I’ll be back soon with a less fancy version of our classic macaroni and cheese … think Velveeta (it’s the secret to all the very best homestyle mac on the planet, I tell you!), but until then, a fancified but simple-to-make version that will be an absolute hit.ĬLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE IN A BECHAMEL SAUCE My mom has been making the best mac ‘n cheese for as long as I can remember, and a few of her tried-and-true tricks: nutmeg and mustard powder … strange, I know … but just the ticket, I promise you that. I’m not sure there’s anything quite like homemade macaroni and cheese, and the secret to amazing mac ‘n cheese: the rich and creamy bechamel sauce (that all starts with a roux … don’t panic: a roux is surprisingly simple, and one of my kitchen secret weapons).