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Making a sweet n sour..
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Some peppers flash fried in good olive oilhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/9de3797e643c5a802b6275732f977c61.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/0ee3c287feb5fb7ab562b06b727746f4.jpg
Lemon basmati rice bed and.... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/fcba4b0e5dccbcb951f6a17dab644f31.jpg
Some peppers flash fried in good olive oilhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/9de3797e643c5a802b6275732f977c61.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/0ee3c287feb5fb7ab562b06b727746f4.jpgI use that olive oil. Sainsbury's.
I use that olive oil. Sainsbury's.
good oil. not sure if i got it there. probably did...
today its ham hock, leek and potato gratin.
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this is rather good:eyebrows:
Sainsbug's ready shite.
Pretty edible, actually.
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Some of them are bloody good food for a ready meal. They have come a long way
I'm saying nowt;)
Marco.:D
I had pie & mash, no pictures obviously :D
Today's lunch: haddock and parsley fishcake with two side salads, one consisting of onion, cabbage, cucumber tomato and fresh dill, and the other, green beans, soy beans, peas and new potatoes, with fresh mint, chilli and olive oil:
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...washed down with a nice chilled jug of orange cordial!:cool:
Marco.
Surprised no-one's commented on our original 1960s 'refreshments set' (jug and glasses)... £2 from a charity shop!:D
I think it's rather cool:)
Marco.
Surprised no-one's commented on our original 1960s 'refreshments set' (jug and glasses)... £2 from a charity shop!:D
I think it's rather cool:)
Marco.
hadn't seen it old chap. looks rather spiffing :eek: nice bite to eat,
Not bad for two notes... They just don't make things like that anymore. Probably something that Woolies would've sold, back in the day:)
Yes, was a nice wee munchie. Not allowed anything else now until tomorrow! You'll know the reason for that if you've been reading the weather thread;)
Marco.
Not bad for two notes... They just don't make things like that anymore. Probably something that Woolies would've sold, back in the day:)
Yes, was a nice wee munchie. Not allowed anything else now until tomorrow! You'll know the reason for that if you've been reading the weather thread;)
Marco.
yup.
mightymonoped
19-04-2019, 17:34
Jalapeno & Cheese Bread
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Interesting!:cool:
Marco.
Jalapeno & Cheese Bread
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLovely job. Stopped eating bread unfortunately but I would have enjoyed those
mightymonoped
19-04-2019, 17:46
Lovely job. Stopped eating bread unfortunately but I would have enjoyed those
Going to Geri’s sister’s for Easter and always try to bake something for nibbling with the inevitable wine when we arrive. [emoji4]
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mightymonoped
19-04-2019, 17:47
Interesting!:cool:
Marco.
It’s lovely toasted Marco, a nice little brekky/brunch in itself.
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Too right, mate. Perhaps, just to enhance it slightly, with a slice of Jamón Ibérico on top, and washed down with a nice glass of Rioja!:cheers:
;)
Marco.
mightymonoped
19-04-2019, 17:56
Too right, mate. Perhaps, just to enhance it slightly, with a slice of Jamón Ibérico on top, and washed down with a nice glass of Rioja!:cheers:
;)
Marco.
Noice! [emoji4]
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Surprised no-one's commented on our original 1960s 'refreshments set' (jug and glasses)... £2 from a charity shop!:D
I think it's rather cool:)
Marco.I was more interested in the plate TBH.
Looks good including the glass.
Jalapeno & Cheese Bread
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTried to bake a loaf last week. First failure in ages. Yeast was all but dead with no rise to speak of even after 24 hours.
Will get a sourdough culture on the go now it is warm.
I was more interested in the plate TBH.
Looks good including the glass.
The plate - wot the rectangular shaped one?:)
Wot's that thumbnail pic about?
Marco.
The plate - wot the rectangular shaped one?:)
Wot's that thumbnail pic about?
Marco.What was it about you mean?
I thought I'd posted an animated gif. It turned out not to be - too much hassle to fully explain and not very interesting.
Ah I see... The pic is of some weird bloke, who looks like he's in the back seat of a car. So was it the rectangular plate you liked?:)
Marco.
Yeah. I wondered if it was more of a serving plate.
For your curiosity, Marco.
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Yeah. I wondered if it was more of a serving plate.
Yup, a small serving platter... https://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/tableware/small-serving-platter/050265431,default,pd.html
But for those of us who like some space around our food, so it can be arranged nicely to look good - it's just a plate!:eyebrows:;)
You'll see pics of some king-sized scallops (in their shells) on them on Sunday:)
Marco.
Shopping delivered
Got a pack of these as the weather's ice https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190420/79d85bc34dfa5aa46c4fb30fa2d400ce.jpg
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these meat packs were 3 for £10 from Tesco. great value as this chicken is only 3.30 and is a good chunk of meat
Some of the scran and booze we enjoyed yesterday... First up, a trio of steamed fresh king-scallops, in their shells (sourced from our local fishmonger), served with different accompaniments, with the main flavours being fresh ginger, garlic, coriander and spring onions:
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Some of the accompanying veg... Dauphinoise potatoes, and broccoli/cauliflower Mornay:
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Rack of lamb with bits of herb crust (made from pistachio, garlic and rosemary)/mint sauce (made with fresh mint from the garden), with some of the above veg:
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A couple of the wines we had from our 'cellar' (there were lots more, lol):
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And pud, which was home-made poached pear in red wine, with some home-made crème caramel:
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That was especially delicious!:cool:
Marco.
Wow Marco, bet there was a lot of work involved making that little feast :stalks:
I particularly like the way the pear is still fully intact on the stem, delicate touch required slicing that bad boy!
Cheers, John. How's you, btw? We always push the boat out on Easter Sunday, especially with up until then having given up all alcohol for six weeks!
We made up for it though, yesterday, as what you didn't see were the Vodka Martini cocktails, Sauvignon Blanc, which went with the scallops, and later the dessert wines and liqueurs, followed by coffee and petit fours... :eyebrows:
Yeah, a lot of it was prepped on Saturday (the 'donkey work' done), but of course stuff like the scallops had to be steamed fresh on the day. It was fab, and most importantly, my 86-year old dad loved it!:cool:
Marco.
You could have made a bit more effort Marco.:lol:
Cheers, John. How's you, btw? We always push the boat out on Easter Sunday, especially with up until then having given up all alcohol for six weeks!
We made up for it though, yesterday, as what you didn't see were the Vodka Martini cocktails, Sauvignon Blanc, which went with the scallops, and later the dessert wines and liqueurs, followed by coffee and petit fours... :eyebrows:
Yeah, a lot of it was prepped on Saturday (the 'donkey work' done), but of course stuff like the scallops had to be steamed fresh on the day. It was fab, and most importantly, my 86-year old dad loved it!:cool:
Marco.
I’m good thanks. Sounds like you were all well oiled then, quite right after your abstinence!
I admire the way you treat your dad and it sounds like he’s good company and appreciative too.
My wife cooked a great meal on Friday night for my brother and his wife for his 50th birthday (also going out for a family breakfast tomorrow to celebrate, looking forward to that!). We don’t do the fancy fayre that you guys do (which looks so awesome) as I guess we never grew up with it but we had roast loin of pork, stuffing, mashed and roast potatoes done in goose fat, proper steeped peas, carrots, gravy, whole onions cooked in with the meat and a peach melba fresh cream roulade, raspberry ripple Italian ice cream and Victoria sponge birthday cake, all home made. Yum...making myself hungry now!
Here's a quick photo of the Victoria sponge cake. It's double layer, each layer is around 2" thick with a good dollop of Tiptree seedless raspberry jam and a thick layer of vanilla butter cream in the middle so about 4 1/2 to 5" deep. Wouldn't like to think how many calories are in it.
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Some of the scran and booze we enjoyed yesterday... First up, a trio of steamed fresh king-scallops, in their shells, served with different accompaniments, with the main flavours being fresh ginger, garlic, coriander and spring onions:
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Some of the accompanying veg... Dauphinoise potatoes, and broccoli and cauliflower mornay:
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Rack of lamb and bits of herb crust/mint sauce, with some of the above veg:
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A couple of the wines we had (there were lots more, lol):
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And pud, which was home-made poached pair in red wine with home-made crème caramel:
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That was especially delicious!:cool:
Marco.
I only see one...:D very nice presentation Marco
Good work, Marco and family.
You could have made a bit more effort Marco.:lol:
I know... Too lazy to have done a mid-course:doh: Will defo try harder next time!
Marco.
I’m good thanks. Sounds like you were all well oiled then, quite right after your abstinence!
I admire the way you treat your dad and it sounds like he’s good company and appreciative too.
Glad to hear you're well, mate. Yeah, not that we're big drinkers, but you always appreciate a few glasses of wine when you've been off it for so long! And now with the lovely weather we're having, I can enjoy a nice cold beer after I've been out in the garden all day:)
In terms of my dad, we've always been very close (as I was with my mum), as indeed most Italian families are. After all, our parents worked hard to look after use when we were young, so it's only right that we return the gesture when it's our job to do the looking after. He's brilliant for his age, and loves his gardening, going out for walks and stuff, and at the moment totally self-sufficient. He lives in his own house, 2 mins away from us.
My wife cooked a great meal on Friday night for my brother and his wife for his 50th birthday (also going out for a family breakfast tomorrow to celebrate, looking forward to that!). We don’t do the fancy fayre that you guys do (which looks so awesome) as I guess we never grew up with it but we had roast loin of pork, stuffing, mashed and roast potatoes done in goose fat, proper steeped peas, carrots, gravy, whole onions cooked in with the meat and a peach melba fresh cream roulade, raspberry ripple Italian ice cream and Victoria sponge birthday cake, all home made. Yum...making myself hungry now!
Here's a quick photo of the Victoria sponge cake. It's double layer, each layer is around 2" thick with a good dollop of Tiptree seedless raspberry jam and a thick layer of vanilla butter cream in the middle so about 4 1/2 to 5" deep. Wouldn't like to think how many calories are in it.
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That meal sounds fab, and also right up my street! Good home-cooking like that is hard to beat. We don't always have "fancy fayre", but will push the boat out on Sundays, as that was always traditionally the day where we enjoyed something really nice, and especially on special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, etc, or when we have friends or family round, who usually return the compliment.
Hope your brother had a nice birthday, which I'm sure he did. Not big on cakes myself, but that one looks top notch! I could happily have a nice slice of it as part of an afternoon tea!:cool:
Marco.
gonna get abuse for this but having macaroni cheese with roasted veg:eyebrows: need to use up a few things :ner:
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I only see one...:D very nice presentation Marco
Ha - now amended! Cheers, mate. All Del's handiwork, not mine. She's not a bad lass;)
Marco.
gonna get abuse for this but having macaroni cheese with roasted veg:eyebrows: need to use up a few things :ner:
Not at all, that looks rather nice! Glad you don't waste stuff either, as it's sacrilege throwing good food away. We've got plenty of leftovers from yesterday, which will do us for lunch! I'm going to do some more cocktails later though, as Del really enjoyed them yesterday, and she's been working hard!:)
Marco.
they were both lovely but didnt really compliment each other. still the veg was very sweet, as good roast ones should be, even the courgette
I know... Too lazy to have done a mid-course:doh: Will defo try harder next time!
Marco.
You must have pushed yourself just opening the vino!:lol:
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Looks Tasty Grant.:)
You must have pushed yourself just opening the vino!:lol:
Perish the thought, old boy - that's the butler's job [if the sommelier's on holiday]!:D
Anyway, I replicated the vodka/Martinis today and we enjoyed those with some canapés, before lunch (home-made anchovy, garlic and mayonnaise pâté, with sliced gherkins and peppers on top of some sour-dough toast):
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...ever the bon vivant, lol!:eyebrows:
'Leftovers' from yesterday's repast, enjoyed in the beautiful Wrexham sunshine, al fresco:
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It often tastes even better the next day!:)
Marco.
Looks excellent grub.
I will update you on some nice bottles of Italiano Vino my friend bought over with him from Piedmont all carefully selected and top quality. I have not opened any yet but I will let you know as I work through them.:cool:
Sounds great, Jim... No doubt they'll be excellent! Don't forget to take some pics for the wine thread:cool:
Marco.
Sounds great, Jim... No doubt they'll be excellent! Don't forget to take some pics for the wine thread:cool:
Marco.What an excellent weekend of gastronomic proportions.
Really does look good. Top Marcos!:);)
Big pot of homemade beans. All sorts of stuff in there. Plans for those with some sausages later in the week.
Probably never going to look good but they really do taste good.
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Now you see, I love that... Nice and rustic. No doubt that they taste fab. All that's missing is one of your superb home-made crusty loaves, and a big glass of Malbec!;)
Marco.
