What's for tea tonight? (#8)
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After a pretty fucking dreadful week, the first thing on the menu is wine and cuddles.
For actual food, we will be dining on Cauldron Lincolnshire saussies with some freezer-foraged braised green lentils, some discounted potato dolphin nose, and whatever veg my beautiful boy picked up from the shops.
For actual food, we will be dining on Cauldron Lincolnshire saussies with some freezer-foraged braised green lentils, some discounted potato dolphin nose, and whatever veg my beautiful boy picked up from the shops.
Huggis
Sounds lovely 
I had awesome Indian takeaway from a fantastic place called Tiffin Tin. Chicken jaipur, sag also, rice, naan
Thimble Queen
Called away to another place
Huggis
I had awesome Indian takeaway from a fantastic place called Tiffin Tin. Chicken jaipur, sag also, rice, naan
It was SO good. Worth the wait.
That Indian sounds lovely... Maybe I can fit in a Ghurka Cottage this weekend.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Last night I did blackened salmon with tomato rice (can't do dirty rice as OH doesn't eat meat besides fish, but a rich, spicy, tomato rice fills the role nicely).
Tonight I will be making Shrimp Etouffée - I am working to a sort of theme for culinary pursuits this weekend.
Tonight I will be making Shrimp Etouffée - I am working to a sort of theme for culinary pursuits this weekend.
farmerbarleymow
I'm Petee's spirit animal
Pasta with a tomato chilli sauce. Might chuck in a tin of sweetcorn.
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
Takeaway night so two small fish, two battered sausages and a large chips between the three of us His foster parents advised us that our small person can eat a whole battered sausage so we are going to find out 
His foster parents advised us that our small person can eat a whole battered sausage so we are going to find out 
Made some pho using what i had.... started by frying some onions with carrots, courgettes and ginger. Only had two cloves of garlic so added that. Chucked this into the slow cooker with some chicken and veg stock, spice mix i had leftover (fennel seeds, cumin, coriander seeds, cloves and one star anaise ground with a mortar and pestle and toasted on a dry pan); one chicken breast chopped up, about 600g of tofu, beansprouts, chilli flakes, fish sauce and defrosted coriander leaves and mint (wish it was fresh).
I didnt have any fresh Thai basil so i added some dried Italian stuff. It smells pretty good and will be served with rice noodles. Wish i had some lime and fresh herbs, but it'll do
I didnt have any fresh Thai basil so i added some dried Italian stuff. It smells pretty good and will be served with rice noodles. Wish i had some lime and fresh herbs, but it'll do
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Well the sun's out for his birthday, yay, so he's had a play with his new power saw and we're gonna have a lovely big fire tonight! So that means - FIRE FOOD
Roasted peppers brushed with pesto and stuffed with tiny pasta, feta, and chopped black olives
Spinach and feta quiche
Jacket spuds with smoked cheese
Roasted field mushrooms stuffed with boursin
Houmous and crackers
and alllll the wine
and we're gonna have a lovely big fire tonight! So that means - FIRE FOOD Roasted peppers brushed with pesto and stuffed with tiny pasta, feta, and chopped black olives
Spinach and feta quiche
Jacket spuds with smoked cheese
Roasted field mushrooms stuffed with boursin
Houmous and crackers
and alllll the wine
Looby
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I've eaten shit all week and Mr Looby has been eating picnic food in crap hotels so today we needed veg. The plan was to cook a roast but it's too hot so we've just been for a Toby Carvery. [emoji1] I had beef, yorkshires, roast spuds, stuffing, cauli, broccoli and baked onions. I'm so stuffed. [emoji41]
If we're peckish later we've got Camembert, crusty bread and chorizo. There might also be wine and tiramisu just to completely guarantee weigh-in carnage on Monday morning. [emoji106] [emoji33]
If we're peckish later we've got Camembert, crusty bread and chorizo. There might also be wine and tiramisu just to completely guarantee weigh-in carnage on Monday morning. [emoji106] [emoji33]
Johnny Vodka
The Abominable Scotsman
Steak and kidney pie. First time in ages I've made it with kidney, but it's so much better this way, innit?
DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
no no no,, I can't have kidneys they are horrible. Steak and ale for me.
what I'm having is spaghetti and meatballs. I never usually eat this dish, but I thought I'd try it as americans seem to rate it .
what I'm having is spaghetti and meatballs. I never usually eat this dish, but I thought I'd try it as americans seem to rate it .
Incorrect, kidneys are delicious.
That's my favourite dinner ever. If its ever on a menu it's my choice, hands down.
My Dad had kidneys for his Joycean breakfast on Bloomsday this year. I took a taste but couldnt do it, settling for the gorgonzola sandwich instead (both are detailed in the very food-obsessed, 'Ulysses.')
Johnny Vodka
The Abominable Scotsman
It had ale and shrooms in it too...
Johnny Vodka
The Abominable Scotsman
Not that fussed on kidneys as a separate thing (though would still prob eat them), but they lend a nice flavour to gravy. If you chop 'em up fine enough, they should just melt into the gravy.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I made the shrimp etouffée as planned, it actually turned out really well and had a beautifully textured and very hot/peppery gravy - a lot of faff making the roux base though - for anyone who doesn't know, making Cajun roux is not the same as making the more familiar (to me at least) French style roux-based sauce, it takes a lot longer and is almost horrifying in terms of the fat:flour ratio! It is delicious though, but not something I would do every day, because it does require a lot of attention for longer than I would usually stand over a hot hob (I hope my shower in the morning will get rid of the smell of hot butter that seems to have permeated my skin and hair).
Worth it as an occasional indulgence? Absolutely. Very pleased with the dish overall. Not for people who shy away from really spicy food or are on a diet though
Worth it as an occasional indulgence? Absolutely. Very pleased with the dish overall. Not for people who shy away from really spicy food or are on a diet though
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farmerbarleymow
I'm Petee's spirit animal
Dug out some venison steaks that have been lurking in the freezer for six months. So them, and probably steamed baby new spuds in butter.
Eta - remembered that I bought some firecracker marinade so I'll do the venison in that before cooking. It's supposed to be quite hot, so should be interesting.
Eta - it was pretty firey, possibly down to the birds eye chillies in it.
Eta - remembered that I bought some firecracker marinade so I'll do the venison in that before cooking. It's supposed to be quite hot, so should be interesting.
Eta - it was pretty firey, possibly down to the birds eye chillies in it.
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BoatieBird
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Last night was crispy turkey fajitas, I had mine with coleslaw.
The icey turned up just as we'd finished eating so we had 99s for pudding
Tonight it's Flemish beef stew. The beef (shin) has been marinating overnight in some dark 7% trappist ale with garlic & bay leaves.
Going to brown the meat and stick it in the slow cooker along with bacon, leek, carrot, onion, stock & the drained marinade.
It will be served with french fries, as is the Belgian way.
The icey turned up just as we'd finished eating so we had 99s for pudding
Tonight it's Flemish beef stew. The beef (shin) has been marinating overnight in some dark 7% trappist ale with garlic & bay leaves.
Going to brown the meat and stick it in the slow cooker along with bacon, leek, carrot, onion, stock & the drained marinade.
It will be served with french fries, as is the Belgian way.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Since I'm low on home-grown runner beans, last night rather than buy someone else's French beans, I had mangetout peas with my soup.
I can't say they were fantastically successful - clearly best stir-fried ... but in practice once I'm back to daily stir-fries their role will be taken by sprouted pulses.
Runner beans are still the winner so I will be buying some in Aldi today if they still have them .. the sprouts won't be at their best for a while ...
I can't say they were fantastically successful - clearly best stir-fried ... but in practice once I'm back to daily stir-fries their role will be taken by sprouted pulses.
Runner beans are still the winner so I will be buying some in Aldi today if they still have them .. the sprouts won't be at their best for a while ...
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
"tender stem" broccoli and sprouts beat the runner beans ... I also picked up a red cabbage which I will start to grate into my dinner.
My diet guru tells me red cabbage is the best antioxidant bang for buck there is.
Cruciferous vegetables FTW
I also bought a new jar of Dijon mustard to go with them.
My diet guru tells me red cabbage is the best antioxidant bang for buck there is.
Cruciferous vegetables FTW
I also bought a new jar of Dijon mustard to go with them.
