TopGun Posted 2 May, 2009 Posted 2 May, 2009 I am a bit bored of my usual stir fries etc and was wondering whether anyone has an exciting dish we might all have a go at!
jawillwill Posted 2 May, 2009 Posted 2 May, 2009 Ingredients 2 x slices of bread (white or brown....preferably not green) 25g of Flora 15g Marmite Some grated cheddar cheese A tin of Beans A glass of semi-skimmed milk Recipe Toast the bread. Microwave or put the beans on the hob til hot. Spread butter and marmite onto the toast. Put half of the cheese onto the marmited toast Pour the beans on top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the beans. And you're done. Ready to eat. Enjoy! Have a nice glass of cold milk with it.
pilsburydoughboy Posted 2 May, 2009 Posted 2 May, 2009 I will post my recipe for Beef and Potato Indian stew when i cook it tomorrow. It truely is the dogs.
TopGun Posted 2 May, 2009 Author Posted 2 May, 2009 Ingredients 2 x slices of bread (white or brown....preferably not green) 25g of Flora 15g Marmite Some grated cheddar cheese A tin of Beans A glass of semi-skimmed milk Recipe Toast the bread. Microwave or put the beans on the hob til hot. Spread butter and marmite onto the toast. Put half of the cheese onto the marmited toast Pour the beans on top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the beans. And you're done. Ready to eat. Enjoy! Have a nice glass of cold milk with it. Not sure whether Swansea or student wins out there Jawilly...
John Boy Saint Posted 2 May, 2009 Posted 2 May, 2009 Dead simple gets the thumbs up every time: Pre heat the oven to 190c 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 x Can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (you won't know when its done) 1 x Can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Empty both cans into a bowl and stir Fill one empty can with White Wine and add to the soup in the bowl Fill one empty can with grated 5 strength cheddar cheese and add to the Soup and wine in the bowl. Stir it all together. Pour a little of the mixture into an oven proof dish then add the chicken breasts, then pour the rest of the mixture over them. Place in the oven for 1 1/2Hours. While its cooking peel some spuds cut them up into cubes and nuke them in the microwave in a roasting bag for 10 minutes. While the spuds are cooking quarter and slice a red onion and slice a few garlic cloves, soften them in a frying pan with the help of a little olive oil. chop up some bacon and add to the onions. When the spuds are done add them to the Onions, Garlic & bacon sautee for a while then bung them in a roasting tin in the bottom of the oven. Try the chicken without telling anyone what you are cooking and see the reaction, if you have friends who are food snobs test it on them then reveal the recipe.
Baj Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Stopped reading above recipe when I saw the word "microwave" in it...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 There's already to much cooking sh*t on tv. Now on here aswell??? Men are not men if interested in cooking. I'm sure Gordon Ramsay would be happy to discuss that with you.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Stopped reading above recipe when I saw the word "microwave" in it... I stopped reading at 'chicken'. I'm sick of the sight of the stuff.
Baj Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Ok, a recipe. 500g of fresh kind prawns (or frozen will do if you can t get fresh) 3 limes 1 pack of linguine 1 onion 1/2 bulb of garlic open leaf parsley white wine creme freche 2 shaved carrots (not peeled and chopped). Heat the bottom of a wok with a mixture of half butter, half olive oil. Add finely chopped onion and garlic. When soft, add about 200ml of wine, juice of two limes. When reduced, add prawns, carrots, and lime / wine to taste. Season and cook for 3 minutes. Drain. Cook linguine, drain, mix with creme freche and VERY finely chopped parsley. Place drained wok mixture on top of linguine in large mixing bowl and using two large forks, pull the linguine through the prawn mixture until its consistent. Serve IMMEDIATELY
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Ok, a recipe. 500g of fresh kind prawns (or frozen will do if you can t get fresh) Where would you buy these then, as opposed to the nasty ones?
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 There's already to much cooking sh*t on tv. Now on here aswell??? Men are not men if interested in cooking. Another one of your stupid, sweeping , generalisations. Are you ever sober?
