Whats cooking Thursday November 5, 2009?

chowhound said:
Thanks for the info, Barb. Next time I make lasagna, which isn't often enough, I'm going to give this a try. Do you need to use more sauce than you normally would, or is just making it the day before good enough?

Thanks, Sherm. I know you're a man that appreciates pork chops and gravy ;^)
That's a pretty slick idea. Sometimes I'll let things cool outside on the porch when it gets cold enough out. From now on I'm going to use a cooler outside. No sense enticing any critters with the smell of sauce or chili. That always worried me a bit.

I haven't eaten in OG for a looooong time, I do remember how fresh their salads were. And their breadsticks.... mmmm Usually by the time dinner came I wasn't even hungry.
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You're welcome, Chowhound, and thank you, also!

I used to put the pots of cooked cooled food in the window overnight, during the winter, of course, and cover them with towels, when the fridge was too full and I made large dinners for the holidays.

Bucky, yeah, I guess times have changed and people are now looking for a few neat tips to try to save some food prep time in the kitchen.

And besides, you'd be saving yourself from the dangers of being accidentally scalded by the boiling water or the steam from it. And if you are making lasagna in the simmer, there's no need to heat up the kitchen even more by boiling water for the noodles. And the summer is probably when I'll make this again.

Yep, things are more simplified now these days to save some steps while prepping some of your favorite meals. :clap:
 
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Man, guys! All of these meals look great! Sherm, that sauce looks so delicious. Do you have the recipe posted here yet? If not, could I get it please sir? Liked that shepard pie also my Lady Dee! Of course, Ms. Peeps did her thing again I see. Nice lookin Peeps!!!:clap::clap:
 
Before Joe and Chow mentioned your pot, that is also besides the sauce is what caught my eye. Do you like your RR cookware? Do you have any Paula Deen's? Just wondering since I was looking at some of hers at Walmart last week. Needing a pot like yours and about that size. Have a Great Weekend, Meme/sh:mrgreen:
 
Meme4251 said:
Man, guys! All of these meals look great! Sherm, that sauce looks so delicious. Do you have the recipe posted here yet? If not, could I get it please sir? Liked that shepard pie also my Lady Dee! Of course, Ms. Peeps did her thing again I see. Nice lookin Peeps!!!:clap::clap:
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Thanks, and it IS delish! I've been tasting it to see if the seasonings need to be ajdusted, and it only required a little bit more sugar.

I didn't follow a recipe for it, but I think I can make up one for you soon. I don't measure when it comes to stove-top cooking main courses. Only measure for baking breads, cakes and deserts. :chef:
 
Damn Chow, you did do a "Comfort Dinner" there for this week!:yum::yum: Seriously, it really is considered that down here in Tx. Looks very delicious and filling. I assume those are potatoes, correct? What seasoning did you use on them? All looks very good. Have A Great Weekend!! Meme/sh
 
Meme4251 said:
Man, guys! All of these meals look great! Sherm, that sauce looks so delicious. Do you have the recipe posted here yet? If not, could I get it please sir? Liked that shepard pie also my Lady Dee! Of course, Ms. Peeps did her thing again I see. Nice lookin Peeps!!!:clap::clap:
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thank you meme sweetie. my girls and i had cheese steaks sammies for brunch. there was just enough meat, peppers and onions left. i still have a bit of cheese left.
 
Meme4251 said:
Before Joe and Chow mentioned your pot, that is also besides the sauce is what caught my eye. Do you like your RR cookware? Do you have any Paula Deen's? Just wondering since I was looking at some of hers at Walmart last week. Needing a pot like yours and about that size. Have a Great Weekend, Meme/sh:mrgreen:
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Yes I do like my RR cookware. I use booth pots a lot.

I don't have any of Paula's cookware, as I've already brought Emeril's stainless stel cookware set. Had I not gotten Emeril's, then I might have considered Paula's.

Her cookware, BTW, is somewhat reminiscent of the old Revere stainless steel cookware. Note the handles on it. They look just like the ones on the old Revere sets.

Not to say that her cookware is questionable. I'm sure that it's fine. :chef:
 
Thank you, Meme!
Yep, diced potatoes made "neat". Nothing but a little salt & pepper on them because I knew I'd be putting gravy over them. Cooked in a little oil and then added some butter halfway through.
 
chowhound said:
Thanks for the info, Barb. Next time I make lasagna, which isn't often enough, I'm going to give this a try. Do you need to use more sauce than you normally would, or is just making it the day before good enough?
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I use a little more sauce and the making it the day before helps the pasta start to soften.
I don't know that's the way my mother always made it and I just followed suit........her lasagna is/was supremo!! LOL :smile:
 
Meme4251 said:
Before Joe and Chow mentioned your pot, that is also besides the sauce is what caught my eye. Do you like your RR cookware? Do you have any Paula Deen's? Just wondering since I was looking at some of hers at Walmart last week. Needing a pot like yours and about that size. Have a Great Weekend, Meme/sh:mrgreen:
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Some of Paula Deen's cookware has a recall on it because of shattering :eek:. I think it's just cast iron, but I'm not sure.
 
Sherman said:
Yes I do like my RR cookware. I use booth pots a lot.

I don't have any of Paula's cookware, as I've already brought Emeril's stainless stel cookware set. Had I not gotten Emeril's, then I might have considered Paula's.

Her cookware, BTW, is somewhat reminiscent of the old Revere stainless steel cookware. Note the handles on it. They look just like the ones on the old Revere sets.

Not to say that her cookware is questionable. I'm sure that it's fine. :chef:
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I have a few Emerilware in both is Pro Line, his old line as well as some of his cast iron. To me they are an inexpensive way to get a few pieces of All-Clad stainless at half the price. If I have a choice between Emeril and All-Clad I will take the Emeril due to the price and only buy All-Clad when they are the only one that makes it. Another excellent line is Wolfgang Pucks Bistro line cookware and even cheaper than both All-Clad or Emeril. I tend not to buy sets but buy pots as I have a need for them. I also cook with induction so no copper or aluminum unless in capsuled types with something that is magnetic. Being aluminum RR stuff is completely out and never considered Paula Dean's stuff. Both Emeril and Wolfgang Puck got great reviews compared to All-Clad over the years so I've gone with them if they make the pot I'm looking for. Now this is only true of stove top cooking items as my oven doesn't care what it is.
 
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