It's no surprise that the ever-popular "macaroni and cheese" has won the Food Network's "Comfort Food of the Year" award twice. In the hands of Ellen Brown, this classic dish is reinvented several times over--and experienced chefs will love this fresh take on the perennial favorite.
Mac & Cheese first addresses the alchemy of why we love mac-and-cheese, how starch and sugar activate serotonin while salt releases oxytocin. Then she provides tips for how to create the perfect roux, easily grate cheese and cook the pasta to perfection, with charts and lush photos of pasta shapes and various cheese. Finally, she presents 80 creative (and classic) versions adapted from restaurants around the country.
From finger food appetizers (fried mac and cheese bites) to veggie extravaganzas (Mac and Cheese Margherita) and carnivorous delights (Mayan chipotle chicken) to dessert, Ellen Brown embraces the versatility of America's favorite comfort food. --Kristen Galles blogger at Book Club Classics