Mole Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 My speciality is fillet steak and homemade chips. Cut some king edwards into really chunky chips, par boil for about 5 mins (not too long as king edwards cook quickly), drain and dab with some kitchen roll to remove all moisture. Deep fry for about 5 mins then lift out for a minute, drop them back into the fat til they're golden. Get a nice chunky 2 inch thick bit of fillet steak, sear it in a hot frying pan of butter and serve blue.
Dog Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Get a Jacobs cream cracker, slice a piece of cheese, put the cheese on the cracker, grab a cider from the fridge. Serve instantly !
Baj Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Where would you buy these then, as opposed to the nasty ones? Just inspect each one closely for hidden flick knives or knuckle dusters.
Wiltshire Saint Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Ok, a recipe. 500g of fresh kind prawns (or frozen will do if you can t get fresh) 3 limes 1 pack of linguine 1 onion 1/2 bulb of garlic open leaf parsley white wine creme freche 2 shaved carrots (not peeled and chopped). Heat the bottom of a wok with a mixture of half butter, half olive oil. Add finely chopped onion and garlic. When soft, add about 200ml of wine, juice of two limes. When reduced, add prawns, carrots, and lime / wine to taste. Season and cook for 3 minutes. Drain. Cook linguine, drain, mix with creme freche and VERY finely chopped parsley. Place drained wok mixture on top of linguine in large mixing bowl and using two large forks, pull the linguine through the prawn mixture until its consistent. Serve IMMEDIATELY Stopped reading this recipe when I saw the words "frozen" and "prawns" in it
miserableoldgit Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 http://www.cookitsimply.com/category-0020-0107l.html
Master Bates Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 I can't, my "How to cook a cat" receipe is stuck on b-anter which has died.
miserableoldgit Posted 3 May, 2009 Posted 3 May, 2009 Can you shave a carrot? That`s a euphemism for something, right?
John Boy Saint Posted 5 May, 2009 Posted 5 May, 2009 Stopped reading above recipe when I saw the word "microwave" in it... Baj you snob! If you think par boiling spuds in the microwave is going to destroy your cooking then please enjoy you dishpan hands with the saucepan.
jeff leopard Posted 6 May, 2009 Posted 6 May, 2009 Heat up a can of tomato soup, poach an egg in it and then serve with a sausage roll or pork pie.
Junction 9 Posted 6 May, 2009 Posted 6 May, 2009 Heat up a can of tomato soup, poach an egg in it and then serve with a sausage roll or pork pie. I am definitely doing this one.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 6 May, 2009 Posted 6 May, 2009 A quick snack for watching the footy or cricket with a few beers. Half a dozen large chicken wings with the little ends cut off 3 tsp cajun spice powder 3 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp flour Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and toss the wings around in it until coated. Put in a pre-heated oven at 200 C for 15 minutes, turning after 8 minutes. Crispy, tangy and really easy.
John Boy Saint Posted 7 May, 2009 Posted 7 May, 2009 A quick snack for watching the footy or cricket with a few beers. Half a dozen large chicken wings with the little ends cut off 3 tsp cajun spice powder 3 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp flour Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and toss the wings around in it until coated. Put in a pre-heated oven at 200 C for 15 minutes, turning after 8 minutes. Crispy, tangy and really easy. Got over your boredom of Chicken then :-)
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 7 May, 2009 Posted 7 May, 2009 Got over your boredom of Chicken then :-) Only when it is cooked in an interesting way. If I see another plain roast chicken or a bland, tasteless chicken breast I'll scream.
norwaysaint Posted 7 May, 2009 Posted 7 May, 2009 Ok, a recipe. 500g of fresh kind prawns (or frozen will do if you can t get fresh) 3 limes 1 pack of linguine 1 onion 1/2 bulb of garlic open leaf parsley white wine creme freche 2 shaved carrots (not peeled and chopped). Heat the bottom of a wok with a mixture of half butter, half olive oil. Add finely chopped onion and garlic. When soft, add about 200ml of wine, juice of two limes. When reduced, add prawns, carrots, and lime / wine to taste. Season and cook for 3 minutes. Drain. Cook linguine, drain, mix with creme freche and VERY finely chopped parsley. Place drained wok mixture on top of linguine in large mixing bowl and using two large forks, pull the linguine through the prawn mixture until its consistent. Serve IMMEDIATELY I stopped reading this the moment I saw the words Very, large shaved and bottom.
