Idioteque 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Got a slow cooker as a present the other day. Anybody got any suggestions for recipes? My ma's made a big pan of scouse tonight in a slow cooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I also bought a slow cooker -about 3 years ago, haven't taken it out of the box yet now that IS slow cooking Yep, we have a very slow pace of life down here in Devon Oooooo Arrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Geordie 1 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I also bought a slow cooker -about 3 years ago, haven't taken it out of the box yet now that IS slow cooking Yep, we have a very slow pace of life down here in Devon Oooooo Arrrrr funnily enough that's where I'm living at the moment. May be a few years yet until the slow cooker gets used then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Girlfriend came to stay for a few days so had a go at making a vegetarian chilli from scratch. I'm pretty fed up of quorn, so never cook with the stuff, hence my quorn-free recipe: (This will serve 3-4) 1 x green pepper (diced) 1 x large onion (diced) 1 x large sweet potato (cubed) 400g chopped tomatoes Generous handful of cashew nuts (I used one of those small packets from Sainsbury's) 2 cloves garlic 1 x tbsp tomato ketchup (or use 1 tsp of tomato puree, but I don't really use the stuff personally) Here's my chilli powder: 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp sage 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cocoa powder (depending on whether people like it mild or hot, I'll add cayenne pepper to spice it up a bit) - So cut the sweet potato into cubes and boil them in salted water for 10 mins until they're slightly soft. - Whilst that's cooking, heat onions and the pepper with finely-chopped garlic over a medium heat until the onions are soft and turning translucent. - Throw in the cashew nuts and toast them for 2 minutes or so, then add the sweet potato cubes (drained) and give it another 2 minutes. - Hoy in the chooped tomatoes and turn up the heat so the mixture starts to boil. Once there, turn it down to a gentle simmer and stir in the ketchup and then the chilli powder. - At this point I left it to bubble whilst I cooked the rice. That took about 15 minutes in all. All served with a good dollop of sour cream on top of course. Supoib. Wor lass absolutely loved it! The cashew nuts gave it a nice little crunch an all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I usually use beans if I'm making vege chilli but might give that a go. Agree about Quorn, it's for cunts who hate food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I was just coming in here to say I did a 3 bean chilli last night as well. Using up the coriander from the soup. Spooky Yours sounds nice, Brock. I hoy chilli flakes and fresh chillies in my though as I like it quite hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44881 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Mustard chicken and dauphinoise potatoes for me tonight. Jamie Oliver obv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Prawns, clams, mussels and scallops in garlic, tomato and basil linguini. Delightful, absolutely lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Does the pasta not slide through the gaps and stick to the charcoal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Ha ha very funny bowling ball head. Have you had a wash today? Edited February 9, 2011 by Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sorry, did the mention of charcoal remind you of ashes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Everything in life manages to balance itself out over time. Remember that, because I'll be lurking waiting to pounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Everything in life manages to balance itself out over time. Remember that, because I'll be lurking waiting to pounce. Just joking, Ken. I think you lot might win the World Cup tbh. Shame the powers that be have ruined that tournament now mind. It used to be class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Agreed, T-20 cricket has ruined it all. I couldn't care less tbh. I'll watch it with a passing interest, and I favour the Indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I also bought a slow cooker -about 3 years ago, haven't taken it out of the box yet now that IS slow cooking Yep, we have a very slow pace of life down here in Devon Oooooo Arrrrr funnily enough that's where I'm living at the moment. May be a few years yet until the slow cooker gets used then! Welcome to Devon Whereabouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15527 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Goats' cheese crumbled into vegetable soup = all kinds of fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I did Chorizo, Chickpeas and Chilli last night - really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Fillet steak, Home Made Chips, Peppercorn sauce, Mushrooms, Onions and Tomatoes. Yum Yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idioteque 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm ordering a kebab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idioteque 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Kebab was awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15527 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That's because this is Britain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 That's because this is Britain. It's how much better european kebabs are to the shite we get served up over here. Taken in Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15527 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Aye. The bread is better, the meat is better and the sauces are better. We'll call it a no-score draw on the salad front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idioteque 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Agreed, best one I've ever had was in Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ze Germans do a mean kebab too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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