For those of you whose new year resolutions include shedding a few pounds, I apologize. Last week’s recipe for the cheesiest macaroni and cheese certainly won’t help you fit into your skinny jeans. And I’m pretty confident I’m going to tempt you to forego those celery sticks for this hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Waistlines everywhere – watch out.
But before you start pointing fingers and warning me of the risks of my Paula Deen ways, I’d ask that you allow me to indulge just for the month of January. It’s cold outside and while I’ll gladly cook fish en papillote the rest of the year, I want something hearty and homey now.
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