How to let it go..

Another month has gone by and we are only getting closer to ending this year! Like I have said before, every time I embark on a conversation with a friend, family or a stranger there is one thing I keep in my mind- this is a learning opportunity. With that said just today I had a conversation with someone that is struggling with something that we all struggle with at some point in our lives. Anger.

Now, you must be thinking "ugh, why talk about that?" But I urge to take a minute to read this and just let it sink in. People often act on impulse without taking into consideration who will get hurt. We are human and we all make mistakes. If there is one thing I have learned in life is that no person is ever worth carrying that anger inside your heart. Yes, it can be hard to forgive, but even if you never speak to that person again- the important part is healing the soul. There is nothing more sad than to see someone struggle with a heavy heart for years, so fight your inner demons, stop and let things go. Life is too short to live like that. I know, easier said than done...but how will you know that you can overcome that if you do not try?? ..Food for thought.

Here is a simple and different way to present mac'n cheese at your next get together. Play with the recipe, change the ingredients, but try the original first. It will not disappoint.

What you need:
1 Box of elbow pasta (I use the one that is made with veggies for extra flavor)
1 Cup of triple blend shredded cheese
1 Cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
5-6 asparagus, blanched and cut into 1/2 in pieces
5 slices of your favorite ham cut into small squares
1/2 Cup milk
Italian bread crumbs
Cooking spray
Salt & pepper
Garlic Salt

How to make:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.Cook pasta al dente (about 8-10 mins), make sure to salt the water. While it cooks, spray a mini muffin tin with the cooking spray and sprinkle each one with the bread crumbs. Mix both cheeses and add to drained past right after it is done cooking off the heat. Add the ham and season with garlic salt, and pepper (go easy with this stuff it can overpower the flavor). If you like it more cheesy you can add more cheese, if it is very gooey add a little of the milk to loosen it up. Use a tablespoon and spoon the pasta into each muffin space gently just to the top. Carefully place a piece of the tomato and of the asparagus on top. Sprinkle a little more of the bread crumbs on top and place muffin tin into oven for 10-15 mins or until the paste turns golden. Once you take it out of the oven let it sit for a few minutes before unmolding-- DO NOT skip this step, they will fall apart if you try to unmold too soon.
This dish will wow crowds..

~Enjoy!!!