P.S Make sure your good lady stays downwind of you later:eyebrows:
mightymonoped
22-04-2019, 18:02
Lots of great grub on here over the Easter break gang!
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And after the beans just simple fish for supper.
Note eye of fish obscured by lemon for the squeamish.
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Now you see, I love that... Nice and rustic. No doubt that they taste fab. All that's missing is one of your superb home-made crusty loaves, and a big glass of Malbec!;)
Marco.
P.S Make sure your good lady stays downwind of you later:eyebrows:Kind of an averaged out recipe.
Harricot beans (tin)
Borlotti beans (tin)
Cherry tomatoes
Red chilli
Garlic
Red pepper
Black treacle
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
Dark brown sugar
Onions
Black pepper
Salt
Tomato passatta
Drambuie
Kind of an averaged out recipe.
Harricot beans (tin)
Borlotti beans (tin)
Cherry tomatoes
Red chilli
Garlic
Red pepper
Black treacle
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
Dark brown sugar
Onions
Black pepper
Salt
Tomato passatta
Drambuie
You forgot to put a gas mask on the list!:lol:
Love the inclusion of Drambuie... It demonstrates both a touch of class and an ability for lateral thinking:respect:
Marco.
Tonight’s dinner
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Well, it's one of yer five-a-day!:D
Marco.
Love the inclusion of Drambuie... It demonstrates both a touch of class and an ability for lateral thinking:respect:
Marco.I can't stand neat Scotch but I love Drambuie. But yeah adding sugar to home made beans is a must. And the Americans use Jack Daniels or Bourbon so I figured it'd work. It did.
Well, it's one of yer five-a-day!:D
Marco.
A rich source of vitamin C [emoji848]
Ninanina
22-04-2019, 21:47
I can't stand neat Scotch but I love Drambuie. But yeah adding sugar to home made beans is a must. And the Americans use Jack Daniels or Bourbon so I figured it'd work. It did.
I also hate neat Scotch, can't stand the stuff.... I have to have it with coke.... I know, I know..... but that's how I like it...
As long as it's the cheap stuff you're adulterating, that's fine!:D;)
Marco.
Beef with red peppers in red wine simmering away for later.
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Looks rich and succulent, Roy, just like the ladies say about you!!:D
Today's lunch al fresco, as we're still enjoying the fine weather over the Easter holidays. First up, the booze... A nice chilled Côtes de Provence Rosé, with a classic Negroni cocktail I'd mixed first, which we enjoyed as an apéritif:
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A starter of some Parma ham and fresh Galia melon with dressed salad leaves:
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Followed by a selection of Chorizo sausages (sourced from our local Portuguese deli) and fresh Boerewors sausage, from the butcher, all cooked on the charcoal BBQ and served with a small home-made potato and spring onion salad, and bowl of dressed salad leaves, plus sliced red onion, green olives, feta cheese, green beans and fresh asparagus, with some hot sauces/mustard on the side:
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Just in now, after relaxing outside in the nice weather with Del, enjoying our meal together, whilst chatting and listening to some cool tunes, streamed via Tidal, and controlled from my laptop, on the table outside (wi-fi in the garden works well)... All in all, a very enjoyable day!:cool:
Marco.
Today's lunch al fresco
That all looks very tasty, love chorizo. I might have had more carbs with it but then I'm 'piggling' (had 3 desserts at Butlins one evening because I couldn't decide which one to have so had them all - key lime pie, panna cotta then fresh fruit trifle.. )
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I'd use it to make a nice gravy for a roast dinner... How was your lamb, anyway? Surprised you didn't take any pics:)
Marco.
I'd use it to make a nice gravy for a roast dinner... How was your lamb, anyway? Surprised you didn't take any pics:)
Marco.
it was fine. still got some that will go into freezer for another time. just got the one half leg. changed the other to a side of beef
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edit.. pie was great; had it with mash
Pastry looks much better this time!;)
Marco.
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edit.. pie was great; had it with mashYou are Bingham addicted.
He's Bingham's biggest fanboy!:D
Marco.
Well, you would know!:eyebrows:
Shares in the company beckon....
Marco.
Oliver will be chuffed, …..oh sorry, Bingham
Anyway, who ordered the poo poo platter?
And which animals emitted them?
Huh?
:D
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A trio of specially selected jobbies... The ultimate meat feast!:D
Marco.
Anyway, who ordered the poo poo platter?
And which animals emitted them?
Huh?
:D
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It did cross my mind I have to say :D:D:D
Reminded more of horses Willie's
Reminded more of horses Willie's
:lolsign:
It did cross my mind I have to say :D:D:D
Mine too, but it's hard to 'disguise' as anything else!:eyebrows:
If it's any consolation, they came out the same way:lol:
Marco.
If it's any consolation, they came out the same way:lol:
Marco.
:lolsign::lolsign:
Ok, we tried to enjoy another 'al fresco' lunch yesterday, but it was rained off!:D
We managed the starter, which I shared with Del, as it was vegan... Home-made rice-paper vegetable spring rolls (containing baby sweetcorn, asparagus, rice vermicelli noodles, beansprouts, spring onion and coriander), served with two dips: one with fresh chilli, Shaoxing rice wine, ginger, garlic, sugar, coriander), and the other just some Kikkoman light soy sauce:
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The main course was enjoyed indoors, which was free-range chicken (cooked on the BBQ), marinated in various herbs and spices, including harissa, za'atar (middle-eastern herb), fresh lime juice, chilli, garlic, and served with stir-fried egg noodles, with baby sweetcorn, pak choi, beansprouts, soy sauce and sesame oil:
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It was yummy... Got more leftover to have today!:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
26-04-2019, 19:08
Goats-cheese, pea and mint risotto (with a bit of bacon)
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That looks top-notch, Tony! Did you use Arborio or Carnaroli rice?:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
26-04-2019, 19:17
That looks top-notch, Tony! Did you use Arborio or Carnaroli rice?:)
Marco.
Usually use Carnaroli Marco.
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Nice. I usually find it a little nuttier. Even better with some pancetta, instead of bacon!;)
Marco.
mightymonoped
26-04-2019, 19:32
Nice. I usually find it a little nuttier. Even better with some pancetta, instead of bacon!;)
Marco.
Agreed on that Marco! I was using ingredients at hand tonight though, turned out nice though. [emoji4]
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Goats-cheese, pea and mint risotto (with a bit of bacon)
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt does look very good.
