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No eating greens I don't specialise in greens. Not bad at British cabbage and Coliflower cheese as the wife liked them as did daughter. Salads I left to others. Bloody rabbit food. Lol
No eating greens I don't specialise in greens. Not bad at British cabbage and Coliflower cheese as the wife liked them as did daughter. Salads I left to others. Bloody rabbit food. Lol
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Lol - that where your 'Brit status' shines through! Europeans love salads, because we know how to make them tasty!:ner::eyebrows:
;)
No dry, limp lettuce leaves here....
Marco.
Tonight’s two plater (buns were in toaster a little too long)
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Looks good, Roy!:)
Marco.
Looks good, Roy!:)
Marco.
Went down a treat thanks even though the brioche buns were a little crispy (carbon's good for you though, right?)
Sorry, Andy, missed this....
Oh I can make a good salad and good dressings too ( I lived in France ) I do like some fresh tomatoes in a homemade vinaigrette too .
Nice one. For me, after using the freshest ingredients you can get hold of, *that* is what a salad is all about!
Even if you're not making vinaigrette, some nice olive oil and white wine vinegar, with a touch or rock salt and freshly ground black pepper, all mixed through so all the leaves are coated, hits the spot nicely.
Yet so often, here in the UK, even in some decent restaurants, the 'side salad' is either an afterthought, and consists of nothing more exciting than bog-standard lettuce, cucumber and tomato, and if you're VERY lucky, some red onion - but only served dry, with hee-haw dressing on it.
WTF is that about?:scratch: For me, it makes it virtually inedible! And, if they're trying to be 'exotic', you'll get it smothered instead with balsamic vinegar!!:doh:
There's just no understanding or finesse. In my experience, that only changes in the very best 'British style' restaurants, or if you dine in a European one. Greek salads, for me, in that respect, can be among the best:)
Marco.
The nearest I came to fresh salad was when doing the Bear Grylls thing but I was literally starving to death ! ( they didn’t plant any pigs or crocodiles then )
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Lol... See I'm not really a big meat person, and we all eat WAY too much of it anyway, to be healthy!
The only thing I'd *really* miss is chicken. Other than that, I could quite happily turn veggie, especially being married to a vegeterian who really knows how to make superb veggie food!
And I love all forms of rice and pasta, so that would bulk things out if necessary:)
Marco.
Lol... See I'm not really a big meat person, and we all eat WAY too much of it anyway, to be healthy!
The only thing I'd *really* miss is chicken. Other than that, I could quite happily turn veggie, especially being married to a vegeterian who really knows how to make superb veggie food!
And I love all forms of rice and pasta, so that would bulk things out if necessary:)
Marco.
A bit the same. Chicken I love and eat a lot but red meat not so often now. Occasionally minced in some form. Pork too I like and an occasional leg of lamb if flush. Only cut of beef I have now really is brisket
Yups.... Thing is, I can eat what I like, and do [in moderation], as I have no dietary/health issues. However, if push came to shove, I could give up red meat completely, or indeed anything other than chicken, and not feel that hard done by.
It's lazy, boring and unadventurous cooking anyway, the whole 'meat and two veg' thing, and also rather outdated. The fact is, there are 100s, if not 1000s, of more varieties of fruit and veg in existence, than meat.
But how many of us have tried even a quarter of it, or would even know how to prepare and/or cook it properly?:rolleyes:
Marco.
Beobloke
22-08-2018, 08:14
I’ll be honest, I’d rather have had your delicious looking chicken with some spuds and veg rather than the rabbit food you served it with! :) in fact, that’s pretty much what I had last night - grilled chicken breast, some new potatoes drizzled in butter and herbs and some lightly steamed curly kale.
And, yes, the tide is definitely out in your coffee cup!
Hooray for another rabbit food hater ����
Yups.... Thing is, I can eat what I like, and do [in moderation], as I have no dietary/health issues. However, if push came to shove, I could give up red meat completely, or indeed anything other than chicken, and not feel that hard done by.
It's lazy, boring and unadventurous cooking anyway, the whole 'meat and two veg' thing, and also rather outdated. The fact is, there are 100s, if not 1000s, of more varieties of fruit and veg in existence, than meat.
But how many of us have tried even a quarter of it, or would even know how to prepare and/or cook it properly?:rolleyes:
Marco.. Meat and 2 veg maybe a bit dated but still a very tasty meal in my book !
I’ll be honest, I’d rather have had your delicious looking chicken with some spuds and veg rather than the rabbit food you served it with! :) in fact, that’s pretty much what I had last night - grilled chicken breast, some new potatoes drizzled in butter and herbs and some lightly steamed curly kale.
And, yes, the tide is definitely out in your coffee cup!
Ha - well, it's that big you could almost have a bath in it, so takes some filling!:D
I get you on the rest, and had it not been so warm, weather wise, that might've been how the chicken was served. However, on a hot summer's day, such as it was here yesterday, warm veg, for me, simply doesn't appeal, whereas a nice crispy (well-dressed) salad does!
It's not really how we're 'wired'. Salads are a big thing in Germany/Croatia, where my wife's family are from, where they do them really well, and that's also the case with Italy and me. Plus, I'm not a big potato fiend, instead much preferring rice or pasta, for carbs.
After all, it's how things are mostly done on the Med (hence the earlier comments). In the summer months, in the likes of Italy or Greece, you won't see much boiled or steamed veg, served in restaurants - and when the weather suits here, we very much like to eat in the European/Mediterranean style:cool:
Marco.
. Meat and 2 veg maybe a bit dated but still a very tasty meal in my book !
Undoubtedly, if done well. My point was that I sometimes like to be a little more adventurous, plus 'meat and two veg', British style, isn't really my culture:)
Aside from European cuisine, we eat a lot of authentic oriental/asian food too, so 'meat and two veg', in the traditional sense, simply doesn't feature there.
Marco.
I’m thinking of making this later
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mightymonoped
22-08-2018, 09:23
Lots of good food being posted on here recently, which is encouraging :)
Re: salads - My own view is that there is nothing better and nothing worse than a 'salad'. A random collection of whatever veg or greenery you happen to have available, thrown on a plate with no thought to the uncomfortable chore of chomping through it, in dry-mouthed misery, is the sad norm in most catering establishments in this country.
A salad can be a thing of wonder, it can be the simplest of accompaniments that elevate a meal or it can be a complex and fulfilling feast that you never want to end. If you treat it as an afterthought, it'll taste like an afterthought! In either case, the dressing is essential, whether simple or luxurious.
Re: meat - These days, I tend to eat very little red meat, usually as a 'treat', either on special occasions or eating out. Really don't miss it to be honest. During the week, it's mostly a mix of vegetarian, fish or chicken and trying to cut back on bread (my own Achilles Heel). I have no problems with either cooking or eating a main that contains no meat whatsoever.
So, a little of everything in moderation is good for the soul, and quality not quantity is the key to my own culinary heaven! :D
I’m thinking of making this later
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Should be nice, mate, although I'm not normally one for cakes and desserts. I'm more a savoury than a sweet person... Post some pics though, if you make it!:cool:
Marco.
Beef pappardelle
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Re: salads - My own view is that there is nothing better and nothing worse than a 'salad'. A random collection of whatever veg or greenery you happen to have available, thrown on a plate with no thought to the uncomfortable chore of chomping through it, in dry-mouthed misery, is the sad norm in most catering establishments in this country.
A salad can be a thing of wonder, it can be the simplest of accompaniments that elevate a meal or it can be a complex and fulfilling feast that you never want to end. If you treat it as an afterthought, it'll taste like an afterthought! In either case, the dressing is essential, whether simple or luxurious.
So, a little of everything in moderation is good for the soul, and quality not quantity is the key to my own culinary heaven!
And mine - you and I, Tony, are most certainly on the same page (and it shows in your cooking)!:)
I've never been brought up to treat food simply as 'sustenance' (or to eat simply to live), but rather the opposite, and in fact in the Italian culture, it's a *major*, and probably the most important part of the day! :exactly:
Therefore, meals are never rushed, and always properly planned and prepared for - and most importantly, looked forward to and savoured! Therefore, all food eaten must always be fresh, appetising (both in looks and taste), and more often than not, simply cooked, rather than being 'fancy'.
As for salads, I couldn't agree more, and the best ones are often the simplest, but contain the freshest ingredients. What a difference it also makes when lettuce has been freshly picked from your own garden/greenhouse, compared with the (dead) crap you get in supermarkets, which tastes of nothing. That alone is a key reason why salads served in this country are often so disappointing!
In that respect, some of the salads I've enjoyed in Greece, consisting simply of mixed leaves (picked freshly that day), black olives and Feta cheese, drizzled in glorious Greek extra-virgin olive oil (which IMO is better than Italian varieties) and wine vinegar, homemade with wine from their own vineyards, sprinkled with salt and pepper, have been among the best I've had!
Of course a well executed Waldorf, Caesar or Niçoise salad is absolutely divine, but perhaps more for a special occasion or when the salad is the main part of the meal. And yes, *anything* is better than the "dry-mouthed misery", posing as a 'salad', which as you say is more often than not served in this country - now *THAT* is rabbit food, and fit for nothing else!!! :spew:
The problem here, most often, is simply a lack of passion for 'real' food. Quite clearly, anyone who can afford to do better, but regardless is happy most days to microwave a supermarket ready-meal, or open up a tin, doesn't have much passion for food, nor really cares about what they eat.
Marco.
Beef pappardelle
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Nice, Grant. What's the white stuff?
Marco.
Beobloke
22-08-2018, 12:04
Of course a well executed Waldorf, Caesar or Niçoise salad is absolutely divine...
Noooo! A beautifully cooked fillet steak is "divine". A proper melt-in-the-middle chocolate pud is "divine". Mrs. B's paella is "divine"
A good Waldorf, Caesar or Niçoise salad is "nice".
:D
Nice, Grant. What's the white stuff?
Marco.
goat cheese spread. nice and creamy
Noooo! A beautifully cooked fillet steak is "divine". A proper melt-in-the-middle chocolate pud is "divine". Mrs. B's paella is "divine"
A good Waldorf, Caesar or Niçoise salad is "nice".
:D
Ha - well, we'll have to agree to differ on that, especially with regards to fillet steak. Unless you're doing something like Tournedos Rossini, Steak Diane, or such like, a good ribeye, sirloin, or T-bone is *much* tastier, when simply grilled!
Fillet might be the tenderest, but it's definitely not the tastiest cut of beef:nono:
Marco.
goat cheese spread. nice and creamy
Ah I see... Did you feel that adding that was necessary? Personally, I'd have done without it:)
Marco.
Ah I see... Did you feel that adding that was necessary? Personally, I'd have done without it:)
Marco.
tried it before and liked it so did it again. compliments the flavours. was only a teaspoon all told
No worries mate, and glad you enjoyed it. I'm just not a big fan of goats cheese (I find it a little too acidic), and you'd never see it spread over a pasta dish in Italy, so just not my thing, although otherwise I like the look of what you cooked!:)
Marco.
Beobloke
22-08-2018, 13:13
I'm just not a big fan of goats cheese (I find it a little too acidic).
Neither am I. I find it a little too tasting-of-vomit!
it all started as i didnt have any Parmesan, so tried something leftfield. never say never:eyebrows:
Neither am I. I find it a little too tasting-of-vomit!
i can eat it by itself. the stuff is beautiful, and i dont know where the acidity comes in. doesnt taste like that to me. lidl do a tub and tesco do too. its better than the stuff in a skin
Lol - experimenting is the key to discovering new combinations of flavours, but on this occasion I'd have done without any cheese, and just enjoyed the pasta 'as is'.
Marco.
i can eat it by itself. the stuff is beautiful, and i dont know where the acidity comes in...
If you knew how it was produced on farms (I've watched it being done, when the goats were being milked), then you'd know *exactly* what makes the resultant cheese taste acidic! :eek::eyebrows:;)
Marco.
mightymonoped
22-08-2018, 13:24
My daughter's request is often Goat's Cheese and Pea Risotto. It's a lovely dish to be fair. Just a simple 'white' risotto base using Chicken or veg stock, fresh or frozen garden peas, half and half freshly grated parmesan and soft goat's cheese. The finishing touch is important though, a sprinkling of fresh mint bring it all together. Always goes down a treat.
In a risotto, I could see how it could work. Still wouldn't be my thing, though. Often the 'best quality' goats cheese is the one that tastes most of wee [oops, sorry, acid]!:eyebrows:;)
Marco.
mightymonoped
22-08-2018, 13:51
In a risotto, I could see how it could work. Still wouldn't be my thing, though. Often the 'best quality' goats cheese is the one that tastes most of wee [oops, sorry, acid]!:eyebrows:;)
Marco.
It's aroma of 'rancid undies' is admittedly an acquired taste! :lol:
Haha.... Caused by what's affectionately known as 'flap foam' [which subsequently causes gusset rot]:lol::D
Marco.
spendorman
22-08-2018, 14:24
Had a bit of a go at the car today, cleaned front seats with foam cleaner, had a look at the spark plugs and distributor, cleaned up a bit under the bonnet.
Fancied something to eat after that, not to take too long though.
Fish and potatoes from Aldi.
Frozen veg from Morrisons.
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Plate from Lidl s Alex ?. Yeah looks nice, more than edible.
spendorman
22-08-2018, 14:41
Plate from Lidl s Alex ?. Yeah looks nice, more than edible.
I think the plates were from Woolworths, about 40 years ago!
Had a little butter on the potatoes and some lemon on the fish.
walpurgis
22-08-2018, 14:45
I was thinking maybe fish tonight myself. Reckon I will after seeing that. :)
spendorman
22-08-2018, 15:00
The fish from Aldi is real fish, not that reconstituted stuff, and it was just chilled, not frozen. Good value to at £2.39 for 4 pieces.
