This common menu item was named by the ancient Greeks referring to a certain kitchen utensil, which, in turn, the Romans adapted to it and the word itself referred to the meal, rather than the contraption it was cooked in. What is it?

Flem-ish

Didn't Latin patina ("pan") derive from Greek "patane"? And didn't the diminutive patella become Spanish paella, the prototype of a pan-dish? That's what http://www.yourdictionary.com seems to suggest if you look for the etymology of 1.paella 2. patella Oct 24 05, 1:59 AM

lanfranco

Lasagna. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasagna Oct 24 05, 8:13 AM

peasypod

Aha! I knew it'd fall into place by morning. Gives a new meaning to sloppy lasagna next time you see one, huh? That's a Hot Earl Grey for Frankiebabe. Oct 24 05, 2:45 PM

JoshCaleb12

There was a link in one of the earlier comments that is now gone... where is it? Oct 25 05, 8:24 AM

daddy1161992

I've seen a lot of questions and answers disappear, and the search not working does not help either. Oct 25 05, 12:17 PM

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