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Author:  Da Bull Man [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:15 am ]
Post subject:  Pioneer Womans TV Debut
This was posted on TOB for those of us who are a fan of The Pioneer womans blog.

I have followed her for years...

http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/08/pion ... f=carousel
Author:  jeanf [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
thanks frank....I love her blog. Hope we get to see it up on the Canadian FN soon too!
Author:  Amy [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
I don't follow her blog (the recipes I've seen are all heart attacks on a plate), but respect her ability to make a name for herself. You go girl...

Amy
Author:  Da Bull Man [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Amy wrote:
I don't follow her blog (the recipes I've seen are all heart attacks on a plate), but respect her ability to make a name for herself. You go girl...

Amy


I refuse to die of nothing...I'm goin out fat n happy! :roll: (I'll not mention your mac & cheese :mrgreen: )

In fairness, her recipes are certainly not "exotic" by any means, mostly simple comfort food...but hey...I like well-prepared simple comfort food. And...it has the added benefit of me having little trouble spelling or pronouncing em'... :mrgreen: (Assuming everyone understands "Texan")
Author:  jeanf [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Amy wrote:
I don't follow her blog (the recipes I've seen are all heart attacks on a plate), but respect her ability to make a name for herself. You go girl...

Amy

her story of meeting and marrying Marlboro Man are worth the read....she seems to be the kind of person you'd want with you when you have to bury that body. :lol:
Author:  Amy [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Frank,

Modernist mac 'n cheese is less a "heart attack on a plate" than traditional...no reliance on bechamel. :-D

Amy
Author:  Da Bull Man [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Amy wrote:
Frank,

Modernist mac 'n cheese is less a "heart attack on a plate" than traditional...no reliance on bechamel. :-D

Amy


Amy's "Modernist" Mac & Cheese...you decide...me? I'm dyin' fat & happy... :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
5 cups hot half-and-half (you can use any combination of milk and cream as well; depends upon how rich you want it)
2 cups white cheddar
1 cups gruyere
1 cups fontina
1 cup parmigiano (you can also use romano)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce (you may want less...it's really to taste)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup bread crumbs (don't personally use, but many like it this way)
1 lb. macaroni

Melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in hot half-and-half, whisking constantly until sauce becomes thick. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar, 3/4 cup gruyere, 3/4 cup fontina, 1/2 cup parmagiano, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and ground pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Taste (my favorite part) and adjust seasoning.

Meanwhile cook macaroni until really al dente. (You do not want it to cook too much...it should be underdone.) Drain, add to cheese sauce and mix well. Put in a buttered baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly and brown on top.

If you like, I also do this with onion and garlic. They give a nice depth of flavor, but it's not for everybody. If you want to do that, then saute about 1/2 cup diced onion. When transparent add 4 cloves of minced garlic and saute briefly. Add this mixture to the cheese sauce.

You can play around with the proportions of the cheeses in this. It's really whatever you like.

Amy
Author:  Amy [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Frank,

You need to check out this thread. I've got a whole new way to make mac 'n cheese...

Scroll down to where Paul posts the basic Modernist Cuisine recipe. And, I previously mentioned in the thread this is now my "go to" recipe. While anything with cheese is a candidate for "heart attack on a plate," this recipe is less so, and unbelievably good.

Amy
Author:  phoenix [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
Oh, but I love the old way... I'll check for my heart's sake.
Author:  Da Bull Man [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pioneer Womans TV Debut
The woman's career is red hot right now. Made the Parade Magazine. Interesting article. Who knew her family was the 17th largest landowner in the country.

http://www.parade.com/226902/sarahdigre ... nksgiving/
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