Ingredients
- Classic Mac and Cheese: 8 oz elbow macaroni, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp butter, salt and pepper to taste
- Hearty Chicken Pot Pie: 1 pre-made pie crust, 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup cream of chicken soup, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs for seasoning
- Classic Beef Stew: 2 lbs beef chuck, 4 carrots, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 3 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme
Instructions
- Classic Mac and Cheese: Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, drain. Melt butter in a saucepan, add milk and bring to simmer. Stir in cheeses until melted, mix in pasta, season, and serve hot.
- Hearty Chicken Pot Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F. Sauté vegetables in olive oil until tender. Mix chicken with vegetables, soup, and seasonings, pour into pie crust, top with another crust, seal, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Classic Beef Stew: Brown beef in olive oil, add onions until translucent, pour in broth and tomato paste, bring to boil. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, season, and simmer for 2-3 hours.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is well-browned for maximum flavor in the stew.
- For an extra creamy mac and cheese, consider adding a splash of cream.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor of the chicken pot pie significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg