notbob wrote:
> It's pointless to dismiss an effort just because it doesn't use top
> shelf ingredients. Anyone can use the best ingredients and still
> turn out dog food. It's more about the combination of what you have
> and the care used to achieve the end product.
>
> nb


I agree completely.

When I make lasagna (using store-brand ricotta, one carton of regular
and one of low-fat) it helps tremendously to blend the ricotta in a food
processor for a minute or two until it is smooth. The same technique
should work with cottage cheese to *really* improve the texture if you
must use cottage cheese.

Cottage cheese and ricotta are usually the same price here, except
occasionally the cottage cheese can be found deep discounted when it's
on sale or approaching its last sale date.

Bob