Some pork and onions for tonight then will pre prepare tomorrow's stir fry
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Pork finished
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Now the stir fry
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With oyster sauce soy sauce herbs and spices etc. Will thicken as needed with coconut
And nearly done. Sauce is to die for
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spendorman
22-08-2018, 15:39
I could almost eat that as well, actually, the fish, potatoes and mixed veg filled me up!
Grant, that looks really fab!:thumbsup:
Alex, your fish and potatoes looked nice, but why oh why frozen veg?:doh:;)
Frozen peas are ok, but as for anything else, it tastes of nothing in comparison with fresh stuff.
Marco.
Pork finished
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Now the stir fry
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With oyster sauce soy sauce herbs and spices etc. Will thicken as needed with coconut
And nearly done. Sauce is to die for
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This is nice. Pork and caramelised onions in a little bit of sauce and potatoes in herbs and lots of butter
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spendorman
22-08-2018, 16:46
Grant, that looks really fab!:thumbsup:
Alex, your fish and potatoes looked nice, but why oh why frozen veg?:doh:;)
Frozen peas are OK, but as for anything else, it tastes of nothing in comparison with fresh stuff.
Marco.
After working on the car, just wanted something quick, agreed frozen peas are good, other frozen veg? but they still have various vitamins.
I’m thinking of making this later
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Well here it is , Torta menjar blanc ( or custard pie )
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After working on the car, just wanted something quick, agreed frozen peas are good, other frozen veg? but they still have various vitamins.
Actually I thought there s more vitamin s in frozen food than fresh ?. Especially if fresh food is left around for a few days.
spendorman
22-08-2018, 17:01
Actually I thought there s more vitamin s in frozen food than fresh ?. Especially if fresh food is left around for a few days.
I think you're right, Marco is also right though, in the mixed veg, the carrots etc. don't have much taste. Frozen peas though, are fantastic.
Very professional Andy.
Thanks Grant, I can’t wait to cut it and try ( terrible sweet tooth)
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mightymonoped
22-08-2018, 17:14
Well here it is , Torta menjar blanc ( or custard pie )
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Great job! Looks fab [emoji4][emoji106]
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mightymonoped
22-08-2018, 17:15
This is nice. Pork and caramelised onions in a little bit of sauce and potatoes in herbs and lots of butter
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Great job! Looks fab [emoji4][emoji106]
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After working on the car, just wanted something quick, agreed frozen peas are good, other frozen veg? but they still have various vitamins.
So do vitamin tablets, and they also taste of nothing! Remember what I said earlier about treating food simply as sustenance?;)
Take your point about the car though, so no worries:)
Marco.
Actually I thought there s more vitamin s in frozen food than fresh ?. Especially if fresh food is left around for a few days.
See the reply I've just posted to Alex... If it was only about vitamins, I'd pop some tablets. Food, however, should *always* be tasty (full of flavour), and thus enjoyable to eat! it's not just simply about filling you up.
Frozen carrots, for example, just taste of water, and the likes of frozen broccoli or cauliflower is just dreadful, as apart from anything else, it goes all mushy and loses its texture.
Plus, our fresh veg is always quickly prepared and eaten. It doesn't hang around for long. My wife's veggie, and between us we eat LOTS of it:)
Marco.
Your custard pie looks very good, Andy! I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, at least not for cakes and such like. In terms of desserts, I'm more of a (good) chocolate mousse, crème brûlée or zabaglione kind of guy. Enjoy, though:cool:
Marco.
Your custard pie looks very good, Andy! I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, at least not for cakes and such like. I'm more a chocolate kind or crème brûlée kind of guy. Enjoy, though:cool:
Marco.
I does taste even better that it looks ,firm custard with a hint of lemon.
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Nice one. I could recommend a Spanish dessert wine, which would go perfectly with it!;)
Marco.
Nice one. I could recommend a Spanish dessert wine, which would go perfectly with it!;)
Marco.
Oh you’re really going to think I’m boring now but I don’t eat salad and I don’t drink either! Though I confess to having fun times with grass in the past [emoji6]
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Lol - was that whilst playing footy in the park, or some other kind of 'grass action'?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Lol - was that whilst playing footy in the park, or some other kind of 'grass action'?:eyebrows:
Marco.
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spendorman
23-08-2018, 14:28
Was fiddling around tidy up in front garden, came in for a late lunch
Left over potatoes from yesterday
salad
Cheese
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A glass of that nice vino from other day as I wait on my rice cooking. Having the stir fry I made yesterday
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Not overly hungry so having a cheese board and glass of wine
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A little goats butter too
hifi_dave
24-08-2018, 16:05
No pickled onion..:scratch:
No pickled onion..:scratch:
lol.. no, i didnt bother as i was having wine:ner:
Chilli bubbling away for later
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mightymonoped
24-08-2018, 18:50
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Beef in marinade and steamed veg in honey and paprika
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That was Good....neighbour hopped off with the rest lol
Prepping the beef for tomorrow. Dried first, then salt, pepper, and thyme, then in the fridge overnight. :)
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Prepping the beef for tomorrow. Dried first, then salt, pepper, and thyme, then in the fridge overnight. :)
Bet this will be nice
Nice, Neil. Look forward to seeing the finished results!
Looks quite a lot though, are you expecting guests?:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
25-08-2018, 18:53
Prepping the beef for tomorrow. Dried first, then salt, pepper, and thyme, then in the fridge overnight. :)
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mightymonoped
25-08-2018, 19:42
Jalapeno & Cheese Bread fresh out of the oven.
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Something quick, easy and nutritious - a baked potato with tuna and mayonnaise filling, garden peas, green beans, brocolli and sweetcorn. A couple of mandarines for dessert.
Jalapeno & Cheese Bread fresh out of the oven.
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Looks great, weirdly I wanted to make exactly this a few days ago. Got your recipe please?
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That was nice. My old recipe.
Did it in pics for folk.
Spaghetti Carbonara.
In this case I used Linguine.
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Beaten egg and black pepper
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Then add grated Parmesan or similar
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Garlic sliced into a little olive oil
Cook and discard garlic.
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Toss pasta in the hot oil
Then add egg mix and ham and toss in hot pan til cooked
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Serve on hot plate with more Parmesan
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About 17 mins total.
I cook pasta and leave in water while doing garlic etc
Looks *top notch*, mate! :drool:
:clap::thumbsup:
I could go some now!!:D
Marco.
That was nice. My old recipe.
Did it in pics for folk.
Spaghetti Carbonara.
In this case I used Linguine.
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Beaten egg and black pepper
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Then add grated Parmesan or similar
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Garlic sliced into a little olive oil
Cook and discard garlic.
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Toss pasta in the hot oil
Then add egg mix and ham and toss in hot pan til cooked
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Serve on hot plate with more Parmesan
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About 17 mins total.
