Macaroni and Cheese

'Hell's Kitchen' recap: What does Barret have on Chef Ramsay?

2013-05-08 11:20:00

"Hell's Kitchen" and Chef Gordon Ramsay must have some pretty big secrets to hide -- and Barret knows all about them. That's the only explanation, right? For why Barret gets to stay another week while Amanda, the tuna destroyer, goes home? No one is...

On National Grilled Cheese Day, a nine-layer masterpiece

2013-04-12 08:45:00

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Day, Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen director Noelle Carter whipped up the mightiest of all grilled cheeses -- a nine layer creation that pulled in pesto, fried eggs, carmelized onion and so much more. Here's her how-...

Trisha Yearwood shows off weight loss at ACM Awards

2013-04-08 13:50:00

Trisha Yearwood presented an award as well as her newly trimmed body at Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards, y'all. The Grammy winner and wife of singer Garth Brooks has been making headlines with her Food Network show "Trisha's Southern Kitchen"...

Oscars Week: Elton John foundation taps Gordon Ramsay for Academy Awards menu

2013-02-22 13:09:00

Gordon Ramsay -- "Hell's Kitchen" star and the name behind Gordon Ramsay at The London in Los Angeles -- has designed the menu for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party Sunday at West Hollywood Park. Sir Elton John and partner...

Twitter #Weekendeats highlights: St. Patty's Day grub

2013-03-18 12:44:00

During Monday morning's #Weekendeats chat on Twitter, participants shared what they ate for St. Patrick's Day. We're happy to report there were no green bagels or neon green pints of beer. Here are the highlights: Beth from the blog Omgyummy.com...

Weekend dinner: Thai coconut chicken

2013-02-15 11:00:00

Chicken doesn't have to be boring. Show it a little love with a flavorful marinade and chicken can be downright amazing. Why not dress up your chicken with bright, fresh lime and lemongrass, a little sesame oil and coconut milk, a touch of brown sugar and...

Dinner tonight! Shrimp and grits

2013-02-13 11:00:00

It doesn't get much simpler than shrimp and grits, but Bar / Kitchen at the O Hotel takes this classic comfort food to new heights. Large Mexican shrimp are cooked in a rich creamy sauce spiced with minced Spanish Bilbao chorizo and a helping of...

Dinner tonight! Savory stuffed French toast

2013-02-12 12:04:00

Who said French toast was just for breakfast? This savory take on the comfort food -- stuffed with bacon, Gruy�re cheese and dandelion greens and pan-fried to ooey-gooey perfection -- works well served any time of the day. And dinner is served in less...

Dinner tonight! Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano and anchovy dressing

2013-02-11 11:44:00

If you love a good salad, dinner doesn't get much better than this tricolore salad from Nancy Silverton. A simple yet colorful blend of nicely assertive lettuces (arugula, fris�e and endive), the salad is tossed with a homemade anchovy dressing and topped...

Dinner tonight! Crispy chicken thighs with olives, lemon and fennel

2013-02-08 11:02:00

A recipe adapted from Thomas Keller's "Ad Hoc at Home," these crisp, braised chicken thighs are rich yet bright with a great harmony of flavors, including olives, lemon zest and thinly sliced fennel. The whole dish comes together in just over an hour, and...

Feeling flu-ish? What's for dinner?

2013-02-08 11:31:00

I've got the flu. Nothing dramatic about that -- judging from my Facebook feed, half of America does, too. But it got me thinking: When you're feeling rotten -- runny nose, watery eyes, constant hacking -- what food makes you feel better? I've got a...

Dinner tonight! Spaghetti with arugula and garlic bread crumbs

2013-02-07 11:00:00

A touch of fresh-toasted bread crumbs can literally transform a dish, whether sprinkling them over vegetables or gratins, they even work magic drizzled over desserts. And they can elevate a simple pasta dish, too, as Food editor Russ Parsons shows in this...

It's kind of like a turducken, but with cheese. Nine layers of ooey goodness: sharp cheddar, mozzarella and sliced tomato; provolone and pesto; Cotswold cheddar and fried egg; gorgonzola and grilled onions; brie and bacon, Monterey jack and beef; Velveeta and Tater Tots; and mac 'n' cheese.

2013-04-11 16:32:33

Finally, add a layer of mac 'n' cheese to complete the masterpiece. Mission complete.

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Mac and cheese is all about technique. The key elements of that technique are cooking the pasta to the proper doneness and stirring up a smooth sauce, says Ellen Brown, cookbook author, food columnist and former USA Today food editor. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

2013-03-04 00:00:00