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Post by Bean on Feb 5, 2012 11:04:43 GMT
Thought I'd start a thread for us to share favourite recipes, chat about things we've made, or swap tips for trying new things. I aim to try at least one new recipe a week - just to make sure I don't get stuck in a rut with my tried and trusted favourites. Last week I picked baked cod with Greek lemon potatoes and it was really tasty. Will definitely make it again. Thought I might try tomato and thyme cod too as it looks very easy and has a good ratings.
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Post by weesilvie on Feb 5, 2012 11:58:07 GMT
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Post by yodelpig on Feb 5, 2012 15:11:26 GMT
We've had Carribean Curry this week; it's a favourite of ours, with or without meat! I love the combination of the savoury rice with the sweet curry sauce. It is also a dish that keeps you going for a long while!
Calypso Rice with Curried Bananas (serves 4)
Calypso rice:
225g basmati rice rinse and stand in cold water for ½ hour
2 tbsp sunflower oil heat in large pan 1 medium onion, finely chopped Fry gently until soft.
1 clove garlic crushed 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped 1 red pepper deseeded and finely chopped Add and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the rinsed rice and stir.
1 lime, juice 350ml chicken stock Pour in and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
200g can of black-eyed beans 2 tbsp parsley or coriander, chopped salt and pepper to season Stir in and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with sprigs of coriander.
Curried bananas (meat option: with diced chicken): (Prepare while rice is cooking)
*2 chicken breasts dice 4-6 green bananas slice thickly
2 tbsp sunflower oil Heat in frying pan and cook the chicken and bananas in batches for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile: 200ml coconut milk pour into different large pan 2 tsp mild curry paste add and bring to simmer. Add the chicken and bananas and simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until coconut milk is slightly reduced and the bananas very soft.
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Post by weesilvie on Feb 5, 2012 15:22:27 GMT
I've just caught Silvie rasping the top off one of my cheese scones!
Mm, I like the sound of your calypso rice! Not quite so sure about the banana curry though...
Hmm, think I've just realised my classic stupid mistake which is the reason I have buns instead of muffins - I forgot to put the butter in! D'oh...
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Post by yodelpig on Feb 5, 2012 17:42:23 GMT
This dish was a real surprise for us, as the impact come from the balance of flavours.
PS: I often use bananas to thicken and flavour Swiss and/or French curried dishes. They go really well with curry spices!!!
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Post by Bean on Feb 5, 2012 20:12:07 GMT
I've had bananas in curries twice - the first time it was unusual but I thought it was promising, the second time I wasn't at all convinced! I'd make your recipe and try it again but fella can't bear bananas so doubt he'd eat it with me! Sounds nice though!
Haha weesilvie, sounds like you had an experimental baking session! Glad everything tastes okay despite not quite turning out as planned....! At least you didn't forget the sugar - that's a tricky once to bounce back from in baking! Your first two links don't work for me btw. How was the dhansak? Sounds gorgeous with the aubergines and butternut squash - two of my favourite veg!
I baked these cookies this afternoon.
Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1/2 cup (125g) butter 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (90g) brown sugar 1 cup (180g) chocolate chips! 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups (260g) self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preheat oven to moderate (180C). Cream butter, sugars and vanilla together, and gradually add lightly beaten egg. Mix in sifted flour. Stir in chocolate chips and mix well. Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into small balls and place on lightly greased oven trays. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
It was a bit of a cop out really, as the kids have got some week-long celebration of different cultures at school and there's a tasting session tomorrow where we've been asked to send in some food from a different country. So as I haven't been organised enough to rustle up anything more exciting, I've done these as a US contribution (although I did actually get the recipe from Teeber's and Crouchyy's mum in Australia!). Anyway they're nice, it'll all be grand!
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Post by 3piggles on Feb 6, 2012 12:36:34 GMT
Wow, there are some great recipes! Made me realize how rarely I use recipes. I'll have to think about how I make a few dishes, and create recipes for them!
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Post by yodelpig on Feb 6, 2012 14:09:58 GMT
Orange jelly pannacotta Very quick and easy to make dessert, but with great optical effect as the fruit juice will separate out during the cooling period and form a jelly layer on top of the upturned pannacotta. 2 untreated oranges, zest and about 200ml juice, fill up with orange juice until you have 500ml. pour into a pan. Add 300ml of single or double cream (your preference) 4 tbsp of sugar (or 8 evened spoons you use to eat your soup with), mix in and bring to boil 7 leaves of gelatine. Soak for about 5 minutes in cold water, press water out and stir into the hot liquid until dissolved. Poor the fluid through a sieve into a cake/bread loaf tin that has been lined with cling film, cover and cool for a minimum of 5 hours in the fridge. Turn upside down for serving and cut into slices. Very nice if served with fresh fruit and/or fruit sauce or a chocolate brownie for texture! Variations: Replace the orange juice with 500ml pineapple juice or a fruit juice of your liking. We have so far trialled cranberry and raspberry juice or apple and cherry juice with good results, too! Decoration: You can line the bottom of your tin with slices or chunks of fresh or tinned fruit, but you need to be very, very careful when filling in the liquid. Ideal for preparing on the day before. Replace gelatine with the appropriate amount of agar agar if you have vegertarians.
