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.
When macaroni is still hot, pour it into the bowl and mix well. (The heat of the pasta will help melt the Swiss cheese.) 3. Divide macaroni among four ramekins, sprinkle with shredded cheddar, and place in toaster oven (or conventional oven) for 5 minutes on broil or until the top is lightly browned. Makes 4 servings.