Hey, a new episode of my iVillage cooking show is live! Here are some behind-the-scenes facts on Episode 3:
1. It has a super cheesy intro…perfect for the homemade Mac and Cheese recipe I share.
2. My daughters prefer dress up clothes to aprons, hence the princess and Dorothy from Oz helping in the kitchen.
3. Warning: this episode contains graphic footage of a toddler with a knife.
4. I learned that there is a term for my method of cooking: mise en place. It’s French and means having all your ingredients prepared and set out on the counter before you cook. I mention in this video why I do this, but I had to cut out the actual interruptions that took place. A shame, really. You might’ve enjoyed seeing my 3-year-old approach me with a live bug, concerned that we shouldn’t put it outside because it was raining. Soon after, a neighbor knocked on our door. Total reality show material here.
5. Originally, this recipe was supposed to be about making individual ramekins of Mac and Cheese, letting the kids customize and healthify it with broccoli or peas. My kids eat their vegetables, but no one messes with their Mac, so I had to put the veggies on the side.
6. Smack to the forehead moment: When I claim that my kids just love cucumbers and carrots, and then my 3-year-old claims she doesn’t. Let’s see, last episode she didn’t like pepper; wonder what she’ll dislike next week?
7. The breadcrumbs…mmmm…still thinking about those breadcrumbs.
What do your kids prefer…boxed or homemade mac and cheese?
Be sure to check out previous episodes: How to make a crowd-pleasing Pasta Bar and Taco Night featuring my recipe for Spanish Rice.
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Homemade mac and cheese is the best!
Don’t you love it when kids contradict you in a very public way?
My kids’ opinions change depending on which cheeses I use in it. All cheddar, they are all over it. “Fancy” cheese, and two decide they don’t like it as much. I usually use the fancy cheese. Just means there’s more for me.
You are doing a great job with these videos!
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Thanks, Christine! Yes…love those contradictions. I feel the same way about the bread crumb topping- more for me!
Wonderful production, as always. Love the reaction shot of your son to the hot mouthful. Priceless.
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Thank you, Angus…that part cracks me up, too.
JUST made homemade mac-n-cheese last night for dinner. AND the recipe I saw on the package of pasta called for nutmeg! I was all “What? Nutmeg?” I didn’t add it, because I just wasn’t sure…next time I will!
Love your dress-up girls, and the part with the knife, LOL!!
P.S. No mix-ins for our mac-n-cheese either! Veggies on the side!!
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The knife part almost got cut, but I insisted on keeping it