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Chipotle Mac-n-Cheese

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  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Video Length: 12:41
  • Course: Eggs and Dairy WTF?

Mac-n-Cheese is great comfort food - and you don't have to get it out of a box. Make your own with several different cheeses, selected for complementary textures and flavors. The complete method is on the recipes tab, but remember to consider topping your mac-n-cheese with bread crumbs for a pleasing crunch

Ariane Duarte (Season 5)

Ariane is the chef/owner of CulinAriane, a four-star restaurant located in Montclair, N.J. She was inspired to cook at a young age by her grandmothers. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she worked at some of the best restaurants in the country before she and her husband, Michael, opened CulinAriane. While much of her time is spent at her restaurant, she loves spending time with her daughters, especially at the beach. She also enjoys entertaining for family and friends. Her strong belief is that anything can be fixed and to keep smiling.