Lawmakers have been focused all year on November, and the drive for control of the Senate will tick up a notch over August. Here are five things to know about the recess. House GOP leaders made clear Friday that their efforts to reach out to Hispanic voters will be postponed until 2015 if not later.
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish, cook the onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked and drained pasta, milk, and cubed cheese and stir. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes on high, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. The mixture will still be runny at this stage.
Microwave on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until oil is very hot. Add mushrooms and green onions; cover loosely with waxed paper. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until mushrooms are just tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Cut squash in half lengthwise and discard seeds. Using fork, remove flesh from shell (it will come out in spaghetti like strands) and add to mushroom mixture. Toss until coated with oil. Place in serving dish, or, if desired, serve mixture in shell half. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.