I cook pasta and leave in water while doing garlic etc
Mucho gusto mio amico
mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 18:44
That was nice. My old recipe.
Did it in pics for folk.
Spaghetti Carbonara.
In this case I used Linguine.
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Beaten egg and black pepper
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Then add grated Parmesan or similar
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Garlic sliced into a little olive oil
Cook and discard garlic.
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Toss pasta in the hot oil
Then add egg mix and ham and toss in hot pan til cooked
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Serve on hot plate with more Parmesan
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About 17 mins total.
I cook pasta and leave in water while doing garlic etc
Good shout! Looks great [emoji4]
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mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 18:47
Found a small bit of Sirloin in the freezer, so had it with:
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Dwarf Beans and thick Dijon vinaigrette
Roast veg with homemade Harissa paste
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Mucho gusto mio amico
Is that a mixture of Spanish and Italian, daftee?:D
Marco.
Hey, Tony, that *really* is a small bit of Sirloin:eyebrows: Veg looks great, though!
Marco.
mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 19:04
Looks great, weirdly I wanted to make exactly this a few days ago. Got your recipe please?
Sorry, only just seen this!
I cheat and use any Ciabatta mix, cube about 2oz of Cheddar and chop a good tablespoon of Jalapeno slices. Mix it up as per the recipe (350ml of warm water & 1 tbsp Olive Oil) and off you go (about 15 mins at 200C)
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mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 19:05
Sorry, only just seen this!
I cheat and use any Ciabatta mix, cube about 2oz of Cheddar and chop a good tablespoon of Jalapeno slices. Mix it up as per the recipe (350ml of warm water & 1 tbsp Olive Oil) and off you go (about 15 mins at 200C)
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*Prove it once, then knock back and make into rolls or loaf. Then prove again for about 30 mins.
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Is that a mixture of Spanish and Italian, daftee?:D
Marco.
si signore we are learning both on duo lingo:)
mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 19:30
Is that a mixture of Spanish and Italian, daftee?:D
Marco.
Haha, that’s because it’s half of what was in the freezer (Gerri had the other bit)
To be honest, it was just right for me. Don’t feel like I’ve got half a Wildebeest sitting in my stomach now. [emoji23]
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10% organic rye at 70% hydration loaf. What that means is for 700g of flour, 440g is water, or 440ml.
White flour is 630g Duchy Organic. Rye flour is 70g. Three tablespoons of oil. See photos.
Pot bake method. Attempted some breads art but it splayed open more than expected! Has a sort of pork pie look to it:D
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Looks *top notch*, mate! :drool:
:clap::thumbsup:
I could go some now!!:D
Marco.
glad you approve. :lol: not made it that way for a good while now. was very good, and much better than a plate of cheese sauce
10% organic rye at 70% hydration loaf. What that means is for 700g of flour, 440g is water, or 440ml.
White flour is 630g Duchy Organic. Rye flour is 70g. Three tablespoons of oil. See photos.
Pot bake method. Attempted some breads art but it splayed open more than expected! Has a sort of pork pie look to it:D
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lovely loaf that...10/10
mightymonoped
26-08-2018, 21:30
10% organic rye at 70% hydration loaf. What that means is for 700g of flour, 440g is water, or 440ml.
White flour is 630g Duchy Organic. Rye flour is 70g. Three tablespoons of oil. See photos.
Pot bake method. Attempted some breads art but it splayed open more than expected! Has a sort of pork pie look to it:D
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That looks fantastic [emoji4]
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That looks fantastic [emoji4]
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Must go back to sourdough haven't made any for a while. Commercial yeasts are convenient but they make comparitively bland loaves.
This still tastes better than many commercial loaves that claim to be sourdough, but a real homemade sourdough seems to beat anything you can buy, even from artisan bakers.
Outrageous claim? Start bread making as a hobby and you'll soon see where I am coming from.
Insider porn. Toasting now...:)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/69c8752214ddc65a87e4eca2d78de112.jpg
New toaster watch it brown...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180827/5eea0599d29e227b9c64e47905a582b1.jpg
mightymonoped
27-08-2018, 09:23
Thanks Tony and Grant.
Must go back to sourdough haven't made any for a while. Commercial yeasts are convenient but they make comparitively bland loaves.
This still tastes better than many commercial loaves that claim to be sourdough, but a real homemade sourdough seems to beat anything you can buy, even from artisan bakers.
Outrageous claim? Start bread making as a hobby and you'll soon see where I am coming from.
A serious breadhead! [emoji4] I know what you mean. I dabbled in it to a lesser extent a long while back, used to bake bread every day for the family.
Sourdough has always been my favourite ever since being introduced to the good stuff when I was living in the Bay Area many years back.
Your bread looks the business! [emoji106][emoji119]
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I used to make sourdough a lot, but became a little allergic to them for some reason. Tasty tho. a steep learning curve too
I used to make sourdough a lot, but became a little allergic to them for some reason. Tasty tho. a steep learning curve tooI think the cultures can go a bit off. So unlike many if I do it I don't keep the culture long. You can get a bad stomach from them I think.
Gonna try freezing my next culture in blobs.
I think the cultures can go a bit off. So unlike many if I do it I don't keep the culture long. You can get a bad stomach from them I think.
Gonna try freezing my next culture in blobs.
yup, its a possibility. either way i avoid em now and stick with wholemeal or similar... hovis best of both is not bad for a half white, but its usually a full wholemeal and seeds. good for the old bowel lol
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glasgow sausage on morning roll with brown sauce.. canny beat it
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 11:58
Why is 'sourdough' called sourdough?
coz it has lactic acid in it from culture and tastes a bit sour.:D
Ah, a roll and square, with morning roll - quality stuff, which I rather miss down here, as links aren't in the same league!!:nono:
coz it has lactic acid in it from culture and tastes a bit sour.:D
You get that too, from titty milk:eyebrows:
Marco.
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glasgow sausage on morning roll with brown sauce.. canny beat it
I worked with someone years ago from Glasgow who used to make a really tasty thing with the square sausage, potatoes and loads of white pepper, I think she called it Stovies. Bloody lovely.
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 13:25
Bought a couple of packs of those sausage squares (which are actually rectangular) the other day. Think I may have a couple for tea, with a fried egg, chips 'n beans!
(might do a couple of fried tomatoes to go with that lot :))
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 13:27
sounds good
I'll bung a piccie on here. Just remembered I've got some mushrooms, think I'll fry a few of those up too.
spendorman
27-08-2018, 13:47
Bought a couple of packs of those sausage squares (which are actually rectangular) the other day. Think I may have a couple for tea, with a fried egg, chips 'n beans!
(might do a couple of fried tomatoes to go with that lot :))
Lorne?
Will be. Lorne or Ayrshire lorne sausage. We call it Glasgow sausage
That's a bit daft, as you get them all over Scotland!;)
Marco.
