Meenzer 15466 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just tried out a few things from my latest acquisition, Madhur Jaffrey's "Curry Easy". Grilled masala salmon was lovely if surprisingly mustardy, basmati rice with lentils went claggy because my hob apparently doesn't do "very low" enough, okra with shallots and cumin turned out very nice. Not a bad first outing - shouldn't gather too much dust on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just tried out a few things from my latest acquisition, Madhur Jaffrey's "Curry Easy". Grilled masala salmon was lovely if surprisingly mustardy, basmati rice with lentils went claggy because my hob apparently doesn't do "very low" enough , okra with shallots and cumin turned out very nice. Not a bad first outing - shouldn't gather too much dust on the shelf. mines the same. Thats a canny bit of effort you put in there mind. See this below : I got it from one of the Indian shops in Brighton Grove/Wingrove Road, its a basic quick instant curry mix, on the back it suggests adding a bit of tomato, mustard seeds, asafoetida. I also put in some dried fenugreek leaves and a bit of chilli [not too much because I didn't feel like a hot curry], stirred in some cooked chicken, and it was really nice. Quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44556 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Curry for gits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Wife got a slow cooker the other day. Chucked in two Asda Lamb shanks coated in a Marksy marinate Thingy and came out dropping off the bone as they do in restaurants. On special £20 morphy Richards 6.5 litre v8 did she cover it with anything in that, or just the marinade ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Curry for gits. young gits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Wife got a slow cooker the other day. Chucked in two Asda Lamb shanks coated in a Marksy marinate Thingy and came out dropping off the bone as they do in restaurants. On special £20 morphy Richards 6.5 litre v8 did she cover it with anything in that, or just the marinade ? Aye, water half way up the side of the shanks. Made lovely gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Wife got a slow cooker the other day. Chucked in two Asda Lamb shanks coated in a Marksy marinate Thingy and came out dropping off the bone as they do in restaurants. On special £20 morphy Richards 6.5 litre v8 did she cover it with anything in that, or just the marinade ? Aye, water half way up the side of the shanks. Made lovely gravy. would also make good soup stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15466 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Thats a canny bit of effort you put in there mind. Wasn't too bad really, most of the work's done in advance and these things always get quicker the more often you try them. Might have a go at doing basmati rice on a low heat in the oven (after a quick sautee) and see if that works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I just made oblong pies Just noticed these......Fucking hell they are absolute beauties. Arranging to have a bake off with the wife and need some pie recipes, particularly want a good recipe for good old fashioned mince pie. All suggestions welcome and it will keep me off twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idioteque 0 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Mincer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Don't talk to Jan about hairy ones is all I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Googled this one from Times Online. Will advise if its nice. (Wheres Fist and TS when you need them)!!! Serves 4 Prep 25 min plus 15 min cooling Cook 30 min Ingredients 2 onions 2 tbsp vegetable oil knob of butter ½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp fresh 500g minced beef ½ tbsp flour ½ chicken stock cube 350ml boiling water 300g puff pastry flour for dusting 1 egg Method Heat oven to 400F/gas mark 6. Peel and finely chop onions. Heat oil and butter, stir in onions with ½ tsp salt, plenty of black pepper and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until starting to soften and colour. Crumble beef over, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up clumps. Allow to brown, then drain off excess oil. Sift flour over meat, stirring well until it disappears. Add stock cube dissolved in 350ml boiling water. Stir as mince comes slowly to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick. Cool. Dust a work surface with flour and roll out half the pastry to fit a 23cm pie dish, leaving a 5cm overhang. Fill with cooled mince. Roll out lid. Paint over hang with water, fit lid and crimp to seal, trimming excess. Fork a few air holes. Paint lid with beaten egg. Bake for 30 minutes or until crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44556 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll paint your lid with a beaten egg. What happened to the diet, chunkynuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll paint your lid with a beaten egg. What happened to the diet, chunkynuts? Lifestyle change I told ya, done and dusted. No need to turn up and get weighed once you've cracked it. And the gym reports seem to have died down....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 CT's now 10st and 7ft apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6549 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 CT's now 10st and 7ft apparently. And now earning £60k pa doing 30 hours taxi driving per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Results in. Naturally comparing mine to the King that is Trophyshy makes me feel line Mr 1 inch penis sharing a shower with John Holmes, however...... Before After Havent tasted as yet so will advise on that later. Worth noting though that I wasnt that impressed with the taste of the filling pre - pie so lobbed a sludge of worcester sauce and tomato sauce which seemed to improve it. As I typed our lass has just brought me a junk into the garden. Pastry (home made) is delicious. Filling is a bit too over powered with the tyhme. Would also prefer a thicker sauce however I know the big bakeries use heart to thicken it up and Im not keen on that. (NB Dont know if they still use heart before anyone voimits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 CT's now 10st and 7ft apparently. 13,7 size 34 jeans and would ideally like to get under 13 stone but I think its the drink thats holding me back. If its a choice between alcohol and size 32 jeans, the booze wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 CT's now 10st and 7ft apparently. And now earning £60k pa doing 30 hours taxi driving per week. Keep up Earning nowt, Taxi's ferked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44556 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll paint your lid with a beaten egg. What happened to the diet, chunkynuts? Lifestyle change I told ya, done and dusted. No need to turn up and get weighed once you've cracked it. And the gym reports seem to have died down....... Still there 4 to 5 times a week. 13st 7 is a canny weight for your height mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll paint your lid with a beaten egg. What happened to the diet, chunkynuts? Lifestyle change I told ya, done and dusted. No need to turn up and get weighed once you've cracked it. And the gym reports seem to have died down....... Still there 4 to 5 times a week. 13st 7 is a canny weight for your height mind. Which height? Still intend to lop another stone off. Wifes back at work next week so just me and the nipper and he wont lead me astray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Think I'll do penne arrabiata tonight. I won't be making the penne from scratch btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21868 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 i'm covering a conference in lausanne today. best media food EVER. sushi, salads, noodles, bbq and the most amazing macaroons. krug is one of the sponsors so the plonk hasn't been bad either so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32887 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just made a lush omlette with some mushrooms, a bit of tomato, a few diced onions, a bit of grated cheese in it with a small chopped chillie with a slice of wholemeal toast on the side. Will be making Chicken Fajita for tea tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4711 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Mince and dumplings tonight but with this recipe for Herby dumplings. 100g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting 100g fresh white breadcrumbs 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 140g butter , cubed 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped 2 medium eggs , lightly beaten http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2637/ch...-herby-dumpling No butter though so off to Asda Edited June 6, 2011 by Christmas Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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