Nancy Macarons Recipes

NANCY MACARONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, make a paste using 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons water.
• Add almond meal and unwhisked egg whites and mix. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a smooth tip; pipe out circles about the size of quarters, spacing each disk at least an inch apart. Rap the pans on the counter a few times to even out batter and eliminate air bubbles.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still light and slightly soft. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes to set.

NANCY MACARONS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, make a paste using 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons water. 3. Add almond meal and unwhisked egg whites and mix. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and mix until thoroughly combined. 4. Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a smooth tip; pipe out circles about the size of quarters, spacing each disk at least an inch apart. Rap the pans on the counter a few times to even out batter and eliminate air bubbles. 5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still light and slightly soft. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes to set.

NANA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil macaroni according to package directions (recommend: less time for firmer noodles) and drain well.
• Pour macaroni into a large (13x18-inch or 13x19-inch) baking pan.
• Add cheese and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, combine eggs with a splash of milk. Beat thoroughly, and pour over the macaroni-cheese mixture.
• Add evaporated milk.
• Pour whole milk into the pan until the macaroni is completely covered. note: nana performs a "spoon test" - rest the spoon on the macaroni and if the milk covers the spoon you should have about the right amount.
• Bake at 400°F for a minimum of 1 hour. Macaroni and cheese is done when you shake the pan and it jiggles like jello.