We made a more healthful version of Macaroni and Cheese- using 2% evaporated milk (a little creamier and richer than regular milk) and eliminating butter and cream. We still used regular cheese in the recipe since the low fat cheeses don’t tend to melt very well. And finally we added some Italian spices to boost flavor. Then we scooped them into hollowed out zucchini and plum tomatoes and roasted them in the oven. Here’s a short video of me and my 11 year old son RecipeBoy Brooks in the McCormick kitchens in Baltimore… preparing this dish to share with you! We had so much fun filming together. Let me know what you think of our video!
The best thing about this recipe is that it’s a WIN for both kids and parents. The kids still get to eat (a more healthful version of) Macaroni and Cheese, and the parents get to sneak some vegetables into dinner. And I love that it’s “naturally” portion-controlled, whereas with a normal Mac n’ Cheese recipe, you might be tempted to eat a big bowl or two. Brooks’ favorite: the zucchini boats… and my favorite: the tomato boats! We hope you like our recipe! PIN IT TO WIN IT CONTEST: McCormick is giving away 5 gift packs- each filled with a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, Nested Mixing Bowls, Vegetable Chopper, Utensil Set and McCormick Products. Just repin recipes from the McCormick Spice “Generation Fresh – Pin it to Win It!” board to one of your own Pinterest boards and include the hash tag #GenFresh in the description of the pin for a chance to win. Contest runs through October 31st. Disclosure: I’m working with McCormick Sept/Oct. 2012 to create recipes and represent Generation Fresh.
