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Originally posted by Voyageur

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I have never understood the infatuation with Mac & Cheese.

Perhaps you’ve never had mac & cheese when prepared well. Have a browned crust on top thick with cheddar cheese and large chunks of cheese mixed with cream and real butter throughout the dish, instead of some powdered cheese mix. Don’t overcook the pasta. This type of preparation gets a premium price. You can also do combos such as "Macaroni with Four Cheeses" for a more upscale image and price.

Having this type of dish on the menu offers a choice for many vegetarian customers who eat dairy products, as well as a familiar and well-loved choice for those of us who grew up with Southern-style food.

#1. Macaroni and cheese is my most wonderful comfort food. {Not "Kraft", or "Velveeta"}. Mac and cheese, made well, can be one of the most comforting dishes in the world!! IMHO, if you have never had GOOD mac & cheese, you MUST HAVE NEVER HAD mac & cheese!!

#2. Meatloaf. If it’s good, it’s good. Meatloaf is a staple, and "Shepherd’s Pie" is even better!! Mashed ‘taters, veggies and CHEESE can’t hurt a dish that’s already good!!

#3. Stoned ground grits. The perfect breakfast food. Lots of butter, salt and pepper. Anything on the side of grits, for breakfast, only makes it better!! And you can have grits for lunch, and dinner, too!!

#4. Turkey and stuffing. Nothing else like it. Thanksgiving ROCKS!! YUM!! How can you match the combination of bread and poultry?

#5. Lemon Meringue Pie. Made like my grandma used to, with a handmade crust and hard whipped meringue!! Best dessert in the world!! I miss my grandma’s lemon meringue pie!! haven’t found any one yet to match it!!

Okay, so you don’t agree with me, but these are my comfort foods. YUMMY!!! [:p] [;)] [:D]

{and everything in moderation [:o)] [;)]}