Caramelized Onion with Prosciutto
By Mariano’s Chef Gary Zickel and Owner of Wood Restaurant

Chef Gary is the mastermind behind some of your favorite Mariano’s signature recipes. You don’t want to miss the next-level deliciousness he is serving up in our stores and at his restaurant.

Support Gary:

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@garyzickel

@woodchicago

'Nduja Mac & Cheese
By Tony Fiasche of Tempesta Market and Tempesta Artisan Salumi

Chef Tony is turning up the heat with his use of 'Nduja (a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from the Calabria region in Southern Italy). His tip for extra flavor is adding freshly grated lemon rind on top!

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Instagram:

@tempestamarket

@tempestasalumi

Spring Mac & Cheese with Italian Sausage, Peas and Calabrian Peppers
By Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde

Chef Sarah layers mouthwatering Italian flavors in her special Spring Mac & Cheese. Enjoy a taste when you dish out a few ready-to-eat scoops from Not Just Mac and Cheese, and delight in more Italian flavors at her Monteverde restaurant.

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Instagram:

@monteverdechi

@chefsarahjayne

Cajun Mac & Cheese with Chicken and Andouille Sausage
By Brian Jupiter of Frontier and Ina Mae’s Tavern & Packaged Goods

Enjoy a delicious kick with this special twist from Chef Brian. The addition of andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning mixed into the rich cheese sauce brings a pleasing spicy and smoky flavor to every bite.

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Instagram:

@frontierchicago

@inamaetavern

@chefjup

Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese
By Bill Kim of urbanbelly, The Table at Crate, Timeout Market Chicago and Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop

Chef Bill shares his fusion of these two comforting classics in one amazing dish. We recommend bring home an extra serving or two to keep your kids and your cravings satisfied with this delicious mac & cheese mash up.

Support Bill:

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Instagram:

@chefbillkim

@cbkpizzaparm

@urbanbellychicago

@timeoutmarketchicago

@tableatcrate

BBQ Brisket and Jack and Cheddar Mac & Cheese
By Dominique Leach of Lexington Betty Smokehouse

Chef Dominique does not disappoint with her southern-inspired mac & cheese recipe! Hungry for more slow-smoked flavor? Then be sure to dine in at her restaurant: Lexington Betty Smokehouse.

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Instagram:

@Lexington.Betty

Truffle Mac & Cheese
By Giacomo Marinello of Marinello Tartufi

Marinello Tartufi provides its customers with the finest fresh truffles and truffle products imported directly from Italy. Treat yourself to Giacomo Marinello’s special Truffle Mac & Cheese and find more of their items in our stores.

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@marinellotartufi

Cacio e Pepe Mac & Cheese
By Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno

This hot and bubbly take on traditional mac & cheese includes a creamy béchamel sauce and sweet corn kernels. Indulge in other creations from Chef Tony at his two area restaurants.

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@piccolosognorestaurant

@maillardtavern

Chicken, Bacon, Ranch
By Maciek Zurawski of Grillin With Dad

Dad knows best and Maciek’s tasty flavor combo in his mac & cheese recipe proves it! You can enjoy more recipes and cooking tips from Grillin With Dad when you visit his website and follow him on Instagram.

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