tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post833858902153342552..comments2024-03-27T21:15:22.992-07:00Comments on Heart of Light: On the homefrontRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-8783312567245059002014-08-25T13:38:18.966-07:002014-08-25T13:38:18.966-07:00it's not weird to eyeball lasagna, but it'...it's not weird to eyeball lasagna, but it's endearingly weird that YOU eyeball lasagna - i thought you'd spreadsheet it! laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429404210444847213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-58794079692527293312014-08-12T10:22:03.301-07:002014-08-12T10:22:03.301-07:00Well, I think the TJ's noodles I had are techn...Well, I think the TJ's noodles I had are technically no-boil (but pretty thick!), but I've heard of people using regular noodles without a problem. Apparently you just need to make sure you put sauce in the bottom of the dish first (which I always do anyways) and use enough liquid (I'm always going overboard on sauce, so this isn't an issue for me). <br /><br />I'm cautious because lasagna is a relatively expensive dish and I'd hate to experiment and end up with something inedible, so I'll probably always soak the noodles in boiling water first! But still so much easier than working with fully cooked noodles.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-27907763283121323332014-08-08T20:38:12.140-07:002014-08-08T20:38:12.140-07:00I wing it too, every time! But back this train up...I wing it too, every time! But back this train up! You don't have to pre-cook regular noodles? I've tried the no boil kind twice and was not a fan. They're just too thin and not all that great which was a bummer! Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700557654466326659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-52634726593976377762014-08-08T06:31:38.228-07:002014-08-08T06:31:38.228-07:00I've used cottage cheese in lasagna too. Pion...I've used cottage cheese in lasagna too. Pioneer Woman did it, I followed suit and loved the result! It's a little thicker, and it just brings dimension but not a cottage cheesy flavor. I'd recommend giving it a try!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317022419578022628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-41885257992767611672014-08-08T05:38:16.020-07:002014-08-08T05:38:16.020-07:00I agree with Sarah. Once I found out how good béc...I agree with Sarah. Once I found out how good béchamel lasagna was I ditched the ricotta. And I love ricotta. Also I don't use mozzarella, but do use parmesan. <br /><br />Also Circe, love.cevdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463468394602351113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-15178135666301978032014-08-07T14:22:14.690-07:002014-08-07T14:22:14.690-07:00Mmmmm ... lasagna with bechamel would be similar t...Mmmmm ... lasagna with bechamel would be similar to pastitsio, which is one of my absolute favorite pasta dishes. Somehow it never occurred to me to do it with lasagna! Yum. I use the Martha Stewart mac and cheese recipe which is bechamel based as well. Soooo good. <br /><br />I'm also obsessed with ricotta, though. The bonus for me is that I always save a little bit of the leftovers (sans egg, obvs) and eat it drizzled with honey and almonds. But that probably sounds terrible to you!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-40707662882322497242014-08-07T14:18:53.056-07:002014-08-07T14:18:53.056-07:00Interesting! Does the cottage cheese flavor come t...Interesting! Does the cottage cheese flavor come through? Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-40937272450973123692014-08-07T09:53:53.763-07:002014-08-07T09:53:53.763-07:00I love lasagna but have a SERIOUS aversion to rico...I love lasagna but have a SERIOUS aversion to ricotta, so I started using a béchamel instead (and yes, it adds steps), but it makes the lasagna super special/delicious. Btw, our dogs love carrots too. I think it's the crunch (and of course I like to think they'll have good eyes when they get older).Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798425055623420670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-86325603876816371382014-08-07T07:21:59.036-07:002014-08-07T07:21:59.036-07:00I like to use a mixture of half ricotta and half c...I like to use a mixture of half ricotta and half cottage cheese in my lasagna. I sometimes feel that too much ricotta makes the lasagna seem a little dry. Just thought I'd share. I'm in the same boat this summer, haven't been cooking much. Last night was a success though, I cooked chicken that all three kids actually ate (maybe it had something to do with the salad dressing that I gave them to dip it in?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com