tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post2782107228766817736..comments2024-03-19T03:32:24.601-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Mouth-Watering Mac and Cheese with Sandra Bell CalhouneMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-89130510348150251992014-11-13T02:14:03.184-05:002014-11-13T02:14:03.184-05:00I'm late, too. It's been one of *those* ki...I'm late, too. It's been one of *those* kind of weeks; I've been behind a day all week (and the week's only half over). Ask me sometime about cooking my Christmas fruitcakes for three hours at 325 degrees INSTEAD OF two hours at 275 degrees. Anyway, hubby and I adore mac and cheese, and I like sure-fire crockpot recipes, so I'm definitely going to try this. Carol Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02182655399708415140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-17419813709487685602014-11-13T01:26:04.361-05:002014-11-13T01:26:04.361-05:00I'm late but glad in didn't miss this!! Th...I'm late but glad in didn't miss this!! Thanks for sharing, Belle! I too love my crock pot. I can't wait to make this!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-8568660958033030262014-11-12T12:56:03.360-05:002014-11-12T12:56:03.360-05:00Hi Julie. Lobster mac and cheese is so delicious....Hi Julie. Lobster mac and cheese is so delicious. We have a favorite place in Cape Cod that makes it. But you could easily throw some fresh lobster into this recipe....and it would be totally yummy. Sending you good vibes today.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-88179880173874107952014-11-12T12:54:39.403-05:002014-11-12T12:54:39.403-05:00Hi Nadia. Definitely try it. On a cold, wintry m...Hi Nadia. Definitely try it. On a cold, wintry morning. It will cook while you do something else. BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-85467198425057960522014-11-12T12:53:46.735-05:002014-11-12T12:53:46.735-05:00I actually love sweets...and I only like Kettle ch...I actually love sweets...and I only like Kettle chips. And you do win at 5'4. But guess what...my 12 year old is 5'6. BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-27809657768520066362014-11-12T12:43:03.852-05:002014-11-12T12:43:03.852-05:00I have been thinking of lobster mac and cheese all...I have been thinking of lobster mac and cheese all morning. We only us our crock pot once in a while because it's huge. I want to get one of those two person mini ones! Thanks for such a yummy recipe. J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-74300864415735079412014-11-12T12:38:32.642-05:002014-11-12T12:38:32.642-05:005'4"... I WIN! And I'm not into sweet...5'4"... I WIN! And I'm not into sweets. But if there are chips in the house I will eat them. Therefore... I buy a tiny bag when we have a party. They're gone in five minutes and no left overs! Pre-emptive strike!Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-70053641627324937202014-11-12T12:37:15.323-05:002014-11-12T12:37:15.323-05:00Yes, she has dropped a lot of weight but I just wo...Yes, she has dropped a lot of weight but I just wonder about her arteries. LOL. Well, also I have an issue with how most meat is processed/farmed, especially chicken. But that's a rabbit hole we don't want to go down. We'll all end up over on the PETA site, declaring ourselves vegan. I just think an all-meat diet can't be good for the body OR the environment. And I'd miss fruit. A lot. Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-71868972435448840992014-11-12T11:26:34.341-05:002014-11-12T11:26:34.341-05:00Looks yummy. Going to have to try this sometime.Looks yummy. Going to have to try this sometime.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617397477863611561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-36811114542761569352014-11-12T11:18:39.622-05:002014-11-12T11:18:39.622-05:00Hi Jan! I am a big believer in the crockpot. And ...Hi Jan! I am a big believer in the crockpot. And I've converted my husband too. He recently made his famous ribs in my crockpot and I was fairly shocked. So happy to hear you've had your crockpot for 14 years. I actually shattered my lid last year and I actually cried. Sappy, but yes I did. My husband ran out and bought me another one that same day. LOL. Who wants to deal with a sappy wife? Or maybe he just wanted to eat mac n' cheese. LOL. I am a big fan of cauliflower and would love to know how that substitution works.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-47541022497494206992014-11-12T11:15:05.096-05:002014-11-12T11:15:05.096-05:00Hi Kav. You're right. The sour cream adds mo...Hi Kav. You're right. The sour cream adds more moisture and you can't really taste it in the final product. It's just an extra layer to a fairly straightforward recipe. I hope you make it!!!BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22967073730198658042014-11-12T10:56:56.699-05:002014-11-12T10:56:56.699-05:00Oh, my, does this look fabulous!!!! I think you br...Oh, my, does this look fabulous!!!! I think you brought a winning recipe to the cafe today, Belle.<br /><br />I'm a crock pot lover, too! I'm using it today for a big batch of herby beef stew, and the house will be smelling WONDERFUL in about two hours :)<br /><br />You're SO RIGHT about the crock pot being the writer's friend. It's the homeschool mom's best friend, too. Actually, anyone who needs a shortcut to hearty home cooking, right? <br /><br />I actually keep a spare on hand...a smaller one that I can use for side dishes or a pot of hot spiced cider. But I'm seriously thinking about buying another big one to use at Thanksgiving and to keep around in case my current on bites the dust. It's getting close to 14 years old, and that's ancient for an appliance you use as much as I use this one!