Monthly Cooking Thread - April 2020

[hoagy62]

I accidentally ran across a mac-& -cheese recipe that I have used since and found it to be better than anything else I’ve done. It does involve having an Instant Pot. I have both an 8-quart and a 10-quart.

16 oz. package of elbow macaroni
6 cups either chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan
1 package Boursin cheese or 6 oz. cream cheese

Put the macaroni into the Instant Pot. Pour the broth over the pasta, just barely covering it. Use a spoon to press down the macaroni. Lock the lid and set Manual Pressure Cook (low pressure on newer pots) for 6 minutes. When done, do a quick release.

Remove the lid and add the butter, stir into the cooked macaroni until the butter is mostly melted. Pour in the milk and give that a couple of stirs. Then, add the Parmesan and a cup of the cheddar. Stir until melted, then add the rest of the cheddar until melted, then add the Boursin or cream cheese, continuing to stir until completely mixed in. Serve immediately.

[Manic_Episode]

While making spaghetti and meatballs the other day I was also tipping a few and came up with a song:

On top of spaghetti
all covered with sauce
I got Corona
when somebody coughed

On top of spaghetti
all covered in cheese
I'm asymptomatic
and spreading disease

FReepers please feel free to add more verses.

[Jamestown1630]

Oh, I like American Cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich like you used to get in a diner or a drugstore soda fountain counter.

And I just think all those bottled Alfredo sauces are chalky.

[Jamestown1630]

I remember singing that parody in school; but you’ve caused me to forget the lyrics we used.

[Flaming Conservative]

I wonder if America’s Test Kitchen has an Alfredo sauce they recommend?

[Jamestown1630]

It’s kind of hard to find specific ATK recipes; they make you subscribe/sign-up to get the full text. They all show up like this:

http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/2044-fettuccine-alfredo

But a lot of people post their recipes on their own websites, with the qualifier ‘adapted from’; and there are lots of videos extant on YouTube. You might just do a search.

I have some of the cookbooks from earlier seasons, but can’t recall whether they had an Alfredo. But I’m sure there are lots of recipes out there.

[Flaming Conservative]

Thanks, but I’ve got recipes. I was thinking of their product tests.

[Jamestown1630]

I don’t remember them doing bottled Alfredo sauce; but a lot of those reviews are available on YouTube as well.

[Osage Orange]

I watch some cooking shows on-line....

Love "Sous Vide Everything"

Also like "Sam the Cooking Guy"

And the BBQ Pit Boys...

[Jamestown1630]

I love this guy. I’ve been watching him for a long time, and only learned a few days ago that he died in late 2018. His lady and friends seem to be keeping his YouTube channel going:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlgDApB1OrU_3-1dLMHOZg

http://obits.tennessean.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=steve-hall&pid=191213845

[Osage Orange]

Yeah,,,I watched that guy sometimes!!

Did not know he passed...

[Covenantor]

Thanks....bookmarked

[Flaming Conservative]

That sounds good. But I don’t have an instant pot:( I’m sure it’s adaptable, though. :)

[Liz]

Classico brand.......Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce........is really good.