Will be. Lorne or Ayrshire lorne sausage. We call it Glasgow sausage
Lincolnshire, Cumberland, Herefordshire ? no its Glasgow sausage for me everytime ! Enjoy
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 17:09
Bought a couple of packs of those sausage squares (which are actually rectangular) the other day. Think I may have a couple for tea, with a fried egg, chips 'n beans!
(might do a couple of fried tomatoes to go with that lot :))
Like I said. :)
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that'll fill you up mate :)
spendorman
27-08-2018, 17:17
Like I said. :)
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Could eat that now, where did you get the sausage? Used to get a very mediocre one at Iceland.
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 17:21
Could eat that now, where did you get the sausage? Used to get a very mediocre one at Iceland.
That is the Iceland one. Tastes OK to me.
walpurgis
27-08-2018, 17:22
that'll fill you up mate :)
Just finished it. Lovely!
spendorman
27-08-2018, 17:25
That is the Iceland one. Tastes OK to me.
Thanks, it's probably 20 years since I bought it from Iceland! was square, may have improved since then.
Hopefully a nice stir fry. In marinade at moment
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Like I said. :)
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Lol - don't you ever get fed up of fry-ups, daftee?:D
You'll end up a wee fatty!;)
Marco.
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A sweetn sour but with a twist. Some Thai red curry in it. It's great
Pasta meatballs sauce
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Looks yummy, Grant. Rigatoni is one of my fave pasta shapes. Trust me, you'll get worse here in most Italian restaurants!
Marco.
Looks yummy, Grant. Rigatoni is one of my fave pasta shapes. Trust me, you'll get worse here in most Italian restaurants!
Marco.
It was Very nice... enjoyed it and plenty sauce left
hifi_dave
29-08-2018, 17:12
Just a hint of Parmesan then !
wasnt much :lol: 2 teaspoons..its very finely grated
spendorman
29-08-2018, 20:47
Just got back from Aldi, felt hungry,waned something quick. Had Aldi ready prepared jacket potatoes (2) with cheddar cheese inside and a dollop of Aldi low calorie coleslaw, quite enjoyed it.
Sunflower and honey Boule with strawberry jam
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That was rather nice...thats my sweet intake taken are of
Nice... That's the kind of thing I have for breakfast, with a nice cappuccino and some freshly squeezed orange juice:)
Marco.
Got some Chinese style ribs in the oven, around 150 deg C for at least 3x hours. They are in a big baking tray, raised on a grate, with around 300ml water, and covered in foil. When they are ready I’ll brush them in teriyaki sauce and throw them on the chargrill for 5 or 10 mins. Will be served with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. :)
interesting, i used to make ribs myself. my way was to use a bottle of good black bean and a bottle of sweet n sour(sharwoods for both) liquidise and add water to thin... put ribs in the juice and cover in foil. cook for about 2 hrs turning once, then take out and lay on a wire with fool one to catch drips etc/ heat in oven again til well browned. sieve sauce and freeze what you dont need. use what you do as a sauce(thicken if needed) best ribs ive tasted.
Starters
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Chicken curry
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you like your curry Roy :)
I love how he always arranges it in the shape of a nest :eyebrows:
Marco.
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Squid testicles. Sorry tentacles. Lol
Actually pasta. Tripoline done as a carbonara
didnt have much in but had some ham, and a bit of boursin cheese, some Parmesan and an egg.... found the tripoline at back of shelf...
interesting, i used to make ribs myself. my way was to use a bottle of good black bean and a bottle of sweet n sour(sharwoods for both) liquidise and add water to thin... put ribs in the juice and cover in foil. cook for about 2 hrs turning once, then take out and lay on a wire with fool one to catch drips etc/ heat in oven again til well browned. sieve sauce and freeze what you dont need. use what you do as a sauce(thicken if needed) best ribs ive tasted.
Sounds nice. I think Chinese sauces and ribs were made for each other.
Here’s mine from the other night, fell off the bone.
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Sounds nice. I think Chinese sauces and ribs were made for each other.
Here’s mine from the other night, fell off the bone.
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lovely, and nice crispy chips....not had chips for a while.. not chip cooker or oven now
walpurgis
01-09-2018, 11:54
Egg and cheese salad lashup.
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you like your curry Roy :)
That and pasta Grant.
I love how he always arranges it in the shape of a nest :eyebrows:
Saves the sauce escaping.
mightymonoped
01-09-2018, 18:02
Needed to counter the amount of meat I’ve eaten in the past week with some veggie goodness.
Patatas Bravas, 3 Bean Salad, Aubergine fritters (egg & semolina), tomato & basil salad, pan griddled courgette with bay & garlic oil & mint, toasted slices of baguette with boneless sardine, dressed with lime, hot sauce & alioli.
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mightymonoped
01-09-2018, 18:18
Your a good cook
Thanks Grant (but I only post the successes) [emoji23]
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Cheesy conchs
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Spinach & ricotta tortellini
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Yesterday's lunch 'al fresco' - the weather was great, unlike today (currently pissing down):
Saltimbocca alla Romana (should be veal, but in this case pan-fried chicken breast) in butter, with button mushrooms, Parma ham and fresh sage, in a white wine and Marsala sauce, with Dauphinoise potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli mornay, accompanied by beetroot and sweet potato with fresh garlic and thyme:
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Marco.
mightymonoped
03-09-2018, 08:16
God, that's making me hungry! :-)
Cheers, mate. It was really nice - one of my favourite classic Italian dishes!:)
I forgot to take pics of the starter and pudding, which was grilled salmon, wrapped in tinfoil, with fresh lemon grass, chilli, coriander, with samphire and sliced red peppers. The fish came out nicely succulent, with a lovely 'jus', and with which the salmon had infused all the flavours. Pudding was homemade fresh lemon posset with homemade shortbread biscuits.
Marco.
walpurgis
03-09-2018, 17:07
Cheesy vegetable and pasta bake tonight.
Veg cooking at the moment. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and sweetcorn. Red kidney beans and sliced mushroome to add later. I'll be using a jar of ready made creamy tomato and herb sauce, plus loads of Cheddar and a bit of butter, salt and black pepper. May bung some dried Basil in too, I don't have fresh handy.
spendorman
03-09-2018, 17:19
Cheesy vegetable and pasta bake tonight.
Veg cooking at the moment. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and sweetcorn. Red kidney beans and sliced mushroome to add later. I'll be using a jar of ready made creamy tomato and herb sauce, plus loads of Cheddar and a bit of butter, salt and black pepper. May bung some dried Basil in too, I don't have fresh handy.
Expect me round soon, made me hungry.
walpurgis
03-09-2018, 17:21
Expect me round soon, made me hungry.
I'll bung a picture up in a while.
spendorman
03-09-2018, 17:26
I'll bung a picture up in a while.
You think that will keep me happy!
I've just had breakfast! Did not feel like anything this morning, was intending to have strawberries and Aldi imitation Wheetabix. Had this just now. I like the Aldi imitation better than the real thing, texture nicer, nicer taste, and low in sugar.
