Guest alex Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Just check in case the people coming prefer white or whatever as some people will only drink one or the other. Keep an eye out for supermarket offers as well as they're starting to gear up for Crimbo and you can get a bottle that's normally a tenner for half that. If you like Faustino maybe try another Rioja or a different Spanish wine if that's on offer. Rioja is usually Tempranillo and/or Garnacha (Grenache in French) and you get variations on those grapes in other countries (loads of Tempranillo is grown in Argentina. Rioja is nice but not particularly good value. And keep off the Special Brew until the after the main course is cooked. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15147 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I haven't mate, but I'm keen, we should also go to Here Ended up there tonight as it happens, my old man was in town so it seemed like a good chance to try it out with someone else picking up the tab. Canny enough - the standard stuff is comparable in quality to Masala Zone and a bit more expensive, but they have some really interesting unusual dishes and twists that I'd say make it worth checking out some time. Apologies for the thread hijack, CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10446 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I haven't mate, but I'm keen, we should also go to Here Ended up there tonight as it happens, my old man was in town so it seemed like a good chance to try it out with someone else picking up the tab. Canny enough - the standard stuff is comparable in quality to Masala Zone and a bit more expensive, but they have some really interesting unusual dishes and twists that I'd say make it worth checking out some time. Apologies for the thread hijack, CT. You about this week? I could fancy a curry. Unless you want to rally the troops and have a Grand Thali at Masala Zone again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15147 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 This week's a bit of a swine I'm afraid, theatre on Wednesday then we're blessed with visitors for a few days. Definitely do something curryish before the month's out though. And obviously maybe see you over here on Saturday for the party you said yes to on Facebook and have probably completely forgotten about in the meantime, since that's how it always works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 This week's a bit of a swine I'm afraid, theatre on Wednesday then we're blessed with visitors for a few days. Definitely do something curryish before the month's out though. And obviously maybe see you over here on Saturday for the party you said yes to on Facebook and have probably completely forgotten about in the meantime, since that's how it always works for me. Keep this to PM please you nauseating social butterflies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15147 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm going to give manc-mag 2/10. He didn't even make his own bechamel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Come Dine With Me Calling all pastry pros and flambé fiends! Aplications are now open for Come Dine With Me in North West Birmingham, East London (E4-E17), Harrogate, Exeter, Leicester & Newcastle. To have a go, email comedinewithme@itv.com or call 0871 200 3939. I'd love to see some of you on telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10446 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 This week's a bit of a swine I'm afraid, theatre on Wednesday then we're blessed with visitors for a few days. Definitely do something curryish before the month's out though. And obviously maybe see you over here on Saturday for the party you said yes to on Facebook and have probably completely forgotten about in the meantime, since that's how it always works for me. Keep this to PM please you nauseating social butterflies. Obviously sullen because he's not been invited, and instead has to suffer Manchesters dire restaurant chains. Saturday I'm back in work to help cover the Remembrance Day stuff, can't think the Chelsea Pensioners are going to sufficently kick off to eat into my day, but you never know. Geriatric Aggro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4457 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 So decided to have a go at making a nice duck salad starter and found this recipe from Jamie.... http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/duck-re...pice-duck-salad Also found a few others on this theme such as duck hoi sin salad and sweet chilli duck salad. Anyway, went to asda and spend a fortune on all sorts of ingredients, got home, followed the recipes to the letter and they all tasted like shit. Now why cant they just give you nice recipes. Fucking lime juice and a sprigg of coriander Oliver you wanker. A greggs cheese pasty is nice....end of. Also found a nice recipe for Raspberry cheescake.... http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3725/ra...late-cheesecake Which turned out beautifully (Our lass made the cheesecake, I made the duck ) So thats pudding sorted and canipes of pate on melba toast / cream cheese smoke salmon yady ya. Now planning to go with a French trimmed herb and garlic crusted rack of lamb served possible on a bed of mash with chantenay carrots, asparagus and a nice jus????? Just leaves a decent complimentary starter to find, bearing in mind quite a few non fish people in the group (Heathens) And before Monkey arrives... I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Once you've had Spicy Vietnamese style duck, all other duck dishes pale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Duck can be a bit of a Twat to get right if you aren't used to cooking with it. Easy to overdo it and end up with tough meat. You could "improvise" with some ready cooked Peking duck, and use it to tart up a salad? Or,what about a nice Antipasti for your starter. Piece of piss to prepare, can be done well in advance and keeps the meat heads happy. Your main sounds nice- simple but tasty. You big puff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Duck's piss easy to cook man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Duck's piss easy to cook man. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Aye, I know. Sugaring the pill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Wor lass is now going to make that cheesecake on Saturday. Back of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4457 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Aye, I know. Sugaring the pill Gentlemen, the duck was cooked to perfection It was all the fancy boy shit that Oliver said to chuck in such as Mangos, Pommegranitts, lime juice, etc etc that ruined the perfect duck. Anyhows, what sort of Antipasta do you have in mind Mr Fist.... Name names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4457 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Wor lass is now going to make that cheesecake on Saturday. Back of the net. Its nice like, but its much better with some double cream to pour over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've made this numerous times, always a winner, looks excellent too Chocolate Crusted Lemon Tart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Aye, I know. Sugaring the pill Gentlemen, the duck was cooked to perfection It was all the fancy boy shit that Oliver said to chuck in such as Mangos, Pommegranitts, lime juice, etc etc that ruined the perfect duck. Anyhows, what sort of Antipasta do you have in mind Mr Fist.... Name names. Cured meats- salami, prosciutto, bresaola,mortadella Olives Cheese- mozzarella ,provolone, dolcellatte Roasted peppers,artichoke hearts Get some nice flavoured oils and bread. Basically, go to your nearest Italian Deli and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) I've made this numerous times, always a winner, looks excellent tooChocolate Crusted Lemon Tart To die for. Edited November 15, 2010 by Jonny2J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4457 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Aye, I know. Sugaring the pill Gentlemen, the duck was cooked to perfection It was all the fancy boy shit that Oliver said to chuck in such as Mangos, Pommegranitts, lime juice, etc etc that ruined the perfect duck. Anyhows, what sort of Antipasta do you have in mind Mr Fist.... Name names. Cured meats- salami, prosciutto, bresaola,mortadella Olives Cheese- mozzarella ,provolone, dolcellatte Roasted peppers,artichoke hearts Get some nice flavoured oils and bread. Basically, go to your nearest Italian Deli and ask them. In South Tyneside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Have taxi will travel. Food dept at Fenwicks will have it all. Basically use the model of meat, cheese, veg and olives and buy stuff you fancy. Can't fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41354 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've made this numerous times, always a winner, looks excellent tooChocolate Crusted Lemon Tart To die for. I got the Green and Blacks cookbook a few Christmases ago. It's in there, some excellent savoury recipes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4457 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've made this numerous times, always a winner, looks excellent tooChocolate Crusted Lemon Tart To die for. I got the Green and Blacks cookbook a few Christmases ago. It's in there, some excellent savoury recipes too. Is there anything you cant fucking do? Giving all us men a bad name. (apart from reach things from the top of the wardrobe ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Loves his food Monkeys Fist, surprised he can type with those sausage fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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