tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post1084029095406327266..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Easy Greek PatitsioMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-77471784614715037442015-11-02T22:45:58.991-05:002015-11-02T22:45:58.991-05:00Cheese makes everything taste better! Enjoy your l...Cheese makes everything taste better! Enjoy your lentils and rice :)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-59424944987644333462015-11-02T19:38:43.212-05:002015-11-02T19:38:43.212-05:00Funny, I was just sitting here with my lentils and...Funny, I was just sitting here with my lentils and brown rice that I smothered in cheese, thinking how cheese makes anything taste great. Then I open Yankee Belle to lots of CHEESE.<br /><br />This looks delicious, Jan!Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-55425349923452121372015-11-02T12:17:51.176-05:002015-11-02T12:17:51.176-05:00You're welcome, Missy!You're welcome, Missy!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-47413914380217126432015-11-02T12:17:19.254-05:002015-11-02T12:17:19.254-05:00The thing about the cinnamon is that you don't...The thing about the cinnamon is that you don't taste it! (If you do, then you know you've put in too much :) ). <br /><br />Have you ever tried cinnamon in your chili? It does the same thing - just deepens the flavors.<br /><br />And I can see this with the TVP crumbles, Kav. Is that the same as the vegan ground "beef"? The middle layer adds flavor and protein to the dish, so the vegetarian option is definitely doable.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-47354771719655644652015-11-02T12:10:53.800-05:002015-11-02T12:10:53.800-05:00You know, I was wondering about using chili powder...You know, I was wondering about using chili powder instead of cinnamon. But I'll definitely try the cinnamon once!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-6137285516702864692015-11-02T12:10:14.984-05:002015-11-02T12:10:14.984-05:00Oooohh, I will love this!! Thanks for sharing. I c...Oooohh, I will love this!! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make it!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-57659149687904239572015-11-02T10:45:08.906-05:002015-11-02T10:45:08.906-05:00I might try this using the vegan ground beef I'...I might try this using the vegan ground beef I've seen at the health food store but never tried. Never knew what to do with ground beef. LOL And the cinnamon is an interesting addition. Never would have thought of it...I have no imagination when it comes to cooking. Glad I can visit the café to broaden my horizons.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76766596153857535692015-11-02T09:55:44.886-05:002015-11-02T09:55:44.886-05:00I'll have to try doing this a day ahead. One t...I'll have to try doing this a day ahead. One thing I noticed with the leftovers was that the pasta held together better, making the whole serving firmer. More like a block than a mess!<br /><br />And who doesn't need a quick meal on a busy day?Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-77071491716472574272015-11-02T09:54:13.011-05:002015-11-02T09:54:13.011-05:00So good to see you back, Ruthy! We missed you, but...So good to see you back, Ruthy! We missed you, but what can compare with a week away once in a while?<br /><br />I had forgotten you worked at a Greek restaurant (remembered the restaurant, forgot the Greek part :) ). You'll have to share some of your favorite Greek dishes!<br /><br />And I was surprised at how easy this version was to make. Just break it down into steps, and it's done in no time. A lot like cleaning the house, right? :)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-11658499039922101992015-11-02T08:38:03.395-05:002015-11-02T08:38:03.395-05:00Sounds yummy Jan and I like Ruthy's idea to fi...Sounds yummy Jan and I like Ruthy's idea to fix ahead of time for a quick meal some other day. Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-51178008707628955242015-11-02T04:55:20.681-05:002015-11-02T04:55:20.681-05:00How did I forget Patitsio????? We had this for a s...How did I forget Patitsio????? We had this for a special now and again at the Greek restaurant where I worked for eleven years!!!!! <br /><br />Jan, I've never made it at home, now I must try it. Dave will love it and so will I!<br /><br />And I just bought a big container of shredded Parmesan and a chunk of Asiago because I love cheese!!!! Perfect timing, my friend!<br /><br />And the Greek owner told me that this can be made a day or two ahead, kept cold, and then baked prior to serving and loses nothing in the flavor or texture . So how perfect for a make-ahead meal?<br /><br />I messed up last week after being gone, and had to go back and see those great ideas, but it's good to be home, annoying folks again! Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.com