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"Ryanator122" (hawkeye122) 11/07/2014 at 23:43 • Filed to: Foodspin

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Homemade Mac and Cheese with Red Bell Pepper and Kale. I added the kale so I could say it's healthy?

Bandon Medium Cheese, Winco-Brand pasta, and Goat cheese. Cooked in Chicken stock.

Sauté vegetables, mix in one pot.

Dinner; done.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Ryanator122 11/07/2014 at 23:55

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That looks way better than what I usually make

Yours look like a lot more effort but if sure looks a lot more tasty.

Ryanator122 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/08/2014 at 00:35

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Honestly the only "extra" effort is a knife to cut the real cheese and vegetables. It takes probably the same level of effort.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Ryanator122 11/08/2014 at 00:40

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all I know is my mouth is watering! that looks amazeballs.

Ryanator122 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/08/2014 at 00:45

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Oh trust me, it is.

The only downside is the cost per serving is probably about... 600% higher than the boxes variety?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Ryanator122 11/08/2014 at 00:48

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and that's why I stick with the box stuff. I can't afford all those fancy schmancy cheeses.

Ryanator122 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 11/08/2014 at 00:51

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Oh, the joys of living at home with disposable income.

Baeromez > Ryanator122 11/08/2014 at 02:28

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Goat cheese is always a winner in my book. No hate for the kale (though I truly despise raw kale). What is up with the red bell peppers though? Looks like you used maybe 1/8th of a whole RBP. Why bother unless it was left over? Overall, looks very tasty.

My favorite take on Mac 'N Cheese is a cheddar and cream sauce with sauteed jalapeno, onion, and garlic, a little pancetta, and chunks of mozzarella over penne rigate. It's so good you don't know whether to eat it or to rub it on your balls.

Ryanator122 > Baeromez 11/08/2014 at 02:40

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Said kale was tossed in the Olive oil with the whole red bell pepper. This pot is about 3 or 4 inches deep. I only had one left...

That sounds awesome, but I can't bring myself to the state of mind where I'm ok with babysitting a sauce. This is just throwing shit in a pot of noodles.

Baeromez > Ryanator122 11/08/2014 at 02:59

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Oh, looked like you just had a shallow skillet at first glance there, guess I should pay more attention. You can't beat simplicity if its just for your self, but if you're aiming to please, a cheese sauce is really easy, I promise. Hell, one option I've been considering is upping the ante with a beer and cheese sauce for my macaroni.

What I'm thinking of doing is making a rue, adding a heavy beer (maybe a high gravity IPA, not quite Guinness levels of flavor) stir in some shredded white cheddar, and melt. Cook up some crispy bacon and then saute some carrot, red onion, and habenero in the bacon grease. Add the veggies to the sauce, serve over Rotini with a sprig of Italian Parsley and the crispy bacon on top to spruce it up.

I may be spoiled from working in a restaurant kitchen, but what's really spoiling if you come out of it with a passion for cooking?

Stef Schrader > Ryanator122 01/13/2015 at 12:45

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Late to the party, but holy crap, that looks good.

(I'd pick out the kale, though. Healthy, schmelthy! Cheese is dairy and that's good for you, right?)

Ryanator122 > Stef Schrader 01/13/2015 at 15:35

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How did you stumble upon this? I presume you saw my JT comment and thought "WHO IS THIS FOOL?!"