Addictive Mac and Cheese Emily continues her learn-to-cook quest with an American classic. –MB Macaroni and cheese may seem to be a subject as straightforward as its flat, yellow-orange color. It’s rich, flavorful and filling; familiar but never dull. But there are many variations on the basic architecture — elbow macaroni baked in a cheddar cheese sauce — and as many different notions of what the best, truest version is, if such a thing can even be determined. I wanted to try a recipe that was roundly acknowledged to be one of the greatest, if not the best, a task I knew would require a bit of research. Though, like Julia, I wanted something cheesy, I knew deep down I wouldn’t be entirely happy with an end product that was too solid, a brick in which macaroni is suspended for all eternity in its cell of baked cheddar. My friend Mike endorsed Nancy Reagan’s macaroni and cheese recipe (Ronnie’s favorite); her secret touch is a bit of mustard powder. Ingredients Method 1. Source: marthastewart.com
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Stuffed Chicken Divan with a Sherry Dijon Sauce Recipe : Food Network Kitchens Directions Preheat the broiler. Mist a shallow rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and run under cold water until cold. Chop the broccoli and toss in a bowl with the Gruyere and garlic. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the milk and stock in a small pot, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then cut each breast in half on an angle. Nutritional analysis per serving Calories 347; Total Fat 11g (Sat Fat 5.1g, Mono Fat 3.9g, Poly Fat 1.1g) ; Protein 50g; Carb 10g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 126.5mg; Sodium 433.5mg We've updated this classic dish while still keeping all the elements that people love: crisp broccoli, juicy chicken, and a tasty Parmesan sauce. From Food Network Kitchens
Get Off Your Butt and BAKE! & Impressive recipes made simple - StumbleUpon Beer Mac n’ Cheese When Kara first suggested we make Beer Mac n’ Cheese I was hesitant. For one…I do not like beer. And two…I was confident I had already found my favorite Macaroni and Cheese recipe, I didn’t think anything could measure up to it. HOWEVER, this has become another favorite. This recipe is completely different than our other macaroni and cheese recipe. Now that it’s getting cold out I think adding macaroni and cheese as a weekly menu item is a justifiable move. Here’s what you’ll need Start by grating the cheese While the pasta cooks start the roux Pour in the milk And the beer too Now add the cheeses; mix until smooth and melted Drain the pasta, cook it 2 less minutes because it’ll continue to cook in the oven Add in the nutmeg, paprika and black pepper Pour the pasta into a baking dish Pour the cheese over the pasta Sprinkle with Panko We added a bit more pepper and plenty of romano cheese Pop it in the oven until golden I know it sounds strange, but try it! If you don’t like it send it my way.
50 Healthy Recipes to Kick Off 2012 | Two Peas & Their Pod - StumbleUpon Happy New Year! Many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and healthy eating is often at the top of the list. If you are setting a goal to eat healthy in 2012, here are 50 healthy recipes to help you get started. Beverages Easy Strawberry Mango Smoothie Berry Banana Smoothie Blueberry Mango Smoothie Breakfast Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Whole Wheat Kefir Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Pumpkin Granola Roasted Plums with Greek Yogurt, Honey, and Almonds Broiled Grapefruit Steel Cut Oats Maple Almond Granola Roasted Strawberries with Greek Yogurt Honey Yogurt Waffles Appetizers/Snacks Peanut Butter Granola Balls Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Rosemary Roasted Almonds Tzatziki Sauce Cilantro Lime Hummus Strawberry Mango Salsa White Bean and Artichoke Dip Edamame Guacamole Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips Peach Salsa Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce Black Bean Corn Salsa Salads/Sides Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Kale, & Dried Cranberries
Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes - StumbleUpon When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The girls love them and take them to school as lunch. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. You can do pretty much anything you want as filling from more meats to a vegan version.
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