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06.05.08, 12:10 PM General Topics
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i have an "i want to impress someone" meal without looking like i worked too hard. lasagna is mandatory for the menu. what else should i serve? tia. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 12:10 PM Flag
 

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Lasagna is so not impressive. And so not a summer meal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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it was by request. i'm just wondering what else to serve that will go together and look nice on the plate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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You don't serve anything else on the plate with lasagna. Place piece of lasagne in center of plate, pour over a little extra sauce and fresh grated parm cheese, add parsley or basil garnish on the border of the plate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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agree... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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And if you want to be fancy you can put the sauce in a squirt bottle first and make a design on the plate before you place the lasgana on it. Like a pniwheel or zigzag design. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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you seem really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I make my lasagna from scratch/fresh ingredients. I roll out the pasta, I get fresh ricotta and fresh, home made mozzarella. It is very impressive. (I'll give you not a summer meal) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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How about a simple spinach salad with goat cheese, pecans, and raisins and balsamic vinegrette? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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That type of salad does not go with lasagna. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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sure it does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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i agree that it does not... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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goat cheese goes with everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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NP: Nah, a cheesy salad with a cheesy entree is overkill. And I love cheese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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not with too much other cheese in the next course... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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ITA - Lasagna does not show well or is hard to make it so. If you insist on doing lasagna, I'd serve with a spinach salad in a bowl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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do a nice salad, nice dessert. also some apps too like cheese, olives etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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agree. make a nice salad with goat cheese, nuts, fruit, and then make a fruit cobbler or crisp with ice cream for dessert. so tasty and pretty and looks effortless (actually is effortless). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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OP: thanks for the suggestions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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individual lasagna roll ups look nicer. Same thing, but each lasagna noodle is rololed up like a jelly roll for one portion. If you need recipes' check our Giada/ food network [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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ITD. These lasagna rolls scream "I don't know how to make real lasagna." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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A nice Caprese salad of fresh mozzerella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Yum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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too repetitious of the ingredients in the salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Lasagna maker above: I would not serve a salad with goat (or any) cheese. What kind of lasagna are you making first of all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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no meat. may or may not put in vegetables. i have a recipe that people like...mostly tomato cheese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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np: i adore lasagan but a plain lasagna eith jstu cheese adn tomat isn't impressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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i'm sort of stuck b/c it was requested. so help me think of what else to serve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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^^^not sort of. i *am* stuck. we are having lasagna. should i do a salad? some fish as a lowfat option? a soup as a first course? i want it to be nice but also don't want a bunch of disjointed foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Lasagna is heavy so you want to keep everything else light. Do a nice salad--just greens and a few veggies--and maybe some grilled veggies on the side. Get a nice crusty bread and call it a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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thanks. and thanks to the posters below as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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^^^also, i usually serve family style. i think if i serve individually it'll look better. then i can give a separate salad plate. that and dessert will be fine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Argula salad with toasted pine nuts, shavings of good parm, red onion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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in the summer, salad is the best choice, or maybe cold griled asparagus? something light and green. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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My vegetarian friends say the Moosewood veggie lasagna is incredible. If fish is an option, I would try that... A shrimp lasagna -- damn that would be slamming! Or a mushroom lasagna. Marcella Hazan has a recipe in (I think) her second cook book for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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^^^OR by the way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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from the caterers tray into your corning ware - no one will ever know the difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Then do an entire summer meal. Can you do a vegetable lasagna or does it have to be meat? Start the meal with a really ripe melon slice draped with excellent prosciutto. Then lasagna. Then salad. Nice dessert (like a tiramisu). Done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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op: yes, we'll do a vegetable lasagna. i think something like what you are suggesting would end up being very nice. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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A big caesar salad, maybe some grilled asparagus or steamed broccoli and some home-made foccacia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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start with a gorgeous prosciutto & melon... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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^^ oops... hit the reply to quicky... after the p & m serve a simple asparagus side or lemoned peas... something fresh and green and "clean" on the tongue since the lasag. is heavier... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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^^ and berries with port and a light meringue cookie for dessert... if everything is "light" the lasagne is the star and it won't seem too heavy or like you're trying too hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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thanks. these are great ideas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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i "do" dinner parties a lot... DH's work and such... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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cool. are you an exceptionally good cook? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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i would say that i am a pretty good cook... i am very comfortable in the kitchen. my mother taught me to cook and experiment and learn the science of it all when i was very young and i have done it ever since. i would say more that i am a foodie and i learn and copy quickly... you ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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i'm a pretty good cook but very limited. what i make, i do very well. but i'm a family-style cook...i don't serve things nicely, don't necessarily have things looking pretty. it'll taste good, but that's about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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set yout table in the morning so you don't have to think about it... Ilike to use a one small *very low* arrangement of flowers or two or three really small things in tiny containers (mint julep cups ?) and then 1/2 a Xanax before the guests arrive ! The table early thing is a great thing though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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lol. thanks for the advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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salad, garlic bread, and serve a sherbert for dessert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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just make a sauteed spinach garlic and oil or any other green vegetable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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not "fresh" enough... got to get some crunch with the soft lasagna... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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then make broccoli rabe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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For future reference, never ask a guest what they want on the menu (other than allergy related things like no nuts or shellfish). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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