Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

You guys, this is what my fruit bowl looked like this morning:

Gross, I know. When I see this, I know it's time for banana muffins and applesauce. Both recipes will save your old fruit from the garbage just by using regular pantry ingredients, like these:

Martha's Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is one of my all-time favorite foods, so I take it very seriously. Listen to me when I tell you this Martha Stewart recipe is the Gold Standard. Don't believe me? Do a google search for Martha's Mac and Cheese and you will see the superlatives pile up. There are simpler recipes, and cheaper recipes and healthier recipes; I use those often. But this is what I make for special occasions.