tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post6838660159663067572..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Homemade Bolognese!Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-6337597661572464132012-12-25T14:39:13.132-05:002012-12-25T14:39:13.132-05:00Jane, thanks for stopping by! I make this one easy...Jane, thanks for stopping by! I make this one easy using pre-cooked bacon and already shredded carrots. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-44215471781384797132012-12-25T14:35:37.406-05:002012-12-25T14:35:37.406-05:00Looks delicious--but I cook so little, anything wi...Looks delicious--but I cook so little, anything with over 2 steps intimidates me.Jane Myers Perrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576216943496701867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-88332312282074499572011-12-14T22:15:50.318-05:002011-12-14T22:15:50.318-05:00Ruthy, I'm the same way. Always make regular o...Ruthy, I'm the same way. Always make regular old spaghetti (about once a week!) and also Alfredo (about once a month). But I always order bolognese at restaurants! So I decided to make it. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-41102235672714029082011-12-14T21:49:00.769-05:002011-12-14T21:49:00.769-05:00I'm so sorry I didn't get over here earlie...I'm so sorry I didn't get over here earlier. Missy, this sounds delicious. Like wonderful, delicious! I've never made a Bolognese sauce and I get stuck in a rut with the same old red sauce and Alfredo.<br /><br />This looks marvelous, and the bacon base??? Oh my stars, we love that in Manhattan Clam Chowder. It's just out of this world. Bacon, pork and tomatoes are a match made in heaven.<br /><br />Of course!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-84103716662150455582011-12-14T10:01:39.008-05:002011-12-14T10:01:39.008-05:00Jan, using a gradual mix sounds like a great idea!...Jan, using a gradual mix sounds like a great idea! I did that on myself with Coke to Diet Coke. ;)<br /><br />I'll just wean them off the white pastas!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-1971706753874882422011-12-14T09:39:13.071-05:002011-12-14T09:39:13.071-05:00I use frozen chopped cauliflower, and no seasoning...I use frozen chopped cauliflower, and no seasonings, and cook it until it's just past firm.<br /><br />We use whole grain pasta, too. (Except macaroni - they really rebelled on that one for some reason). I eased the family into the whole grain, using part regular pasta and part whole wheat, then gradually (over several months) increasing the amount of whole wheat in the mix until we don't use the regular any more.<br /><br />I did the same with rice - only brown rice at our house now.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22485644844108305362011-12-14T09:25:24.199-05:002011-12-14T09:25:24.199-05:00Jan, I've never tried that. I've had spagh...Jan, I've never tried that. I've had spaghetti squash at Ruby Tuesday and loved it. But I just can't imagine putting any kind of sauce over it. To try to be healthier, I buy whole grain pasta (actually, it's a blend because the kids don't like whole wheat pasta). And I TRY to eat a smaller portion. The keyword being TRY. LOL<br /><br />Do you mash the cauliflower or just eat it as is with the sauce on it?Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-54498736300410174922011-12-14T09:16:21.844-05:002011-12-14T09:16:21.844-05:00Okay, ground pork is going on the grocery list! Th...Okay, ground pork is going on the grocery list! This sounds scrumptious - and it's the kind of dish I can sneak the onions and celery into (the boys don't mind as long as they can't FEEL it. Sheesh.)<br /><br />We do eat a lot of pasta at our house, too. It must be an age/carbs thing. <br /><br />Have you ever tried substituting cauliflower for pasta? It's not too bad (I only make one serving when I do - the guys get their pasta). My dear husband and I both enjoy spaghetti squash occasionally, but, of course, the boys want the real thing. <br /><br />As long as they're doing the dishes, I don't mind cooking both.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.com