Partial to mint, pea and asparagus rissotto with half a tonne of Parmesan in it myself. Or Porcini mushroom.
Panceta though. Supermarket panceta is usually pretty awful. Hard to find decent panceta round here without going into Bristol.
twickers
26-04-2019, 20:03
As nice as the food looks, there doesn't seem to be much of it. I must just be used to fat bastard portions.
mightymonoped
26-04-2019, 20:31
As nice as the food looks, there doesn't seem to be much of it. I must just be used to fat bastard portions.
I did have seconds! [emoji4]
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IPanceta though. Supermarket panceta is usually pretty awful. Hard to find decent panceta round here without going into Bristol.
Agreed, but this stuff from Lidl (if you have one nearby) is pretty good:
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Marco.
I did have seconds!
Lol - exactly... You don't need to have it all piled up inside a 'trough'!:doh:
Marco.
Roast beef. Been through 2 stages and now resting
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A slither.. Still juicy and slightly pink insidehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/70cfea261fee3f1eaea4cc97a079f9a3.jpg
actually very pink inside lol. still, stage 3 will sort that. dont want to drown in the stuff:eyebrows:
Back into stage ones juices along with a fair amount of decent red.
It's simmering nicely. Then it will sit overnight in the juice https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/64f6c3b856cc9811eaa6fcbaf1ad0e98.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/ac3b995dfd786d8c2ddba2bbdf4280fb.jpg
the smell in house is amazing.....:eek: i went out to clear nose and back in and the aroma is to die for. Way too much for me so I will give most of it to my daughter i think.
Very nice, mate! I've got a bottle of that very wine on my rack... Quite right too - when cooking beef in red wine, the quality of the wine is ALL important!! Therefore, the old wives tale 'cooking wine' thing (use any old shite, as it doesn't matter) has always been bollox. Golden rule: if you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it!! :exactly:
Anyway, the beef should be lovely when it's done. Just don't overcook it;)
Marco.
mightymonoped
27-04-2019, 16:24
the smell in house is amazing.....:eek: i went out to clear nose and back in and the aroma is to die for. Way too much for me so I will give most of it to my daughter i think.
Love it! Can’t beat the unbearable aroma of good food in the house. I used to do a 24 hour Aromatic Shoulder of Pork recipe around Christmas, almost made it impossible to sleep. [emoji23]
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Agreed, but this stuff from Lidl (if you have one nearby) is pretty good:
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Marco.I have to be honest.
Any processed meat I have bought from LIDL has been terrible. Even their mince was dire. 50% horse probably.
I am prepared to believe some of it is OK but I am just not going there for meat ever again. I made that rule some time ago and have stuck to it.
walpurgis
27-04-2019, 16:52
Scrambled eggs on toast with mixed beans in tomato sauce (posh baked beans). Just fancied it, not had scrambled eggs for about a year.
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I have to be honest.
Any processed meat I have bought from LIDL has been terrible. Even their mince was dire. 50% horse probably.
I am prepared to believe some of it is OK but I am just not going there for meat ever again. I made that rule some time ago and have stuck to it.
not bought any meat there for a while. they used to do a nice italian ham
I have to be honest.
Any processed meat I have bought from LIDL has been terrible. Even their mince was dire. 50% horse probably.
I am prepared to believe some of it is OK but I am just not going there for meat ever again. I made that rule some time ago and have stuck to it.
Well, Justers, all I can say is that is the POLAR OPPOSITE of my experience with Lidl (or Aldi), and you know my standards and how fussy I am about the quality of the food I eat!;)
Mince isn't something I have much of (although I like it), but when I do, would always buy it fresh from a butcher. Supermarket mince, from anywhere, will always be shit in comparison.
Marco.
Scrambled eggs on toast with mixed beans in tomato sauce (posh baked beans). Just fancied it, not had scrambled eggs for about a year.
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Looks good, Geoff. I can tell that the scrambled egg has been cooked properly! Anyway, nice to see you contributing for a change mate, on the thread you started...;)
So keep it up and continue posting pics of your grub, and don't let some of the 'posh nosh'/foreign muck lol, posted here put you off!:D
Marco.
Very nice, mate! I've got a bottle of that very wine on my rack... Quite right too - when cooking beef in red wine, the quality of the wine is ALL important!! Therefore, the old wives tale 'cooking wine' thing (use any old shite, as it doesn't matter) has always been bollox. Golden rule: if you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it!! :exactly:
Anyway, the beef should be lovely when it's done. Just don't overcook it;)
Marco.Blood juices were running but meat was cooked too. It browns up in the sauce. The overnight soak makes it extra render and super juicy.
Some of the sauce will become gravy. Just reduce it and add a little arrowroot
Lots of spices in there
Roast beef. Been through 2 stages and now resting
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:stalks:
Crikey, that looks good!
:yesbruv:
Scrambled eggs on toast with mixed beans in tomato sauce (posh baked beans). Just fancied it, not had scrambled eggs for about a year.
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YES! More like my kinda nosh today, yum!
The veg had gone south so just meat and potshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190428/14478812378abdcf1452b9974a650be0.jpg
Gone south - you mean off? Why?
Anyway, looks good!:cool:
Marco.
Gone south - you mean off? Why?
Anyway, looks good!:cool:
Marco.
yup.. was lovely the wine and beef gravy was spot on
Veggie bake on its way...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190428/72b3770a7539a645b37805e993f43797.jpg
Oooh, very fancy-pants!:eyebrows:
Are you trying to compete with my presentation?;)
Anyway, good on ya for going meat-free! :respect:
Marco.
Oooh, very fancy-pants!:eyebrows:
Are you trying to compete with my presentation?;)
Anyway, good on ya for going meat-free!
Marco.Compete? Hell no. No need. I am just modestly superior:D
Besides Jerry's just been round listening to a proper amp and after the classical music interlude I need a good feed;)
:lolsign:
And it's about time Jerry heard a decent pair of speakers!:D
Marco.
Can only imagine what Jerry thinks of that statement.
Wry smile on my face:)
Good.
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Breaded Haddock
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Nice, Roy. I like the inclusion of gherkins. All that's missing for me is some tartar sauce!:)
Marco.
Breaded Haddock
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All that's missing for me is some tartar sauce!:)
That's reserved for Sunday dinner (if my other half has anything to do with it). It was only after I'd smeared it all over my roast beef when I looked at the label on the jar... (she'd meant to put horseradish out)
Fish n chips.. Canny whack it
Just Haddock fillets from Asda Grant, surprisingly good!
