Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.

The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html

any other suggestions?

TIA

Dimitri

On Dec 23, 11:18*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...caroni-and-che...
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

I've made that and it's damn good.

On 12/23/2010 2:18 PM, Dimitri wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

I don't put dry mustard or egg in mine. If I feel fancy I'll put onion.
Just make a roux with the flour and butter, then add milk and cheese.
Mix with macaroni. top with more cheese. Fancy is crumbled, cooked
bacon, panko, whatever fresh herb you like, parsley and S&P tossed with
melted butter and added to the top.

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On Dec 23, 11:18*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...caroni-and-che...
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

i've made it a couple of times, also without the mustard.

harriet & critters in sunny azusa

On Dec 23, 12:00*pm, Andy > wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote:
> > Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> > The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> >http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...-macaroni-and-
> chees
> > e-recipe/index.html
>
> > any other suggestions?
>
> > TIA
>
> > Dimitri
>
> This year I bought all my girlfriends TWO Christmas presents.
>
> Mac and cheese.
>
> Andy

That's just cheesey, Andy.

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:18:46 -0800, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
> any other suggestions?
>
My mac & cheese is plain jane style, so I'd pick a simpler recipe like
this one. http://www.macaronicheeserecipes.com/OvenBaked.htm
It will be delicious. If you want to fancy it up, put a gratin on it,
use a mixture of cheeses (this is another good time to use up ends and
pieces) or both.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On 12/23/2010 3:50 PM, l, not -l wrote:
> On 23-Dec-2010, > wrote:
>
>> This year I bought all my girlfriends TWO Christmas presents.
>>
>> Mac and cheese.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Big spender - 29 cents a box at Aldi. Maybe you could up the ante with salt
> and pepper packets from McDonalds. Or, go all out with a bunch of ketcup
> packets from McDonalds and a nice recipe card with your "Ketcup Packet
> Tomato Soup" recipe. 8-)

X-P

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:18:46 -0800, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>>
>> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>>
>> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>>
>> any other suggestions?
>>
> My mac & cheese is plain jane style, so I'd pick a simpler recipe like
> this one. http://www.macaronicheeserecipes.com/OvenBaked.htm
> It will be delicious. If you want to fancy it up, put a gratin on it,
> use a mixture of cheeses (this is another good time to use up ends and
> pieces) or both.
>
> --
>
> Never trust a dog to watch your food.

Hmmm.

Thanks looks easy - I kind of like the mustard in Alton's recipe - I may use
the sauce from yours - the kids want baby trees & cheese (AKA broccoli &
cheese sauce)

Dimitri

Dimitri wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

The recipe sounds OK, although I personally wouldn't use an egg. All
attacks welcomed.

On 12/23/2010 4:22 PM, Dimitri wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:18:46 -0800, "Dimitri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>>>
>>> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>>>
>>> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>>>
>>>
>>> any other suggestions?
>>>
>> My mac & cheese is plain jane style, so I'd pick a simpler recipe like
>> this one. http://www.macaronicheeserecipes.com/OvenBaked.htm
>> It will be delicious. If you want to fancy it up, put a gratin on it,
>> use a mixture of cheeses (this is another good time to use up ends and
>> pieces) or both.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Never trust a dog to watch your food.
>
> Hmmm.
>
> Thanks looks easy - I kind of like the mustard in Alton's recipe - I may
> use the sauce from yours - the kids want baby trees & cheese (AKA
> broccoli & cheese sauce)
>
> Dimitri
>
>

I've made Alton's before, though the mustard made it taste odd...not
horrible, just unexpected. I wouldn't try it out on guests.

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Human Anatomy and Physiology. Now what to read?

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:22:45 -0800, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

> Hmmm.
>
> Thanks looks easy - I kind of like the mustard in Alton's recipe - I may use
> the sauce from yours - the kids want baby trees & cheese (AKA broccoli &
> cheese sauce)

You're very welcome! My version is even easier because I don't
premake the sauce in a pan. I just mix all the ingredients (top it
with buttered bread crumbs) and let them make their own sauce while
it's baking. Go lightly with the mustard and remember you're feeding
kids, not adults - they may not like it.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Dec 23, 2:18*pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...caroni-and-che...
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

His is good. The Cook's Country (or was it Cooks Illustrated?) had a
VERY good mac and cheese recipe, also.

On 2010-12-23, Dimitri > wrote:

> any other suggestions?

Buy a couple Stouffer's family size pkgs and microwave till defrosted.
Put in oven-proof casserole dish and bake till top is nice and browned
and maybe a little crispy. Sprinkling some shredded parmasan on top
can't hurt. It's one of the few Stouffer's products that's actually
better than a lot of homemade mac/chs I've suffered.

nb

On 12/23/2010 11:18 AM, Dimitri wrote:
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> any other suggestions?

