Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's Macaroni and Cheese

I really like the idea of big flavor out of simple things. I'm always amazed how cooks and chefs can make such beautiful, complex dishes, but I am equally amazed when they can make flavorful, simple dishes.

This recipe was from Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and can be found here.

It was hard for me to mess this up, because it was so easy. I guess I wish the sauce was a little thicker. I think maybe I didn't put enough cheese in, or I didn't simmer long enough. The suace thickened over time anyway, so it wasn't a big deal.

The flavor was amazing. How anyone can eat mac and cheese out of a box after eating something like this is beyond me.

My only regret is I didn't have a big enough stomach to eat it all. This is one time where I won't mind leftovers.

Scallops Over Linguine with Butter Herb Sauce

And umm... some arugula.

Recipe from Fine Cooking.

I have never eaten scallops or arugula. Both seem to be popular these days on the ole cooking shows, so I decided to give it a try.

I was really scared to cook these because of how much I see Gordan Ramsay throwing them around the place.

I probably over cooked a couple a bit, but over all not bad. I got good color on them which was exciting. I'm starting to realize how hard it is to cook things this delicate on electric burners, but there isn't much I can do.

I really like the arugula. I can see why it's so popular. I am not sure if it really goes with a dish like this, but hey... I'm a hack... I can do whatever I want.