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Dear Friend’s,
Although most of my followers are culinary professionals, there is also a large segment of followers who are just starting to enjoy cooking on a slightly higher than basic level. I have therefore decided to publish, under the moniker “Easy Does It“, from time to time some very basic recipe variations of dishes which otherwise might seem complicated to some folks. I will break them down to the easiest, most simple instructions, so that those of you who are intimidated by elaborate recipes will be able to prepare these dishes properly, adjusted to your taste and liking, right from the get-go.
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In anticipation of my splendid dinner to come (you’ll see), I decided to have a very simple late lunch. Before I came to the USA I had never seen or eaten mac & cheese and for the first few years I was not interested in it either, always having been served the packaged version and never been able to understand its appeal. However, when I started to make my own, using quality ingredients, good seasoning and pasta cooked al dente, I changed my opinion and became a fan like millions of others :-).
I have used all kind of different cheeses and added many other ingredients, such as mushrooms, vegetables, protein etc.
Here now is what I consider to be a basic version. Just make sure you season properly, don’t overcook the pasta and most of all, use the best quality sharp cheddar you can find.
Bon Appetit ! Life is Good !
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- saute salame and chili flakes in butter
- add heavy cream and freshly cooked pasta, garlic paste, kosher salt
- add freshly grated sharp cheddar and scallions
- mix everything well, check / adjust seasoning
- Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794
- Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794
- Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794
- Mac & Cheese. Recipe # 4794
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My favorite “guilty pleasure” meal! I made this but substituted cooked shrimp, yummy. My schedule is so crazy, pet sitting, I really have only time for the “easier” recipes. Do love reading about all your dishes, though
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Thank you Edwina 🙂 Life is Good !
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Mac and cheese has been a favorite of mine all my life, and it’s always great to find new ways go give it an extra “oomph”. A thousand thanks for this one. And I have several of my own, all of which involve freshly grated nutmeg on top.
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Ky you might want to share some of those with us 🙂
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Looks so yummy! Mac and cheese recipes are a personal favorite of mine. One thing I do is use a higher quality cheese because to me it makes any mac and cheese recipe more flavorful and unique. Thanks so much for sharing!
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You are welcome, Caryl 🙂 Cheers
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