A complete meal

Recipe: Ryan's All-The-Food-Groups Mac 'n Cheese

(Note: all amounts and directions are approximate. That's according to the chef, not the blogger.)

6 strips bacon
half an onion
half a red pepper
1 head broccoli
half head cauliflower
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound pasta (elbows or other)
1 pound cheddar
1 tsp thyme
1/4 cup cream cheese


In pan, cook bacon for a bit. Then add onion and pepper. Then add broccoli and cauliflower and soy sauce.

At some point, turn the oven to 375.

Meanwhile, cook pasta until it's 3/4 of the way done. Drain and put back in pot. Add milk, cream cheese, thyme and half of the cheddar. Put on low heat and stir and get cheddar to melt. Then, add vegetables to the pot.

Combine and pour entire thing into 9 * 13 baking dish. Toss remaining cheddar on top.

Bake until cheese is golden brown.

Eat with a spinach salad. Mmmm.