Mac And Cheese


This course is an incredible learning experience. I strongly advise you to take it. I made a lot of friends and created a lot of unforgettable memories. I’ve learnt so much from this course already, and even though it’s only been two months, I’m I’m a lot more confident cooking on my own than I was before I took this course. I’ve cooked a lot of recipes, but my favourite is the mac and cheese my partner and I made.

My partner and I cooked mac and cheese. The macaroni I used is wonderful for this recipe, with its tubular shape suitable for retaining the rich, creamy sauce. I used cheddar cheese, which melts beautifully into the sauce and provides an appealing sharp, tangy flavour. The pasta was cooked to be al dente, which means it’s soft enough to eat but still has a touch of bite. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, with no lumps. The cheese was completely melted into the sauce, imparting a rich, cheesy flavour. I acquired a fundamental cooking technique by making a roux. It serves as the foundation for many sauces and meals. I learnt how to mix flour and butter and cook it till it’s just right, not too raw or too black. I’ve also learned the significance of ratios and heat management. It’s a talent that demands time and precision. Regarding the roux. It’s a cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat (typically butter). It thickens sauces, such as the cheese sauce in my mac and cheese. When you add milk to your roux, it thickens and becomes creamy. When you combine that with cheese, you create a thick, creamy, cheesy sauce that’s ideal for covering pasta. Macaroni and cheddar cheese are ideal for making mac and cheese. The form of the macaroni holds the sauce well, and the cheddar melts well, resulting in a creamy, savoury dish.




Making and Sharing Reflection:
It was a memorable experience to make mac and cheese. Although it was not my first recipe, it rapidly became one of my favourites. The experience taught me about flavour balancing and improving a classic dish. It was quite fulfilling to share it at school and have my peers like it. The experience has strengthened my passion of cooking and pushed me to experiment with new recipes. By constantly experimenting with new dishes and techniques in the kitchen, I help to build and expand understanding. This not only enhances my cooking talents but also broadens my knowledge of various cuisines and flavours. Cooking is an ongoing learning experience for me.



Core Competency Reflection:
My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include  conducting online research, reading cookbooks, and watching cooking shows. I also enjoy talking to other cooks (Such as my father.) to get their unique perspectives and tips. Cooking and baking are examples of where I communicate effectively and purposefully. When I prepared Snickerdoodles, I clearly communicated the recipe and method so that my group could follow along and learn when they were confused. When there is disagreement within the group, I find it beneficial to initiate a discussion. It’s critical to consider everyone’s points of view and come up with a solution that works for everyone.I demonstrate that I value feedback from others in my group by always taking it into account. I value all suggestions, whether they are for new recipes or changes to old ones.


Moving forward in this cooking class, my goal is to take on the challenge of mastering a challenging recipe that has long piqued my interest. This would not only improve my cooking talents, but will also feed my passion for cooking. I’m looking forward to digging into the complexities of ingredients, techniques, and flavours that this difficult dish will introduce to me.