Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Paula's macaroni and cheese. So good I just baked more this evening for my daughter. I added Anthony's cheddar cheese to the top. I used the eggs but do intend to try it without them some time soon. The vote on whose recipe was the best was a three to one win for Anthony. My daughter was the only one who said she could tell little difference and voted for Paula. I am not sure how the vote would go with the one I baked today adding cheese to the top of Paula's? Guess you all will have to try both and take the taste test. Be sure to let us know your winner. Either recipe will bring compliments any time you serve it. Paula and her family certainly know how to cook! Thanks Paula!

Anthony's Ultimate Doubly Cheesy Mac'n Cheese

Is this a better macaroni and cheese recipe than Paula's? That was the challenge and we were determined to find the answer. I made Anthony and Paula's recipes to find. Both have a lot of the same ingredients. Differences were Anthony has the layer of cheddar cheese on top and Paula has cheddar cheese soup. Paula says you can omit the eggs if you choose as that is a southern style mac and cheese. I used the eggs in both. Can't wait to try them again and omit the eggs. Four votes from the taste testers will determine a winner. Who will win? We judges really liked the extra cheese in this recipe. Michael has a very talented son not only on the water but also in the kitchen. Next post announces the winner. Thanks Paula!

Aunt Peggy's Old Fashioned Meatloaf

I love meatloaf and this was simply divine. A very different texture than your typical meatloaf. It is very "spreadable" because Aunt Peggy created this recipe for Paula when she started in business as the "Bag Lady" and would make sandwiches out of it, that her boys would deliver to area businesses. The topping (Dijon mustard, light brown sugar and ketchup) took this meatloaf to a new level. This will surely be a hit with friends and family! Thanks Aunt Peggy and Paula! Enjoy.

Baby Peas with Tarragon Butter

Want an easy and healthy recipe that can be put together quickly. This is one to try. Bring frozen peas to a boil, drain, add butter and fresh tarragon and its ready to serve. The tarragon gives the peas a new flavor. Try other herbs and you have different flavors to your vegetables. Michael and I have filled our refrigerator and kitchens with so many new items since starting "Weekends with Paula". It is so exciting to plan the meal, go to the grocery, prepare the meal, and then the best part...ENJOY! Thanks Paula!

Rick and Bubba's Biscuits

My version of this recipe was half white flour and half wheat flour. The reason was Muggs was unable to join us at the last minute. She was bringing the bread. I checked to see what in my kitchen matched with a Paula bread recipe. The recipe we had planned was in a magazine I do not have. I was so happy I had found a recipe I had ingredients to match. Then I realized not enough flour. Luckily my daughter made our puppy Daisy dog biscuits thus the wheat flour.This is the recipe that Paula and Bubba pour chocolate sauce over. I would suggest you not use wheat flour with the chocolate sauce. I served the strawberry preserves created from the fruit syrup in the simple tea recipe. Very good. Thanks Paula!

Easy Rolls

"Aunt Muggs" or Grace as some people know her made the rolls. It was great to have her with us for another Paula Weekend meal. The rolls were a big favorite of mine. Few ingredients and easy to make. Great with jelly. Another favorite of mine. Muggs brought Amish butter and Amish cherry jelly as seen in the picture. I could have just eaten the rolls for my dinner. Give them a try but double or triple the recipe because your friends will want more than one. Left overs for breakfast. No jelly in the house I just used Michael's strawberry jello salad as my jelly. Try it. Invite me for dinner when you make them. Thanks Paula!

Almond & Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

Michael thought something lemon sounded good. So when we saw the almond poppy seed recipe we decided to do have two desserts. One almond and one lemon poppy seed. All was going well. Both cakes were in the oven and looking good. I left them in the oven 10 minutes longer than the recipe stated. They came out of the oven looking light brown around the edges and firm to the touch. I made icing using my favorite organic vanilla milk, extract, and powered sugar. Yum! I went to bed dreaming of the cake I would be eating tomorrow night at Michael's. Got up and was ready for work so it was time to cut the cakes. Fine till I got to the middle that was raw. No time to walk a mile before work instead damage control. The middle section went back to the oven and did bake. My daughter thought it was a good breakfast. Luckily there was enough of the cakes to take for dinner. Never forget toothpicks at the grocery. Almond and lemon cakes were very good. Thanks Paula!