Good for leftover lamb

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped peeled mango
  • shredded carrot
  • thinly sliced green onions
  • grated peeled fresh ginger
  • curry powder
  • honey
  • dark sesame oil
  • fresh lime juice
  • rice vinegar
  • thinly sliced fresh basil
Belongs to mhuff Macaroni and Cheese 
You might need to buy:
  • elbow macaroni
  • butter
  • chopped onion
  • flour
  • milk
  • salt
  • shredded cheese
  • paprika
  • pepper to taste
  • tomato slices
You might need to buy:
  • cream of chicken soup
  • cream cheese
  • dry Italian dressing mix
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • servings of fusili/rotini pasta
  • zucchini
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground beef
  • uncooked rotini pasta
  • fresh broccoli florets
  • shredded Italian cheese blend
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • minced shallot
  • pepper to taste
  • grated parmesan cheese
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • lemon zest
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • milk
  • paprika
  • uncooked elbow macaroni

My mother loved gratins, and leftover meat and cold cuts always found their way into our pasta, usually along with zucchini or peas. I have made gratins for my family through the years. The gratin can be made ahead, sprinkled with Parmesan, and kept, covered, at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerated for up to a day before it is finished in the oven. If refrigerated, bring back to room temperature and bake on a cookie sheet for about 30 minutes in a 425-degree oven until heated through and lightly browned on top. Do not try to keep the cooked gratin in a warm oven for more than 10 to 15 minutes, or the pasta will swell up in the liquid and become gooey.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • corn kernals
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • grated Swiss cheese
  • unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • extra-wide egg noodles
  • cottage cheese
  • dried basil leaves