tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post114825917047884326..comments2023-10-29T03:28:09.527-04:00Comments on EAT WITH ME: Needs some workScottE.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02346813251871182513noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-2140674427620227972007-01-21T19:13:00.000-05:002007-01-21T19:13:00.000-05:00Scott--you hit the nail on the head with your comm...Scott--you hit the nail on the head with your comments on the dish. I made this for a church potluck today and I told my husband that the dish was okay but not spectacular. It's not something that I would seek out and say "Man, I have a taste for that Southwestern Pasta Bake." I did follow the recipe correctly as far as all of the measurements go. I thought it would have more spice and flavor but in the end the result was a little bland. Like I said, there was nothing really wrong with the taste of it, it just wasn't anything that was very memorable. But at least I tried it and now I know and that's what cooking is about!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1154993802383705832006-08-07T19:36:00.000-04:002006-08-07T19:36:00.000-04:00Dear Anon:I stand corrected on the measurements. ...Dear Anon:<BR/><BR/>I stand corrected on the measurements. Thanks for pointing that out. I have checked the book and yes, got it wrong. I do have a bit of an issue those with the original recipe calling for four 6oz breasts, when very rarely do you find a package of chicken breasts in packs of four. 99% of the time I find packs of 5-6 or packs of 3.<BR/><BR/>And the cheese. If you buy packaged shredded cheese, it comes in packs of 2 cups or 4 cups, generally. So the exact measurements....as Ray Ray says herself, are generally guidelines.<BR/><BR/>As for giving RayRay a break. I love her. She does drive me nuts, but I still watch her and support her.ScottE.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02346813251871182513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1154993139944510022006-08-07T19:25:00.000-04:002006-08-07T19:25:00.000-04:00I don't want to sound critical, but RAYRAY's recip...I don't want to sound critical, but RAYRAY's recipe calls for 3/4 lb. of cheese, not 3/4 cup. Also, the recipe calls for 1 1/2 lb. of chicken, not just 1 lb. I use alot of Rachael Ray's recipes because I have 3 children and I homeschool. I have noticed that adding a cheese topping such as sliced pepper jack or just sharp cheddar and melting it under the broiler gives this dish some extra zing. Give Ray a break...I think the dish is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1148487290710878012006-05-24T12:14:00.000-04:002006-05-24T12:14:00.000-04:00First -- love your site! I just started a (mildly ...First -- love your site! I just started a (mildly cooshy) new job in the District that actually allows some breathing time to read fun stuff, and you're bookmarked.<BR/><BR/>Second -- I almost always use twice the recommended chili powder whenEVER I'm using chili powder. I prefer to add it to veg after they've sweated for a bit, before adding liquids, so it's almost a pasty/roux-like consistency... <BR/><BR/>I have a dark, shameful love of the Casserole, and I'll definitely try this one with extra spice and (as Chilefire notes) lots of cheese. Hard to go wrong with spicy, cheesy pasta gloppo. Yum...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1148434976318840702006-05-23T21:42:00.000-04:002006-05-23T21:42:00.000-04:00i've found that many of rachael's meals are bland....i've found that many of rachael's meals are bland...i made the mexican lasagna and it needed double of all the seasonings to even make it palatable. <BR/><BR/>maybe add some salsa? or serve with a dollop of homemade guac? who knows.lalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999610896182455544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1148351339176853992006-05-22T22:28:00.000-04:002006-05-22T22:28:00.000-04:00Reminds me of how excited I was to try Paula Deen'...Reminds me of how excited I was to try Paula Deen's "mexican chicken" dish...and it tasted like crap. We threw it away. What did I expect from something that included 3 cans of soup? Tasted so processed and gross. Maybe in the 50's it would have been good, but now...yuck.Asian Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558652311503543271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1148325121373294122006-05-22T15:12:00.000-04:002006-05-22T15:12:00.000-04:00More cheese and more zing - more jalepeno? Or may...More cheese and more zing - more jalepeno? Or maybe Chilefire has some suggestions as to a spice to add?Lady Brandenburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905918888806246713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12761051.post-1148308307075533672006-05-22T10:31:00.000-04:002006-05-22T10:31:00.000-04:00Yes, I'd definitely say more cheese - that was cer...Yes, I'd definitely say more cheese - that was certainly missing.<BR/><BR/>Since it's a bit Mexican, I suppose you could serve salsa and sour cream on the side?Dancer in DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087622962074214295noreply@blogger.com