I'll die on the hill that the only issue with green bean casserole is that it isn't vegan. Its' meant to be communal, if made properly the contrast between the softness and the crunch create an inviting texture, it is quite possibly the only way to sneak both soy sauce and black pepper into a dish that middle America won't question, it was designed to be cheap and therefore accessible, no authentic version has tater tots, no authentic version is unseasoned, for the less unadventurous it benefits greatly from adding even more spice (paprika, garlic powder, and sprinkle some herbs on top of the onion. if making a vegan version use a but less cashews than you would normally use for a vegan cream of mushroom. I don't know why, it just works better.). Also, if you like the taste of hot peppers but not the heat, its a great vehicle for cutting the heat so much you can still dump some capsicum bomb on there.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I am channeling Lenin and screaming "utopianism! Utopianism!"

There might be some theory of edible green bean casserole or edible hot dish. It might work on paper. You might look at the recipe and think "mmm, yes, i can see the appeal."

But on earth? Where people live and die? No such thing exists, nor could it.

[–] Breath_Of_The_Snake@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

But it can’t be a utopian dish if I’ve actually made variations of it. It’s Eutopian.

Fr though I would die from shame if Lenin wakes up and insults my cooking. Breath of the snake has served a silly dish, I won’t be trying it.