Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThunder Bay Grille DavenportFrom The Grille Recipe

From The Grille Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Includes: kettle chips, macaroni & cheese and pasta salad

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Ingredients

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Kettle Chips

Macaroni & Cheese

Method

Kettle Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato slices to the hot oil, working in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot. Set aside.

Macaroni & Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 8

    Combine

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Serve warm.

Pasta Salad

  1. 9

    Cook Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta (rotini or fusilli) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

  2. 10

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and bell pepper.

  3. 11

    Mix Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.

  4. 12

    Dress Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to combine.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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