Ludwig Posted 10 May, 2009 Posted 10 May, 2009 Falafel (It's so easy, I can make it!) Components Tahini Hummus Falafel Chilli Sauce Salad Wraps/Pitta bread Tahini 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup tepid water Place sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and grind until smooth. Add sesame oil and salt. Process until combined. With the motor running, add the water in a very slow, steady stream and blend until smooth. Hummus 1 cup chickpeas - thoroughly cooked 1/4 cup Tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 2 - 3 cloves of garlic 1 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt Crush the garlic and mix with the salt, add these and the all the other ingredients (apart from the lemon juice and olive oil) into a blender. Blend and gradually add both the lemon juice and the olive oil. Falafel 2 tablespoon sunflower or vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlicclove, crushed 400g can chickpeas , washed and drained 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander (or use more cumin) handful parsley, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 1 egg, beaten Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down.Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands. Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Chilli sauce 6 fresh tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons of tomato purée 2 medium onions, chopped 4-8 fresh green chillies (according to taste), chopped 1 crushed garlic clove 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Place all the ingredients into a heavy pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring the mixture continuously. Allow it to cool, then pour it into a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pan, and allow to simmer for up to half an hour or until it has reached the preferred consistency. Salad Chopped tomato Chopped onions Crispy lettuce A bit of coriander Drizzled with lemon juice Serving Fill pitta/wrap with layer of hummus, crush the falafel balls and put a couple in, drizzle on tahini and chilli sauce then add salad. Wrap it up and eat it! Alternatively, you can buy all the components i.e tahini, hummus, chilli sauce and then just assemble. You can even buy the falafel, but homemade falafel is much better.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 10 May, 2009 Posted 10 May, 2009 Now that sounds good, especially the bit about the chillies & coriander!
norwaysaint Posted 10 May, 2009 Posted 10 May, 2009 Falafel (It's so easy, I can make it!) Components Tahini Hummus Falafel Chilli Sauce Salad Wraps/Pitta bread Tahini 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup tepid water Place sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and grind until smooth. Add sesame oil and salt. Process until combined. With the motor running, add the water in a very slow, steady stream and blend until smooth. Hummus 1 cup chickpeas - thoroughly cooked 1/4 cup Tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 2 - 3 cloves of garlic 1 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt Crush the garlic and mix with the salt, add these and the all the other ingredients (apart from the lemon juice and olive oil) into a blender. Blend and gradually add both the lemon juice and the olive oil. Falafel 2 tablespoon sunflower or vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlicclove, crushed 400g can chickpeas , washed and drained 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander (or use more cumin) handful parsley, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 1 egg, beaten Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan, then fry the onion and garlic over a low heat for 5 mins until softened. Tip into a large mixing bowl with the chickpeas and spices, then mash together with a fork or potato masher until the chickpeas are totally broken down.Stir in the parsley or dried herbs, with seasoning to taste. Add the egg, then squish the mixture together with your hands. Mould the mix into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then fry the falafels on a medium heat for 3 mins on each side, until golden brown and firm. Chilli sauce 6 fresh tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons of tomato purée 2 medium onions, chopped 4-8 fresh green chillies (according to taste), chopped 1 crushed garlic clove 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Place all the ingredients into a heavy pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring the mixture continuously. Allow it to cool, then pour it into a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pan, and allow to simmer for up to half an hour or until it has reached the preferred consistency. Salad Chopped tomato Chopped onions Crispy lettuce A bit of coriander Drizzled with lemon juice Serving Fill pitta/wrap with layer of hummus, crush the falafel balls and put a couple in, drizzle on tahini and chilli sauce then add salad. Wrap it up and eat it! Alternatively, you can buy all the components i.e tahini, hummus, chilli sauce and then just assemble. You can even buy the falafel, but homemade falafel is much better. Just made it as above. It was rubbish.
norwaysaint Posted 10 May, 2009 Posted 10 May, 2009 Oh **** no, it should've been tepid water. I'll report back again in about an hour.
