I was tempted to call this “Mystery Ingredient” macaroni and cheese because my mom likes to invite me over, have me try something she makes and then guess the secret ingredient. The secret ingredient is always Old Bay. What can I say? We live in Baltimore. It’s always Old Bay. Classic two cheese mac & […]
Ingredients: 8 oz small shell pasta 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning pinch salt 8 oz whole milk ricotta 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley 1 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 3 oz gruyere, shredded 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cup roasted spaghetti squash* 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used leftover cheese bread) sea salt freshly […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Prepare noodles according to package instructions. […]
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk, at room temperature 2 cup shredded Buffalo wing flavored cheddar* 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons superfine flour 1/3 cup bread crumbs 5 oz crumbled blue cheese 12 oz small pasta like macaroni or cavatappi, cooked 8 oz sliced, cooked chicken breast Buffalo wing sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Lightly […]
Ingredients: 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar 1 cup grated Wisconsin parmesan 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika for the breadcrumbs 1 cup freshly made bread crumbs 1 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon […]
Ingredients: 12 oz evaporated milk 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature 2 cup shredded extra sharp, aged cheddar 1/3 cup panko 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 slices thick cut bacon, crumbled 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz canned, diced tomatoes, drained 1 lb small or medium sized pasta, cooked […]
Ingredients: 16 oz lump crab meat 12 oz evaporated milk PLUS enough milk to equal 2 cups 2 cups shredded asiago 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika salt freshly ground black pepper panko minced Italian parsley 1 lb small or medium sized pasta, cooked (I used cavatappi […]
Ingredients: 2 large hot dogs cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds 2 cups evaporated milk* 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar 1/3 cup panko 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lb macaroni or (my favorite)cellentani, cooked Directions: For the béchamel: In a medium pan, melt the […]
Ingredients:1 cup evaporated milk*1 cup milk*1 cup shredded cheddar1 cup shredded asiago1/4 cup panko3 tablespoons grated parmesan3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 bunch rapini, chopped and steamed**1 lb small or medium sized pasta, cooked Directions:For the béchamel: In a medium pan, melt the butter. Add the flour along with a sprinkle […]