• Favorite GAMEDAY food ? ..... Dine in, carryout, *delivery or make at home.

Ibleedbrown

@dutch-oven said:

Made it last night! Got a little heavy handed with the parsley at the end. It was really good, definitely the best batch of scallops l’ve ever made. I probably could’ve seared it a little better to get that good crust on the ends, so that’ll be the goal with the next batch.

Made some baked mac & cheese with it too. Farmer’s cheese and white cheddar is a killer cheese combo in that. Certainly not a health food dinner, haha.

mjp28

One of my favorite Italian Pasta dishes, either restaurant ($$$$) or bake at home ($$) done right, FIVE CHEESE ZITI. Delicious either way.

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I just finished my

︎ FIVE CHEESE ZITI al FORNO

︎ earlier tonight, really delicious. Also good for

︎ GAMEDAY

︎ or family get-togethers. ~AND~ check out (_x_) our other tips and ideas below.

︎ Tip 1 :

︎ When my wife went with a girlfriend to the Olive Garden for lunch, she got an entree for about $17 and a "take home" dish plus bread sticks for only $6, good deal ! They only offer 3 choices, this is my favorite, just finished my "second bowl" tonight mmm-mmm.

︎ Tip 2 :

︎ This Olive Garden recipe is vegetarian but you can absolutely add meat or seafood to the dish. Adding shrimp is a fantastic option, sliced and seared chicken would be great too.

︎ Tip 3 :

︎ Try it ! Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked together with a crispy panko topping.

This baked ziti recipe is a huge hit with crowds and potlucks. This Ziti al Forno is like the best baked ziti recipe you’ve ever had kicked up about ten more notches. A mixture of marinara and alfredo sauce along with five (yes, I mean five) additional cheeses maked this dish an over the top extravagant recipe you won’t have to wait for a trip to Olive Garden to enjoy.

This baked ziti is different than the traditional baked ziti which is made with marinara sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. With a mix of two sauces and five cheeses you’d think that all the flavors would be muddled, but they work so well together that you’ll find yourself routinely mixing marinara sauce and alfredo sauce even when making a simple spaghetti dinner.

Can you make this ziti al forno lasagna?

YES and I love the way you think. We had a girls night in recently and experimented with this recipe as lasagna. Let me tell you, it was probably the best lasagna I’ve EVER eaten. We did add ground beef to the recipe because it needed more substance than just cheese. We also definitely added the crispy topping.

This baked ziti is different than the traditional baked ziti which is made with marinara sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. With a mix of two sauces and five cheeses you’d think that all the flavors would be muddled, but they work so well together that you’ll find yourself routinely mixing marinara sauce and alfredo sauce even when making a simple spaghetti dinner.

Can you make this ziti al forno lasagna?

YES and I love the way you think. We had a girls night in recently and experimented with this recipe as lasagna. Let me tell you, it was probably the best lasagna I’ve EVER eaten. We did add ground beef to the recipe because it needed more substance than just cheese. We also definitely added the crispy topping.

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◆ SERVINGS 8 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 30 MINUTES ◆

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, ⅕ mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked together with a cripy panko topping.

Yield8 Servings ( ◆ as shown above )

Prep Time15 minutes minutes

Cook Time30 minutes minutes = Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

PASTA

▢1 pound ziti pasta
▢4 cups marinara sauce
▢2 cups alfredo sauce
▢1/2 cup ricotta cheese
▢1/2 cup Fontina cheese shredded

TOPPING

▢2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
▢1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
▢1/4 cup romano cheese grated
▢1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
▢2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions on the box and drain.
In a large metal bowl add the pasta, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese and fontina cheese and mix well.
Add to a large oven safe skillet or 9x13 pan.
Mix the mozzarella, panko, romano, parmesan and garlic together and add the topping over the pasta.
Bake for 30-35 minutes uncovered until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

■ Keyword: Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat

Looking for more Copycat pasta recipes?

mjp28

@ibleedbrown said:

Made it last night! Got a little heavy handed with the parsley at the end. It was really good, definitely the best batch of scallops l’ve ever made. I probably could’ve seared it a little better to get that good crust on the ends, so that’ll be the goal with the next batch.

