The Ghan
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That is the problem I have getting pasta (of any type) from a rtesteraunt - they all seem to think that it HAS to be el dente.
I like my pasta (all types) soft and not chewy at all ...
2026 - What have you had for lunch/brunch?
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I like my pasta (all types) soft and not chewy at all ...
I like pasta in Italian dishes softer and not al dente, but I like Asian noodles slightly crisp. Either way i don't like a doughy flavor.That is the problem I have getting pasta (of any type) from a rtesteraunt - they all seem to think that it HAS to be el dente.
I like my pasta (all types) soft and not chewy at all ...
You should try the Stouffers lasagna. It's better than Lean Cuisine.
Sir_Loin_of_Beef
Chef Extraordinaire
My mother used to buy Gioia macaroni and boil it for 20 minutes. It's hard to believe she was full blooded Sicilian!That is the problem I have getting pasta (of any type) from a rtesteraunt - they all seem to think that it HAS to be el dente.
I like my pasta (all types) soft and not chewy at all ...
Had a cucumber sandwich on sourdough bread. It really should have been white soft 'n fluffy bread, 
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But with the sourdough you can slather on the mayo!
.But with the sourdough you can slather on the mayo!
blissful
Master Chef
split pea soup
broccoli with ac vinegar, salt
broccoli with ac vinegar, salt
In A Pickle
Sous Chef
Fishfinger sandwich 
In A Pickle
Sous Chef
Teriyaki chicken (slow cooked) with leek and gochugaru chilli mash.
Bit full now, need a lie down
Bit full now, need a lie down
I had some Panda Express (American style Chinese) carryout that I jazzed up. Here's what it looked like when I got it:
I sauteed some jalapeno, red and orange bell pepper, onion, carrots, and red cabbage in a skillet:
Then I added some of the noodles and teriyaki chicken with more teriyaki sauce:
In a bowl with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and black sesame seeds:
I sauteed some jalapeno, red and orange bell pepper, onion, carrots, and red cabbage in a skillet:
Then I added some of the noodles and teriyaki chicken with more teriyaki sauce:
In a bowl with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and black sesame seeds:
onedaychef
Senior Cook
not the best burgers by far, i know, but at least in my opinion a good bit better than their notorious rival...
BK bacon double cheeseburger ;P
BK bacon double cheeseburger ;P
The Ghan
Sous Chef
I have an opening for a cook ....
If I have to eat "fast food" then I too would prefer BK IF I have to!
I have an opening for a cook ....
I like Wendy's the best I think for overall best fast food in all categories. And Chick Fil A for their chicken sandwiches, but I do like Popeye's and Church's...maybe Popeye's chicken sandwiches are better, I would have to do a side-by-side comparison. Dairy Queen has pretty good chicken sandwiches. I don't like KFC's chicken very much. BK always looks better on the TV ads then it ends up looking and tasting when purchased, but the flame broiled is an improvement. Hardee's/Carl's Jr. are pretty good. McDonald's is at the bottom of the list.
caseydog
Chef Extraordinaire
That particular burger is not bad. It is also on the smaller side, so that and an unsweetened iced tea is a reasonable grab-and-go lunch when I'm on the road.
CD
caseydog
Chef Extraordinaire
The only fast food I ever get a craving for is a Whataburger or a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich. I eat three or four of each in any given year, these days.
When I was in Houston last week, I grabbed a Popeyes chicken sandwich meal, with red beans and rice and iced tea (to reduce the caloric intake somewhat), and the cost was over twelve bucks!
CD
When I was in Houston last week, I grabbed a Popeyes chicken sandwich meal, with red beans and rice and iced tea (to reduce the caloric intake somewhat), and the cost was over twelve bucks!
CD
Today (January 18, 2026) I had some leftover roast beast gravy over slices of homemade bread. It's something I knew of as "gravy bread" growing up and is still a favorite comfort food for me. Hit the spot since today has been viciously cold.
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msmofet
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Growing up, gravy bread was mom putting red sauce on a slice of bread and then grated cheese on top.
Yours also sounds wonderful.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
We don't have the "good stuff" in our area like DQ or Wendy's or any of the other "brands you mentioned" other than BK and macdougals. We do have an Taco Bell - but it is garbage and have just gotten the return of Pizza Hut which we like where pizza's are concerned.
The Ghan
Sous Chef
Cripes - I worte the above last night BUT forgot to hit Post Reply ...
Toniht we are making Poutin, I think that is right. MY OH got the "proper Canadian Made Gravy" from - yep - Canada
Toniht we are making Poutin, I think that is right. MY OH got the "proper Canadian Made Gravy" from - yep - Canada
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The Ghan
Sous Chef
So got the Poutin done:
My OH loved it - personally, I think I'd prefer normal brown gravy. The "top of the line Poutin Gravy" my OH bought from Canada was very runny. Maybe it is supposed to be that way, I don't know ... ???
My OH loved it - personally, I think I'd prefer normal brown gravy. The "top of the line Poutin Gravy" my OH bought from Canada was very runny. Maybe it is supposed to be that way, I don't know ... ???
