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 for 6 minutes, stirring at 4 minutes, 2 minutes, and 1 minute. (Microwave times may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. Mine is fairly average I think. The pasta should be cooked and there will be a tiny bit of thick pasta water in the bottom. Leave this water. Add a heaping 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese (pictured above). Return to the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds to melt the cheese. Stir well, adding a small splash of milk (maybe 2 teaspoons).