The Dinner Thread: Want a Second Helping?

[RJDiogenes]

Lean Cuisine Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes.

Irish lasagna. Don't ask

Don't tell.

[Lupine]

^I'm interested.

We had tuna salad.

[RJDiogenes]

^^

Healthy Choice Beef Teriyaki.

[scottydog]

Burger and fries.

[Cayla]

Chicken parmesan sliders, and salad.

[Lupine]

Brat and onions sandwiches with potato salad.

[RJDiogenes]

Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli & Chicken.

[scottydog]

Turkey burger and fries.

[Cayla]

Smoked turkey sausage, and cabbage and noodles.

[Lupine]

Meatloaf patties and garlic bread.

[RJDiogenes]

TGIF Loaded Potato Skins.

[scottydog]

Irish Lasagna

[Lupine]

^I Googled it and what I saw looks good to me.

As for us we had calamari and fish sticks with fries.

[RJDiogenes]

What is Irish Lasagna? Does it include lamb and potatoes or something?

Marie Callendar Chicken Pot Pie for me.

[scottydog]

Irish lasagna really isn't that different from Italian lasagna. It has:

Ground Meat: Often ground beef or lamb, reflecting common meats used in Irish cooking.
Cheese: Typically mozzarella and Parmesan. An Irish twist might include using Irish cheddar for its distinctive sharp flavor.
Pasta Sheets: Standard lasagna noodles are used.
White Sauce or Béchamel: This creamy sauce might be enhanced with a touch of Irish cream or Irish cheese for a local twist.
Vegetables: Onions and garlic for the base sauce; possibly incorporating carrots or mushrooms.
Tomato Sauce: Either a homemade or store-bought tomato marinara sauce, sometimes mixed with a bit of stout (like Guinness) to add a rich, Irish flavor.
Herbs and Seasonings: Such as thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, which are typical for enhancing the meat sauces.