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Accidentally made a massive lasagne and feel panicky

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BeardofHagrid · 08/04/2024 18:01

As title, really.

I made a vegetable lasagne this afternoon and it’s turned out much bigger than intended, with an estimated weight of around two stone.

Albeit very nice, it is rather rich for my taste, using cream cheese in lieu of béchamel, not to mention the secret layer of fresh basil leaves. It’s only me to eat it and I don’t think I can face it for some time after one more serving tomorrow. Freezer is full. Neighbours all vegan.

The huge lasagne is cooling off in my now extinguished oven while tough decisions are made. Feeling a bit hot and panicky about it.

What do?

OP posts:
Lifeetc · 08/04/2024 20:08

Olio it! Full list of ingredients it'll be gone so quickly!

TakingAMenopause · 08/04/2024 20:05

Merryoldgoat · 08/04/2024 18:47

No - pony!

How funny - I’ve used that for 30-odd years

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I knew exactly what you meant. Standard expression in our (London) home.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 08/04/2024 20:04

2 stone??? 2 stone???

MrsTerryPratchett · 08/04/2024 20:02

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 08/04/2024 18:07

Neighbours ALL vegan?!

I'm guessing she lives in Bristol.

Or Brighton.

TakingAMenopause · 08/04/2024 20:02

Merryoldgoat · 08/04/2024 18:07

Are you in SW London? If so I can be there within 40 mins 👌🏾

Same. Have car, will collect others.

IDidntWearASmileToday · 08/04/2024 20:01

I'm pregnant and fasting until a blood test tomorrow, can I come over for lunch?

Differentstarts · 08/04/2024 19:54

Youdontevengohere · 08/04/2024 18:53

I have no idea of the dietary preferences of my neighbours, I feel like I should go
knocking and ask!

You would know if they where vegan

Snugglemonkey · 08/04/2024 19:51

shoppingshamed · 08/04/2024 19:08

There is zero indication in the OP that it's a joke

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There is zero indication it is not. Though the feel of it would point that way.

Northernsouloldies · 08/04/2024 19:44

How big is the dish!! A 28 pound lasagne.

Merryoldgoat · 08/04/2024 19:29

@gingercat02 to be fair it was very nice but I still want lasagne.

Anameisaname · 08/04/2024 19:28

Remove à few things from the freezer for the next couple of days and replace with lasagne portions. Bin all your icecubes to make more space

gingercat02 · 08/04/2024 19:22

Merryoldgoat · 08/04/2024 18:45

@NeverEnoughPants

’pony’ is rhyming slang for ‘crap’ - pony and trap

so I’m having salmon and asparagus gratin which is crap in comparison to a yummy lasagne

Fair enough, it's not lasagne, but salmon asparagus and cheese is never a bad thing!

Hoplolly · 08/04/2024 19:22

@TisTheDarnSeason There's not one part of the OPs post that indicates that is humour or lighthearted. If it is, it's a pretty piss poor attempt.

AtleastitsnotMonday · 08/04/2024 19:22

If you have any freezer items in card board boxes in the freezer (ice cream cones/lollies, breaded fish etc) unbox them to create extra space. Do you have kids? Can you get them to invite a friend for tea tomorrow (only friends who eat anything welcome on this occasion!)

I'd put a post on local Facebook page. Something along the lines of "Having over estimated the amount of available freezer space, I have x portions of homemade veggie lasagne available to a good home. Cooked this afternoon in a clean home kitchen. Collection only, please comment below with the number of portions you would like. First come, first served."

persisted · 08/04/2024 19:09

I bet there's something old and manky looking in the freezer that could get ditched. Much better to skip some forgotten freezer burned stuff so there's room for lovely lasagne.

shoppingshamed · 08/04/2024 19:08

TisTheDarnSeason · 08/04/2024 18:50

I swear sometimes this place just feels like one long Viz Mr Logic comic strip...

It's humour. You know, lighthearted?

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There is zero indication in the OP that it's a joke

maudelovesharold · 08/04/2024 19:03

Kalevala · 08/04/2024 18:55

Take other things out of your freezer to cover meals for the next few days, remove any unnecessary packaging from items left, portion the lasagne into minimal packaging so it fits.

The best way to fit portions of stuff into a crammed freezer is to put them in ziplock sandwich bags.

Shiningout · 08/04/2024 19:02

How the fuck do you know the diets of all your neighbours, and how are they all vegan anyway 😂😂 wtf

EvangelinesChair · 08/04/2024 19:02

NeverDropYourMooncup · 08/04/2024 18:45

You're never more than six foot away from a County Level 6'4" teenaged boy with hollow legs in MNLand, so listen for the rumbling sounds of one returning from rugby training down the close. It'll do him for a pre-dinner snack.

Great idea he'll inhale it and wash it down with 478 weetabix and a gallon of milk.

Kalevala · 08/04/2024 18:55

Take other things out of your freezer to cover meals for the next few days, remove any unnecessary packaging from items left, portion the lasagne into minimal packaging so it fits.

KezzaMucklowe · 08/04/2024 18:54

I'll have some. Pop it in the post and I'll pay for postage. I'll inbox you my address if you give me your bank details.

Youdontevengohere · 08/04/2024 18:53

I have no idea of the dietary preferences of my neighbours, I feel like I should go
knocking and ask!

NerdWhoEatsMedlar · 08/04/2024 18:52

I always thought lasagnas were size restrained by the size of the lasagna dish.

I have a massive catering pan that will do lasagna for 15, I've never met a person who could accidently fill it.

mathanxiety · 08/04/2024 18:51

TisTheDarnSeason · 08/04/2024 18:50

I swear sometimes this place just feels like one long Viz Mr Logic comic strip...

It's humour. You know, lighthearted?

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Oh so true...

PossumintheHouse · 08/04/2024 18:51

How much cheese did you use? I think that's important.