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Mac and cheese: The most comforting food

Cooked on the stovetop and browned under the

Photo credit: Eve Bishop | Cooked on the stovetop and browned under the broiler, this macaroni and cheese is both creamy and crispy. (Nov. 12, 2012)

After a dark and stormy month here on Long Island, we could all use a meal that brightens the kitchen and warms the belly. Something easy to make, universally loved and comforting in the extreme. Yes, it's time to throw cholesterol caution to the wind and cook up some homemade macaroni and cheese.

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