Revolutionary Mac N' Cheese

I have unfortunately allowed myself to watch a handful of those terrifying food documentaries.  Everybody has seen a few right?  Each one has left me in a state of paranoid anxiety, fearing that everything I'm feeding my family is unsafe and practically poisonous.  I seriously don't sleep well for days. 

The positive effect is that they reaffirm my desire to serve my family as much of a healthy, balanced and unprocessed diet as I can.    

And that is why my girls have been deprived of the infamous neon orange Mac N' Cheese in a box.

Belly Button Soup

Oh stop it.  You have to admit that the name is fitting.  This hearty flavorful soup has always been a family favorite, and it never fails to remind me of my lovely Madre and her good home cookin'.

Macaroni Salad - Hawaiian Plate Lunch Style

This recipe brings me back to my very first introduction to the Hawaiian Plate Lunch. Confession: I still dream about that day. I was in Kona, 18 years old and completely oblivious to the future obsession that I would develop for duplicating that irresistible Polynesian cuisine. This mac salad recipe is spot on, it's a perfect balance of flavor and texture, and a cool creamy side kick that compliments the more bold and often spicy tropical flavors you'd enjoy with a traditional Plate Lunch. Heck it'd go well with just about anything, but the next time you BBQ be sure to give this one a try.