Name: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz mezzi rigatoni; 3 tbsp butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 c shallot, diced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh sage; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 c half and half; 5 oz Campbell's Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup; 3/4 c pumpkin puree; 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 oz gouda, shredded; 1/4 c parmesan, grated; 1/4 c reserved pasta water

Delaney and Shelby

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To briefly sum it up, we're sisters and self proclaimed home cooks. Whatever level cook you are, you've come to the right place! We create recipes that anyone and everyone can make because yes, you can do the cooking. 

Delaney, 24, attended St. Lawrence University where she played field hockey and majored in Government and African Studies and minored in Education Studies and Gender Studies. She graduated early at the end of 2020 and later moved in with Shelby. She has experience working as a field hockey and track coach and in sales for a large financial lending company. 

Shelby, 28, graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2017 with a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness Management and went on to get her Associates degree in nursing. She has experience working in both long-term care and an ICU step-down unit turned COVID unit during the pandemic. 

The sisters grew up in Upstate New York with their parents and two other sisters, Gabby (26) and Mackenzie (22). Shelby and Delaney both credit their family and Food Network for inspiring their passion for cooking. When they were little they used to dream of owning a restaurant together and even created a "menu" that was made up of their Grandma Betty's mac and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, and lemonade. 

As they grew up, their dreams of owning a restaurant were put on the back burner as they chose to pursue different career paths. Little did they know, they'd end up running a successful food-based social media platform together. It all started in January of 2021 when Delaney started posting recipes on TikTok as a way to pass the time and stay connected with friends. Low and behold, her tomato soup video went viral and the page started to gain followers. Shortly after that, she moved in with Shelby and they would film and post recipes in their off time. Fast forward two years and now the two sisters work as full-time content creators and recipe developers for their page, yessidothecookingg.


Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for helping make our dream become a reality. 
- Delaney and Shelby

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and add pasta. Cook al dente according to box directions.

While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a sauce pot on medium heat. Add in garlic, shallot, herbs, and spices. Sauté until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).

Mix in flour to create a roux. Once the flour smell is cooked out, add in half and half, and mix until combined.

Stir in Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup and pumpkin puree. Bring to a light simmer and mix in the cheese and pasta water.

Take off heat and add to drained pasta. Gently mix until combined.

Serve immediately, garnish with thyme and pepper, and enjoy!