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MrsH23 
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 Posted: 16 July 2009 at 12:19pm |
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I did the crockpot one last night actually lol. Was pretty good but perhaps a little greasy, but I did use Edam cheese - not sure what difference that makes (recipe calls for Cheddar or Colby) super duper easy tho, I added in mushrooms and onions at the beginning and mixed vegies about halfway thru, then at the end I threw in a couple of chopped hard boiled eggs, yummo.
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heaf3
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Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:16pm |
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my mummy's recipe is the best i have ever tasted...ill see if i can remember it off the top of my head (cos im not at home)
it is very basic with no added veges etc but im sure you could add some if you wanted.
ok, now the hard part (remembering haha)
cook macaroni elbows as normal (1 cup)
while these are cooking in separate (rather large pot so you can add the macaroni once cooked) melt butter (30g?)
once melted add 1 1/2 tbs of cornflour and stir in, take off heat so doesnt burn
add 1/4 tsp mustard powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
return to heat then add 1 1/2 cups milk slowly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. once thickened add about 1/2 cup cheese (tasty or edam etc) and a couple of drops of worcestershire sauce - not too many! usually i do about 3-4 drops. once cheese has melted add drained macaroni and put in baking dish
sprinkle another 1/2 cup or so of cheese over top and breadcrumbs. grill until browned.
right i think thats the recipe! just not sure about the quantity of butter.
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jem
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Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:12pm |
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my secret recipe that i have never let slip, both kids and oldies love and i have had sooo many compliments.
It has even worked with kids who will never ever evr eat veges because they think they are allergic to veges but they seemed fine have alot of veges for me hahaha
Instead of having it all pasta I make it 50%pasta 50% couliflower. when its cooked the pasta and colli r the same colour plus all the sauce hides it even more. I do after cooking the colli cut it up as same as elbows.
witht he cheese sauce i make it like the book says but i then add in pepper and alot of paprika, mixed herbs,tiny bit of nutmeg and ummm and....ummm chilli powder (the amount depend on who is going to eat it!) i make the sauce really cheesey and then I mix in the cooked bacon and colli all cut up small.
I then add the pasta(usually elbows) then pour that all into a large oven dish. then cover with breadcrumbs, cheese and more paprika then throw it in the oven till the top goes all yummy.
i have a feeling im missing something ummmm argh cant think
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MissCandice
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Posted: 18 July 2009 at 1:16pm |
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Im making Mac n Cheese tonight!! I had to go buy breadcrumbs..
Im going to alter the recipe and put pom poms on top with breadcrumbs and cheese!! YUM!
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angel4
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Posted: 22 July 2009 at 3:10pm |
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we are having mac and cheese for dinner tonight. I will probably regret it though as my stomach doesnt cope well with dairy but im craving it for the last week so hmph im gonna have it anyway lol. Cant wait.
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Bobbie
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Posted: 22 July 2009 at 3:46pm |
 JoJames wrote:
In the crockpot one, do you add cooked or uncooked pasta? I am making this for dinner tonight. |
Uncooked - that's the beauty of it. 
We use tasty cheese when we make it and it isn't too greasy so maybe cheese type makes a difference. I'm going to try adding cauliflower and mustard powder and some of your other suggestions next time girls. Sounds yum!
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