Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
@dianeb: I don't add flour, but the end product is more like a little potato pocket than an actual pierogi. And the cheese choice was arbitrary - I just happen to like cheddar.
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Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
I like to make pseudo-potato pierogi. Cook the shells normally, then stuff with mashed potatoes mixed with cheddar, onion, and garlic. (You can use mashed potato flakes to make the mixture if you want.) Top with chives and more cheddar, and bake them till the cheese bubbles on top.
McDonald's Says Eat More Chicken For Breakfast
$1.50? My large drink was only $1.38.
Topeka, Kansas: Bobo's Drive-In on Guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'
I just started watching DD&D, and I didn't think I was going to like Guy, but after an episode or two, he has really started to grow on me.
Is there a such thing as too much fried potato?
Came here to say what unarata said - no such thing.
Your $200 Pizza
Sausage, bacon, and mushroom. Then I'd take the remaining $190 and make the same pizza another 19 times.
Should We Stop Eating Tuna?
In my opinion, we never should have started. I like all kinds of fish, but I can't stand tuna.
Mustard? Or Ketchup?
Ketchup, totally. Is this even a question??? ;-)
I only eat mustard as part of deviled eggs, but I put ketchup on pretty much any kind of sandwich.
Have Hardee's and Carl's Jr. Gone Too Far (Or Big)?
> a huge beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard,
> potato chips, and a hot dog
Call me crazy, but that sounds incredible.
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Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
My kids favorite beach lunch was the jumbo pasta shells filled with either curried or regular chicken salad, tuna salad, or egg salad. Easy to transport and store in the cooler. Big hit!
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
@raki5 Let me know how it turns out. I made manicotti for Sunday dinner yesterday using ricotta cheese, ground lamb and spinach. I made a fresh marinara sauce by using my food mill to extract the tomato juice....added a touch of tomato paste, fresh basil and thyme, sofrito with onion and garlic and I have to tell you....yum and yum. The stuffed shells with a vast array of fillings (especially the pumpkin idea) really rocks my world. In terms of portion size/pasta, you serve yourself much less pasta and more of the filling so the filling is the main event. Healthy food...lycopene in the tomatoes....it's a great way to feed the family and friends.
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
What a fabulous array of recipe ideas. Brain-storming is great! I have a box of jumbo pasta shells in the cupboard and I'm going to try out the artichoke-dip idea. Thanks so much for the suggestions.
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
@srhcb - That is too funny! I love the idea as my grandchildren all love Mac & Cheese. I will definitely be making it. Thanks!
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
I use the jumbo shells to make Giant's Mac & Cheese for the grandkids. I serve it in huge bowls with serving spoons. They think it's funny as hell!
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
*returns with pumpkin pasta*
Mmm! Pumpkin, parmesan, baby 'bella mushrooms, onions, and sage. Topped with pepitas for a crunch.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j252/TheSexterBunny/DSCN1091.jpg
My camera has lent a delightful oily sheen to everything :P
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
Howsabout a nod to the noble pumpkin? A finer filling there is not to be had. :P
I really like pumpkin and pasta together so I imagine a filling with it would be fab. Maybe a parmy-pumpkiny-mushroomy-something or other...*goes to mess about in the kitchen*
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
I KNEW I would receive fabulous suggestions on the stuffed shells. Thank you fo much...all of you! Stuffing the shells would be a nice change for the vegetarians out there...the roasted vegetable idea works! The artichokes in your pantry would lend itself to the classic artichoke dip in the shells...bechemal or marinara sauce. Keep them coming!
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
Ooh, might this be a decent way to use that can of artichokes in my pantry?
Stuffed Jumbo Shells - How creative can I be?
We like these for a change. Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells
http://www.bigredkitchen.com/2008/04/chicken-taco-stuffed-shells.html
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