Made some baked mac & cheese with it too. Farmer’s cheese and white cheddar is a killer cheese combo in that. Certainly not a health food dinner, haha.

︎ You had me at the ..... lemon garlic buttered .... looks good ! ︎

Ibleedbrown

@mjp28 said:

︎ You had me at the ..... lemon garlic buttered .... looks good ! ︎

It was super tasty! I failed to mention l added a little blackening powder to them. So good!

mjp28

~ OK sports fans what's one of the MOST popular side dishes out there ..... MAC & CHEESE ! WELL here's an easy and delicious one, done in 40 minutes.

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Want something really easy and so delicious for your next ︎. GAMEDAY ︎ or family get-togethers how about the BOSTON MARKET MAC & CHEESE. Just follow the easy directions ( ◆ down below. )

︎ Boston Market Mac and Cheese, made with three cheeses is super creamy and easy to make and the perfect copycat!

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and nothing screams fall and holidays more than comfort food. We’re huge fans of Boston Market here for fast food, the chicken is delicious and we love both the mac and cheese and the creamed spinach.

︎. Mac and Cheese has so many versions it is hard to call anything the Ultimate Mac and Cheese, but this creamy mac and cheese is the perfect Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese copycat.

︎ Can I make this Boston Market Mac and Cheese on the stovetop?

Yes, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and the liquid is reduced.

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◆ SERVES 8 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 25 MINUTES = ◆ TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES. ◆

︎. Boston Market Mac and Cheese, (copycat) - made with THREE cheeses is super creamy and easy to make and the perfect copycat !

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and nothing screams fall and holidays more than comfort food. We’re huge fans of Boston Market here for fast food, the chicken is delicious and we love both the mac and cheese and the creamed spinach.

Mac and Cheese has so many versions it is hard to call anything the Ultimate Mac and Cheese, but this creamy mac and cheese is the perfect Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese copycat.

Can I make this Boston Market Mac and Cheese on the stovetop?

Yes, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. ● Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and the liquid is reduced.

Yield. 8 Servings ( ◆ as shown above )

Prep Time - 15 minutes. Cook Time -25 minutes Total Time. = 40 minutes

︎ Course - Side Dish.

︎ Cuisine - American.

︎ Author - Sabrina Snyder.

◆ Ingredients

▢8 tablespoons butter unsalted (1 stick)

▢1/2 cup flour

▢1 teaspoon salt

▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper

▢1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

▢4 cups milk whole or 2%

▢8 ounces American cheese

▢1/2 cup blue cheese

▢1/2 cup cheddar cheese

▢8 ounces semolina rotini pasta cooked

◆ Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Melt the butter on medium heat, then add in the flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.

Whisk until smooth and cook for 30 seconds.

Add in the milk slowly in 1 cup increments until smooth.

Add in the cheese and whisk until fully melted.

Add in the pasta and stir.

Pour into baking dish and bake, covered for 20 minutes.

◆ Nutrition

●Keyword: Boston Market Mac and Cheese (copycat)

◆Tools Used in the making of this Boston Market Mac and Cheese

Recipe: Baking Pan: This is great as it looks good for serving too!

Skillet with Lid: I used my All-Clad pan for this recipe but I also own this exact pan which I use for clients and it is great quality at 1/4th the price. I cook for us with All-Clad pans I hope to pass down to my kids (I’m sappy, I know).

Copycat Recipes Book: This recipe was based on a recipe found in this book originally. I adjusted a couple of things but the main ingredients are absolutely found from here

Rotini Pasta: Semolina is the first ingredient here, feel free to swap for your favorite pasta shape too.

◆ ENJOY ! --◇--

mjp28

@mjp28 said:

I had roast beef & swiss sandwiches before the game ...... the ZITI are next week now.

●-> Hey guys, we've got some pretty good recipes - and - dishes come across the pages here lately !

My Ziti was good, MAC & CHEESE is coming up, keep 'em coming. Thanks, mjp.

mjp28

~ Another quick and easy soup recipe on a COLD day here in NE OHIO or anywhere ..... how about a ︎ SHORTCUT SPLIT PEA SOUP ︎ for a busy cook ? On a ● GAMEDAY. ● or anyday !