Ham hock soup on the way. A fave so back on it.
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With Parmesan.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/01c6f0016fe9a3eb506956a744b90e3e.jpg
Looks flavourful, Justers. Like it:thumbsup:
Marco.
Copious steam blurred the shot but I rated it above average for me.
Breaded Haddock
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Fish n chips.. Canny whack it
+1 Hard to beat!
Just the 6 slices Roy? :D
Just the 6 slices Roy? :D
Only three rounds John, I cut them in half so I didn't eat too much :scratch:
Only three rounds John, I cut them in half so I didn't eat too much :scratch:
Ah, I see that now, good for you :D
Of course, can you not see he's on a diet!!:doh::rolleyes:
:D:eyebrows:
Marco.
A Sainsbury usa deli meal. Ham gratin and very nice toohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/39201a24c794d6e89c60febae2722951.jpg
Pomegranate chilli stir fry. All bits and pieces
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Looks good, mate. How did it taste?:)
Lunch earlier al fresco, chez-moi...
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The basis of it was this: https://groceries.asda.com/product/extra-special-pizza/asda-extra-special-hand-stretched-texan-bbq-beef-pizza/1000065970400
...but without the Texan BBQ beef. Just a plain Margherita, but 'tarted up' with Parma Ham, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and chilli flakes. This Asda one has the tastiest, most authentic base, of any supermarket pizza I've tried - and base is king! If the base is good, you can always add some quality toppings of your own, as I did, and end up with something approaching an authentic Italian pizza.
Anyway, it slipped down rather well earlier, with a nice glass of Chianti, in the Wrexham sunshine!:cheers:
Marco.
Pork with curry sauce, fried onions & rice
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Looks good, mate. How did it taste?:)
Lunch, al fresco earlier, chez-moi...
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The basis of it was this: https://groceries.asda.com/product/extra-special-pizza/asda-extra-special-hand-stretched-texan-bbq-beef-pizza/1000065970400
...but without the BBQ beef. Just a plain Margherita, but 'tarted up' with Parma Ham, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and chilli flakes. This Asda one has the tastiest, most authentic base, of any supermarket pizza I've tried - and base is king! If the base is good, you can always use some quality toppings of your own, as I did, and end up with something approaching an Italian pizza.
Anyway, it slipped down rather nicely earlier, with a nice glass of Chianti, in the Wrexham sunshine!:cheers:
Marco.Pizza looked quality... The stir fry was good. Strong flavours tho. I maybe overdid the pomegranate
Pork with curry sauce, fried onions & rice
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I like the look of that Roy, but I could only manage half of the meat!;)
Marco.
Beobloke
30-04-2019, 19:37
Looks good, mate. How did it taste?:)
Lunch earlier al fresco, chez-moi...
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The basis of it was this: https://groceries.asda.com/product/extra-special-pizza/asda-extra-special-hand-stretched-texan-bbq-beef-pizza/1000065970400
...but without the Texan BBQ beef. Just a plain Margherita, but 'tarted up' with Parma Ham, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and chilli flakes. This Asda one has the tastiest, most authentic base, of any supermarket pizza I've tried - and base is king! If the base is good, you can always add some quality toppings of your own, as I did, and end up with something approaching an Italian pizza.
Anyway, it slipped down rather nicely earlier, with a nice glass of Chianti, in the Wrexham sunshine!:cheers:
Marco.
I love pizza and that looks superb!
Pizza looked quality... The stir fry was good. Strong flavours tho. I maybe overdid the pomegranate
It was ace, mate. If you've got an Asda near you, give one a go. Highly recommended, but only with added ingredients!:eyebrows:
I was rather surprised at you using something like pomegranate....
Marco.
I love pizza and that looks superb!
Cheers, Adam. There was nothing to it, really:)
The Parma ham was cut with an electric slicer, from a solid piece (bought from a deli). That makes a difference, as unlike supermarket-bought Parma ham, a) the ham tastes of something to start with (rather than cardboard), and b) you can slice it thicker, so that it doesn't all shrivel up in the oven.
Marco.
It was ace, mate. If you've got an Asda near you, give one a go. Highly recommended, but only with added ingredients!:eyebrows:
I was rather surprised at you using something like pomegranate....
Marco.Used it with soy and balsamic. Then a hot sweet n sour chilli. Very good but just too much. Some you win some you lose a bit. Was good but will adjust it next time.
I like the look of that Roy, but I could only manage half of the meat!;)
They were really quite small loin chops but I had to leave some of the rice.
Pork with curry sauce, fried onions & rice
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Lost for a few chips and some bread and butter :)
Today its steak Chianti. Beef in red wine and tomato sauce and parmesan dumplings with cheddar mash
Why are you merely telling us about it, daftee? Get it cooked and show us!:eyebrows:
Marco.
Why are you merely telling us about it, daftee? Get it cooked and show us!:eyebrows:
Marco.
pic will be with you in a few minutes...patience lad:lol:
As promisedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/a3fee69ef73bac523b1d75b220d3fd94.jpg
Looks nice and juicy! Early lunch, though... Got big plans today or summat?:D
Marco.
was great. was just hungry, and i might go out if it dries up.
Cool... Out hunting some beaver in your new babe-mobile?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Cool... Out hunting some beaver in your new babe-mobile?:eyebrows:
Marco.
more like bear around here;)
Or roadkill:lol:
Is that beaver I smell, hen, or just the natural tang of yer minge?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Or roadkill:lol:
Is that beaver I smell, hen, or just the natural tang of yer minge?:eyebrows:
Marco.
best to check eh
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:lolsign:
Well, it's now time for lunch, and today I was having fish pie!:doh:
Marco.
A tasty lunch in a Greek tavern - mousaka, tsatziki and hot peppers.
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Sausage & chorizo stew (sorry John, still no chips)
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Sausage & chorizo stew (sorry John, still no chips)
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Looking good Roy, see you’ve cut down on your bread and butter too.
I had chips with sausage, bacon and beans today so I’ve got it covered :cool:
A waste not lunch today lol. Actually quite nice
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Fried squid and salad.
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mightymonoped
03-05-2019, 11:46
Fried squid and salad.
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My kind of lunch! :-)
For tonight the menu will be wild shrimps, fried with olive oil:)
Fried squid and salad.
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Love it, Ivo:)
The only thing that spoils it is fag end and ashtray!:doh:
Was that the starter?:D
Marco.