Wiltshire Saint Posted 10 May, 2009 Posted 10 May, 2009 fish finger sandwich That's not a recipe You have simply posted the name of a meal. For example, if I were to post the words "Cottage Pie", I have not told anyone the recipe, just the name. By saying "Fishfinger sandwich" you have not explained how it is made (ie the recipe). Some people on here may think that you have to defecate on a piece of cod and put it in a doughnut. Please sort yourself out. And while I am at it, fishfinger is ONE word, not two as you would have it.
chocco boxo Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 Apologies Wiltshire Saint. Instructions 1Cook the fish fingers according to the packet instructions. Lightly toast the bread. Spread the Tartare sauce on one slice of the bread, top with the salad leaves & fish fingers. Spoon over the salsa and finish with the final slice of bread. Slice to serve. Ingredients Buy ingredients 2 Salad Leaves 2 Breaded Cod Fingers 2 slices White Farmhouse Bread 2 tbsp Tartare Sauce 1 htbsp Salsa Serves 1 Total time required 25 mins Preparation time: 25 mins
Baj Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 If you think par boiling spuds in the microwave is going to destroy your cooking then please enjoy you dishpan hands with the saucepan. Jesus, have a little respect for your ingredients.
Baj Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 And while I am at it, fishfinger is ONE word, not two as you would have it. Actually, he's right, you're wrong.
Seany S Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 I cook a mean jerk chicken, using the following ingredients. Christ knows for amounts and stuff, just approximate every time and it comes out tasting irie. This recipe is to cover about 2-3 large packs of chicken thighs - on or off the bone - I normally only cook this when I am having a load of people over! Right..... Fresh thyme fresh coriander 2 sticks celery 1 red bell pepper 4 large tomatoes bunch spring onions 5-6 shallots 3 garlic cloves 2 whole scotch bonnet chillies (add more to make it hotter) 10 pimento seeds crushed in mortar & pestle thing cinnamon nutmeg dash smoked tabasco 500g bottle heinz ketchup half pint full fat coca cola fresh ginger (about a 1 1/2 inch cube) glug white wine vinegar sea salt black pepper Throw all of this into a blender and blend until smooth. Score the chicken thighs and then marinade them in the sauce, preferably overnight in a refridgerator. Cook the chicken slowly in the over or on the barbecue. You should be aiming for the chicken to appear black on the surface - don't worry this isn't because it is burnt, it is just the way the marinade will discolour when cooked properly. Serve with rice and peas, or with some salad, flatbreads, something like that. Make sure there is plenty of jerk sauce on the side for dipping - Grace doa particularly good one and you will find it in mosdt international shops that sell west indian groceries. Enjoy!!!
Mole Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 Just made it as above. It was rubbish. Anything that includes garlic should be avoided unless you want to stink of the stuff.
Wiltshire Saint Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 Actually, he's right, you're wrong. Let me set you straight. Firstly, before I start by simply stating that I am right and you/choco are wrong (as you have done) I think you should take note of my credentials: 1. My father worked as a fishmonger. Although very anti fishfinger, he did acknowledge that the two words should be put together. And now, the evidence that you are wrong (and don't be ashamed, it can happen, even to someone as great as you) 2. Originally, when marketed, Birds Eye spelt fishfinger as one word on their packaging. It is only a recent move to make them two words and that is only done dut to product design. I am sticking to the original wording. 3. Fishfingers are still called fishfingers (one word) in many parts of the world (for example in Oceania) 4. The Oxford English Dictionary has an entry for "fishfinger". Wiltshire Saint.
