Mike Filigenzi wrote:I thought the whole idea was to recreate trashy food in a way that makes it great. I'll bet there are a bunch of recipes in White Trash Cooking that could be re-done in a way that would look somewhat the same but would taste far better. That's what makes the dinner concept fun.
No rules have been spelled out in detail beyond the initial announcement, but I would have to think it is and I honestly can't approach it any other way! I know the hosts were inspired by a local annual contest that apparently lures author Tom Robbins, a resident, out of his lair as emcee or judge, not sure which, and that's rare. I've not been, but it must be a hoot. So that's what I'm trying to find, that balance between packaged food and real food that in some way resembles packaged food but is a whole lot better. But I'm now in limbo waiting to hear what the hostess is preparing (she's laid claim to two main dishes, but no details) so that I can figure out something complementary.