Mozzarella Sticks Marinara Burger

This burger is inspired by my mini-obsession with TGI Friday's Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger.  However, mine is lacking bacon, and is using marinara sauce.  The marinara sauce causes the burger to be quite salty, so in the future I might go for a lower-sodium option.

You will need:
2 Mozzarella sticks
Slice of cheese (I went for Kraft singles)
Marinara sauce (alternatively, a good substitute for this is BBQ sauce Mmm!)
1 burger or veggie burger
1 bun

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Double Gloucester Mac N Cheese

I wasn't sure exactly how this would work, but I thought I'd have a go at making mac n cheese out of my favorite type of cheese: Double Gloucester.  I'd say it was a resounding success!!! :D  This mac n cheese is somewhere between a mild and a sharp cheddar, with the pleasing orange color my american eyes expect from mac n cheese.

You will need:

1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp margarine
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp american-style yellow mustard
2 Tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
250g Double Gloucester cheese (2.5 cups shredded)
3/4 cup water
1 3/4 cup mini shell noodles


1. Cook noodles according to package directions

2. Grate cheese and set aside 1/2 cup.

3. In a saucepan, add water and dissolve cornstarch.  Add salt, pepper, mustard, evaporated milk, milk, and butter.  Stir constantly over a medium heat until sauce boils, letting it boil for about a minute. 

4. Immediately stir in cheese, allowing it to melt.  Top with remaining 1/2 cup.

5. Add cooked noodles to mixture.

6. Grease casserole dish and pour in macaroni and cheese.

7. Bake at 350F/180C for approx 20-25 minutes, less in fan-assisted ovens.

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