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Chili Mac & Cheese w/ Roasted Squash & Beans
You like mac and cheese, right? Of course you do. What an absurd question for me to ask. And if you somehow don’t enjoy starchy pasta drenched in cheese, then don’t walk away just yet. We might still...
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Light Summer Pasta w/ Ricotta & Fresh Veggies
The other day, I was with my sister and mother at the grocery store as they were planning their dinner. I was only half paying attention because I usually make my own meals. It’s easier that way since...
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Pretzel-Topped Mac & Cheese
When you’re staring at a 3/4-full bag of pretzels in the pantry that needs to get eaten ASAP before it goes bad, you get creative. I had the pretzels from a previous recipe, but only used a handful...
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Fried Mac & Cheese Ravioli (or any flavor ravioli you wish)
Before you jump to conclusions about this being a really complicated recipe, I have to confess that I cheated a little bit. Remember those Mac & Cheese Raviolis from Wegmans that I flipped my lid...
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Smart Cookie College Cuisine: Easy Blush Penne Chicken Bake
I don’t normally take requests on Smart Cookie, the main reason being that I have a never-ending list of foodspirations: the recipe ideas I create or stumble upon that I vow to make in the future. My...
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Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
Olive Garden perfectly exemplifies the americanization of European foods. I’m fairly certain that any self-respecting Italian who stepped foot in Olive Garden would be appalled, and would say...
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Nacho Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese is one of what I consider to be my “ultimate weaknesses,” along with french fries, pizza, and basically any dessert. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t resist a good mac. It’s not...
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Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini
Dinners as a kid were simple. I didn’t spend the entire day pondering what I was going to make, nor did I have to cook it. I merely sauntered into the kitchen, settled down at the table, and Mother...
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David’s Ultimate Mac & Cheese
Thanks to Mother Cookie, I recently discovered the wonderfully delicious world of “In the Kitchen with David,” a segment that airs on QVC on Sundays at 12pm and Wednesdays at 8pm. It features an...
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Stovetop 3-Cheese Brussels Sprout Mac & Cheese
When your kitchen is plagued with what Mother Cookie has coined “The Baby Barbie Oven,” cooking big meals can be a tricky task. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas in particular, we battle with how to...
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Vegetable Lasagna with Blush Sauce + How-to Video
One of the most obvious signs of growing up is when your holidays start to change. For as long as I can remember, my family has celebrated Easter morning together with multicolor baskets brimming over...
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Four-Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Mac & Cheese + How-To Video
I like to imagine that I will someday find a soul-mate with whom I share a bond as strong as mac and cheese. Isn’t that the most we could ever want, a partner who compliments us so well that they...
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Creamy Sweet Potato & Avocado Sauce w/ Multigrain Pasta, Summer Squash, &...
People always ask me why I’m not 300 pounds from running this site. They think that a) I only make unhealthy recipes and b) I eat all of them. It’s true that I post a lot of indulgent foods, and it’s...
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Restaurant Review: Bensi – Succasunna, NJ
Oh, Bensi. You had potential, but you let me down. I had high hopes heading into the chain Italian restaurant; its menu was promising and loaded with vegetarian options. But when it came to the...
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Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese and I always had a complicated relationship. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with the idea of the stuff. But nowadays, I have higher standards, and they’re seldom met....
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Roasted Garlic & Basil 3-Cheese Shells
It wouldn’t be a holiday meal without a good ol’ mac and cheese. And if that sentence doesn’t apply to you, then you’re doing holiday dinner all wrong. My Roasted Garlic & Basil 3-Cheese Mac &...
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Tortellini w/ Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
I want to publicly proclaim my love for sun-dried tomatoes. I’ve confessed it to people close to me, but now I need the world to know about my feelings for these sweet yet complex little guys. It...
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Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta Cups
My Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta Cups solved a problem I didn’t even realize pasta had until now: it’s not portable. Pasta, especially when drenched in a cheesy sauce, is generally a crowd...
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Roasted Veggie 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese
Among my many specialties (hummus, ice box cakes, hybrid desserts, and veggie burgers), is a classic crowd-favorite that I never seem to get sick of whipping up, no matter how many variations I...
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Crimes Against Mac & Cheese: 5 Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
I’m not much of a musician, but I love mac and cheese so much that I’d write a song about it. Maybe that will be our next post, but today, we’re skipping the serenade and talking about something...
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