Marco,
This was the whole lunch. We were going light:)
You are right about the ashtray.
Ivo
Here is the last meal for today. Fried shrimps, tomato&garlic salad and tarator (a traditional summer light soup based on yogurt, water, fresh chopped cucumber and garlic, served cold). Tasty:)
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Marco,
This was the whole lunch. We were going light:)
You are right about the ashtray.
Ivo
Lol - what I meant was... Was the cigarette your starter course?;)
Marco.
Macaroni cheese with stir fried onion and peppers
Delish, believe it or not[emoji41]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/e44bd802241c2f06bceecd4209f578fa.jpg
Some of those homemade beans I made above. I froze a batch. They freeze well.
Will definitely make more they really were enjoyed.
Should have grilled the cheese but in a hurry.
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Pub lunch today at the King’s Head in North Weald
Duo of Pâtés
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Followed by a Wagyu burger
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Delicious!
Lunch just gone in...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/255e55f4bfc493dd75b842a386a97571.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/dffa6a3b195555c0fbde48d64ca244c8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/3d1d4b4dfa43a9b7b1892fa9f7d284c2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/2b47f84307a20ff30e5497268cb635b7.jpg
And out...
Real time baking session terminated.
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Surprised it didn't come out darker. I hit it with 240 Deg C for 25 mins lid on and 35 mins lid off.
Mind you I glazed it with milk to get the poppy seeds to stick. So maybe that's it. Never used poppy seeds before.
Something healthy for lunch.
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Truly fabulous just slightly warm.
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Ham hock and mustard in loaf overkill session.
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Marco,
Here is another squid, this time grilled.
Ashtray free picture:)
Ivo
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Yesterdays puddings
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Very nice Jimbo! What's the bottom one?
nice plates :eyebrows: i like those
Very nice Jimbo! What's the bottom one?
It was Chocolate and apricot Diplomat with dark chocolate sauce and chocolate ice-cream. It was the end of a superb lunch we had at a local pub.
The other dessert was Apple and almond Frangipani with Malted milk Ice cream.
mightymonoped
05-05-2019, 18:03
Norwegian Cinnamon Buns just come out the oven.
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Yum. I like cinnamon buns and pastries
Ninanina
05-05-2019, 22:29
Funny I'm not 'into' sweets at all and I'm not one for chocs either..
I much prefer savoury items...
Tomato souphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190506/14060883d0e852be4ac2cc6493d9b250.jpg
Today's lunch: grilled lamb chops, potatoes and green salad.
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Lovely chargrilled lamb cutlets, Ivo - just my sort of thing!:)
Ok, today's lunch... Poulet rôti, dans une sauce au vin blanc et fines herbes, avec champignons et pommes de terre (roast chicken in a white wine and herb gravy with mushrooms and [Jersey Royal] potatoes:
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Marco.
No it was roasted, daftee - big difference!:D
Marco.
No it was roasted, daftee - big difference!:D
Marco.
Just joking, it looks superb.:)
No it was roasted, daftee - big difference!:D
Marco.I heard that dish was the province of psychotic, rampant, homosexual Welsh masochists & sadists.
Looks edible, though, Marco.
They've heard and are on their way round after a tip off:D
Just joking, it looks superb.:)
Cheers, Jim. It was, mate! As was this, which I've just had for tea.... Spaghetti with clams, in a sauce with white wine, a touch of cream, fresh parsley, and loads of chilli and garlic:
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Extra sauce was made so I could dunk some crusty bread in, and the whole lot went down lovely with a couple of glasses of chilled Pinot Grigio!:cheers:
Marco.
I heard that dish was the province of psychotic, rampant, homosexual Welsh masochists & sadists.
Looks edible, though, Marco.
They've heard and are on their way round after a tip off:D
Ha - I can confirm it was (just about)!;)
Marco.
Cheers, Jim. It was, mate! As was this, which I've just had for tea.... Spaghetti with clams, in a sauce with white wine, a touch of cream, fresh parsley, chilli and garlic:
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Extra sauce was made so I could dunk some crusty bread in, and the whole lot went down lovely with a couple of glasses of chilled Pinot Grigio!:cheers:
Marco.
Perfecto! I would love this dish!!
Gammon steaks
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Perfecto! I would love this dish!!
I'll make it for you then when you visit:)
Marco.
Today at Beefeater (Harbour lights), Portsmouth, UK - beef steak & chips
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I'll make it for you then when you visit:)
Marco.
:cool:
Wiltshire Ham Gratin. Cheese sauce on this is drinkablehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190508/e9e68a9290813620278a2280ac4f4718.jpg
Sirloin, bubble, vine tomatoes & mushrooms
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Smokey Joe's. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190508/27236cb9bb2f4c9b366bfe2fd06cc682.jpg
3 homemade steak n onion pies
Probably about £1.50 each so a big savinghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190510/cffa94212f1d9cd0323a198dc089f728.jpg
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Looks great mate, and very edible! :)
Also good to see you doing more home-cooking, than eating all those ready meals, which are bad for you [too much salt and sugar], and in the end also more expensive!
So keep it up, although next time do a shortcrust pastry, as that's my fav on pies;)
Marco.
southall-1998_mk2
10-05-2019, 15:31
Grant should open up a pie shop!
S.
Left over brinjal bhaji, vindaloo sauce with added chicken
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Nice, Roy... Gotta have 'added chicken', lol!:D
Ok, tonight's tea:
Steamed salmon (baked first in the oven 'en papillotte') in a lemon-butter and cream sauce, with white wine, fresh dill, leek ribbons, pan-fried spinach with butter and nutmeg, green beans and sauteed Welsh 'Jazzy' potatoes...
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Marco.
Ok, tonight's tea:
Steamed salmon (baked first in the oven 'en papillotte') in a lemon-butter and cream sauce, with white wine, fresh dill, leek ribbons, pan-fried spinach with butter and nutmeg, green beans and sauteed Welsh 'Jazzy' potatoes...
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Marco.
:lolsign:
What are you like?
The Queen doesn't eat as well as you :D :D
Grant should open up a pie shop!
S.
Aye could see him earning a good crust :eyebrows:
:lolsign:
What are you like?
The Queen doesn't eat as well as you :D :D
I should hope not!:lol:
Nah, it sounds fancier than it was. Tasted delish, though. I'm lucky that Del's such a good cook:)
Marco.
