Friday, March 19, 2010

Lentil Casserole

We have a joke at our house that is too funny. I have to pass it on. The joke is Lentil Casserole.

Now, the food itself is no joke. I found the recipe in a 1960's cookbook I got at an auction last summer. Lentils and other veggies baked in the oven, covered with cheddar cheese, served with fresh rolls... all around yum. I put it on our menu regularly -- at least 2x a month, if not more.

Here's where the joke comes in: I never, EVER get around to actually making it. "Lentil Casserole" is a code word in the Preston household for, "I don't feel like cooking tonight, let's go out." This is not planned! I promise! It just happens that way... every time.

Lentil Casserole was scheduled for Wednesday night. We had cheese pizza. In response, I declared we were having it Thursday night. We ate Thai (mmm... tofu bume...). We did finally eat it for lunch today because I was so disappointed with us. And you know what? It was wonderful.

Just like it always is.

4 comments:

Amy said...

That's so funny! :) I love it.

Lynette Allcock said...

:D that's funny! and makes me want to try that recipe...

Jenny P. said...

Lynette, it us tasty! Would you like me to email it to you? sandjpreston 08 @ live . com (wihtout the spaces).

Gillian said...

Too funny, Jenny! It sounds good, too - I wonder if it's anything like the lentil casserole we make sometimes.