Farmhouse Ales

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

An adult shake containing Butterfinger bits, Irish cream liqueur, butterscotch liqueur and vanilla vodka.

Buttery Fingers

Chocolate Shake

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

Boil Water

Add 2 cups of cavatappi pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Cook Cavatappi

Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Drain Pasta

In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Melt Butter

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.

Create Roux

Gradually add 2 cups of milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Add Milk

Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 0.5 tsp of ground black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of paprika. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Add Cheese and Spices

Add the drained cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until combined.

Prepare Topping

Pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the breadcrumb topping over the top.

Transfer to Baking Dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Bake

Cavatappi pasta

Salt

Unsalted butter

All-purpose flour

Milk

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Ground black pepper

Paprika

Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Olive oil

Cavatappi cheddar mac (D,G,V)

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Christmas Eve Soireé

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La Nuit D'élégance

Fresh berries, whipped butter, maple syrup.

Buttermilk Pancakes (3)

Roast Carrot & Garlic Hummus

Neyers, “Vista Norte” Zinfandel ‘19, CA

Darioush, Cabernet Sauvignon ‘20, Napa, CA

Make Cavatappi Cheddar Mac (D,G,V) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Cavatappi Cheddar Mac (d,g,v) Recipe

Ingredients

Pasta

Cheese Sauce

Topping

Method

Cooking Pasta