Macaroni and Cheese

[Fish Folk]

I would start a thread on pizza... but I just foresee that it could shred through all my warnings and result in extreme  restrictions. Aquariums? I can be easy going about them. Pizza? No. There is only one way that it should be done. East coast food loyalty is peerless.

Edited June 27, 2021 by Fish Folk

[xXInkedPhoenixX]

@Streetwise oh but then you'll just start the debate over what constitutes a good BBQ sauce and/or marinade or do you just do a rub? OR do you smoke, grill or BBQ? Slow cooker? Instapot? (are those last 2 even legit). That's only scratching the surface. You will have your work cut out for you moderating that thread! Hot debates!!!

[Streetwise]

I think that all hobby threads that bring joy, also build community. These connections help when we talk about our aquarium stuff.

[FrozenFins]

On 6/26/2021 at 5:32 PM, Colu said:

My favourite Mac and cheese is  out the of can 

I didn't even knew that exsisted. I guess ham comes in a can therefore anything can.

[Fish Folk]

On 6/26/2021 at 10:08 PM, Streetwise said:

I think that all hobby threads that bring joy, also build community. These connections help when we talk about our aquarium stuff.

Agreed.

For this reason, I dare not start a proper pizza thread!

[Streetwise]

On 6/26/2021 at 10:13 PM, Fish Folk said:

Agreed.

For this reason, I dare not start a proper pizza thread!

Thank you for volunteering to start a pizza thread.

[Colu]

On 6/27/2021 at 3:13 AM, James Black said:

I didn't even knew that exsisted. I guess ham comes in a can therefore anything can.

Never had Mac and cheese out of a can your missing a treat

Edited June 27, 2021 by Colu

[Streetwise]

I finally tried the Cabot Seriously Sharp, and it was really good. It has shells just like Annie’s.

[MAC]

Annie's Shells and white cheddar is the way to go. I like mine with oven roasted root vegetables. 

[sudofish]

I like pineapple and bacon just like pizza 😉 J/K on the pineapple but that doesn't sound bad at all.

[Streetwise]

I made another Cabot batch. I think it might have more cheese.

[OnlyGenusCaps]

Well, tonight I was finally able to make Älpermagronen thanks to the winter supply of raclette cheese.  I decided to finish it under the broiler in a large cast iron pan, thanks to the includence from @Streetwise's awesome cooking thread.  Turned out okay.  Have a look:

Those of you familiar with the recipe will immediately notice the lack of fried onions.  I'll admit, it is not an orthodox recipe I use.  For a start I use a full morany-style sauce.  Sacrilege, I know. 

Those observant might be asking about the color of the pasta.  Well, I thought I'd try using whole wheat pasta for the first time.  If you are wondering about the result, I'd sum it up as: mistake.  The richness of the cheese flavors and the nuance of the seasoning is utterly lost.  Live and learn.  It's raclette season, so there will be other chances.  😎 

[PineSong]

I make creamy homemade mac and cheese in the Instant Pot using evaporated milk, butter, cheddar, jack and parmesan. There's no real benefit to making it in the instant pot vs. on the stove, but the instant pot insert takes up less space in the dishwasher than my big pasta pot and there's no lifting the pot to drain the pasta, either. 

My kids were raised on Annie's in the green box with some frozen peas thrown in the water during the last minute of cooking the pasta. Fancy!