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Anonymous
| Who said it's not fine every once in a while? Yeesh, so defensive. My child's had his fair share of pizza and french fries, but I don't claim they're great choices. |
Anonymous
| What's wrong with pasta and cheese? At least it is all natural and has no orange glow to it. Trader Joe's has a good organic one too, and it comes in indavidual packs if you just want to make a small serving |
Anonymous
Replacing the butter with olive oil would probably be even better. - Not really a food snob, but my family prefers this. |
Anonymous
| Butter tastes better. You can do olive oil and butter half-half. |
Anonymous
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I'm one of the bigger Italian food snobs you'll meet, and I have a powerful belief that olive oil has no business mating with cheddar cheese. However much healthier that might be than butter.
we substitute water/skim milk for the butter. |
Anonymous
| I make the Annies with yoghurt. No big whoop once in a while. |
Anonymous
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I'm with the poster that said "why is it so bad?" There is calcium and protein. I add extra real cheese and use olive oil (sorry Italian poster). I fall into the Trader Joe's brand myself (Ok and Kraft occasionally), but I thought both Trader Joes and Annies didn't have the fake orange chemicals.
Or are people talking about the child ONLY eating mac and cheese. We tend to use it as a side, along with other food including fruits and veggies. |
Anonymous
| While I don't think there's anything wrong with Annie's (or Kraft) every once in a while. It is really easy to make a quick M&C. While the pasta drains, make a quick roux (butter and a bit of flour), add some milk to make a creamy base, and put in some shredded or finely chopped cheese. Season with salt, pepper, or whatever else you like. Takes like 5 minutes longer than the box and tastes about 500 times better... |
Anonymous
Yum - thank you. I am terrible in the kitchen and even I can do this. Will definitely save this recipe. |
Anonymous
I agree, this is what the kids are having for dinner tonight with carrots and peas mixed in. |
Anonymous
| Personally, I think Annies Mac and Cheese has a funny taste. I think it lists Nutmeg as an ingredient or at least it used to. |
Anonymous
I tried a home-made mac n cheese once, and my 3 year old politely took one bite, said it was "good" with a funny face, and didn't eat anymore. I tried it and we both agreed the box stuff was so much better. But given I add real cheese to it, maybe I have a chance. Cany anyone supply some proportions? How do I make a roux - just mix togethor? Can I skip the butter or replace with olive oil? |
Anonymous
A roux is equal parts butter and flour, so if you are making a small amount of sauce for mac and cheese you could try 1-2 TA butter to 1-2 TA flour, once it cooks for 2-3(stir it the whole time) minutes, it should stay white to tan, not brown; then wisk in milk and some salt and pepper. Start with 1 cup milk, if it is too thick than add more in 1/4 cup batches then add 1 cup shredded cheese and stir until blended. This is my est quantities for what I do to make homemade mac and cheese |
Anonymous
I (and my DC) agree. I am a fairly good cook but I have yet to make a mac n cheese that they like. (I think boxed mac n cheese and home made are two completely different dishes. Why even compare them?) I also totally embrace fat in any form -- especially butter, yum -- but boxed mac n cheese is really good with less butter and added sour cream (for those of you who eat sour cream) or olive oil and sour cream. My DC like it and have no idea. I get Nancy's real (cultured) sour cream from the health food store. |
Anonymous
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This is a fantastic homemade version; my nephews love it:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Macaroni-and-Cheese-239270 |