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April's Prize Spaghetti 6.09 The Prodigal Daughter Returns

“This is my last stop. I go to the lab tomorrow, and the fair's on the 16th. And, if I win, there's going to be a banquet on the 18th,...

Johnny Machete: Eating Gilmore Challenge Week 7

“Pina will serve tiny, proper servings. Johnny Machete needs to be presented in a heap.” “Johnny Machete?” “That’s the name of this vile...

Goat Cheese in the Fennel Salad & Walnuts in the Béchamel 5.19 But I'm a Gilmore

“Do you put walnuts in your béchamel?” “No.” “You don’t put walnuts in your béchamel?” “Sookie, I have things burning-” “I thought I...

Blue Manicotti 5.12 Come Home

“I will never, under any circumstances, no matter how short a dress you put on, go back to Al's Pancake World ever, ever again.” “Aw, you...

Mock Turtle Soup 4.16 The Reigning Lorelai

“I have something for you. Mock turtle soup.” “Mock turtle soup?” “Yeah. Sookie made it.” “Mock turtle soup....mock turtle soup...mock...

Mac and Cheese with a Jalapeño Chipotle Cream Sauce 4.03 The Hobbit, The Sofa, and Digger Stiles

“What is that?” “It's macaroni and cheese.” “ It's green. Why is it green?” “Because I made it with a jalapeno-chipotle cream sauce.”...

Mac-and-Cheese 2.16 There's the Rub

“Is that mac and cheese?” “It sure is. “I love mac and cheese.” “Great.” “I’m not allowed to have mac and cheese.” “Splurge. Come on...

Top 3% Beefaroni 2.01 Sadie, Sadie

“Grandma, I can't believe you found the recipe for Beefaroni.” “It wasn't easy. Antonia thought I'd gone insane.” “Well…” “No one needs a...

Homemade pasta with Mussels in a White Wine Sauce 1.12 Double Date

"I wonder if the mussels are fresh?” “Um, well, it does say ‘fresh mussels’ on the menu.” Yes, but a lot of times they say ‘fresh’ and...

Magic Risotto 1.04 Deer Hunters

“I mean you know about this risotto. I mean on my mother’s deathbed -” “You made the risotto and she lived three more years.” “She was...