Another good split pea recipe ︎and︎ a group of other recipes for you to have for your use. For a quick dinner and some sit-down time. ? mjp.

■ From my file on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 ■

︎ SERVES 6

︎ COOK TIME 55 MINUTES

︎ ( Most of it simmer the soup time.)

Old-fashioned comfort doesn't always mean long hours spent in the kitchen. Thanks to some ︎ FROZEN ︎ shortcuts, you can enjoy a bowl of Shortcut Split Pea Soup within the hour. Boy do we love it when modern conveniences make it super easy for us to enjoy old-fashioned tastes.

︎. What You'll Need. .... maybe make more ?

1 (16-ounce) package dry split green peas <--● The time and worrk saver here.
1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1/2-inch chunks. <--● Another taste and time saver.
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (16-ounce) frozen sliced carrots, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

︎ What to Do

In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine the split peas, ham, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in frozen peas and carrots and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more, or until peas are tender. Add parsley and serve.

︎ Notes ●-->

●--> If you'd like, to top each bowl of split pea soup w/oyster crackers. Mmm-mmm ... yes !

AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ︎ SHORTCUT SPLIT PEA RECIPE ︎ Also see Mr FOOD's

Recipes you will find these fine SPLIT PEA Recipes. ( MrFood.com )

mjp28

~ Well last week around Mon-Tues I was just getting over with a cold and asked my wife for some of her great ~ homemade "CNS" , ~ CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ~ the real stuff. Well she took inventory ..... we had everything including a nice frozen pack of big chicken thighs.

Normally we would start with a good size whole chicken but NO chicken, we've thought about going with all dark meat in the past why not go that route now. We figured the all dark meat would give the "CNS" and the broth both incredibly new and wonderful flavors ...... and we both were QUITE RIGHT !

Oh My Goodness ...... we were in for in for a delicious treat. The most flavor-filled ~ CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ~ we could imagine. Mmm-mmm good ~ and like nothing out of a can ANYWHERE on this earth and a little secret ( it was so easy. Really !

[ NOTICE ] Prepartion and cooking tips to follow later.

Unsympathetic

If you've wondered "Where's the heat?" in your jalapenos lately... thank Texas A&M.

mjp28

~ Here's one on the quick and easy plus also easy on the budget a real anyone can do it meal coming right up. I've already sent it out to my ..... "FRIENDS & FAMILY EMAIL LIST ..... and here it is for my TBB. group here the ︎ MOM'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE ︎ and still delicious with the potato chips on top.

I have another TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE but without the potatochips, BOTH delicious and budget friendly to feed the family or the sports hungry gang. Either one you will like. Here is the above recipe.

Bon Appetit, means : good appetite : enjoy your meal.

︎ SERVES 4 COOK TIME 40 MINUTES (adjust quantites for larger groups)

[ And just keep scrolling down.]

What could be better than a

︎ MOM'S TUNA CASSEROLE

︎ before or during halftime or even after the big game and it does not even have fo be a Sunday. And a quick and easy way to feed the family on the cheap side too. And make sure to check out our NOTES below for some more recipe i SERVES 4

︎ COOK TIME 40 MINUTES There's something about a tuna casserole that always takes us back to our childhoodt was one of Mom's specialties, and boy did she make it look simple! Luckily, our easy tuna filled verWsWion of Mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole is so creamy andious, you'll want to make it ain Plus, st like Mom used to do with her perfect tuna mixture - we sWWnucWkWhat You'll Need:MOM'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

MOM'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1 (12-ounce) package medium egg noodles
2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cup milk
1 (12-ounce) can chunk tuna, drained and flaked
2 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips

What To Do:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain.
In a large bowl, combine soup and milk; mix well. Add noodles, tuna, peas, butter, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish then top evenly with potato chips.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. ︎--> Serve immediately !

Notes:

If you liked this weeknight dinner recipe, be sure to check out our Pork Chop Casserole, Easy Beefy Casserole, or Quick Chicken Marsala!
We've got loads more easy noodle casseroles, from beef to chicken, vegetarian and more! Check it out! Or check out some of our favorite old-fashioned recipes for more classic hits.
Don't forget to check out our other tuna noodle casseroles (below) and this amazing collection of Homestyle Tuna Casserole Recipes!


