Hello everyone! Today's prompt is: How to make friends – What’s your go-to “impress me” meal? My grandfather's corn & mac bake was an impressive & yummy holiday dish when I was younger, so for dinner tonight, I decided to make my veganized version, which Zach enjoys as well. Prior to tonight, the last time I made this was for a potluck with Zach's soccer friends, several of whom have children. It was a hit with everyone, but especially the little kids, who upon seeing all the food laid out, immediately zeroed in on my contribution, yelling "MAC AND CHEESE!"
Poppy's Corn & Mac Bake, veganized
Ingredients:
- 1 can corn kernels (don't drain)
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 stick melted vegan butter/margarine (I use Earth Balance)
- 1 cup vegan cheddar, shredded (I use Daiya)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)
Directions: Mix all ingredients in a baking dish and bake at 350°F until bubbly and set, stirring a few times in between.
So, to sum up, Poppy's corn & mac bake is an impressive meal because:
- it's a crowd-pleaser at holidays and potlucks, even with kids and nonvegans
- it's super simple to make
- it can stand alone or be part of a bigger meal
- the leftovers are delicious
Today's cute kitty is Leela, soaking up the sunshine.
Peace. :)
Hello everyone & happy holidays! We had a great Christmas yesterday, very nice & relaxing. We visited Zach's family in the morning, and his mom made crescent rolls with vegan butter & cinnamon, which was an awesome combination, as well as onion soup potatoes! One of my gifts from Zach's family was a donation to Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, so that was neat!
Next we headed to my parents' house. Alena made vegan chicken noodle soup, which was so good!
For the main meal, we had corn & mac (also made by Alena); carrots and a Field Roast celebration roast with a baste of olive oil, orange juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon (by me); and roasted potatoes (made by my mom).
For dessert, we had apple pie (also made by my mom) and cinnamon apple chamomile tea (from my aunt).
And after dessert, we headed home to spend the rest of Christmas with the kitties.
P.S. Earlier this week, Zach & I tried out the mint chocolate coconut milk by So Delicious. It was absolutely amazing & will definitely become a traditional holiday drink for us!
Peace. :)
