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.
5-Minute Bacon, Egg and Cheese Zoodle Breakfast. This low-carb breakfast cooks in the microwave in 5 minutes or less. First, microwave 2 slices of bacon and set aside. Spiralize a small zucchini, crack on 2 eggs, and add salt and pepper. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are set. Crumble on bacon, toss on Parmesan cheese and add a couple of small pats of butter. Toss spiralized zucchini with a beaten egg, then dredge in seasoned flour and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes until brown and crispy.