EASY MACARONI & CHEESE

8  oz. macaroni, uncooked 
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup half and half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small head broccoli, using florets only
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Cook noodles according to package directions, adding the broccoli after the noodles have cooked a couple of minutes. When the noodles are finished cooking; drain well.

While the noodles and broccoli are cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Slowly whisk in flour and keep whisking for about 1 minute. 

Very slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time. Keep stirring and add the half and half, Dijon mustard and salt. 

Stir until sauce starts to thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the pasta, broccoli and cheese to the pan with the sauce and stir until well combined.

CUCUMBER SALAD

2 large cucumbers, washed, half peeled leaving stripes 
1 small sweet onion
3/4 cup Ranch dressing
Salt & Pepper


Slice cucumbers thin and place in a bowl. Lightly salt and pepper. Add onions and toss with ranch dressing. Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.