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SmilieFace · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:57 pm **Posts:** 1194

These are probably silly questions, but I haven't felt up to cooking/entertaining other people in about three months, and my dinner this weekend is the first time. And I don't want to mess it up.

Anyway, here are my questions:

--I know you can make meat lasagna, and refrigerate for a day before baking. Could I do the same with a spinach/vegetable lasagna?

--Can I also pre-prepare stuffed mushrooms (no meat in the filling), and just pop those into the oven when I'm ready for them?

--I saw no-boil lasagna noodles for the first time in the store today. Do I have to alter the amount of liquid in my recipe to use them?

Oh, and thanks Catherine, for the dessert suggestion; I think I will make the parfait.

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

SmilieFace, I'm glad you feel better, and no question is a dumb one. That's the way we all learn.

I'm afraid I'm not really much help with your questions though. I've heard about the no cook lasagna noodles, but I've never used them. We aren't great lovers of pasta; although, I do make mac and cheese once in awhile. Look on your package of the no cook pasta and see what it says about using it in a dish of some kind. It really should give you some directions about how to use it and the adjustments needed.

Then in the meantime maybe, someone who has used them will respond to your thread. :wink:

dday944 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:39 pm

Smilie Face,
I posted a review a couple of weeks ago about the Easy 4 step Lasagna from the DD. Do you have that book? 48 oz. of sauce should be about right for a package of no-boil noodles, if that helps you. Check out the pasta recipes in DD for inspiration!
Diane

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Diane, I remember that and how easy it was. SmilieFace, to read Diane's review, justClick Here

rosehoyt · **Posted:** Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:19 pm

Yes to the first two questions - although baking the mushrooms and certainly the lasagna will take longer since they will be cold when you put them in the oven.

I forget the answer to your third question - but it should say on the package of noodles if you need to add liquid or not.

Good luck!!! Your menu is good for a party - you won't be fussing in the kitchen all night - you will be able to enjoy your guests.

rosehoyt · **Posted:** Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:47 am

sooo...... other than the soggy mushrooms... how was everything else??

SmilieFace · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:57 pm **Posts:** 1194

Oh! Thanks for asking. It was great. The food turned out wonderfully, and everyone had a good time. Thanks for the tips, ya'll!

janehobesound · **Posted:** Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:55 pm

I usually make mine the day before and I use the regular noodles and just use some extra water along with the sauce. I have no problems at all with it. I have made it with meat or fresh veggies and both worked fine and my guests enjoyed them.

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Hello, and Welcome Jane.

Thank you for your input. You make it sound so quick and easy and that's something we all can appreciate!

janehobesound · **Posted:** Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:26 pm

Thank you Mary.........If it's quick and easy....it's for me.

My daughter and I do a Christmas Dessert Party each year and thank goodness we found the Cake Mix Doctor book. No one believes they began with a cake mix!!

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Isn't it wonderful? I share your opinion!!

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