Cheddar Biscuits (from Williams-Sonoma)

Makes: 6 biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4″ dice
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in [...]

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Over the Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese (from Patti LaBelle)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 stick plus 1 tablespoon of butter
1/2 cup muenster cheese
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 monterey jack cheese
2 cups half and half
1/2 cut velveeta, cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly butter deep 2 1/2 quart [...]

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