Comments on: Make it Natural: Stovetop Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:14:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Melanie http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26768 Melanie Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:01:52 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26768 I am looking for alternatives for the condensed soups that are the staple of southern casserole recipes. I am looking for alternatives for the condensed soups that are the staple of southern casserole recipes.

]]> By: Melanie http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26767 Melanie Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:59:29 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26767 Much easier recipe: boil desired package of pasta according to directions; drain. While pasta is in collander, melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in pot over low to medium heat. When butter is melted, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk - this recipe is very forgiving on measurements. Stir to combine. Add 1 bag or 2 cups of shredded cheese of your choice. I like Colby/ jack or cheddar or an Italian blend or a mix of whatever is in the fridge. Stir until melted. It should be smooth. You can add more butter or milk if too lumpy or thick. Stir in the pasta and salt and pepper to taste. Much easier recipe: boil desired package of pasta according to directions; drain. While pasta is in collander, melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in pot over low to medium heat. When butter is melted, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk – this recipe is very forgiving on measurements. Stir to combine. Add 1 bag or 2 cups of shredded cheese of your choice. I like Colby/ jack or cheddar or an Italian blend or a mix of whatever is in the fridge. Stir until melted. It should be smooth. You can add more butter or milk if too lumpy or thick. Stir in the pasta and salt and pepper to taste.

]]> By: Terry Auch http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26766 Terry Auch Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:09:11 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26766 This is how i make if for my husband, but i use whole milk because the A and D vitamins are oil vitamins and i sometimes hid some whole yogurt in there, stirring it in the bowl i am serving it in. But i use the very same combo of cheese, I love that combo with salt, pepper and very little garlic on the top just before serving. This is how i make if for my husband, but i use whole milk because the A and D vitamins are oil vitamins and i sometimes hid some whole yogurt in there, stirring it in the bowl i am serving it in. But i use the very same combo of cheese, I love that combo with salt, pepper and very little garlic on the top just before serving.

]]> By: Jenni http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26765 Jenni Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:01:09 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26765 So glad this was posted! I'm 6 months pregnant and have been craving mac and cheese, but of course have been trying to eat natural as much as possible. I knew I could make my own mac and cheese, but never knew it was that simple. Another comfort food that could use a healthy makeover would be spaghetti and meatballs... obviously one could substitute whole wheat spaghetti and make sauce from scratch, but meatballs are tricky. Veggie balls are always an option in my household, though I know my boyfriend likes the "real thing" from time to time. So glad this was posted! I’m 6 months pregnant and have been craving mac and cheese, but of course have been trying to eat natural as much as possible. I knew I could make my own mac and cheese, but never knew it was that simple.

Another comfort food that could use a healthy makeover would be spaghetti and meatballs… obviously one could substitute whole wheat spaghetti and make sauce from scratch, but meatballs are tricky. Veggie balls are always an option in my household, though I know my boyfriend likes the “real thing” from time to time.

]]> By: Meenakshi http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26752 Meenakshi Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:50:16 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26752 I guess it's not just me.... everyone has been craving mac n cheese. Quite a coincidence that I just made us some couple days back and wrote about it here: http://onestopeats.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/heavenly-mac-n-cheese/ I guess it’s not just me…. everyone has been craving mac n cheese. Quite a coincidence that I just made us some couple days back and wrote about it here: http://onestopeats.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/heavenly-mac-n-cheese/

]]> By: Sarah @ Mum In Bloom http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/08/make-it-natural-stovetop-whole-wheat-macaroni-and-cheese/comment-page-1/#comment-26750 Sarah @ Mum In Bloom Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:30:09 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1887#comment-26750 Great recipe! Thank you for sharing and I'll give it a try! Mac 'n Cheeze in the box is our favourite lunch and I love it as much as the kids. I've been making my homemade oven version as the healthier alternative but it creates so many dishes and I hate to turn the oven on in summer heat. In our house we LOVE Jell-O. It's an easy snack to prepare and it's so cheap. I'm looking for a make-from-scratch version and am not sure where to begin. I'd love any tips or feedback. Great recipe! Thank you for sharing and I’ll give it a try! Mac ‘n Cheeze in the box is our favourite lunch and I love it as much as the kids. I’ve been making my homemade oven version as the healthier alternative but it creates so many dishes and I hate to turn the oven on in summer heat.

In our house we LOVE Jell-O. It’s an easy snack to prepare and it’s so cheap. I’m looking for a make-from-scratch version and am not sure where to begin. I’d love any tips or feedback.

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