Initial Impressions vs. Evolving Taste: My Journey with Jeffrey Eisner's Sausage and Shells

[lloyd_walty]

Ok my turn.
I've been seeing lots of posts about Jeffrey Eisner's sausage and shells. Of course I added and subtracted ingredients but basically followed the steps.
Three days ago I made it and it was good. I'm like why does everyone say its awesome. I just thought it was good and ways I would change it to maybe be "better".
Yesterday I had it for lunch and said wow it tastes better then when I made it.
Funny today I'm eating it and am beginning to think it's getting closer to awesome. One more meal tomorrow should be the best yet.
So I will be making it again hoping my few changes make it closer to awesome sooner.
Jeffrey's recipe books are my favorite and have made some meals everyone I will make again.

 

[gentlebutfirm]

Can you share the recipe?
I’m unable to go purchase all these books the and it seems to be all anyone is talking about these days

 

[letstalkbible]

@gentlebutfirm Callie, you can find most of his recipes at Pressure Luck Cooking!

Instant Pot Sausage & Shells

This pasta dish is my claim to fame. It's so popular and lauded that I was invited to make it on Good Morning America where George Stephanopoulos ate it with his hands right out of the pot.

pressureluckcooking.com

 

[gentlebutfirm]

@letstalkbible thank you
I just keep seeing - in this book and dang it!!!
I wanna use my IP more

 

[letstalkbible]

@gentlebutfirm I made this once and I have to admit, it's good.

 

[adjoray]

@gentlebutfirm is on his website..

Instant Pot Sausage & Shells

This pasta dish is my claim to fame. It's so popular and lauded that I was invited to make it on Good Morning America where George Stephanopoulos ate it with his hands right out of the pot.

pressureluckcooking.com

 

[gentlebutfirm]

@adjoray that is a ton of ingredients!!
See I needed this so I can buy everything
Really do appreciate it

 

[fuegothedrummer]

What changes/substitutions did you make? Your recipe.

 

[san2014]

I agree with you - our family was underwhelmed with the recipe when we made it. They did enjoy the leftovers. I’m curious what changes you made.

 

[tonyramma7]

I think most dishes cooked in pressure cooker taste better overnight and re-heated. Maybe it gives time for the flavors to be absorbed and balanced.

 

[dartee]

I made this a few days ago. There was so much hype about it, I couldn't wait to try it. We just thought it was ok. If I ever make it again, I'll make some changes as well. But I do love Jeffrey's recipes. This just wasn't a favorite.

 

[dmmahan22]

Your sausage and shells does not look like my sausage and shells. You said you changed ingredients. I would suggest you stick to the recipe. Mine always comes out more than awesome because I use sun dried tomatoes in mine.

 

[aliveinhim4ever]

@dmmahan22 I do too

 

[aliveinhim4ever]

@dmmahan22 not mine. I don’t see any spinach or artichoke and the pasta looks a little overdone

 

[dmmahan22]

@aliveinhim4ever agree...if you want a recipe cook stick to the recipe!

 

[maidangna]

@dmmahan22 I agree. I think for the first try absolutely stick to the recipe, it gives a true sense of all the flavors. After that, it seems okay to tweak but also changes the recipe’s taste. My husband and I happen to love this recipe as is so no need for us to tweak. Good first day, second day and frozen for another time.

 

[johnbarry]

@dmmahan22 she may have allergies I can't eat tomato do I remove the sundried tomato myself

 

[dmmahan22]

@johnbarry sun dried tomatoes are not in the original recipe.

 

[johnbarry]

@dmmahan22 oh I thought they were ill have to look at my book when I get home have a great day!

 

[tess36]

@johnbarry it's just regular tomatoes. I used a can of diced because I always have those on hand, but it's basically the same.