Busy Diva's Dinner Menu: 04/01/2010

Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Divas love rich and creamy. This no-bake recipe is simple when a girl needs rich and creamy FAST. (photo by sh0dan)

Stovetop Mac & Cheese

3-4 pats butter

1/2 onion, chopped

1/3 cup flour (I use wheat)

salt

4 cups milk

3 dashes cayenne

3/4 lb. small elbow macaroni (again, I use wheat)

4 cups grated cheese (I use a combination of cheddar and Gruyere)

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Saute onion in butter.
Add flour and salt.
Stir.
Whisk in milk two cups at a time. Whisk, whisk.
Reduce heat to simmer and let sauce thicken.
Meanwhile boil water and cook the pasta.
Remove sauce from heat for about 10 minutes; the sauce will thicken more.
Stir cheese mixture over macaroni.

Make it a meal: Serve with peas.

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese