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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 22:37:30 GMT
I'm with The Grinch I made spag bog for me and the grandchildren whilst OH was out on his works P##s up.
Px
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Post by Plocket on Dec 9, 2006 11:26:44 GMT
Tonight I have a friend and her husband staying (I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to mention names!) and I'm doing my spicy lentils with Bombay Aloo and garlic naan (I cheated and bought the naan) followed by Bakewell Tart and a cheeseboard.
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Post by grannyjanny on Dec 9, 2006 20:40:29 GMT
Hi Plocket. Hope you all have a wonderful evening. You must have a lot to catch up on. Will OHs get a word in?
Janet.
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Post by sweetleaf on Dec 9, 2006 20:46:11 GMT
I had chips with cheese grated on top...yummm dont tell OH hes on a diet !  I bought some of my favourite Tunnocks caramel wafers too, naughty arent I? And if he sees choccie wrappers in the bin Ill say  |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 9, 2006 21:10:12 GMT
Wished I'd had chips and grated cheese, yum yum yum I'd have put salad cream on them as well Yuuuuuummy. OH made a curry, have to say not to usual standard. Only 5/10  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Dec 9, 2006 21:48:14 GMT
I had a sandwich.......but at least my OH made it!
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Post by Plocket on Dec 10, 2006 17:37:51 GMT
Hi Plocket. Hope you all have a wonderful evening. You must have a lot to catch up on. Will OHs get a word in? Janet. Hahahah! The OHs did get a chance to natter!!! We went for a cold damp canal walk yesterday and LP wanted to hold Blod's hand all the time while the men nattered behind us, and today we went to the local Wildlife Trust and FROZE! The food went down well and generally we had a lovely time. |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 10, 2006 18:44:59 GMT
sweetleaf, don't read this.Just about to tuck into Rst Ckn, rstd tats, carrrots and parsnips with brussels, peas, bread sce, stuffing and gravy. If you did read this sweetleaf I hope you get your take away  .
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Post by sweetleaf on Dec 10, 2006 18:48:06 GMT
sweetleaf, don't read this.Just about to tuck into Rst Ckn, rstd tats, carrrots and parsnips with brussels, peas, bread sce, stuffing and gravy. If you did read this sweetleaf I hope you get your take away . Aaaaagh tummy rumbling like an express train  ....but you are forgiven! |
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Post by isabella on Dec 10, 2006 20:03:21 GMT
We have just cleared up the bomb-site!!! Our family came for Sunday lunch to celebrate OH's 65th birthday! We had Roast beef and Yorkshire puds Roast Potatoes and Parsnips Savoy cabbage Green beans Carrots Leek and cauli au gratin and gravy followed by Chocolate truffle tart ( M&S) or orange meringue nests Or jelly and ice cream followed by cheese and biscuits and a glass of Port We have had a really lovely afternoon |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 10, 2006 20:09:30 GMT
Happy Birthday to the OH, any jelly and ice cream left ;D haven't had jelly for years Mmmm Mmmmm
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Post by isabella on Dec 10, 2006 20:15:16 GMT
Thankyou BusyBee! I made the jelly mainly for our grandchildren but they had jelly,ice cream,chocolate tart and meringues  |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 11, 2006 9:28:25 GMT
Oooh yummy yummy! Any leftovers???
Tonight we are having roasted potatoes topped with crispy bacon and camembert, with a green salad.
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Post by Plocket on Dec 11, 2006 9:44:26 GMT
Did you send the culprit out to get a take-away???
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Post by Plocket on Dec 11, 2006 9:52:54 GMT
At least you had something!!! ;D
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Post by Plocket on Dec 11, 2006 10:38:21 GMT
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Post by andy on Dec 12, 2006 18:45:55 GMT
Made a fantastic pie tonight. Chicken, sweetcorn, mushroom and peas with Campbells condensed white wine and chicken soup as the sauce...all done in puff pastry. The problem was....i put all the stuff in the pie, put the top on and bunged it in the oven. 10 minutes later, i realised i hadn't put the sauce in. So i took the top off....added the soup and put it back  Twas perfect though |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Dec 12, 2006 19:04:21 GMT
Sounds yummy Andy....I made OH an omelette with onion, potato, bacon, peppers, sausage and cheese (and eggs o'course...). He said it was lovely.....I had some dry toast.(it wasn't lovely) |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 12, 2006 19:37:29 GMT
Mmmm yum yum your pie sounded good andy, shame about that senior moment  . Mmmm fancy that omelette too, stick another in the pan CPB I'm useless at them Think I may have scrambled eggs on toast with a very small amount of grated cheese on the top to give it a bit of taste UPDATE, scrambled eggs were delicious |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 12, 2006 21:36:20 GMT
Scouse and fresh crusty bread - yummy yummy yummy!
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Post by andy on Dec 13, 2006 7:19:13 GMT
Think I may have scrambled eggs on toast with a very small amount of grated cheese on the top to give it a bit of taste UPDATE, scrambled eggs were delicious Scrambled eggs are my fave. 3 eggs, a tint dash of double cream. salt. pepper and a sprinkling of nutmeg. |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 13, 2006 9:16:04 GMT
Ooooh I LOVE scrambled eggs, with tomato ketchup on top!!!
Tonight we'll be having mince in gravy for T, with roast potatoes, shallots and broccoli.
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 13, 2006 9:52:40 GMT
I'm cooking chicken braised in yoghurt and coconut for tea tonight. Got mum and dad coming down. Going to bake a cake too if I go and buy some flour....
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Post by Plocket on Dec 13, 2006 9:55:54 GMT
Go for it Aprilaydee!!! The chicken sounds delicious - could you post the recipe on the recipe board for us?
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Post by andy on Dec 13, 2006 10:33:00 GMT
That's how i usually do my curries aprilaydee. Cook the chicken in the coconut milk and greek yoghurt and then add to it....Tikka paste, pureed tinned tomatoes, spices and then some double cream at the end. Finnished off with fresh chopped corriander which gives that lovely metallic orange taste.
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 13, 2006 11:33:19 GMT
I usually do curries with just a tin of chopped tomatoes (asda smart price ones), some spices (or curry powder depending how lazy I'm feeling), onions, peppers and garlic with whatever meat I've got out the freezer lol
As for the recipe... well, it started like the one below and got adapted to what I had in the cupboard so it's not how I'm going to be cooking it but I won't be cooking it the same as I cooked it last time either!
I think that's how my salmon and cucumber risotto ended up as tuna with rice... Tasty though!
Preparation Time 20 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Serves 4
8 skinned chicken thighs on bone approx 700g
175g Onions, finely chopped
2 tsp garlic puree
2 tsp ginger puree/grated ginger
half tsp turmeric
50g low fat natural yoghurt
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 dried red chilli, chopped
2.5cm cinnamon stick, broken in half
salt
40g coconut milk powder
1 tbsp sunflower oil
5-6 large cloves, finely sliced
1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and sliced
2tbsp fresh coriader, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1. trim any excess fat from the thighs and put them into a heavy based saucepan with the onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and yoghurt, stirring until well blended. Place the pan over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
2. Toast the coriander and cumin seeds, dried chilli and cinnamon in a small heavy based pan by dry frying them, stirring continuously until they start to release their aroma. Turn off the heat, continue to stir for a few seconds, then transfer them to a plate to cool. When they are cool, grind them finely in a spice mill or using a pestle and mortar.
3. After the chicken had simmered for 20 mins, increase the heat slightly, uncover and cook for 5 mins, stirring frequently, or until the sauce in the pan reduces to a thick paste. Boil a kettle.
4. Stir in the toasted spices and a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 mins.
5. Blend the coconut milk powder with 300ml of boiling water, then stir it into the chicken mixture and continue simmering, uncovered, for 6-8 mins, stirring continuously, until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife.
6. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the oil over a low heat and fry the garlic until it had browned slightly. Add the fresh chilli and cook for 30 secs, then add them to the chicken.
7. Reserve a little of the chopped coriander and stir the remainder into the chicken mixture with the lemon juice. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle the chicken with the reserved chopped coriander, garnish with sprigs of coriander and serve with boiled long grain rice.
Per serving:
Calories: 373
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 36g
Fat 22g, saturated fat 9g
Mine will come out nothing like the pic in the book but it'll be tasty anyway!
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Post by Plocket on Dec 13, 2006 11:44:54 GMT
Yummy! That's going in my recipe folder! I was planning on doing a chicken & cashew nut curry on Saturday but might try yours instead
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 13, 2006 12:54:18 GMT
As the bran flakes oat bakes whatever they are advert says... they're tasty tasty very very tasty, they're very tasty! That was on an old advert years ago wasn't it?
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Post by Plocket on Dec 13, 2006 13:02:57 GMT
Quite a long time ago!!! ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 13, 2006 13:51:55 GMT
Ere, I'm only 25!!! I might be nearer the fifty than I am to my birth now but I'm not that old!
Feel it though <sobs>
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