Tuesday, February 17, 2015

John's Mac and Cheese

2 cups of elbows, uncooked
3 tbsp of real butter, unsalted
1.5 cups of shredded Cheddar (shredding a block of cheddar may yield better results than using pre-shredded which is coated to prevent clumping in the package)
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 bar of cream cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
2 eggs, beaten

1. Cook elbows according to package directions in well salted water. (Cook them fully; al dente noodles aren't what you're looking for with mac and cheese!) Drain and set aside; do NOT rinse.

2. Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, melt the butter over LOW heat. Once it is fully melted, add in half and half, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. When milk mixture is steaming (but NOT boiling!), scoop out 1/4 cup and SLOWLY drizzle it into the beaten eggs, whisking continuously, to temper the eggs; add to milk mixture along with the cream cheese -- do NOT increase the heat from low. Stir constantly until cream cheese is fully melted. Begin adding cheddar in portions, sitirring constantly, until each portion is fully melted before adding in the next. Do NOT increase the heat from low or allow to boil or the cheese mixture will curdle and become grainy.

3. Combine elbows and cheese in a large bowl, stirring until completely combined, adding additional salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4-6 servings.

The 'John' in the recipe is my mother's husband and the recipe is his!

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Roasted Radishes

1 lb radishes, washed
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

1. Preheat over to 450. Trim the top and stem ends off the radishes, then slice them in half.

2. Toss the radishes in the olive oil, and some salt and pepper.

3. Arrange them cut-side-down on a heavy, dark sheet pan (or in a cast iron skillet) and roast for about 10-12 minutes, until the white parts are just starting to brown, and the radishes can be pierced by a fork but are still firm.

4. Sprinkle on the parsley and garlic, and more salt if desired, and serve hot.

Serves 4.

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