Marvelous Macaroons Food

MARVELOUS MACAROONS

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl: stir well.
• 2. Add egg whites and almond extract: stir well.
• 3. Stir in almonds.
• 4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
• 5. Bake at 325 degrees for 22 minutes or until golden.
• 6. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 2 dozen.

MARVELOUS MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease baking sheets.
• Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Stir in egg whites and almond extract.
• Stir in almonds; mix well.
• Drop from teaspoon onto baking sheets.
• Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired.
• Bake at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges of cookies are golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheets immediately.

MARVELOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
• Drain, rinse and set aside.
• In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
• Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
• Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
• Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
• Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
• There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
• If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
• Remove pot from heat.
• Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
• Add macaroni and stir until coated.
• Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
• As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
• I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
• Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.

BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE COCONUT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites (not whipped) and almond extract until well blended. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased and floured cookie sheets.
• Bake 325F for 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.