Fair warning: I can’t ever remember eating Hamburger Helper as a kid. I’m not saying it didn’t happen, but not often enough for me to have a memory of it.
Another fair warning: It is hard to take appetizing pictures of this dish. Some food is just like that. No matter how you do it, it’s going to look a little gross. I mean, if I was a professional I’m sure I could use all sorts of fancy tricks to make it look delicious. Inedible. But delicious. 
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I had another recipe ready to go for you today, but I decided to switch it up at the last minute. Because I’m crazy like that. Don’t worry, you’ll get the other recipe but this one comes first. 
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A few weekends ago, I wanted a pizza. No. Strike that. I NEEDED PIZZA. The craving had been building ever since we moved and walked past a Giordanos on our way to get dinner one night. The smell that wafted out of there wrapped around me and wouldn’t let me go. I had to have pizza and even seriously considered going through severe gastrointestinal discomfort just to have it.
But then I remembered the last time I had dairy. It was NOT a pretty picture and while I can laugh about it now (who wouldn’t laugh about spending the entire night on the toilet?!) it isn’t an experience I’m anxious to have again. 
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Rain. More rain. And, wait for it…. even more rain. That’s been the theme of the weekend and I’m starting to feel a little bit like Noah. Ok, it hasn’t been raining THAT long but it has for the past few days and I don’t think it’s supposed to stop until tomorrow. We’re actually under a flash flood warning here in Chicago, so perhaps I’ll need my ark after all… 
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Yeah. Weird title BUT jackfruit and cauliflower casserole didn’t sound as good even if it tastes delicious. Plus, I was kind of going for a version of chicken and rice when I made this casserole. 
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