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Karen’s Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash and Apples

What’s better than homemade macaroni and cheese? The ultimate comfort dish that satisfies! Here’s a recipe that is creamy, rich and has a crunchy topping that is irresistible! (Awesome Gluten-Free option too.) Enjoy this well-tested Fall Mac and Cheese!

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I believe in delicious, homemade food to nourish us – and spend much of my day testing recipes and compile them for you. I’m obsessed with cooking! My focus is using the best possible ingredients and learning new and trusted techniques from cuisines the world over.

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Goat Cheese Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette - Inspired by Alice Waters
Goat Cheese Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette – Inspired by Alice Waters
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