my cheesecake will be in my memory forever!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!