Nice, Roy... Gotta have 'added chicken', lol!:D
Ok, tonight's tea:
Steamed salmon (baked first in the oven 'en papillotte') in a lemon-butter and cream sauce, with white wine, fresh dill, leek ribbons, pan-fried spinach with butter and nutmeg, green beans and sauteed Welsh 'Jazzy' potatoes...
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Marco.Looked very tasty. Again well presented
Cheers mate, it was tasty, as I'm sure your pie was!
Presentation, for me, is very important. Food has to please the eye first, before the palate:)
Marco.
Cheers mate, it was tasty, as I'm sure your pie was!
Presentation, for me, is very important. Food has to please the eye first, before the palate:)
Marco.
yup it was good. froze 2 for another time. just used packaging from the bigham pies lol..waste not:eyebrows: a bit of fillet steak today, i took from the freezer when tidying it out.
Nice one - enjoy... I'm having a full cooked Welsh 'breakfast' [really brunch] later, which I've not had for about 3 months... Love a nice 'cooked brekky' now and then!:)
Got steak for tomorrow:cool:
Marco.
Fried turbot with potatoes and green salads for lunch.
https://i.imgur.com/ZVlNVSTh.jpg
And apples, three types of cheese and some dry meat for diner.
https://i.imgur.com/8429qbUh.jpg
Nice one - enjoy... I'm having a full cooked Welsh 'breakfast' [really brunch] later, which I've not had for about 3 months... Love a nice 'cooked brekky' now and then!:)
Got steak for tomorrow:cool:
Marco.
so, cockles and laverbread cake;)
Ok today's lunch chez-moi, al fresco, in sunny Wrexham... Starter was as follows (self-explanatory due to picture of packaging below):
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These fish cakes from Aldi are highly recommended, and are among the best shop-bought ones I've tasted! However, what really made the dish was Del's partnering homemade salsa, which consisted of red onion, fresh garlic, chilli, fresh tomatoes, red and green peppers, balsamic vinegar and paprika puree. Gorgeous, and there's one left over for tomorrow's lunch!:)
Since the BBQ had been lit, we also decided to cook a spatchcock'd free-range chicken for tomorrow night's tea, which had been marinated in various fresh herbs and spices, so this is it:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/PXGTPE.jpg
Should be good!:cool:
Today's meal was complimented by a rather nice bottle of Portuguese red wine, which I picked up from Aldi (only £7), but which was absolutely delicious and complemented the steak beautifully:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/zrdW9y.jpg
Various roasted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, shallots, green beams, tossed together with fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil), which Del enjoyed and also accompanied my steak:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/qD4Ln8.jpg
And the steak itself, 28-day aged prime ribeye, from Aldi [they sell some very good quality meat], cooked to perfection on our charcoal BBQ. Fresh rosemary and garlic, finely chopped with some extra-virgin olive oil and loads black pepper, was rubbed into the meat before being grilled:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/0INkj6.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/xceVW7.jpg
Served with some onion rings, fresh spinach, and button mushrooms with Del's own 'house sauce', consisting of fresh garlic, brandy, chicken stock, cream and parsley.
All fresh herbs were from our garden. The whole meal was superb, and had while chilling out together in the beautiful sunshine, enjoying each other's company, as seemingly not many married couples do these days! Doesn't get much better than that :cheers:
Marco.
Pie, chips and beans (it’s all about the presentation)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190513/56a23337cda43aaa324239334489191d.jpg
Ok today's lunch chez-moi, al fresco, in sunny Wrexham... Starter was as follows (self-explanatory due to picture of packaging below):
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/xJO3pU.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/KbZxKW.jpg
These fish cakes from Aldi are highly recommended, and are among the best shop-bought ones I've tasted! However, what really made the dish was Del's partnering homemade salsa, which consisted of red onion, fresh garlic, chilli, fresh tomatoes, red and green peppers, balsamic vinegar and paprika puree. Gorgeous, and there's one left over for tomorrow's lunch!:)
Since the BBQ had been lit, we also decided to cook a spatchcock'd free-range chicken for tomorrow night's tea, which had been marinated in various fresh herbs and spices, so this is it:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/PXGTPE.jpg
Should be good!:cool:
Today's meal was complimented by a rather nice bottle of Portuguese red wine, which I picked up from Aldi (only £7), but which was absolutely delicious and complemented the steak beautifully:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/zrdW9y.jpg
Various roasted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, shallots, green beams, tossed together with fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil), which Del enjoyed and also accompanied my steak:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/qD4Ln8.jpg
And the steak itself, 28-day aged prime ribeye, from Aldi [they sell some very good quality meat], cooked to perfection on our charcoal BBQ. Fresh rosemary and garlic, finely chopped with some extra-virgin olive oil and loads black pepper, was rubbed into the meat before being grilled:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/0INkj6.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/xceVW7.jpg
Served with some onion rings, fresh spinach, and button mushrooms with Del's own 'house sauce', consisting of fresh garlic, brandy, chicken stock, cream and parsley.
All fresh herbs were from our garden. The whole meal was superb, and had while chilling out together, enjoying each other's company [as seemingly not many married couples do now], outside in the beautiful sunshine! Doesn't get much better than that :cheers:
Marco.Got a pack of aldi, s fishcakes today as well. The salmon version. Not keen on prawns
Pie, chips and beans (it’s all about the presentation)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190513/56a23337cda43aaa324239334489191d.jpgBet that was good Roy
Got a pack of aldi, s fishcakes today as well. The salmon version. Not keen on prawns
Nice one, mate. Let me know what you think;)
Marco.
Bet that was good Roy
Bet it was, but why's the pie upside down?:D
At least that's how it looks.... Sorry, it triggers my 'messy presentation' alarm!:eek::eyebrows:
Marco.
Beobloke
13-05-2019, 19:28
And the steak itself, 28-day aged prime ribeye, from Aldi [they sell some very good quality meat], cooked to perfection on our charcoal BBQ. Fresh rosemary and garlic, finely chopped with some extra-virgin olive oil and loads black pepper, was rubbed into the meat before being grilled:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/0INkj6.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/xceVW7.jpg
Served with some onion rings, fresh spinach, and button mushrooms with Del's own 'house sauce', consisting of fresh garlic, brandy, chicken stock, cream and parsley.
All fresh herbs were from our garden. The whole meal was superb, and had while chilling out together, enjoying each other's company [as seemingly not many married couples do now], outside in the beautiful sunshine! Doesn't get much better than that :cheers:
Marco.
Oh my good god, that looks stunning. The sauce sounds epic, too!
