Spicy Taco Mac and Cheese, for those days when you want something hearty, but also, Tacos.  (Ok, that might be everyday)

Let a little sun shine it – this month’s Pass the Cook Book club recipe features the snappy Sunny Anderson’s cookbook – Easy Food for Real Life. I’m not much on Food Network Personalities these days. Once Mario left and there were competitions for Iron Chef – it lost all it’s charm. Late night re-runs of Alton, and I’m there! I like to cook – but I don’t need tailored personalities and tablescapes to prove I’m the real deal. With the influx of stars clearly designed to appeal to mom’s, I’m just not game. But Sunny at least seems real. Like she would have no problem giving you what for in her kitchen if you got in her way but she’d put a damned good meal on the table at the end of the day. I dig that. It’s hard to find real with so many made-for-tv stars on these days.

Aly, the host of Cooking in Stilettos, recommended Sunny’s book for this month – and even snagged me a signed copy! How freakin cool is that. I love reviewing new books, and honestly, this one is one I would have ended up purchasing. Flipping through, the recipes just sounded too good (plus there was a savory waffle. I’m always down for a savory waffle). I gave Aly the reigns for the month and she picked three winners. There were seriously awesome sounding sticky buns, ribs, and this mac and cheese. And because I have been super stressed and busy at work – I went with one I knew Handsome would eat – the mac and cheese (even though it’s baked and not slathered in Velveeta).

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Spicy Taco Mac and Cheese

Tacos just might be my favorite thing ever. Any chance I get to make something that includes the flavors of a taco into the recipe, I’m all over it. Try these to satisfy your outside the blue box taco cravings!

Quick Dinner Fixins: Taco Salad
Super Simple Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Personal Grilled Taco Pizzas

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