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Barbara Garden Sage Posts: 35,463	Meals Nov 26, 2009 14:20:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Barbara on Nov 26, 2009 14:20:54 GMT This week in the paper an article about food said' MOST' women only have 9 recipes they cook from. I'm at 15, how many different meals do you make.
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Tig Admin Garden Sage Posts: 42,819 Member is Online	Meals Nov 26, 2009 14:28:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tig on Nov 26, 2009 14:28:09 GMT I only cook cakes from recipes, the rest of our meals I can make without instructions I don't stick to set meals on set days, we have a very varied diet. x Tig
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Barbara Garden Sage Posts: 35,463	Meals Nov 26, 2009 14:34:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Barbara on Nov 26, 2009 14:34:19 GMT I didn't mean from a recipe book Tig, I mean't we only know 9 recipes, so thats all our familys get to try. sorry, I worded it badly. Barbara
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Meals Nov 26, 2009 15:46:36 GMT

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Post by maggy on Nov 26, 2009 15:46:36 GMT

9 i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/shocked.gif really?? AS MANY as that i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/cool.gif after 48 years of marriage I'm sick of cooking i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/undecided.gif I only wish I could retire from it! I dont use recipe,s and Id be very surprised if I made anything the same twice ! I certainly couldn't write a recipe book! for instance last night I did lamb mince with onion, I put in chicken stock carrots, sliced cabbage, cauliflower and it wasn't until I was dishing it out I realised I hadn't put any potatoes in!! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/embarassed.gif Hopeless I am !! it was lovely and tasty though. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/wink.gif

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Meals Nov 26, 2009 17:46:10 GMT

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Post by Auricula on Nov 26, 2009 17:46:10 GMT

I can believe it. Most working people just stick to the tried and tested meals, often in front of the tv and don't pay much attention to what they're eating - I know I did when I worked 12 hr days and then had to come home and cook

I'm better now...but not much ;D I don't like cooking - only baking. We don't have "ready meals" or takeaways much now - we used to when I worked.......but having Pizza and mushrooms is still my favourite meal - - 10 minutes from start to finish!! ;D ;D

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Meals Nov 26, 2009 18:54:24 GMT

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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 26, 2009 18:54:24 GMT

9 is a lot i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/embarassed.gif

I live on pasta bakes - working full time and getting home at 6pm well difficult and tiring to start cooking a full meal but they are varied

Chicken Pasta Bake with cheese
Tuna Pasta Bake with cheese
Vegetable Pasta Bake with cheese
Pasta bake with Pasta and cheese
Cheese pasta bake

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Am lucky I can get home at lunchtime cos I can then prep some of the food and thank goodness for the slo cooker

I must make an effort to try more recipes i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif

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Meals Nov 30, 2009 23:27:29 GMT

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Post by Tig on Nov 30, 2009 23:27:29 GMT

I quite enjoy cooking (not nearly as much as I enjoy eating though ;D)

Our nosh is based on plain cooking for the most part - I will make any left-overs into something edible.

We always have a roast on a Sunday, but it can vary from beef, pork, ham, turkey, lamb or chicken.
'Remains' will become cottage or shepherds pie, pasty, chicken & mushroom pie, ham & egg, or as a last resort stir fry or curry.
I skin & bone fish myself, and then deep fry in batter with chips. Egg & chips is a favourite.
King prawns or scallops are another alternative, with rice and stir fried veg. I make cheese, onion and potato puff pastry rolls (done them today), my kids families love them so it is a matter of making enough to feed a small army

Pork chops, lamb cutlets, meat & potato pie, stew and dumplings, eggs benedict with mash, liver and onions, braised kidneys, cod roe, and everything with veg, spuds, rice or pasta ..
We don't get fed up of eating, but I am virtually very lean

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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Nov 30, 2009 23:44:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Nov 30, 2009 23:44:47 GMT What's eggs benedict?
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Nov 30, 2009 23:46:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Nov 30, 2009 23:46:42 GMT Just checked out your photos Tig......you are very trim for someone who cooks/eats so much How do you do it???
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Meals Dec 1, 2009 10:17:10 GMT

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Post by Tig on Dec 1, 2009 10:17:10 GMT

Eggs Benedict is ..

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/eggsbenedict_9435.shtml

I am not a breakfast person, so tend to just have toast at 11ish, then nothing until our main meal Auricula. I haven't got a sweet tooth, so not really one for cakes and pastries, also I do a lot of digging and mowing when the weather permits ;D

I am

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Meals Dec 1, 2009 12:07:13 GMT

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Post by Jasmine on Dec 1, 2009 12:07:13 GMT

I have a few recipes (in my head) that I use during term time - they tend to be quick, easy things like spaghetti and meatballs or shepherds pie. We rarely have takeaways as nothing is very close so there is no home delivery and it seems a bit of an effort to go and collect something, bring it home and then heat it up again. We do have an Indian meal sometimes from the supermarket.
I tend to do more cooking and baking in the school holidays.

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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Dec 1, 2009 15:56:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Dec 1, 2009 15:56:15 GMT A veritable angel indeed Tig - or perhaps you know how to manipulate your image in PB
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Dec 1, 2009 15:57:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Dec 1, 2009 15:57:06 GMT BTW thanks for the link to eggs benedict - I'd heard of it but didn't know what it was Seems a lot of faffing about to me
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Missredhead Garden Sage Posts: 39,283	Meals Dec 1, 2009 18:41:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Missredhead on Dec 1, 2009 18:41:48 GMT I love eggs benedict.....but have only ever had the cooked for me...wouldn't like to try to make them myself as the last time I attempted a hollandaise sauce it was a disaster
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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Dec 1, 2009 23:18:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Dec 1, 2009 23:18:22 GMT I don't do "faffing about" ;D ;D
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Meals Dec 2, 2009 14:18:16 GMT

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Post by Barbara on Dec 2, 2009 14:18:16 GMT

We have in no particular order
cottage pie,
spag bol.
pizza
egg-n-chips
roast chicken
chicken casserole
beef stew
cheese and onion pie
quiche,
and roasts.on Sundays.
fish-n-chips
fish pie
lamb chops
pork chops
and the family favourite, potato mousaka.

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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Dec 2, 2009 14:47:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Dec 2, 2009 14:47:53 GMT How do you do potato mousaka, Barbara? It sounds yummy ;D
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Barbara Garden Sage Posts: 35,463	Meals Dec 2, 2009 15:19:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Barbara on Dec 2, 2009 15:19:49 GMT It has minced beef in it Auricula, and I know your a veggie.
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Meals Dec 2, 2009 22:40:31 GMT

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Post by Chuckles on Dec 2, 2009 22:40:31 GMT

Nice list there Barbara ;D

Off the top of my head, main meals that we have (not all recipes so to speak) are..........

cottage pie, home made
pizza, bought
egg & home made chips
roast chicken
roast beef
roast lamb, OH only
chicken curry, home made
beef stew
cheese and potato pie
fish-n-chips bought and home made
pastry fish pie, home made
potato fish pie, home made
various fish, cod loin, tuna, sea bass, salmon, mackeral,
lamb chops, OH only
pork chops
Morrisons fresh chunky steak pie
M&S Lasagne
various pasta and sauces, me only
salads, various
Beans on toast
poached eggs on toast
scrambled eggs on toast
Soup, bought
full english
Thai takeaway
Kentucky, if desperate
McDonalds, if desperate
sausages, with tats and veg
cauli cheese
fish fingers

I'm sure there is more but my brain has dried up and chef has gone to bed i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif

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Auricula Garden Sage I'd rather be quaffing vino surrounded by fragrant blooms - but mostly I'm weeding!! Posts: 36,606	Meals Dec 2, 2009 23:51:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Auricula on Dec 2, 2009 23:51:05 GMT Enough said Barbara ;D
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Barbara Garden Sage Posts: 35,463	Meals Dec 3, 2009 8:24:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Barbara on Dec 3, 2009 8:24:09 GMT Ohhhhhhhhhhh I forgot sausages, with chips or mash. and thick gravy.
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Deleted Posts: 0	Meals Dec 10, 2009 16:12:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2009 16:12:32 GMT Mmm.. thats interesting.. im going to have to count the recipes i usually make