Embellishment depends on what the main course will be, what leftovers might be in the fridge, and/or what canned goods might be on the shelf. All this subject to the vagaries of the mood.
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September 23, 2018, 07:15 PM
K0ZZZ
I love to mix applesauce in with pasta and cheese.
I figure cheese and apples have been one of those gourmet things due to how the tastes go together, but honestly I've been doing it since I was a kid.
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September 23, 2018, 09:41 PM
topherh
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Originally posted by tatortodd: I grew up with a Mom who made mac & cheese (usually Kraft) according to the box's label then embellished at the end with tuna. Poor man's tuna noodle casserole.
If I make box mac & cheese (usually Annie's) according to the box's label then embellish with tuna and frozen peas, bake in the oven, and the last 5 min in the oven add a blended cheese to the top.
A lot of this growing up. I think Mom added cream of mushroom soup if we had it. I still like it. My kids moan and groan at it.
September 24, 2018, 05:00 AM
C-Dubs
Growing up, whatever was left in the fridge that was about to go bad within the next week found it's way in with the mac & cheese, along with some other accoutrements like a can of peas just "for color".
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September 24, 2018, 06:25 AM
Oz_Shadow
I like Velveeta shells and cheese, Kraft deluxe and Kraft regular. I'm not sure that's much embellishing since all 3 come out of a box.
September 24, 2018, 08:00 AM
Gustofer
Macaroni and cheese (as a side dish), I just make plain Jane with no embellishments.
As more of a main dish, embellishments are a necessity. Awhile back I found a Chef John recipe for lobster mac and cheese. Damn it was good!
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September 24, 2018, 08:16 AM
smithnsig
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Originally posted by SigJacket:
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: I grew up with a Mom who made mac & cheese (usually Kraft) according to the box's label then embellished at the end with tuna. Poor man's tuna noodle casserole.
If I make box mac & cheese (usually Annie's) according to the box's label then embellish with tuna and frozen peas, bake in the oven, and the last 5 min in the oven add a blended cheese to the top.
Yep, ate a lot of that through college. It was the step up from ramen.
Yeah, That’s what the well off poor kids ate.
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September 24, 2018, 08:30 AM
valkyrie1
We always had spaghetti with butter and grated cheese with some salt and pepper. That and basically with rice also. Parents didn't have much money when we immigrated here so it was a common meal. For an added taste my mom would throw an egg or two and mix it in the pasta.
September 24, 2018, 10:01 AM
bubbatime
I mix mine with ketchup. Delish!
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September 24, 2018, 11:30 AM
Hamden106
One of Mother's famous family dishes is macaroni and cheese. Regular macaroni, Tillamook cheddar, tomato sauce, baked. It is one of those dishes you can eat til you explode.
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September 24, 2018, 06:03 PM
bendable
there is a pizza place here ( up in the big city ) that is offering M&C pizza !
I call that pizza molestation
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September 24, 2018, 06:25 PM
C-Dubs
quote:
Originally posted by bendable: there is a pizza place here ( up in the big city ) that is offering M&C pizza !
I call that pizza molestation
Sounds like something Godfathers would do.
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September 25, 2018, 12:06 AM
911Boss
Bacon Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, it’s worth fighting for...
