Premiere of our Fabulous Friday Link Up Party!

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We are so excited to be hosting our premiere Fabulous Friday linky party!  We want this to be an opportunity to get to know you guys better, network, and see what you all are up to, loving, baking, cooking, etc or just think is Fabulous this Friday.  Maybe it’s a new way you found to organize your cabinets, maybe it’s DIY necklace you did, maybe it’s a new appliance you love, maybe it’s your best money saving idea or grocery store bargain buys, or maybe it’s your fav recipe right now.  We just want to hear from you guys and learn more about you!  Please plan to join us every Friday to link up!


Here are the rules for this linky party:

  • Link to a specific blog post, not your main blog
  • Please be courteous and link back to us in your post so that others can see the party and join…the more the merrier!
  • You know how much you love to see some comment love on your blog so please make it a priority to visit a few of the other bloggers that are linking up and let them know what you think about their fabulous find this week! :)
  • We don’t require but do request that, if you link up that you would follow us!
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Here’s what we think is FABULOUS this week!  Jessica gave me one of her favorite recipes and let me assure you in case you haven’t noticed already that Jess is an incredible cook & baker.  I aspire to be like her one day. :)  Here’s her lowfat & obviously still great version of Mac & Cheese (cuz she doesn’t know how to do it any other way!)!
12 oz uncooked pasta, gemelli or other twisted pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/8 tsp table salt, for pasta cooking water
1 tsp butter
1/3 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs (I use panko)
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 1/2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions; drain pasta and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.

In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta; toss to mix and coat.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. 

OK, happy linking!  Please invite all your bloggy friends!  Special thanks to Holly @ 504 Main for helping us spread the word! If you haven’t checked our her blog yet, you are missing out!  Lots of great DIY projects, humor, and all with a topper of a good old sense of humor! 
Recipe featured on Foodie Friday, Market Yourself Monday,  Weekend Wrap up Party!

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