<br /><br />Now. Let's talk low carb. People eating low carb love to substitute cauliflower for pasta and potatoes. The mild flavor and soft texture lend the same kind of base for a lot of the same casseroles. So I'm going to try this with cauliflower, and I'll share my findings (yea or nay) here at the cafe :)<br /><br />Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-54174647294923469402014-11-12T10:53:11.368-05:002014-11-12T10:53:11.368-05:00I love mac and cheese and have had difficulties ma...I love mac and cheese and have had difficulties making it too...who would think mac and cheese would be such a challenge? I'm going to give this recipe a try. The sour cream is an interesting twist!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-29487571913046955172014-11-12T10:10:41.173-05:002014-11-12T10:10:41.173-05:00Yes, Heather. Trust me it works. And it's so...Yes, Heather. Trust me it works. And it's so easy when you think about it. Once you cook the pasta you just fold everything in to the pasta in the crockpot. Let me know if you try it and like it.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-88124258477566723302014-11-12T09:37:28.160-05:002014-11-12T09:37:28.160-05:00Never thought you could do mac and cheese in crock...Never thought you could do mac and cheese in crockpot. Thanks!Heather Woodhavenhttp://teamloveontherun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-63645470846527438922014-11-12T09:27:48.547-05:002014-11-12T09:27:48.547-05:00Hi Angel. The ham is a great idea since that'...Hi Angel. The ham is a great idea since that's a favorite in my house. And like yourself, I'm suddenly a mac and cheese connoisseur. God bless the crock pot.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-1868102880291100442014-11-12T09:18:40.697-05:002014-11-12T09:18:40.697-05:00I'm a mac & cheese connoisseur. This looks...I'm a mac & cheese connoisseur. This looks yummy! One of my favorite things to add is ham, cut into bite-size pieces. All that goodness in one pot is wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Belle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088707499399431972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-25769241961090543312014-11-12T08:39:56.953-05:002014-11-12T08:39:56.953-05:00Belle, I've got that half-inch, too!!! :) I ...Belle, I've got that half-inch, too!!! :) I try to remind myself about moderation.... but I think my nature is a little too obsessive and then I become obsessive about sweets.... I can do dinner carbs in moderation, but I love my sweets. Soooooo much!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-59208123431492398662014-11-12T07:50:13.644-05:002014-11-12T07:50:13.644-05:00Thanks Piper. It really is yummy. I was stunned ...Thanks Piper. It really is yummy. I was stunned because my efforts were just so dismal. But this recipe is really great and it is flexible because you can control certain aspects of it and add other ingredients to experiment with it. Let me know how it works out if you try it.<br />BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-90696506145457897242014-11-12T07:49:00.730-05:002014-11-12T07:49:00.730-05:00Hey. I used to have that problem. And it really b...Hey. I used to have that problem. And it really bugged me. But...the problem has been solved. Permanently. I really pray nothing ever happens to my crock pot.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-7782000124878028152014-11-12T07:47:58.494-05:002014-11-12T07:47:58.494-05:00Trust me. I couldn't either. This recipe rea...Trust me. I couldn't either. This recipe really changed my game. It's pretty cool to have my girls go over to the crock pot and shout, "Yay. Mac n' cheese." Not sure they were celebrating my former mac n' cheese recipes.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-38485270734976979682014-11-12T07:46:36.966-05:002014-11-12T07:46:36.966-05:00Yes, I think carbs in moderation are fine, althoug...Yes, I think carbs in moderation are fine, although I have to admit I try to limit my breads. I love bread way too much, especially piping hot right out of the oven. This recipe is not something you would make all the time. It really is a scrumptious treat. And Virginia...your friend eating no carbs? My brother did something like that on Atkins and he lost a bunch of weight. He gradually added them back into his diet and still maintained his weight loss.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-91002655747160378442014-11-12T07:41:03.245-05:002014-11-12T07:41:03.245-05:00I'm 5'2 also....actually 5'2 and a hal...I'm 5'2 also....actually 5'2 and a half. Gotta get that extra half inch in. I'm actually not a huge mac n' cheese fan, but this recipe is so yummy I find it irresistible. And I won't even pretend that it isn't laden with calories. BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-54737190606765168592014-11-12T05:55:26.707-05:002014-11-12T05:55:26.707-05:00I usually make mine on the stove top, but I love m...I usually make mine on the stove top, but I love my slow cooker and I will give this version a try! Thank you for the great recipe Sandra!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992124840135021260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-25756564284954979292014-11-12T05:54:41.590-05:002014-11-12T05:54:41.590-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992124840135021260noreply@blogger.com