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" 2007 Grand Finale Winner: Lorie Roach, San Antonio, TX Winning Recipe: Jumbo Shell Pasta Stuffed with Baby White Cheddar and Chicken Macaroni Prize: $5,000, 25 pounds of Tillamook cheese, and various other prizes Runner-Up Recipes: Finalist recipes at the event included Autumn Comfort Mac, Cajun Shrimp, Shells &amp;amp;amp; Cheese, and Mi Casa Chicken Pasta. Highlights and Details Mac and Cheese isn&amp;#039;t just another food trend. Though the creamy pasta dish is making a comeback from its retro food status, it remains a cultural icon in the lives of many. The Tillamook Cheese Company created this contest for all those who consider themselves experts in macaroni and cheese making. Recipe entrants were judged based on unique use of ingredients, taste, and overall creativity. At the grand finale cook-off in Portland, OR, six finalists prepared their recipes from scratch in front of a live audience, and the dishes were judged by a panel of local celebrities and culinary experts. For more information about the Tillamook Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Contest, visit macaroniandcheeseandcheese.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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