Sun Dial Restaurant’s kids macaroni and cheese is a big hit with the parents too, says Rory Bancroft, executive chef for the Westin Peachtree Plaza.

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Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 11 minutes, until just under al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot along with the rewarmed cheese sauce.

6) Remove from the oven, let cool, and cut into strips to serve with the mac and cheese and watermelon green salad. 7) Mac and Cheese: Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions.

I got this recipe nearly 20 years ago from a friend, Linda Gorman. Her recipe calls for elbow macaroni, but cooked spaghetti, cut into fourths so it's easier to eat, works great as well.

Chef Michael Murray teaches visitors how to properly cook pasta, treat sauce and garnish effectively for the final plate.