Crispy, tasty french fries.  You’ve tried to make them at home.  You probably failed.  Here’s why, and how to fix it.

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I used to think there were different ways to make bacon.  I was wrong.

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It’s easy to make a colorful and healthy mix of grilled vegetables outside on the grill.  I especially like this method because it’s very healthy and tastes wonderful.

This works with many fruits and vegetables, but the combination below played particularly well for a recent party of 6 people.  Here’s the simple recipe:

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I love to make this simple roasted vegetable. There are many ways to enjoy cauliflower, but this is very healthy and simple to prepare. Not much liquid, but the simplicity of the cauliflower is delicious.

A while back I posted about how I love Panera’s macaroni and cheese. It’s a guilty pleasure.  At that time, I had Googled around, read some forums and generally snooped for a recipe for making this creamy comfort food at home. I did find a few suggestions and even one recipe, but nothing really worked out the way I expected (one recipe said to bake it… does it look baked at Panera?)

We’ve all had mac n’ cheese, but there does seem to be something especially appealing about Panera’s version.  A quick look around the web shows that many people are interested in making it.  After a few attempts, I think I’ve got it- or at least something very close. And it doesn’t have all of the chemical garbage that Panera probably uses.  Here is my way to make Panera-style Macaroni and Cheese.

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