I can't find the cast iron skillet thread, so I'll just say thanks to those who talked it up enough for me to buy one. I have never cooked such delicious steak.

Risotto and salad.

BOOM. Another ally in the fight against communism.

That's on my list next. I've been waiting too long and I don't know why!

Ingredients:

3 cups of shredded cheese (we used pepperjack)
1.5 cups of whole milk
1/2 cup flour
8 TB butter
1 cup of heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1# of macaroni (cooked and cooled)

Steps:

Shred your cheese:
http://i.imgur.com/8iiu35v.jpg

In a large pot over medium heat melt the butter and add in the flour. Stir for a couple minutes until it is golden brown.

http://i.imgur.com/XQBU61z.jpg

Add in the cream and milk. Add in the cheese a handful of time and stir until melted. Repeat until all cheese is done and the mixture has melted
http://i.imgur.com/JL51H5G.jpg

Once all the cheese has been melted add in the garlic, onion, cayenne, mustard, pepper, and salt. Add in the macaroni and stir to combine.

http://i.imgur.com/2ruLqLO.jpg

Pour into a 9x9 pan, get your smoker at 225-250, and throw it on.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...92918929_n.jpg

Yes that is garlic ring bologna. Let it go for 3 hours without stirring.

If you want to get fancy for your guests when it is done scoop it into a bowl, add some breadcrumbs on top, and more cheese if you love them. Throw under a broiler for a couple of minutes.

http://i.imgur.com/SnQmDrc.jpg

If you really love your friends you will invite them over the next day and do it right.

Once hte mac and cheese is done off the smoker remove and put in the fridge.

The next day slice it into bars.

Take three bowls. Bowl one put some flour in, bowl 2 beat up 2 eggs, and bowl 3 put in either panko or breadcrumbs.

Cover the bars with flour, then with eggs, and then with breadcrumbs.

Dump it into a 350 degree fryer for 6-8 minutes.

Serve that and they will love you forever.

http://i.imgur.com/3uzgFeK.jpg

Not bad, though your description of the technique for a bechamel sauce is abysmal.

Link to where you found this?

Private board.

I do a smoked mac similar to that, sans the flour, different cheeses/spice blend. I add chunks of smoked chicken to mine. It's a good tailgate/football party dish.

Made Italian Sausage the other day. Held out a couple pounds from the freezer. I'm making a red marinara meat sauce today. The smell of that sausage makes my mouth water so bad.

Got fresh basil, oregano, parsley and garlic from the garden.

Can't grow my own tomatoes anymore. (Too bad, I would have had a huge year this year) I got some canned San Marzanos from the store.

My biggest cast iron pot is on the stove. Cover me, I'm goin' in!!!!!

Dinny

Braised oxtail with a Sunday sauce and mashed potatoes
http://recipenotincluded.com/2013/08...-sunday-sauce/

Wow.. SUPER impressive! How did it taste?

I made a flank steak. It was awesome. Fresh tomatoes from the garden. And since the son added his GF to the mix, and the younger some mixed HIS three friends to the mix, added a shrimp ring AND both baked potatoes AND french fries. I'm sure it sounds crazy but everybody got what they wanted...

20oz KC Strip Prime with beautiful marbling medium rare. Huge Loaded Smoked Potato. Real Butter. Smoked Cabbage followed by a slice of New York Cheesecake.