Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are nothing else than stuffed jacket potatoes returned to the oven after the inside has been mixed with various fillings such as cheese, egg or bacon. Not only are these potatoes delicious, they are also festive, therefore they can make a hit at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, or at any other celebration.…

Beef and Veggies Quesadilla

Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas 1/2 pound lean beef, ground 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, mozarella, goat cheese, Swiss cheese or whatever else you prefer) 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup baked beans 1/2 cup celery root, diced 1/4 cup carrot, sliced 1 red hot chili pepper, finely chopped (if it’s…

Macaroni Cheese With Parsley

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni (penne, shells, fusilli, elbow macaroni or any other type of pasta you like) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup mascarpone 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated 2 cups milk 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped salt, pepper Directions: Cook the…

Crockpot Macaroni And Cheese

Ingredients: 1 pound macaroni 2 tablespoons white flour 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3 cups milk freshly ground black pepper 3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated paprika 1 teaspoon salt Directions: In a pot, mix the flour with dry mustard, salt, pepper and milk. Cook it on stovetop, on low temperature, stirring frequently, until…

Creamy Mac And Cheese

This is maybe the easiest macaroni and cheese recipe ever. Although it doesn’t have those special flavors one would get when adding improvements such as multiple cheese types, bacon, broccoli or spices, it’s still an awesome dish, one of those comfort foods that warmed up our childhood. This is how my grandma used to make…

Healthy Mac And Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a relatively fatty meal, especially if you like it cheesy and creamy. Nonetheless, you can turn it into a healthier meal by replacing some of the ingredients with low-fat ones. Here’s a recipe which I think is worth trying: Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup…

Easy Stovetop Mac And Cheese

This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe which can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. It’s a great idea for an easy, yet delicious dinner. This recipe serves 3-4 persons. Ingredients: 1/2 pound macaroni 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions:…