What's for tea tonight? (#8)

[farmerbarleymow]

some sourdough and cheese probably. Might do some veg to go with it.

 

[Badgers]

Summat and chips

 

[Pickman's model]

Summat and chips

ah but do you put beans first or cheese on your summat?

 

[killer b]

Nigella's chicken & barley stew

 

[Numbers]

Baked chicken breast and macaroni cheese, eclair for afters

 

[Elpenor]

Fillet steak, salad, crispy sliced potatoes, pepper sauce

 

[Badgers]

ah but do you put beans first or cheese on your summat?

I was considering cheese on the chips not sure about the beans yet.

Will keep you posted on this ^

 

[May Kasahara]

No idea yet. So probably pasta

 

[platinumsage]

All the pans are in the dishwasher which is still running, so it’s baked veggie burgers with couscous, microwaved peas and microwaved tinned carrots, with kethcup.

 

[Ron Merlin]

Chicken thighs rubbed with salt, pepper, paprika, ginger and garlic and done in the air fryer, with onion rings, cherry toms and a pickled cucumber.

 

[Epona]

Chicken thighs rubbed with salt, pepper, paprika, ginger and garlic and done in the air fryer, with onion rings, cherry toms and a pickled cucumber.

I've only ever done chip related items in the air fryer, how long and what temp for the chicken thighs? (Also do they have the bone in and skin on, or otherwise).

 

[Ron Merlin]

I've only ever done chip related items in the air fryer, how long and what temp for the chicken thighs? (Also do they have the bone in and skin on, or otherwise).

I do them at 200C for 15 minutes or so, turning halfway through. These are skinless and boneless.

OTOH the chips I've done in it have been shite! I'll keep trying.

 

[Epona]

I do them at 200C for 15 minutes or so, turning halfway through. These are skinless and boneless.

OTOH the chips I've done in it have been shite! I'll keep trying.

If you are making from fresh potatoes, very thin fries definitely work best, make sure they are completely dry then toss in a bit of oil (and salt IMO - can also add other spices, paprika or other spices can also work well). But if they aren't completely dry, they will steam rather than fry so make sure to pat them dry using kitchen paper or a clean tea towel.

Because they are extremely quick and useful, I like to get the very basic cut chips from the freezer cabinet of supermarkets (just potato already tossed in sunflower oil mostly) - the Morrison's steak cut chips or either Morrison's or Iceland french fries are good. Tried some Lidl fries which are cheaper but they are coated in various things to make them more crispy, I prefer the more natural ones.

 

[Ron Merlin]

If you are making from fresh potatoes, very thin fries definitely work best, make sure they are completely dry then toss in a bit of oil (and salt IMO - can also add other spices, paprika or other spices can also work well). But if they aren't completely dry, they will steam rather than fry so make sure to pat them dry using kitchen paper or a clean tea towel.

Because they are extremely quick and useful, I like to get the very basic cut chips from the freezer cabinet of supermarkets (just potato already tossed in sunflower oil mostly) - the Morrison's steak cut chips or either Morrison's or Iceland french fries are good. Tried some Lidl fries which are cheaper but they are coated in various things to make them more crispy, I prefer the more natural ones.

Thanks for the advice I use sweet potatoes cut very thin then sprayed with oil. I'll make sure they're dry and toss them in oil instead.

 

[Epona]

Thanks for the advice I use sweet potatoes cut very thin then sprayed with oil. I'll make sure they're dry and toss them in oil instead.

Oh I did some sweet potato fries for OH and they didn't turn out so great - they went a bit soft and broke up for some reason. I haven't tried those in the air fryer since. (Sweet potato wedges in the oven always work great though!)

 

[Ron Merlin]

Oh I did some sweet potato fries for OH and they didn't turn out so great - they went a bit soft and broke up for some reason. I haven't tried those in the air fryer since. (Sweet potato wedges in the oven always work great though!)

Yeah, my efforts have turned out over-crispy. Think I'll try frozen chips next time.

 

[RubyToogood]

Tempeh fried rice with kimchi. I don't think I actually like tempeh that much. It's not awful but.

Part 2 of this, with even less kimchi because I dropped the pot. Might add some mushrooms or something to cheer it up.

 

[moose]

I didn't think you liked sourdough farmerbarleymow

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I didn't think you liked sourdough farmerbarleymow

I don't particularly - I spotted a rye sourdough in Marks so I thought I'd try it. Not impressed.

Will take it to feed the seagulls tomorrow.

 

[Badgers]

Curry delivery. Been a long week of work and long hours so could not be arsed to cook, wash up etc.

Ordered too much as usual but lunch is sorted for tomorrow.

 

[BoatieBird]

Miso honey tofu with rice, mushrooms and bok choy.

 

[LeytonCatLady]

Bernard Matthews turkey steak sarnie. I'm doing the late shift at Wilko, so I'll take it to work to eat on my break.

 

[sojourner]

We've got a big pot of carrot and lentil soup but it's too warm for it. Think I'll stick it in the fridge for Thursday night before drum class.

Quite fancy a cheesy homelette with chips and salad instead.

Old Jamaica for afters.

 

[sheothebudworths]

Spiced chicken thighs/falafels in warm flatbreads with lettuce and tahini dressing. Baby plum tomatoes with s&p on the side.
Melon and Malteasers for pudding.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Hoisin duck noodles.

 

[Numbers]

There was talk about a vegetable tray bake, but that takes some effort and we both feel like we can’t be arsed. We’re currently eating down the freezer and the last of the packaged stuff is 4 battered cod fillets + smiley faces, we have mushy peas too so I’ve suggested this instead, but I fancy a delivery too.

I currently don’t know what I’m having.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

There was talk about a vegetable tray bake, but that takes some effort and we both feel like we can’t be arsed.

Watched a youtube video of a veg tray bake that looked really interesting - loads of chopped veg with some binding stuff like eggs and flour. It looked lovely when it came out, almost like a veg flatbread type thing - will have to try it one day.

 

[BoatieBird]

Chipotle honey salmon, coriander and garlic rice, lemon and herb roasted broccoli (simply cook spice kit)

 

[neonwilderness]

Penne with pancetta, red onion, green pepper, broccoli and spinach in a tomato, paprika and chilli sauce topped with extra mature cheddar.

I’m trying to use stuff up from the fridge

 

[Orang Utan]

Spag carb