YumSugar's Must-Try Mac and Cheese Recipes


Updated 10/08/10 9:58 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

YumSugar's Must-Try Mac and Cheese Recipes

Did you know that October is National Pasta Month? Since no one can resist the glorious combination of pasta and cheese, I thought what better way to celebrate pasta than by rounding up our awesome macaroni and cheese recipes?! Last year we dedicated a whole 31 days to featuring our favorite mac and cheese variations. Here, we sifted through the numerous recipes to come up with 10 timeless dishes Read more

Mac Attack! Three-Cheese Mini Macs


Updated 11/11/09 3:30 PM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Mini Macaroni and Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Looking for something orange to serve at your Halloween bash on Saturday? Why not make these adorable and delicious macaroni and cheese bites?! This mac gets its vibrant hue from cheddar and American cheeses. The technique is like a typical macaroni and cheese recipe, but the ratio of cheese to liquid is different. There's more cheese and less milk resulting in a dense, easily-compactable pasta Read more

Mac Attack! Gorgonzola Apple Macaroni and Cheese


Updated 03/01/10 12:13 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Recipe For Gorgonzola Macaroni & Cheese

I love blue cheese, but occasionally find that it can overpower a dish with its pungent flavor. But after appreciating its modest contribution to last week's buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, I was ready to give it a starring role. One of my favorite versions of macaroni and cheese in San Francisco is made by Solstice, a restaurant and bar in my neighborhood. One taste of the creamy, steamy, Read more

Mac Attack! Goat Cheese and Pesto


Updated 09/22/10 12:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 21 comments

Mac Attack! Goat Cheese and Pesto

You love pesto, I love pesto! I have to admit I was giddy when I found a recipe that combines the comfort of mac and cheese with pesto. It also uses another one of my favorites, goat cheese. Since I had already eaten a lot of elbow macaroni, I picked up a box of orecchiette. They are said to be shaped like small ears, but I think they look more like little bowls; a perfect vessel to fill with Read more

Mac Attack! Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese


Updated 01/13/12 9:59 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 17 comments

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

From classic stovetop shells to leek-and-cheddar penne, I've never met a mac and cheese I don't like. But the recipe I'd been craving most of all was one that, up until recently, only lived in my imagination: buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. My fantasy finally became reality one weekend when I put together all the elements I'd dreamed about. Al dente elbows of pasta, coated in creamy, sharp Read more

Mac Attack! Leeks and Sharp Cheddar Mac and Cheese


Updated 10/05/11 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Simple Sharp Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese With Leeks

After putting together a super tasty Tex-Mex mac and cheese, I wanted to make something a little more traditional, but still with a twist. I found a recipe for sharp cheddar mac and cheese that's infused with sauteed leeks. Leeks are a cousin to the onion family; however, they're much more subtle, sweet, and earthy. The sharp cheddar cheese complements the complexity of the leeks. The leftovers Read more

Mac Attack! Kraft-Style Stove-Top Mac and Cheese


Updated 05/29/11 8:07 AM · Posted by partysugar · 17 comments

Homemade Kraft-Style Stove-Top Mac and Cheese Recipe

When I was little my favorite meal was Kraft macaroni and cheese with slices of Ballpark hot dogs stirred in. Although I haven't had this dinner in years, I remember it fondly and sometimes crave an intensely creamy stove-top mac and cheese. I considered giving the old package a try, but the thought of powdered cheese made me cringe. That's why I decided to make my own version of Kraft's classic Read more

Mac Attack! Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese


Updated 11/06/09 3:08 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Mac Attack! Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Tex-Mex is one of my favorite cuisines of all time, my top dish pick being chili con queso with Ro-Tel. Naturally, when I came across a Tex-Mex mac and cheese with green chilies, I knew I had to make it. The recipe comes from Robert Del Grande, one of the Lone Star State's best-known chefs and restaurateurs, and the roasted poblanos give the melted Read more

Mac Attack! Macaroni and Three Cheeses


Updated 02/16/11 6:35 PM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Macaroni and Three Cheeses Recipe

This isn't a trick readers, so get excited, I've got a treat for you: For the month of October we're going macaroni and cheese crazy! There's nothing quite as comforting as a plate full of gooey, cheesy macaroni with a crispy topping, which is why we'll be featuring our favorite mac and cheese recipes for the next four weeks. To kick things off, I made this savory and somewhat classic macaroni Read more

6 Surprising Health Mistakes Even Smart Women Make


Updated 11/07/11 6:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mistakes You Are Making That Harm Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! When was the last time you got 8 hours of sleep or lifted weights at the gym? You're not alone if you can't remember: Even some of the most savvy women didn't get the memo about these health-wrecking habits. Find out if you're among them. From the Editors of Prevention You're supposed to watch saturated fat and eat Read more