MAC N CHEESE

The quintessential comfort food. It's cheap, easy, and does something to your brain that says, hey -- everything's just fine!

You can go to any store and buy it buy the box (Trader Joe's has a good one with white cheddar that's only $1.29), or you can make the real yummy stuff yourself that's also cheap and relatively easy.  The good thing about making a big batch of it yourself, is that it's also more fuel efficient and you've got plenty of quick, microwavable leftovers.

AND, another great thing about Mac n cheese is that it's completely multi-adaptable. If you're lactose intolerant, use soy ingredients. If you're gluten intolerant, use rice pasta and approved cheese so on.  Or you may prefer whole grain pastas or a certain type of cheese, a whole boatload of butter -- make what you like!

Here's the basic configuration; just adapt to your own style:

• 1/2 lb of macaroni/pasta
• 1 cup grated cheese (traditionally a sharp cheddar)
• 2 tablespoons of butter

Cook and drain the pasta. Mix all ingredients while the pasta is still hot. Double and triple the recipe for lots of leftovers.

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