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Post by erin on Feb 6, 2012 20:54:00 GMT
ok i am hungry. one winter I bought a Company's Coming slow cooker recipie book. I challenged myself to try one recipie a week and always had leftovers for work lunches.
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Post by erin on Feb 6, 2012 20:57:16 GMT
Michele's BBQ Ribs' - not on bbq to make 8 servings 3lbs pork back ribs cut into serving size portion 2 tbsp instant minced onion 1 tsp.crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp ground cinnomon 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 medium onion sliced 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cup bbq sauce 1. combine onion, red pepper , cinnomon, and garlic powder . Rub mixture into ribs. Layer ribs and sliced onion in slow cooker layer of onion on bottom. Pour water around ribs. Cover and Cook on low for 8-9 hrs or on high for 4 hrs. 2. Remove Ribs from slow cooker , Drain and Discard liquid. Dip ribs into bbq sauce. Return ribs to slow cooker . Pour remaining sauce onto ribs. Cover and cook on low 1 hr.
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Post by 3piggles on Feb 6, 2012 23:05:50 GMT
I saw pannacotta made for the first time yesterday. Ooh, that looks good. So many great sounding recipes. Getting hungry, here!!!
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Post by Bean on Feb 7, 2012 9:09:17 GMT
I do like the sound of that panacotta recipe, but with something like cherry juice rather than orange. I don't tend to make many desserts as I'm generally not that bothered for puddings (love chocolate though!), but it'd be nice occasionally. I tend to go with crumbles or fruit sponges if I do make anything - and that tends to be more in winter!
The ribs sound good - it's all making me hungry but it's only 9am!
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Post by weesilvie on Feb 7, 2012 9:26:50 GMT
Oh, sorry some of the links don't work - cheese scones are from the Sport Relief Bake Off recipes website and the muffins are from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Everyday book or his website.
Dhansak is surprisingly good, I recommend it! I'm not generally keen on sweeter veg like squash so like to find a nice savoury 'vehicle' for them. I didn't have any aubergines, so there's none of them in it. And to be honest, there wouldn't be enough sauce for them anyway. And I used pumpkin rather than squash. I also added half a carton of passsata I had in the fridge which needed using to beef up the sauce.
Predictive text strikes again - I just read that post back and it said I didn't put any aborigines in it. Certainly none of them in it! My phone must be American and wanted eggplants instead.
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Post by Bean on Feb 8, 2012 13:22:24 GMT
Haha!
I think I'll give it a try over half term. Without the aborigines of course.
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Post by newpig on Feb 8, 2012 13:29:50 GMT
LOL at the predictive text! This thread is dangerous - I'm so hungry now - some great recipes ideas. Lorraine Pascale's cookery show was on the other night whilst was reading the kids their stories. We got sidetracked by this cheesecake recipe which I've promised to make. www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chocolate_digestive_43476
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Post by Bean on Feb 9, 2012 9:33:38 GMT
That looks nice! Let me know how it goes down and I may follow suit!
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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 10, 2012 14:41:06 GMT
I have some good recipes, I will have a look and post some.
Hugs
JO xx
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Post by weesilvie on Feb 15, 2012 21:00:40 GMT
Be prepared - today I received my new Bake Off book from Amazon!
Did you try the curry Treen? I'm still eating mine - it made loads so there was plenty for the freezer. Still enjoying it!
Edit - just finished reading my new Bake Off book. Too many lovely looking things! Where do I start? C'mon newpig, what should I try first? Something easy and tasty, probably savoury for me. I need a steer!
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Post by Bean on Feb 17, 2012 8:45:02 GMT
Did you try the curry Treen? Not yet, I've barely cooked in the last week actually - a combination of being away and then having dinner invites and meals out. No complaints!
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Post by 3piggles on Feb 17, 2012 14:33:04 GMT
The Refrigerator Pickles were great. They have a nice combination of sweet and spicy. allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-refrigerator-dill-pickles/I cut the recipe in 1/4, as there's no way I can eat that many pickles in a month. Might be something to make for gifts at the holidays, though.
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