Je_us wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> On Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:31:26 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
> > Je_us wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> >
> >> On Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:15:33 -0400, Dave Smith
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> > On 2015-08-26 21:48, wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> >> Good thread... I've only started making mac n' cheese this year
> >> and am >> also interested in improving on it. Your recipe sounds
> good >> to me, >> I'll have to try bread crumble on mine next time.
> >> > >
> >> > Macaroni and cheese is comfort food at its best. It is
> frightening >> > to think that there are so many people out there who
> think that >> > Krap Dinner is even a cheap and easy substitute.
> >>
> >> Much like a lot of food items out there that are far removed from
> the >> original dish. I know I've mentioned it many times before, but
> I have >> a wheat intolerance, which is why things like mac n' cheese
> and using >> breadcrumbs is still a novelty for me. But as you say,
> what a comfort >> food, just great.
> >>
> >> I just to need to pace myself when it comes to anything with wheat
> in >> it, which is something I don't always succeed at. Things like
> bread >> and pies are just too convenient when time is short...
> >
> > Hey Je_us, There's an alternative classic in the south. Learned
> > this one in Texas. You make the sauce just like for a classic
> > mac-n-cheese but you put in on cooked rice. You want the sauce a
> > bit more creamy as the rice will soak in more but it might work
> > well for you? You mix it all in just like with pasta and bake it.
>
> That's something I would either love or hate... no way of knowing
> until I try it! And I think I might try it sometime this weekend if
> the wet weather keeps up - thanks for the idea.
>
> I fully do not expect it to be anything like normal mac n' cheese
> though. It doesnt need to, either... just as long as it's good 
Exactly! It won't be the same but *may* hit the spot since wheat is not
a player for you.
Cheesy creamy starch (grin).
Carol
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