Break the Cycle

Judy at Patchwork Times challenged us a few weeks ago to use cinnamon in a new way.  While I've made Macaroni Bechamel many a time - I found someone on another blog (Spiral) posted a similiar recipe called Pastitsio - so I'm going to try it tonight.  I'll substitute some ground turkey from some of the ground beef though - and take pictures later ! PASTITSIO - Greek 'lasagna' 1 lb macaroni 1 Tbl olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce salt and pepper 2 Tbl dried parsley 1/2 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbl butter 1/2 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Drain and toss with 1 Tbl olive oil. Spread into a 9 x 13 baking pan to create the first layer. Meanwhile, brown ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet. Drain excess fat from pan. Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, parsley and cinnamon to browned meat, and stir all tog...

Hmmm - February really flew by.  I had to go back and see what I posted to get done during the month - Continue working on Amanda's quilt.  Have at least 8 of the main blocks completed (started) Stay caught up on both BOM's I've signed up for DONE Get the taxes ready and dropped off to the tax man DONE Use Plan to Eat more often and plan healthier menus  a big NO on this one March gives me yet another opportunity to try and stay on track so my goals for the month of March  Continue working on Amanda's quilt.  Have at least 8 of the main blocks completed Stay caught up on both BOM's  Use Plan to Eat more often and plan healthier menus  Participate in Judy's What's Cooking Challenge each week The What's Cooking challenge is pretty simple - Judy names an ingredient, and we all try and come up with a recipe using that ingredient.  The next few weeks include The ingredient for next week is: Week 10 – Orange Juice Week 11 –...