Ponty Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 He (Wiltshire) is right. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fishfinger fishfinger Noun an oblong piece of fish coated in breadcrumbs
Baj Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 Let me set you straight. Firstly, before I start by simply stating that I am right and you/choco are wrong (as you have done) I think you should take note of my credentials: 1. My father worked as a fishmonger. Although very anti fishfinger, he did acknowledge that the two words should be put together. And now, the evidence that you are wrong (and don't be ashamed, it can happen, even to someone as great as you) 2. Originally, when marketed, Birds Eye spelt fishfinger as one word on their packaging. It is only a recent move to make them two words and that is only done dut to product design. I am sticking to the original wording. 3. Fishfingers are still called fishfingers (one word) in many parts of the world (for example in Oceania) 4. The Oxford English Dictionary has an entry for "fishfinger". Wiltshire Saint. 1. Woopdedo 2. So, right now, they are called Fish Fingers. How recent is "recent", 80's ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwaMFFtRI7I ... 60's? 3. Really? http://www.simplot.com.au/health-nutrition.asp?pgID=306 http://www.indfish.co.nz/images/right_pics/retail-batteredfishfingers.jpg 4. No it doesn't, it does however carry an entry for Fish Finger as two words. http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/fishfinger?view=uk Would you like custard with your humble pie?
Scudamore Posted 11 May, 2009 Posted 11 May, 2009 Would you like custard with your humble pie? That would depend on the recipe...?
Saint in Paradise Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 3. Fishfingers are still called fishfingers (one word) in many parts of the world (for example in Oceania) Well as someone who lives in the "Oceania" football area I have to say that 2 words are used not 1. http://www.sealord.biz/product.asp
LVSaint Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Heat up a can of tomato soup, poach an egg in it and then serve with a sausage roll or pork pie. Nah, I'll just get a Wimpy.
JustMike Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 There's already to much cooking sh*t on tv. Now on here aswell??? Men are not men if interested in cooking. so thats why all the best chefs in the world are men
chocco boxo Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Has anybody tried the Fish Fingers recipe..........Wiltshire Saint ;-)
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Southampton was the first place to sell fish fingers in the 1940s. How about the American term - Fish Sticks or Fishsticks?
Barfy Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic: Medium sized chicken 40 medium/large cloves of garlic (Do not remove skins) 1/2 pint of olive oil (extra virgin if possible) Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary, Bay etc) For best results, use a casserole pot that can go on the hob as well as the oven (e.g. Le Creuset). Brown the chicken on all sides using some of the oil. remove chicken & de-glaze pot using wine (white), water or stock. Replace chicken in pot and add garlic and the rest of the oil. Add the herbs and season well with salt & pepper. seal the pot well and put in a preheated (ca. 180C) oven for an hour and a half (or enough time for the chicken to cook...). Do not open the pot until cooked! Garlic cloves should be soft and can be squeezed from their skins to eat. Can be served with roast/mash potatoes, but also with nice crusty bread. Keep the leftover oil as it can be used for other recipes.
Jillyanne Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Southampton was the first place to sell fish fingers in the 1940s. How about the American term - Fish Sticks or Fishsticks? Aren't they our version of Crab Sticks (even though they don't contain any crab)
Jillyanne Posted 12 May, 2009 Posted 12 May, 2009 Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic: Medium sized chicken 40 medium/large cloves of garlic (Do not remove skins) 1/2 pint of olive oil (extra virgin if possible) Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary, Bay etc) For best results, use a casserole pot that can go on the hob as well as the oven (e.g. Le Creuset). Brown the chicken on all sides using some of the oil. remove chicken & de-glaze pot using wine (white), water or stock. Replace chicken in pot and add garlic and the rest of the oil. Add the herbs and season well with salt & pepper. seal the pot well and put in a preheated (ca. 180C) oven for an hour and a half (or enough time for the chicken to cook...). Do not open the pot until cooked! Garlic cloves should be soft and can be squeezed from their skins to eat. Can be served with roast/mash potatoes, but also with nice crusty bread. Keep the leftover oil as it can be used for other recipes. Delia will not be impressed with you for this. :mad:
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