Bet it was, but why's the pie upside down?:D
At least that's how it looks.... Sorry, it triggers my 'messy presentation' alarm!:eek::eyebrows:
Marco.
It may taste better that way?!:)
It may taste better that way?!:)
Ah, I see... The flavour is 'directional', a bit like signals in cables?:eyebrows:
Marco.
Oh my good god, that looks stunning. The sauce sounds epic, too!
Cheers, Adam. it was jolly good. Sauces are Del's 'thing'. She's been making them since she was a kid (and indeed doing home-cooking for as long, too), so has had plenty of time to get it right!:D
Marco.
Ah, I see... The flavour is 'directional', a bit like signals in cables?:eyebrows:
Marco.
The theory is the pastry on the bottom is thinner so you can get through to the tastier bits quicker rather than ploughing through the thick crust.:lol:
Ha - that's only the theory... I want to see it backed up by measurements!:D
Marco.
Bet it was, but why's the pie upside down?:D
At least that's how it looks.... Sorry, it triggers my 'messy presentation' alarm!:eek::eyebrows:
Marco.
Just the way things turned out..:D
Pie, chips and beans (it’s all about the presentation)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190513/56a23337cda43aaa324239334489191d.jpg
Wot, no bread :D
Wot, no bread :D
I sat down to eat it & thought 'no buppie?' but then I started eating & couldn't be arsed
Beans need a touch of chilli to get the full effect of the breeze[emoji23]
Lol... The bread thing is *so* typically British. You lot are obsessed with butter and 'butties'!:eyebrows:
Us Europeans have a strict rule: only one type of carb is served with meals at any given time [so if there's chips, there's no bread, if there's rice or pasta, there's no chips - you get the idea], and butter (on bread) isn't seen past breakfast time, until again the following morning.
Marco.
rarely eat chips, even rarer bread. very little butter either. fruit is the answer... soft fruit:eyebrows:
oh and no alkeyhole
Glad to hear that you eat fruit. Haven't seen much evidence of it here, though!;)
What about greens, or salads, which are *very* good for you and can also be tasty... Few folks here seem to 'go there', apart from myself, Ivo and Tony. Let's see some more green on the food posted here - I'm starting a campaign on it!:D
Marco.
Brekky really but what ho.
Crispies, rasps and garden rhubarb
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Good stuff! You should chop some banana in there, too. The Potassium is good for your heart/blood pressure. They also give you energy, and combat fart gas:D
Marco.
have to be careful with bananas as they can constipate unless very ripe. but i do like them... banana bread is quite nice; my neighbour makes it a lot when she has excess.
I like green beans, snap peas a lot. a bit of spinich too if cooked right. salad, na!, thats for rabbits.. tomatos are great, especially home grown....I miss my greenhouse a lot... peppers too are delish, also carrots.. Usually steam veg to keep the nutrients in and they are sweeter too.
Fruit is usually rasps strawberries melon mango pineapple...are my favs.
have to be careful with bananas as they can constipate unless very ripe. but i do like them... banana bread is quite nice; my neighbour makes it a lot when she has excess.
I like green beans, snap peas a lot. a bit of spinich too if cooked right. salad, na!, thats for rabbits.. tomatos are great, especially home grown....I miss my greenhouse a lot... peppers too are delish, also carrots.. Usually steam veg to keep the nutrients in and they are sweeter too.
Fruit is usually rasps strawberries melon mango pineapple...are my favs.
Nah, not at all. That's probably because you've never had a really good one! Unfortunately, the UK is about the worst place for salads...
A few bits of limp lettuce, soggy cucumber and watery, tasteless tomato (because it's not been properly ripened by the sun, so is more acidic than sweet], devoid of any dressing, does not make a salad. I could do you some that would blow your mind... Remember too, that a 'salad' doesn't need to consist of lettuce!;)
And at this time of the year, salads compliment barbecued meats really well. Done right, you don't know what you're missing!:ner:
In terms of veg, what about broccoli? Try it stir-fried with garlic, ginger and soy sauce, or asparagus. Both are extremely good for you:)
Marco.
not keen on broccoli. its all wrong :lol: can eat it at a pinch tho. i like a nice lettuce ham and tomato sarnie tho. crisp lettuce, not salad cream or the like. That stuff is horrible
Absolutely, and the quality of the lettuce itself has a big impact on the taste... The reason why the majority of lettuce sold in supermarket tastes of hee-haw, is because it's DEAD. You need to choose the LIVING varieties, which are still growing and packed full of nutrients, and therefore tastes of something!
This is what we buy from supermarkets (but prefer to get similar from a greengrocer or farm market): https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/sainsburys-living-salads
And this is what REAL lettuce leaves look like, and what REAL salads are about: https://www.livingsalads.co.uk/
Those are the only leaves worth eating [not the shite sold in bags], and seasoned properly with some rock salt and freshly ground black pepper, then liberally drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and white or red wine vinegar [cider vinegar is a fav of mine], all tossed together, tastes simply wonderful.
I wouldn't touch salad cream with a bargepole. Good quality mayo [not low-calorie shit] or sour cream is the way to go, if you want a creamy hit.
I'm having some of those leaves today for lunch, prepared as outlined, with the chargrilled chicken I showed earlier. It's another cracking day here, weather wise, so it'll be the perfect outdoor lunch later:)
Marco.
Beobloke
14-05-2019, 08:17
...butter isn't seen past breakfast time, until again the following morning.
Marco.
Eh? So are you saying that if you have some lovely new potatoes with dinner, you don’t put butter on them?
What kind of monster are you?! ;)
Lol... No, of course not. I'm talking about on bread. In most parts of Europe, butter (on bread) is a breakfast thing only. At all other times, bread is eaten without it, usually on its own or rubbed with some garlic and sprinkled with a bit of olive oil and salt.
Next time you're having lunch in a restaurant in Italy, try asking for some butter, along with the bread that accompanies their pasta dishes, and see the looks you get!!:eek::nono:
But then, we don't eat 'UK sliced loaf', sold here in supermarkets, which is an affront to REAL bread [instead ciabatta, baguette , or some other form of locally-sourced thick crusty bread], so there is no need to butter it, in order to make it worthwhile eating:eyebrows:;)
There you go, something else you've learned today!:D
Marco.
walpurgis
14-05-2019, 08:27
not keen on broccoli.
Went off it myself. Don't mind a bit in with cauliflower cheese, but otherwise no.
Same for sweetcorn too. the only time I eat it now is with a salad.
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