by Nov 6th, 2011 // Swell Suppers

Swell Supper: Cooking for Cozy Nights

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The time changed and it gets dark really early, and it’s cold, and I need some comfort. I just want to cozy up on the couch with a fire and my kids and eat some comfort food. Nothing makes me feel cozier than a big helping of mac and cheese so we are going to whip up a batch of Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese, and have some hearty Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips, a mixed green salad, and warm Banana Jam Muffins to finish off our meal.

Get started with the easy homemade mac & cheese and getting it in the oven. Once the mac & cheese is baking prep the honey glazed carrots and parsnips. After the carrots and parsnip are browned, turn the oven up to 375 degrees and put then on the rack above the Mac & cheese. Check after 15 minutes for doneness.

While both dishes are in the oven prep the banana jam muffins and set aside until the other dishes are ready to come out. Now is the perfect time to make a quick mixed green salad. Toss mixed green into a bowl, slice some tomatoes, cucumbers, and mushrooms. The mac & cheese and honey glazed carrots and parsnips should be ready to come out of the oven and serve. Place the muffins in the oven and get ready for a warm delicious dessert that’s ready just as dinner is finished. Now doesn’t that sound swell?