Who Invented Macaroni and Cheese?

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You might think macaroni and cheese is just a quick and easy meal, or a special dish that comes to the holiday table. But Joy and her co-host Buddy are here to tell you that macaroni and cheese is actually a pair of SUPERHEROES! We’ll trace the history of the dish back to ancient ... Show More

Today, Josh and Nicole are discussing the best way to cook mac and cheese: baked or stovetop?Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1 

Most people are familiar with the stuff in the blue box, but what might seem like a simple dish holds many nuances, from achieving that perfectly smooth cheese melt to avoiding greasiness or lumpiness. Find out why mac and cheese holds a special place in Kenji's heart and the res ... Show More

Pasta is amazing. But where does the concept come from? In part one of this week's two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max delve into the origin of a simple series of ingredients -- and discover there's a lot more to the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Sheila Dillon charts the rise of the humble mac'n'cheese: a dish that crosses culture and classes and has established itself as a popular comfort food across the world.We discover the history of the dish. Food historian Polly Russell tells us how a macaroni recipe first appeared ... Show More

<p>Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon!<br> <br> Who knew that we could thank Thomas Jefferson and more over, his personal chef (and unfortunately, slave) James Hemings for the delicious perfected and popularized dish of macaroni and cheese? Thank you, James! Today, we spe ... Show More

<p>From acini di pepe to ziti, pasta comes in way more than 50 different shapes. But why? And how?? Anney and Lauren explore the saucy history and science of pasta in all its glorious forms.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More

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Pasta—a simple yet beloved staple with a history as rich as its flavors. From its ancient origins to its place at the heart of cuisines around the world, pasta tells a story of tradition, innovation, and culinary delight. How did it evolve, and what makes it such a timeless favor ... Show More

Today, we set out to do the impastable! We're asking: what's the best pasta shape?