There's very few times i get to EVER leave my desk while I'm at work. The only time this is possible is LUNCH TIME! Probably my favorite time of the day. And the time of day that gets me recharged and put back in a good mood!
So today I decide to take a nice drive in this beautiful NY weather we are having to our local Panera bread for a sandwich and Broccoli Cheddar soup. ( I usually HATE HATE soup but I think there might be crack in this one because I LOVE it! ) I wait on a line for 20 MIN, finally and excitedly get my food, take the nice drive back to work, sit at my desk, open my bag, pull out my sandwich and BAM!!! My first reaction..."what the F*** is this??" There it was, lying on my desk, this cold, practically empty, looks like its been sitting for 5 days sandwich!! Where's my chicken? Where's my bacon? WHERE IS ALL THE GOOD STUFF?? The I open the luxurious Broccoli Cheddar soup that has never failed me, and BAM! It's cold like they just took it out the fridge! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?? They are lucky that i couldn't leave my desk again and go and complain, cause it probably would have went something like this:
Panera lady: How can i help you?
Me: I hope you can help me better than the last retards
Panera lady: Oh my, what happened?
Me: (opens bag and shows her the disgrace) Would you eat something as crappy as this?
Panera Lady: (silence)
Me: I didn't think so, Bitch go make me my sandwich!!!!
HAHAHA!
Reluctantly, instead I tried to eat it and got grossed out and threw it away, forced to eat a vending machine pop tart =(
Now i am not usually this aggressive, but there are 3 things people should realize never to mess with:
1. My family
2. My Money
3. MY FREAKING FOOOD!!!!!!
DAMN YOU PANERA!!!!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
~ Eat Up, Drink Up, or Shut Up ~
Whoa!! Let me start off by apologizing for being about almost 2 weeks late with my weekly Wednesday recipe post. So much has been going on, I haven't even had the chance to find the best recipes to share with you! But fret no more, I'm about to give you probably THE best food creation since Ice Cream Cupcakes (OK maybe that's only the best to me =) )
I admit, I have not tried this recipe myself, YET!
Now some of you may know, that I watch the Food Network like it is my religion. I'm a loyal worshipper every Saturday and Sunday mornings like no ones business. So it's no surprise that of where I grabbed this recipe from. They have never left me disappointed!
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped ( Personally, I would do without the celery)
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ( So simple, supermarkets always sell these already cooked, sometimes already shredded)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank's)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 pound yellow sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) ( Cant find these? Any plain breadcrumbs would do.)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese ( I hate blue cheese, I would definitely find a substitute)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
For the full recipe and other scrumptious meal ideas please visit My Favorite Website.
Salud!
I admit, I have not tried this recipe myself, YET!
Now some of you may know, that I watch the Food Network like it is my religion. I'm a loyal worshipper every Saturday and Sunday mornings like no ones business. So it's no surprise that of where I grabbed this recipe from. They have never left me disappointed!
BUFFALO-CHICKEN MACARONI & CHEESE
2 personal reasons why I pretty much believe this is the best recipe ever!!
- My favorite comfort food is baked macaroni & cheese. I've been known to pout if I'm at a BBQ and no one leaves any for me. I've been to jump up and down if I go somewhere and they are serving it. I've even been known to eat the leftovers for breakfast. I think you get the point, I LOVE it!
- I LOVE Wings! Meaty, Juicy, Slightly Spicy, covered in Buffalo Sauce, wings!
Do you get it yet? These geniuses have actually figured a way to combine these two delicious dishes into one luxurious meal! Please someone give them an award!
Ingredients
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped ( Personally, I would do without the celery)
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ( So simple, supermarkets always sell these already cooked, sometimes already shredded)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank's)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 pound yellow sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) ( Cant find these? Any plain breadcrumbs would do.)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese ( I hate blue cheese, I would definitely find a substitute)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
For the full recipe and other scrumptious meal ideas please visit My Favorite Website.
Salud!
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