Alex Silbajoris wrote: > Since my step-daughter is a fussy eater, often I'm left with half a batch of > something like ordinary macaroni and cheese. > > (Mind you, it must be just one certain brand.) > > So how can I redeem such a bowl of blandness? Half a dozen shaker jars jump > up and down in my cabinet, shouting ME!! ME!! > > I usually go with some kind of smoked pepper powder, but from mac-and-cheese > as a starting point, I could also go toward flake red pepper with dried > herbs.... > > - A I'll occasionally toss a small frozen mac and cheese in the nuker for a quick, light lunch on a Saturday or Sunday. I used to just sprinkle in some crushed red, but lately have found that a little crushed red, mixed with some Penzy's Chipotle, gives a nice rich flavor, and a little more interesting burn. The dried herbs sounds like an interesting proposition also... Maybe next time... Moderation doesn't preclude experimentation. ;-))) -- Erich C-H # 2099 & First Lieutenant of the Moderate Corps