Cheesy vegetable and pasta bake tonight.
Veg cooking at the moment. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas and sweetcorn. Red kidney beans and sliced mushroome to add later. I'll be using a jar of ready made creamy tomato and herb sauce, plus loads of Cheddar and a bit of butter, salt and black pepper. May bung some dried Basil in too, I don't have fresh handy.
Sounds good! Pics or it didn't happen;)
Marco.
You think that will keep me happy!
I've just had breakfast! Did not feel like anything this morning, was intending to have strawberries and Aldi imitation Wheetabix. Had this just now. I like the Aldi imitation better than the real thing, texture nicer, nicer taste, and low in sugar.
There's no 'h';)
However, I couldn't ever imagine having Weetabix for tea... You have rather simple/plain tastes in food, Alex, don't you? :)
Is that a Polish thing?
Marco.
spendorman
03-09-2018, 17:56
There's no 'h';)
However, I couldn't ever imagine having Weetabix for tea... You have rather simple/plain tastes in food, Alex, don't you? :)
Is that a Polish thing?
Marco.
As regard my spelling, I went to a special school, so good it was approved.
I just thought I'd use up the strawberries, I was brought up (or was it dragged up) here, Mum was English, Dad was Polish, but most of his adult life he was here, food mum cooked was mainly English. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding etc, fish and chips, shepherds pie etc etc.
Talking of schools, Paul Kossoff was in my class, also David Bedford.
I'm all right now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT-0us1Dyqg
So far I have lived more that two and half times as long as Paul Kossoff lived.
walpurgis
03-09-2018, 17:59
It's in the oven now.
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Salt, pepper, a layer of cheese and topped with sauce.
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The sauce will sink down into it, then I'll add more cheese for a topping.
I just thought I'd use up the strawberries, I was brought up (or was it dragged up) here, Mum was English, Dad was Polish, but most of his adult life he was here, food mum cooked was mainly English. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding etc, fish and chips, shepherds pie etc etc.
That makes sense, as I don't think I've ever heard you mention eating anything else. Don't you eat curry, Chinese food or pasta?
I'd get really bored eating traditional British food all the time, as I likes some SPICE in me life!:eyebrows:
Talking of schools, Paul Kossoff was in my class, also David Bedford.
That's quite cool. Nice one:)
Marco.
spendorman
03-09-2018, 18:36
That makes sense, as I don't think I've ever heard you mention eating anything else. Don't you eat curry, Chinese food or pasta?
I'd get really bored eating traditional British food all the time, as I likes some SPICE in me life!:eyebrows:
That's quite cool. Nice one:)
Marco.
It wasn't till I was at University, Sheffield about 1971, I got in to curries etc. Incidentally, I saw Wings live at the Sheffield Students Union. It was nice, and LOUD!
Yes Marco, I love curries, Chinese food and Italian food.
Paul Kossoff still has some of my LP's that he borrowed, chance of getting those back, less than zero!
walpurgis
03-09-2018, 18:45
Done!
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My portion. There's loads left. It'll go in the fridge.
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It wasn't till I was at University, Sheffield about 1971, I got in to curries etc. Incidentally, I saw Wings live at the Sheffield Students Union. It was nice, and LOUD!
Bet it was!:D
Yes Marco, I love curries, Chinese food and Italian food.
Let's hear more about that stuff then, as it's infinitely more interesting than Weetabix, and post some pics:)
Marco.
Done!
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My portion. There's loads left. It'll go in the fridge.
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Yum, yum!:)
Marco.
spendorman
03-09-2018, 19:04
Bet it was!:D
Let's hear more about that stuff then, as it's infinitely more interesting than Weetabix, and post some pics:)
Marco.
Yes Boss.
But there's nothing wrong with fresh strawberries!
spendorman
03-09-2018, 19:10
Done!
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My portion. There's loads left. It'll go in the fridge.
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I love crispy cheese.
Yes Boss.
But there's nothing wrong with fresh strawberries!
Indeed not.......in a pudding or enjoyed as a snack, in between proper meals;)
Marco.
My favourite waffles [emoji4] with gammon and tomato
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Really very good home.made beef bourginion I had forgotten I had in the freezer, though it looks a bit odd somehow in this picture, but trust me it was good.
With organic carrots and compromised by Sainsbury's microwave mash which was OK but too watery really.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180903/f15efa22faa881a229786d9e3fbff9ac.jpg
Chicken base stock. It's been reduced a fair bit and is that lovely colour now.
Gonna make soup
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mightymonoped
04-09-2018, 11:05
Nothing beats a good Chicken Stock!
Yup, quite simply, it's the basis for creating *proper* tasty food, especially soups and sauces! If you attempt to make either of those, without using a good home-made stock, the results will always be bland and inferior!
We made a big pot of it at the weekend, from fresh herbs/veg and a chicken carcass, which will soon be used to make all sorts of lovely, tasty meals:)
Marco.
Soup on
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Lovely soup
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Nice soup, mate!:)
Today's breakfast, nice big mug of cappuccino (made with new Moka pot and freshly-ground Mocha Italia beans), with toasted crusty Polish bread/butter and French 'Bon Maman' strawberry jam, with some of Del's homemade shortbread biscuits, left over from Sunday:
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Marco.
Marco has a supermarket 'ready meal' for lunch!!:eek::D
In this case, Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' lasagne, enjoyed with a cheeky wee Polish lager:
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Undoubtedly the BEST and most authentic lasagne I've tasted (and as an Italian I'd know), produced by a supermarket. If you like lasagne, *this* is the one to go for! :exactly:
Marco.
spendorman
04-09-2018, 18:37
Marco has a supermarket 'ready meal' for lunch!!:eek::D
In this case, Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' lasagne, enjoyed with a cheeky wee Polish lager:
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Undoubtedly the BEST and most authentic lasagne I've tasted (and as an Italian I'd know), produced by a supermarket. If you like lasagne, *this* is the one to go for! :exactly:
Marco.
Looks nice, I'd want a bigger slice though, I'm a greedy guts, still fairly slim though!
Lol, thanks... It's quite a big tray, so that was half of it. I'm having the other half now for my tea!:)
Marco.
Had that once. Didn't think much of it tbh. Not big on Sainsbury's
walpurgis
04-09-2018, 18:44
I completely forgot that I had the rest of last night's bake in the fridge and had an omelette and chips instead.
Never mind, I'll finish it tomorrow :).
Had that once. Didn't think much of it tbh. Not big on Sainsbury's
That's weird, mate. Maybe you had a bad one or they've changed the recipe since? I can say for certain that the one I had today was top-notch and close to home-made, and I wouldn't say that lightly!
Marco.
Maybe. Was over a year ago when they were delivering my shopping. Tbh I didn't like much of their stuff so maybe there was a quality control issue. I know they lost a big chunk of their market share around then so this might have been reason.
