OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today?

I like Spaghettoni.. like this https://www.barilla.com/en-ca/produc...ox/spaghettoni

That looks just my sort of meal Grant. Might do something like that later.

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Originally Posted by struth

well I do like spaghetti, but not clams. Used to like aking spaghetti cooked in whipped egg and parmisan and pepper. a bit like the one with ham in it. Probably not the right way to make it but i liked its urgency:lol:

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Sounds a bit like a Carbonara... I also like spaghettoni. It's just a thicker, slightly larger version of spaghetti. The 'proper' stuff to have with clams, however, is linguini :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

Not really keen on clams.

Don't you find those shells rather crunchy Marco? :D

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Lol... They're the best bit! That is, when they're filled with all the lovely juice/sauce, created by the white wine, olive oil, garlic, etc, which you can sook out of the shells! Yum, yum :D

Marco.

Hmm. This has got me thinking (and hungry). May pick up some fresh basil and baby mushrooms later for a pasta meal, not sure whether to go for chicken or seafood or just do cheesy veggie :hmm:.

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Originally Posted by hifi_dave

One of my favourites and your's looks rather nice.

I do cook this occasionally but the cost of Clams is getting crazy. I very often do similar with Mussels, which are way less expensive and yummy.

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Yeah, fortunately we have a Portuguese deli in town, catering for the local Portuguese community, and they sell huge big bags of clams (and all sorts of other seafood) for less than £4!

Yup, mussels work too, as does baby octopus and razor clams, which then becomes a 'Frutti di Mare' (fruits of the sea) type of sauce, which is a classic in Italy. You can also do it with risotto :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

Hmm. This has got me thinking (and hungry). May pick up some fresh basil and baby mushrooms later for a pasta meal, not sure whether to go for chicken or seafood or just do cheesy veggie :hmm:.

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Seafood's the one, Geoff, but only if it's not from a supermarket, as it'll be cack. Have you got a decent fishmonger or European deli near you? Otherwise, I'd do veggie.

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Yeah, fortunately we have a Portuguese deli in town, catering for the local Portuguese community, and they sell huge big bags of clams (and all sorts of other seafood) for less than £4!

Yup, mussels work too, as does baby octopus and razor clams, which then becomes a 'Frutti di Mare' (fruits of the sea) type of sauce, which is a classic in Italy. You can also do it with risotto :)

Marco.

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We can buy Clams from our local Waitrose or the fish stall in town at the market on a Saturday but they work out at something like 15 pence each. Still, OK for a treat. The Mussels are available from Waitrose, the fish stall and Tesco - something like £3.50 a bag, which is far more reasonable and we have them often, with Linguini.

We can buy packs of frozen 'seafood' but it's not the same as fresh fish.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Spaghetti alle vongole

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First time I had that was in Venice, pretty darned good :)

I thought the €18.00 Bellini in Harry's Bar before was a bit expensive though!

Having pulled chicken and dumplings in a creamy cheese and cider sauce.

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