During the years 2005 to 2008 the Tillamook County Creamery Association
sponsored a Macaroni & Cheese competition, with judges, prizes and
winning recipes published on their web site. Go to

<http://www.tillamookcheese.com>

click on "Recipes", then on "Macaroni & Cheese". Some of them look
really good.

On 12/23/2010 2:18 PM, Dimitri wrote:

> any other suggestions?

In a recipe like that there is far too little macaroni relative
to the other ingredients.

By coincidence I am planning to make a batch of Mac & Cheese tomorrow,
as my partner is volunteering on a full-day basis both that day
and the 26th, and I figure a large batch of the stuff will last
through all three days. My standard ratio is 1/2 lb cheese
per 1 lb of whole-wheate macaroni or ziti.


Steve

Dimitri wrote:
>
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri

For baked mac and cheese I like a recipe that includes some cottage
cheese in addition to cheddar.

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
> any other suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Dimitri


James Beard's classic recipe for Mac & Cheese has been my favorite for
years! I usually add more tabasco though - it really brings out the
flavor of the cheese.

http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/101953...mac-and-cheese

--
eddiegirl

On Dec 24, 6:44*am, Andy > wrote:
> "eddiegirl" > wrote:
> > "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
> >> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
> >>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...-macaroni-and-
> chee
> >> se-recipe/index.html
>
> >> any other suggestions?
>
> >> TIA
>
> >> Dimitri
>
> > James Beard's classic recipe for Mac & Cheese has been my favorite for
> > years! I usually add more tabasco though - it really brings out the
> > flavor of the cheese.
>
> >http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/101953...mac-and-cheese
>
> I've posted my gourmet cheese and noodle casserole award winning recipe
> so many times over the years, with no responses that I can't be bothered
> any longer.
>
> Andy

Awards? Now that's something I'd like to see.

On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:44:09 -0600, Andy wrote:

> "eddiegirl" > wrote:
>
>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>>>
>>> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>>>
>>> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...-macaroni-and-
> chee
>>> se-recipe/index.html
>>>
>>> any other suggestions?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>
>> James Beard's classic recipe for Mac & Cheese has been my favorite for
>> years! I usually add more tabasco though - it really brings out the
>> flavor of the cheese.
>>
>> http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/101953...mac-and-cheese
>
> I've posted my gourmet cheese and noodle casserole award winning recipe
> so many times over the years, with no responses that I can't be bothered
> any longer.
>
> Andy

aww...did we hurt your feewings?

blake

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:18:46 -0800, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>
>The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>
>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>
>any other suggestions?
>
>TIA
>
>Dimitri

Here's my favorite one to make. It's from Saveur Magazine.

http://www.kokoscornerblog.com/mycor...eese.html#more

or
http://tinyurl.com/2e2or8a


koko
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Updated 12/24/10

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On 12/23/2010 1:29 PM, ravenlynne wrote:
>
> I don't put dry mustard or egg in mine. If I feel fancy I'll put
> onion. Just make a roux with the flour and butter, then add milk and
> cheese. Mix with macaroni. top with more cheese. Fancy is crumbled,
> cooked bacon, panko, whatever fresh herb you like, parsley and S&P
> tossed with melted butter and added to the top.
>

That recipe used more mustard that I like, I usually use 1/2 teaspoon.
If I cook 2 cups of pasta I will use 2 cups of cheese. I do not use egg
in mine.

Becca

wrote:
> On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:18:46 -0800, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>>
>> The Alton Brown recipe looks reasonably good -
>>
>> http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
>>
>> any other suggestions?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> Here's my favorite one to make. It's from Saveur Magazine.
>
> http://www.kokoscornerblog.com/mycor...eese.html#more
>
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/2e2or8a
>
>
> koko
> --
> Food is our common ground, a universal experience
> James Beard
>
> www.kokoscornerblog.com
> Updated 12/24/10
>
> Natural Watkins Spices
> www.apinchofspices.com

I like both of the recipes that were in a New York Times article
in 2006:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/04/dining/04wint.html

BUT the crusty one can be very hard. I prefer it left over and
reheated in the microwave, which softens it a bit.

--
Jean B.

On 12/24/2010 5:15 PM, Pinstripe Sniper wrote:
> > wrote:
>> Not a favorite to make but a side I need to bring for Xmas day.
>> any other suggestions?
>> TIA
>> Dimitri
>
> I don't expect it to be a universal favorite but I like some freshly
> ground black pepper on the au gratin. (the top of the mac -n- cheese
> is crusted and brown).
>

And I don't expect mine to be a favorite, either, but I like mine made
with Velveeta.