I went back to Tesco for deliveries. Or Morrisons
hifilover
04-09-2018, 20:05
Big, fat Cumberland sausage casserole for tea this evening, been sat in the slow cooker blipping away all day
Served with home grown kale, carrots and Duke of York spuds mash with chives ;)
Pics?:)
Marco.
Was that Avatar pic taken when you were a bit younger Marco?:) I used listen to records in my bedroom like that with my mates but I didn't wear a skirt at the time.
hifilover
05-09-2018, 07:17
Pics?:)
Marco.
It's all gone now pal; sorry
Will try harder next time ;)
Was that Avatar pic taken when you were a bit younger Marco?:) I used listen to records in my bedroom like that with my mates but I didn't wear a skirt at the time.
Ha - you got it... And you know what the Scots are like for their 'skirts'!:D
Besides, I thought it looked rather fetching? The white socks especially, which I borrowed from my sister.
Marco.
It's all gone now pal; sorry
Will try harder next time ;)
Good lad, as you'll get a spank next time if you don't:spank:
Marco.
hifilover
05-09-2018, 08:01
Good lad, as you'll get a spank next time if you don't:spank:
Marco.
It was good; fuelled me up for this: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SMFweUGZGjrzCoXK8
So if there's a warning to be dished out; bring a bigger stick :lol:
Heh-heh... You'd like that wouldn't you, you filthy boy... I'll whip you so hard, shweety, you'll bark like a dog:eyebrows:
Marco.
hifilover
05-09-2018, 08:33
Heh-heh... You'd like that wouldn't you, you filthy boy... I'll whip you so hard, shweety, you'll bark like a dog:eyebrows:
Marco.
After all that I'm takin me ball 'ome... :lol:
Bucatini ragu
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mightymonoped
06-09-2018, 12:30
Good pasta choice! :-)
Stir fry
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Nice. Did you make the Ragu sauce yourself?
Btw, one of the nicest sauces to have with Bucatini, is Puttanesca: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/puttanesca-sauce In fact, it's one of my favourite pasta sauces, period... Absolutely delicious!:)
I won't tell you what the name of the sauce derives from;)
Marco.
Nice. Did you make the Ragu sauce yourself?
Btw, one of the nicest sauces to have with Bucatini, is Puttanesca: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/puttanesca-sauce In fact, it's one of my favourite pasta sauces, period... Absolutely delicious!:)
I won't tell you what the name of the sauce derives from;)
Marco.
ive heard of it, lol.. its got capers and those fishy things in...yuk.
mightymonoped
06-09-2018, 18:25
Speaking of fishy things [emoji23]
Just got this in my head today, so had to do it.
Toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic, fresh tomato salsa with lime, avocado and feta, hard boiled egg, boneless sardine fillets and a drizzle of good olive oil and authentic Mexican hot sauce (Valentina).
Tastes good [emoji13]
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ive heard of it, lol.. its got capers and those fishy things in...yuk.
Ye've nae taste!;)
I like strong flavours. When you eat the sauce, it actually doesn't taste fishy. A bit like fish sauce, when used in Thai food. Just adds a pleasant salty tang.
Marco.
Your sardines look great, Tony!:thumbsup:
Marco.
Speaking of fishy things [emoji23]
Just got this in my head today, so had to do it.
Toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic, fresh tomato salsa with lime, avocado and feta, hard boiled egg, boneless sardine fillets and a drizzle of good olive oil and authentic Mexican hot sauce (Valentina).
Tastes good [emoji13]
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat does look excellent. Where do you get the filleted sardines?
Like a sardine, me. Very underated fish.
You have just inspired me to eat these.
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mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 12:47
That does look excellent. Where do you get the filleted sardines?
Like a sardine, me. Very underated fish.
You have just inspired me to eat these.
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They were just John West Boneless Sardines in Sunflower Oil. :-)
I don't mind Sardines as long as there's something equally robust to balance the strong taste. To be honest, I should have left the Feta out of that mix as it was already salty enough. Works well with the Hot Sauce though (as I can see from your "Piment") :-)
I ate them with Cholula Chipotle hot sauce and sliced tomato. That hot sauce goes really well with those sardines for some reason.
M&S do fresh filleted sardines - well recommended.
But just ordinary fresh sardines dipped in well seasoned flower and fried in olive oil is a fave of mine
Fresh sardines are also great simply barbecued. Just as the Portuguese enjoy them, who probably consume more than anyone else!:)
Marco.
Hm fish finger sandwich tonight I reckon... on my homemade 10% stoneground wholemeal bread, but otherwise it will basically be this.
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mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 16:05
Hm fish finger sandwich tonight I reckon... on my homemade 10% stoneground wholemeal bread, but otherwise it will basically be this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGV8sYYOrEo
Have been known to do that meself! (sometimes swap out the ketchup for some Valentina Hot Sauce), but always make the homemade tartare :)
mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 16:08
Have had some Corn-Fed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks marinating in Yoghurt and homemade Harissa all day long.
I'm going to throw them on top of some roughly chopped onion and peppers (and probably some spuds too) and roast it all in the oven when I get in from work.
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It’s goin’ in [emoji4]
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Pretty good. Except for the fish fingers which were Birdseye. Bugger all fish in them. Sure Waitrose own brand are better.
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The tartar sauce, bread, and salad look good, dude! The other things I won't comment on;)
Marco.
The tartar sauce, bread, and salad look good, dude! The other things I won't comment on;)
Marco.That cried out for real home made fish fingers, really. Arse factor to high to bother with it today.
mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 18:51
Have had some Corn-Fed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks marinating in Yoghurt and homemade Harissa all day long.
I'm going to throw them on top of some roughly chopped onion and peppers (and probably some spuds too) and roast it all in the oven when I get in from work.
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It’s goin’ in [emoji4]
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Ready to eat...
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mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 19:12
Looks great. Was it?
Thanks, it was! [emoji23]
Just finished, the chicken was so good. All the magic was done during the day in yoghurt. [emoji4]. Sliced red potatoes soaked up all the juices. Will be making this a regular I think.
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mightymonoped
07-09-2018, 19:12
That cried out for real home made fish fingers, really. Arse factor to high to bother with it today.
I’ve been there more often than I admit [emoji4]
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spendorman
08-09-2018, 14:13
Been doing stuff in garden, grass weeds etc. Late quick lunch.
Fish cooked yesterday, rice salad, home grown tomatoes.
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tomato's look nice.. love home grown ones
spendorman
08-09-2018, 14:23
tomato's look nice.. love home grown ones
A little secret, my neighbour grew them. I love he rice salad, should make it more often.
Nice, Alex... However, are you ever NOT in too much of hurry to cook?;)
As I understand it, you're retired, so should have plenty of time to indulge in concocting all sorts of lovely food.... I'd really like to see you make something traditionally Polish, like some nice meat in a sauce, tasty soup, or some such.
Any chance of that? I'm asking, because if I like how it looks, I might want the recipe!:)
Marco.