No Ordinary Tuna Casserole	Family-Favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole

︎ Did You Know?: ︎ In the 1950s, many Americans were looking for quick and easy ways to feed their family for cheap. The Tuna Noodle Casserole was created to be a simple dinner that's quick and budget-friendly. Since its beginnings, tuna noodle casserole has become a very popular dinner recipe across the United States.

The basic requirements for a tuna noodle casserole recipe include a can of tuna, a can of vegetables, a can of soup and a package of egg noodles. Other tuna noodle casserole recipes add-ins range from chopped mushrooms and onions to frozen peas or shredded cheddar cheese. Our recipe for Mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole is an old-fashioned version just like the one we grew up with.

Pull this bubblin' hot casserole out of the oven and the gang will surely say, ..... OOOHH it is so so good ! ︎ NOW ON TO OUR NEXT RECIPE ! ︎ mjp.

syd

I need a new super bowl menu

mjp28

@syd said:

I need a new super bowl menu

We still have time to whip something up. ︎ I'm planning on a few new ideas ...... soon enough.

TexasAg1969

@syd said:

I need a new super bowl menu

Old El Paso Chips with Old El Paso Thick and Chunky Salsa (Hot or Mild) and/or Old El Paso Chunky Guacamole. Add in Lone Star Beer and you're in business (although personally I prefer Shiner Bock from Shiner, Texas or Modelo Negra Mexican Beer).?

nickers

@texasag1969 said:

Old El Paso Chips with Old El Paso Thick and Chunky Salsa (Hot or Mild) and/or Old El Paso Chunky Guacamole. Add in Lone Star Beer and you're in business (although personally I prefer Shiner Bock from Shiner, Texas or Modelo Negra Mexican Beer).?

Not a Guac or cilantro fan but the rest sounds great!

I love the Modelo line of beers.. Its become my go to next to Rolling Rock and Stroh's

TexasAg1969

@nickers said:

Not a Guac or cilantro fan but the rest sounds great!

I love the Modelo line of beers.. Its become my go to next to Rolling Rock and Stroh's

If you like dark beer another good one comes out of New Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins, Colorado. It's a "pitch black, malty sweet" dark beer called 1554. Of course my all time favorite and budget buster at $8 an 11 oz. bottle is the dark Trappist Ale from Belgium called Rochefort 10. First had it on tap in Bruges, Belgium and they served it in it's own special glass with a Rochefort 10 label on it. My other favorite that doesn't kill your budget is Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout out of England. That runs around $14 for a 4 pack.

nickers

@texasag1969 said:

If you like dark beer another good one comes out of New Belgium Brewery in Ft. Collins, Colorado. It's a "pitch black, malty sweet" dark beer called 1554. Of course my all time favorite and budget buster at $8 an 11 oz. bottle is the dark Trappist Ale from Belgium called Rochefort 10. First had it on tap in Bruges, Belgium and they served it in it's own special glass with a Rochefort 10 label on it. My other favorite that doesn't kill your budget is Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout out of England. That runs around $14 for a 4 pack.

Sounds good.. I'll have to seek'em out...

TexasAg1969

@nickers said:

Sounds good.. I'll have to seek'em out...

From the New Belgium website here is a little history.

ORIGIN

STORY

1554 defies the style guidelines of modern beer. Although dark in color, 1554 is not a porter, stout, schwarzbier or bock. Rather, it is a rebirth of a lost beer style called zwert (Flemish for black), which uses gruit for bittering. The oldest reference to zwert beer comes from 1285. However, our brewing inspiration came from a book published in 1554, which was the height of popularity for zwertbeer. First released in 1998, our whimsical improvisation includes a variety of specialty dark malts, a dash of licorice root, and a European lager yeast that’s fermented at ale temperatures.

syd

enjoying the cream ale as we speak

syd

unfortunatley the roof caved in and fell in the river then caught fire, O.K it didnt catch fire but it could have. they still make a great beer

any way were gonna do a dry rub ribs for tommorow plus tater skins and other stuff and lots o beer