Kosher Dosher...“I am a culinary Heretic"

When asked why, and did it taste good? I am reminded of  the Brooklynese way of saying Fuhgeddaboudit . In other words, what the hell are ya talking about. Why? I am a freaking Genius. Did it taste Good? Fuhgeddaboudit!!! Combining Meat, Cheese, and Macaroni is the Quintessential Comfort Food that sums up Life and Contentment. I've left Brooklyn, but Brooklyn has not left me. Wafflized Mac & Cheese Sous-Vide Burger Version I've wanted to make this burger for a while now but had to find the perfect molds. Are molds necessary? No, they are not, but that's not how I roll. The mold allows easy, flawless replication.  A Mac and Cheese Burger needs to start with a good Mac and Cheese, so I wanted to create one that would suit this burger. You can use any recipe you want, but here is My Recipe . Note: If you are making the M & C specifically for the Burger, it's a good idea to undercook your pasta a bit. During SV-Processing, the Macaroni will continue to cook and migh...

One of my favorite comfort foods as a kid was Mac and Cheese. Even as an adult, this is my go-to when I want something filling and rich. To me, it epitomizes luxury in one bowl .   This dish represents who I am, meaning the recipe is exact and can be replicated using almost any cheese. Adjust the seasoning any way you want to make it yours, but I suggest giving this one try before experimenting.  Before I continue with the recipe, I wanted to discuss the ingredients a bit. First and foremost,  the ratios of Roux, Milk/Half & Half & Cheese are ideal. The combination and proportions make for a fool-proof Mac & Cheese. Generally speaking, Swapping out cheeses will not alter the texture. Essentially this is my Mac & Cheese base, which I use to make a plethora of M & C Combos. Mis-en-Place First and foremost, do not use pre-shredded cheese!! Pre-shredded cheese is coated with starches to prevent clumping and will not melt properly. Use Block Cheese and grat...