macaroni and cheese – The Kitchenologist©

Simple Summer Vegetable Macaroni & Cheese: “Decking Out” the Standard Boxed Macaroni and Cheese with Banana Peppers, Carrots, Zucchini and Dino Kale

With all these new summer vegetables in season, I had to make another version of one of my favorites – “decked out” boxed macaroni and cheese! If you have been following my CSA recipes for Taproot Farm, you’ll potentially remember that earlier in the season I posted a “Green Garlic and Mixed Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese” using…

Green Garlic and Mixed Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese: “Decking Out” the Standard Boxed Macaroni and Cheese with Green Garlic, Greek Yogurt, Petite Peas, Broccoli and Canadian Bacon

Let’s be honest – some (*most) days get CRAZY busy! To the point that a nutritious and filling dinner seems virtually impossible. However, I have found there are ways to make a delicious and healthy meal without taking hours to make it. One of my favorites is my “decked out” boxed macaroni and cheese! It’s faster than making…

Mom’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Made with Sharp Cheddar, Paired with Petite Peas, Stewed Tomatoes and Crisp Bacon, Sprinkled with Freshly Ground Black Pepper

One of my all-time favorite dinners: my Mom’s macaroni and cheese! First and foremost, she’d like everyone to know that she pulled this recipe from Tyler Florence’s cookbook called “Tyler’s Ultimate” and made a few minor adjustments along the way. It reminded her of a family member’s macaroni and cheese recipe she had growing…

Very Veggie Mac and Cheese: Pasta Shells, Sweet Potato Noodles, Petite Green Peas and Super Greens, All Coated in a White Cheddar Pumpkin Sauce

I had every intention to make a salad today. But then it snowed. And it was cold. On top of it already being my work from home day. So I felt like I could do something a little more special for lunch. And that is when I fell back to my go-to when I am…