The holidays are once again upon us and you know what that means. Tis the season for large-format meals designed to feed the unending onslaught of family, friends, and well-wishers. These dishes must be cozy, have broad appeal, and be filling as all get out. If you can achieve all three without going bankrupt, so much the better. So to kick off this cook and bakeathon, I bring you this French Onion Lasagna. A golden and gooey casserole that features layers of homemade pasta, buttery caramelized onions, sharp gruyere cheese, and a velvety béchamel sauce. This is a crowd-pleaser if there ever was one, so let’s get into it. 

This week began with a time change and freezing rain. The worst form of precipitation coupled with the devastating realization that it gets dark at 5 pm now. Add in the deeply depressing state of the world and the fact I still had to do my job and be a somewhat pleasant member of society throughout this upheaval and that all adds up to one hell of the week. My cats were particularly unnerved by the shift in their feeding schedule. So in the midst of crying cats, terrible headlines, and working until darkness falls, there is only one solution: comfort food. And what is more comforting than a bowl of Mac and cheese?  Today’s White Cheddar Chili Mac marries the charms of the cheesy classic with the much beloved white chili. A creamy and fiery bowl of carbs that will soothe your seasonal affective disorder like no other.