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Offline JulieO

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Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« on: March 06, 2012, 06:08:14 am »
Wow, am I plesantly surprised by this dish!  :D

Last night I left the quinoa, mushrooms, soy and boiling water to rest overnight in my thermoserver and this morning had a sniff.  Didn't think it smelled very nice and was thinking that I wouldn't like the end result.....Wrong!  ;D

What I found at the end of cooking in the TM is that it looked like beef mince in a brown gravy.

The baking dish I used was a Pyrex one sized, 20 x 29 x 5cm deep (2 quart).  It was the perfect size.

After the initial cooking in the oven, I then took off the alfoil lid and cooked for a further 10 mins, but it still needed a bit more, so I turned the oven over to grill function and very quickly the top was golden.

Served with a very simple salad, it went perfectly with the lasagne.  I actually went back and had a bit more.  ;D

A great alternative for a meat free meal. 5/5

« Last Edit: March 06, 2012, 10:12:38 am by JulieO »
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 06:30:14 am »
Brilliant Julie, this review and photo should encourage others to try the recipe now. I've never used quinoa myself so it does sound interesting, especially as it ends up 'looking like mince in a brown gravy' - can't beat that ;D
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 06:40:35 am »
Great photo JulieO. Quinoa is a new experience for me and I've found that I love it.
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 08:04:29 am »
Looks great JulieO.Glad you gave it a glowing review as I've been eyeing this recipe to try on DH and DS as I like to expand their culinary palate :D  :D
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2012, 10:13:42 am »
This was the first time I'd used quinoa too.  Will be quite happy to try other recipes containing it now.  :)
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2012, 03:37:25 pm »
Julie that pic is so appetising…much better than the book if I dare say so!!

We had so much trouble with it because I had pre made it and it just looked well….old like me really! HAHAHA

That is a great pic….if you want to come advise on next book shoot, send me an email! (seriously!!)
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2012, 11:11:10 pm »
Thanks so much Tenina, again a huge compliment from you, you've got me blushing.  :D
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2012, 03:05:38 am »
Take Tenina up on her offer Julie, your photography is brilliant.
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2012, 03:20:29 am »
Go for it !!
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2012, 08:54:41 am »
Definately!! You do have a knack for it julieO..
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2012, 09:05:55 am »
I heartily agree, your photo's are always brilliant - I always want to make what you make!
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2012, 09:10:18 am »
May I add that your photos are just brilliant JulieO. ;D
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2012, 11:44:02 pm »
Please let me say thankyou to you all.  You are always supportive of me which encourages me to keep posting pictures, thanks again.  :-*   :D
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2012, 11:50:31 am »
Hi JulieO.  Well done on your review and pic.  We had the Quinoa and Mushroom Lasagne for dinner this evening and it was amazingly good.  Made heaps.  Five of us (all adults) were sharing the meal and we still have more than half of it left.  5/5 from our family.
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Re: Quinoa & Mushroom Lasagne - For Foods Sake
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2012, 12:40:32 pm »
Love the photo. Love quinoa! A coeliac's best friend. I'm going to try this recipe with gluten free lasagne sheets.
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