15 Chances to Find Your Ultimate Mac + Cheese

As we count down to spring we also count down to the end of comfort food season. Less clothing and more skin are just around the corner, but every good thing deserves a proper send-off, won’t you agree? So we do so with the ultimate comfort food: mac and cheese. Dress it up or dress it down, it’s versatile and indulgent no matter what. Here are fifteen different versions for proper research. Click on the image to go to the recipe source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Soup’s On

It’s been a mild winter most everywhere, but right now my part of the country is in the coldest week yet. And that means I’m craving one thing (well two, because chocolate never counts) – soup! I have my cast iron pot and my trusty immersion blender on hand and fear no combination. (As always, click on the image to go to the recipe!)

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Dip Away

There’s something about January and playoff football that has me dip crazy. Oh, who am I kidding, I’m always up for the stuff. In fact, I actually want to have a dip party. You know, everyone brings a separate concoction and we chow. Grand idea, no?

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Cookiepalooza

PHOTO: Country Living

 

Every year the agency I’m currently freelancing at has a massive cookie exchange party. We’re talking dozen upon dozen, conference tables loaded to their breaking point. It’s no secret that I’m happy to be apart of this year’s festivities and have done my due diligence in research hours. At one point or another these were all in contention – care to venture a guess as to which cookie recipe I settled on?

 

1. Brown Butter, Brown Sugar Cookies

2. Brown Sugar Shortbread

3. Brownie Cookies

4. Candy Cane Biscotti

5. Chai-Iced Pumpkin Cookies

6. Chocolate Fudge S’mores Thumbprints

7. Crackly Chocolate Swirl Cookies

8. Eggnog Sugar and Spice Sandwich Cookies 

9. Fudgy Triple Chocolate Bliss Cookies

10. Gooey Vanilla Sparkle Cookies

11. Honey Cookies

12. Magic in the Middle Cookies

13. Peppermint Cream-filled Butter Cookies

14. Peppermint Patty Cocoa Cookies

15. Peppermint Snickerdoodles

16. Pretzel Cookies with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips

17. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

18. Raspberry Thumbprints

19. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

20. Red Velvet Crackles

21. Salted Brown Butter Shortbreads

22. Winter Cookies

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Popsicles!

Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right?

Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Butters + Curds

You’d think they would have been able to come up with a better word than curd. And when it comes to fruit butters the name is just so misleading. I guess all you really need to know is that they’re super easy to make for the most part and incredibly delicious. (As always, click on the images to be taken to the original post and recipe.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shake It Up

There are things in my kitchen that are mainstays, like appliances, and some that are easy (RE: cheap) to replace to mix things up. One of my favorite things to use a variety of are salt and pepper shakers. Of course there are higher and lower price points, but I’ve found I can usually get a great set for under twenty bucks. These are on my radar.

 


58N Salt and Pepper Shakers

 


Black and White Mills

 


Mr & Mrs Muse Salt and Pepper Shakers

 


Stone Salt and Pepper Shakers

 


Studio Salt and Pepper Cellars

 


Owl Sugar Shaker, not for S&P but fantastic nonetheless.

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A Tribute to Macarons

I have a confession to make. Prior to a few weeks ago I’d never tasted a true French macaron. I’ll pause while you gather yourself. They’re something I’ve wanted to make for some time because they’re so damn beautiful. But I have this weird reaction to egg whites – they make my tongue itch uncontrollably – so I was skeptical. One bite told me all I needed, no itchiness only deliciousness. So now I’m hoping to make a batch of my own to hand out to friends for Valentine’s Day, these are what I’ve narrowed it down to. (As always click on the photos to be taken to the original source and recipe.)

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