tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post6411565700544893840..comments2024-03-04T15:40:01.310-07:00Comments on Elaine Adair Pieces: Manicotti tricks anyone?Elaine Adairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-57466652973027476672009-06-01T10:54:25.416-07:002009-06-01T10:54:25.416-07:00The ziplock is a great idea. I am just adding to ...The ziplock is a great idea. I am just adding to that tip for people who like to save on a dirty mixing bowl and spoon and also get kids in the kitchen. The kids and I dump all ingredients that need to be mixed (ricotta, spinach, garlic etc) in the bag and my kids knead the bag to get it ready to fill the noodles. This works awesome for deviled eggs too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-29250644699667488142009-01-16T14:58:00.000-07:002009-01-16T14:58:00.000-07:00My husband's Italian grandmother gave me Italian c...My husband's Italian grandmother gave me Italian cooking lessons by mail when we were first married. She said to split the manicotti shell open or to use a lasagna noodle cut in half.<BR/>Now I know what I want for supper.Lynn Dykstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689293134690945439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-58617955803036669612009-01-16T13:05:00.000-07:002009-01-16T13:05:00.000-07:00Oh gosh that looks good! My daughter made these l...Oh gosh that looks good! My daughter made these lasgna rolls that are like mannicotti only you make the lasgna noodles and roll the cheese up in them. Same taste, easier making!Quilts And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043640520513261597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-45518844626605486212009-01-15T10:39:00.000-07:002009-01-15T10:39:00.000-07:00I use a large frosting bag (it is re-usable) with ...I use a large frosting bag (it is re-usable) with the large tip for frosting. You can easily do 1/2 the tube, flip the tube and then do the other 1/2. I use the extra large star tip for deviled eggs. Hope you enjoyed your meal!<BR/>Cheers! EvelynEvelyn aka Starfishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025353776081066815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-7877327013020912852009-01-15T01:16:00.000-07:002009-01-15T01:16:00.000-07:00Even if it looks a mess, it still looks delicious,...Even if it looks a mess, it still looks delicious, & well, who cares about presentation if the taste is right!!<BR/>The zip lock bag is such a good tip!!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-86085361878261639802009-01-14T05:49:00.000-07:002009-01-14T05:49:00.000-07:00Hmmm.. so many hints and such a delicious looking ...Hmmm.. so many hints and such a delicious looking dish.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083924435653058457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-39537948614531040502009-01-13T17:23:00.000-07:002009-01-13T17:23:00.000-07:00I found using a baby spoon and filling both ends w...I found using a baby spoon and filling both ends worked for me.<BR/>The baby spoon will go inside the noodle so you can push it gently in one side then the other end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-43217190016274939002009-01-12T22:43:00.000-07:002009-01-12T22:43:00.000-07:00I do the ziploc trick also, but I just fill half a...I do the ziploc trick also, but I just fill half a shell and then flip it around and fill the other half. I have tried using uncooked noodles, but I prefer to cook them first. I just rinse the noodles really really well after boiling them and the "stickiness" goes away and they are much easier to handle.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606131327600041337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-82111025475386581772009-01-12T20:50:00.000-07:002009-01-12T20:50:00.000-07:00Two things to do: 1) The Ziplok bag mentioned alre...Two things to do: 1) The Ziplok bag mentioned already, and 2) fill UNcooked manicotti shells (easy!) and use extra water when cooking so the shells cook in the oven. Let me know if you want me to send you a sample recipe.jovaliquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658198685121310571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-66371690502809058332009-01-12T19:23:00.000-07:002009-01-12T19:23:00.000-07:00I use the same method as Paula. But I usually fill...I use the same method as Paula. But I usually fill the jumbo shells. Boy does that look good.Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32363339.post-56783982901858895062009-01-12T19:16:00.000-07:002009-01-12T19:16:00.000-07:00Anytime I have to "fill" something, I use a ziploc...Anytime I have to "fill" something, I use a ziploc bag with the tip cut off. You can cut a small triangle off the lower corner for filling deviled eggs. I suppose you could cut a larger triangle to fill manicotti. I've never tried it though.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588082074049937048noreply@blogger.com