Review Safeway brand Eating Right GF Deluxe Mac & Cheese

So, let me start by saying I am always thrilled to see new GF items. This box of Safeway Eating Right GF Deluxe Mac & Cheese was more expensive than Annie's brand in my Safeway store. I only bought this because it was on sale for $3.99 each. That being said...open the box...this is what you get.

Pretty standard for a deluxe version. The macaroni noodles are a wee bit smaller than standard. That has no bearing on taste. 

Instruction state to boil the noodles 8-10 minutes. I boiled mine for about 9. Drain, return to pot, add cheese sauce and stir. 

It was really good. Computable to Annie's brand GF deluxe. 

You know me, I've got to doctor things up. I added A LOT of garlic and Italian seasoning. Perfecto. 

Bottom line, very good product. Comparable to what else is out there. However, this is what I would consider a generic brand. Therefore way overpriced. If this was say, $2.99, I would buy the shiznit out of this.  If it costs as much or more than a trusted brand like Annie's, I will buy the Annie's. Lower your price Safeway & you've got a winner. 

A little bit country, a little bit rock & roll

Ok, not everyone has time for homemade. Most of my more detailed recipes are from my days off work, when I have time to plan and shop.

I am all about easy & this meal was fairly easy & made everyone's tummies happy. 

Looks pretty dang gourmet to me. Let me break it down. 

You can use any rice. I used a Trader Joe's rice mix. Of course make sure it is gluten free. 

Next I cut up chicken. I am sure you could use other meat, however this is "Butter Chicken"

Next, the secret ingredient: Safeway brand Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce. Safeway has started making these simmer sauces. You can find them in with pasta sauce. Not all of them are GF & honestly the ingredients are printed small, so bring someone under 30 to read the label! It was pretty funny watching my husband & I (early 40's) stand in Safeway and try to read the ingredients. We hoped for the best and brought it home for our 21 year old to read. Yay! This one was gluten free!

Now to the zucchini.  It was one of those FB recipes that float around.  I can't seem to find it anymore. but this is as close to it as I can find.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-oven-chips-10000001087041/

 

 

• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese $
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk $
• 2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small) $
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.