P.S Tony, that chicken looked fab!!
spendorman
08-09-2018, 14:44
Nice, Alex... However, are you ever NOT in too much of hurry to cook?;)
As I understand it, you're retired, so should have plenty of time to indulge in concocting all sorts of lovely food.... I'd really like to see you make something traditionally Polish, like some nice meat in a sauce, tasty soup, or some such.
Any chance of that? I'm asking, because if I like how it looks, I might want the recipe!:)
Marco.
P.S Tony, that chicken looked fab!!
I often wonder how I managed to find the time for work.
These days, my neighbours and friends find plenty for me to do.
I don't really know much Polish food. Born in London I was!
walpurgis
08-09-2018, 14:48
I buy Polish mayonnaise and mustard. They are very good, better than any British make I can think of.
I had prawn salad lunchtime. No photo though. :)
spendorman
08-09-2018, 14:53
I buy Polish mayonnaise and mustard. They are very good, better than any British make I can think of.
I had prawn salad lunchtime. No photo though. :)
Funny thing, I never really got on with mayonnaise, makes me think of Castrol Lithium grease! I don't mind Salad Cream, used it in the rice salad.
Most mustards I like.
Fraid I can't eat prawns, like prawn cocktail crisps tho!
I don't really know much Polish food. Born in London I was!
No worries... I just thought (was it your father who was Polish?) he might have done some cooking at home, and/or influenced the food you ate, in some way, when you were a kid:)
Marco.
spendorman
08-09-2018, 15:01
No worries... I just thought (was it your father who was Polish?) he might have done some cooking at home, and/or influenced the food you ate, in some way, when you were a kid:)
Marco.
Dad came here from Poland as a teenager before WW2, He became a brilliant Engineer and Architect, but a couldn't really cook an egg. Apparently, at University (Durham) he survived on baked beans on toast!
I should really look in to Polish food more, but the little of it I have had, I was not that keen.
Ah, gotcha. Shame, as I'm getting into Polish food, being as there are now about four Polish supermarkets in Wrexham! So I'd like to have learned more about it from a 'native', as it were:)
Your dad sounds like a cool guy.
Marco.
spendorman
08-09-2018, 15:24
Ah, gotcha. Shame, as I'm getting into Polish food, being as there are now about four Polish supermarkets in Wrexham! So I'd like to have learned more about it from a 'native', as it were:)
Your dad sounds like a cool guy.
Marco.
Thanks, he was, I'm afraid that I can't live up to his achievements, Major in the Royal Engineers, was sent out to Burma during the war. He got a decoration for bravery, not quite as one might expect, not fighting, but going out in the Monsoon and saving peoples lives.
Mighty malties rice crispies raspberries goats milk and canderel
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Thanks, he was, I'm afraid that I can't live up to his achievements, Major in the Royal Engineers, was sent out to Burma during the war. He got a decoration for bravery, not quite as one might expect, not fighting, but going out in the Monsoon and saving peoples lives.
'Only' that, eh? Bravery indeed!! Sounds like a great guy, and there are not many made from his mould. He deserves the greatest respect, and you must be proud. Leaves you a lot to live up to, though!:)
Marco.
all i could manage to whip up.... tasty tho... hips sore so off to bed
spendorman
08-09-2018, 15:38
'Only' that, eh? Bravery indeed!! Sounds like a great guy, and there are not many made from his mould. He deserves the greatest respect, and you must be proud. Leaves you a lot to live up to, though!:)
Marco.
Thank you Marco.
spendorman
08-09-2018, 15:39
all i could manage to whip up.... tasty tho... hips sore so off to bed
Sorry to hear that, I'm just pleasantly tired from gardening, did the neighbours grass too.
Granty, hope you've had a nice rest and are feeling better!
Anyway, tonight's earlier scran: Del's homemade steak pie with shortcrust pastry, gravy, mashed potato, made with butter and a touch of cream, and some mixed fresh veg on the side:
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Was lurevely!:)
Marco.
Granty, hope you've had a nice rest and are feeling better!
Anyway, tonight's earlier scran: Del's homemade steak pie with shortcrust pastry, gravy, mashed potato, made with butter and a touch of cream, and some mixed fresh veg on the side:
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Was lurevely!:)
Marco.
That looks nice. And I'm not much better. Typical
Sorry to hear that, mate. Just try and make yourself as comfy as possible.
Marco.
Sorry to hear that as well. Hope things improve tomorrow.
mightymonoped
09-09-2018, 11:37
Hope your feeling a bit better today Grant?
I’m decorating today and had to make the dreaded Sunday run to B&Q....but... Waitrose is just across the road and their Sushi Daily called to me... [emoji23]
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Norwegian smoked salmon is not good. Just sayin' so people know.
https://youtu.be/RYYf8cLUV5E
Our Waitrose is being redone to include a sushi bar.
What's left of the cornfed Grouse I just had.
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Grouse, eh? Very posh! Looks good, dude:)
Just polished off some 'caveman chops', otherwise known as double-loin lamb cutlets (from our local butcher) marinated in fresh herbs from our garden and garlic/olive oil, then chargrilled on the BBQ, served with a selection of fresh veg and mini-roasties:
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Enjoyed with a rather lovely drop of Julienas!:cheers:
Marco.
Beobloke
09-09-2018, 17:09
Granty, hope you've had a nice rest and are feeling better!
Anyway, tonight's earlier scran: Del's homemade steak pie with shortcrust pastry, gravy, mashed potato, made with butter and a touch of cream, and some mixed fresh veg on the side:
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Was lurevely!:)
Marco.
That looks divine!
mightymonoped
09-09-2018, 17:26
That looks divine!
A big YES to shortcrust for the pie! [emoji4][emoji106]
Shortcrust, hot-water or suet pastry are true pies, puff pastry is a sad-arsed intruder in the world of pies [emoji23]
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mightymonoped
09-09-2018, 17:26
Grouse, eh? Very posh! Looks good, dude:)
Just polished off some 'caveman chops', otherwise known as double-loin lamb cutlets (from our local butcher) marinated in fresh herbs from our garden and garlic/olive oil, then chargrilled on the BBQ, served with a selection of fresh veg and mini-roasties:
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Enjoyed with a rather lovely drop of Julienas!:cheers:
Marco.
Looks epic! [emoji4][emoji119]
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Cheers, mate. It was! Adam, thanks also:)
Agree about 'proper' pies, and puff pastry being an impostor... Shortcrust or suet, for savoury, is the ONLY way! :exactly:
Marco.
That looks divine!
It was missing some 'instant potato' though, which apparently is popular round these parts....;)
Marco.
Tonight in Aruba we were sat round a table with a hot middle and left to cook out own veg / meat / prawns
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Beobloke
10-09-2018, 09:25
It was missing some 'instant potato' though, which apparently is popular round these parts....;)
Marco.
Nah, potato waffles all the way. Supermarket own-brand ones.
;)
Yesh, I use them when I'm puttying windows.
Marco.
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