Sandra Lee's Cafeteria-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Cafeteria-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 60 minutes
Makes 12 servings

Sure, the blue box is easy, but a little extra effort pays off big in taste. Evaporated milk makes it rich, Tabasco® and paprika add spice, but it’s the crunchy cobbler-like crust that nudges it near nirvana.

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound elbow macaroni, uncooked, Anthony’s®
5 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 pound American cheese, grated, Kraft®
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk, Carnation®
2 cups water
4 eggs, lightly beaten
21/2 teaspoons ground mustard, Colman’s®
1 teaspoon salt

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Sandra Lee's Orange Mojo’Rita Cocktail

Orange Mojo’Rita Cocktail
*Serves 4-6

1 orange, cut into wedges
1 cup fresh mint
3 cups of Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita
1 cup of Jose Cuervo Gold
crushed ice
splash of Crème de Menthe Liqueur
Garnish: orange wedges and mint sprig

1) Place the oranges, mint, Golden Margarita, and Tequila Gold in a pitcher and muddle it together until the entire flavors distribute, and the orange and mint start to break down.

2) Strain the mixture into a large Collins glass filled with crushed ice mint and orange wedges. Top with a splash of the crème de menthe. Garnish and serve.

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Britney Spears had another three-hour monitored visit with her sons on Monday, as her father, Jamie, continued battling with Jon Eardley, a lawyer claiming to be Brit’s attorney.

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The E! TV host was talking to Jen and Oscar nominee Laura Linney when the actor came over and hugged Jen tightly before giving her a kiss on the neck.

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