Waiting and Nesting

So in an effort to "nest" this baby out, this weekend included a total house cleaning, car detailing, washing every top and fitted sheet in the house as well as just about every sock that I could unbury from under beds and even laundering the car seat covers for Ellie and baby boy. I've officially made my Spring Break to-do list including favorite meals for the week and tried to plan meals with ingredients that I not only already have (cleaning out the freezer is at the top of my priority list) in my extremely disorganized cupboards (don't worry, this is also an item on my to-do list), but that would save easily should I, Lord willing, get to meet my baby sooner rather than later.



Yup, it's a week of favorites, including a new recipe from a fun website for baked ravioli, homemade alfredo sauce (see below), and killer homemade pizza, and we don't go even a week with out a little Mexi food in our lives. And when I have this salsa recipe memorized (except I omit the jalapeno because it's expensive), well, that just proves our dedication.

And by the way, this sauce makes just about everything better.

½ cup sweet butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ cup mozzarella cheese

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium/low heat.
Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.
Stir often!!!
Add the Parmesan cheese gradually and simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
When sauce has thickened, gradually add the Mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. STIR FREQUENTLY.
While the sauce cooks, boil noodles for 3-5 minutes.
Place pasta on serving plates and spoon sauce over pasta.

Cooks’ Note:
Very, very good! I make with crispy bacon and tomatoes in penne pasta!

Let's just say I'm determined.