i pretty much promise, you, this is not going to turn into a food blog---
the other night, i was planning to make a baked spaghetti---as i didn't have enough ingredients and didn't want to have plain old noodles with jar sauce---i decided to get a little creative-
i started with frozen vegetables--broccoli, yellow squash and onion with green peppers---
i fried them in a good amount of vegetable oil---added lots of seasonings----lemon pepper, garlic salt, italian blend, and more salt and pepper---i was surprised, how fast this part was---turn the heat up high and be nearby---
while i did this, i boiled the spaghetti (thin) noodles---breaking them, three times-----
cooking them a shorter time-- since it would be cooking in the oven at 350 for about 45min.--cover with foil-
i took two cans (smaller size) cream of chicken soup--adding about a half of can of water----then i added a bag of shredded cheddar cheese-
this was not bad----if i made it again, i would change the following----add two large cans of soup--one cream of chicken, one cream of mushroom----i would add a whole big can of cream and half can of water---and i would add another half of bag of cheese and change it to a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella
add some garlic bread and a fruit based salad---for a quick and different take on spaghetti night
Lovin' your new food themes. Ha! The chili metaphor was great.
ReplyDeletewhy thank you mary--i am happy you like this direction :)
DeleteMy mouth watered just reading this!!
ReplyDeletereally!!! i am so glad!--it was pretty good and i think it would be awesome, with the changes :)
DeleteMmm...sounds yummy. And I've had spaghetti about four times already this week!
ReplyDeletehaha i hear ya--sometimes it's just all ya want, huh joy :)
DeleteI love hearing what's for dinner. It helps me figure out what's for dinner often.
ReplyDeleteI just made a version of a fellow pen pal's recipe, but with shrimp. Cooked a little different, in WAY less time. It was good... I sent it over to her and she's going to try it herself.
I think that's the best part of the internet, because really, how many ways can you have chicken before it gets really boring?
i know---i love cooking shows and blogs!! and i forgot--i was going to mention that this dish might be good with shrimp!! thanks juli :)
DeleteThis sounds delicious! My boys love spaghetti, so this take on it will be a hit, I'm sure. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteoh cool---yeah boys usually do love spaghetti--let me know jackie :)
DeleteI'm always looking for new recipes. I somehow manage to make the same things over and over again. Thanks for sharing, Lynn.
ReplyDeletei know what you mean---i was just thinking about you--i'm coming over to visit, susan :)
DeleteThis is the second post I have seen about baked spaghetti today. I have never had baked spaghetti. I certainly am wanting to try it now!
ReplyDeletereally--well i am glad you now know---i usually make it with tomato based sauce and add, cottage cheese and cream cheese and lots of bagged mixed cheese--hope you make it theresa :)
DeleteAd lib... I like it!
ReplyDeletehaha thanks ms. a ;)
DeleteThis sounds really good! We eat a lot of pasta, so I'm always looking for different ways to prepare it.
ReplyDeleteus too---now i am wanting the regular baked spaghetti! thanks danielle :)
Deleteoh yum! i'd love to see photos!
ReplyDeletesorry---i should have had robyn take one--next time--thanks vett :)
DeleteIt really sounds delish!
ReplyDeletelike i said, i would change it up some, if i made it again, but was pretty good, thanks marie :)
DeleteI think a food-as-metaphor blog would be great fun ...
ReplyDeletehmmm it could be rather amusing, suze ;)
DeleteYou'd cook it up but good. :)
Deletehaha, i love your faith in me---right back atcha sweetie ;)
Deletethanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteSound pretty tasty. I also like to experiment, trouble is I never write down recipes and tend to forget ingredients next time. Baked potato, Scotch Broth, Turnip and Onion are ingredients that go together well.
ReplyDeleteyou know--i think turnips not turnip greens but the turnips themselves are one of my favorite vegetables but i have rarely made them--i wish i could find them frozen--thanks :)
DeleteYes, you'll rarely find them in the freezer departments of stores, unless it's a specialist frozen food store. There's a method of freezing your own that involves par boiling and dicing them first.
Deletei hate peeling them--i am a lazy cook----but might have to break down and get some fresh ones soon :)
DeleteIt does sound pretty good.
ReplyDeleteit was pretty tasty, but i think with the few changes, i would do, it would be lots better--thanks ruth :)
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