orange rolls

1 square butter, melted
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
mix together and pour over 1 pkg. rhodes rolls

bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.

macaroni and cheese

4 cups macaroni, cooked just until very firm
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2.5 cups half & half
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard
1 pound grated cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayanne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper

melt butter and flour in large pot. whisk together over medium-low heat and cook for 5 minutes, whisking constantly. pour in milk. add mustard and whisk until smooth. cook for 5 minutes or until very thick. reduce heat to low. add all but 1/2 cup cheese and stir until melted. add seasonings. pour in cooked macaroni and stir to combine. place in baking dish and top with remaining cheese. bake for 20-25 minutes at 350.

favorite pizza crust

i'm sure everyone already has a favorite, but i had to share this one. never again will i be able to buy pizza dough from a can or a box mix because this recipe is so yummy and super easy.

1 tsp. active dry yeast
4 cups flour
1 t. salt
1/3 cup olive oil

disolve yeast in 1.5 cups warm water. combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. slowly drizzle in olive oil and mix with flour and salt until just incorporated. drizzle yeast/water mixture into the flour and oil and mix until the dough forms a ball. place the dough in a bowl with a little olive oil. allow to rise for 1-2 hours. top with desired toppings and bake at 500 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.