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.…
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…
Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheese mix of your choice (it can be Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Swiss cheese, Italian cheese or whatever your favorite types of cheese) 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup corn, whole kernel (drain it before use) 2 spring onions, chopped 1/2…
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…
Macaroni cheese is such a great dish! Not only the basic mac & cheese recipe is delicious, but also its variations are really good. For example, bacon and tomatoes give it an awesome flavor, turning it into a complete meal for the whole family. Ingredients: 1 pound macaroni 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 tablespoons…
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…
Ingredients: 300 g macaroni (elbow, fusilli, penne etc) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or 1 pack instant mushroom soup) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup chopped ham 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded (you can use any cheese mix you wish) salt, pepper to taste Directions: Cook the pasta al dente, which usually means 1-2…
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…
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…
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:…