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(Below is from Part 2 - stay tuned for next week's episode!)
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
½ stick butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups half and half
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
4 cups of shredded cheese (mix of white cheddar and sharp cheddar)
½ cup of sour cream
4 tablespoons cream cheese
Lit’l Smokies Smoked Sausage, optional
Serve with:
Rolls
Caesar Salad
Brownies
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a skillet on medium heat, melt the butter. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add half and half, stirring until thickened.
3. Turn the skillet to medium-high and mix in spices, cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally then turn skillet to low.
4. Combine the mixture with cooked pasta and stir well. Add to a baking dish, top with more cheese (and Lit’l Smokies sausage - chopped or whole - if using).
5. Bake at 400°F until the cheese is golden brown. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Rolls
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
½ cup warm water
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
1. Bloom yeast in warm water. Meanwhile combine dry ingredients (flour, salt) in large bowl.
2. Melt butter and mix it with milk and sugar in another bowl Add bloomed yeast and wet into dry ingredients and mix till just coming together.
3. Dump onto floured surface and knead 10 minutes (or in KitchenAid stand mixer). Cover and rest for an hour.
4. Punch down and divide into 12 balls. Cover and rest 30-40 minutes. Brush with something (egg wash, melted butter, olive oil, whatever). Bake in oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
3 heads Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
Directions:
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients to make dressing.
2. Top lettuce with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with dressing.
Brownies
Other recipe mentioned in episode:
This brand is especially high quality. When buying (any brand), look for a large single piece of meat rather than 2 smaller pieces. Serve with your favorite cornbread.
Recommended items:
A kitchen-safe shoe!
This is a link from a restaurant supply store in the UK -
This is a similar American version -
Kitchen mats!
Member's Mark Comfort Pro Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat, 20" x 39" (Assorted Colors) - Sam's Club (samsclub.com)
This grapefruit beer is delicious!
More items...
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