The Cooking and Recipes Thread

[dunce]

The thread for those who need a recipe, help with cooking and for people to post their favourite recipes so we can all eat like Kings and Queens! Mmmmmmm.

Our favorite Recipes!
Here is what we have so far:

Garlic Apricot Chutney - MissionHill (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778701&postcount=3)

Tomato sauce on pork - Ash (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778780&postcount=16)

Old Fashion Chicken Korma - Lula "Lionheart" Blee (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778820&postcount=19http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778820&postcount=19http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778820&postcount=19http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778820&postcount=19http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=778820&postcount=19)

Green Onion Puree - MissionHill (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=779066&postcount=32)

Scrambled French Toast - Ullalume (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=779914&postcount=48)

Fusilli Parmesana - Sapphire (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=780049&postcount=54)

Pantry Friendly Tomato Sauce - MissionHill (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=780810&postcount=59)

Crispy Cakes - Paul (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=781101&postcount=62)

Useful Recipe (cocktail) - Muz of Bliz (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=781278&postcount=66)

Rhian's Modified Jollof Rice recipie - The Jazzylady (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=783093&postcount=71)

Fake Corned Beef Mustard Hash - Ullalume (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=789538&postcount=93)

Swedish Meatballs - MissionHill (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=1485022&postcount=99) (NEW)

Breaking_porcelain - Pierogie (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=1492426&postcount=107) (NEW)

Miss Blee - Garlic bread minus the lasagne (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=1492507&postcount=108) (NEW)

Mega-Veg Winter Soup - Half life (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=1493517&postcount=111) (NEW)

POE Salad - Princess of Everything (http://board.muse.mu/showpost.php?p=1494399&postcount=114) (NEW)

[blip]

who are you trying to impress with cookin woman?

[dunce]

Garlic Apricot Chutney

Description
A non spicy chutney for pork or lamb

Ingredients
1 tbsp sugar
¼ cup of water
¼ cup of Apricot jam
3 cloves of garlic minced
Salt to taste

Directions
In a frying pan, bring water and sugar to a gentle simmer… add apricots/apricot jam
Let simmer for 5 min, or until desired thickness is reached
At the very end add minced garlic, and simmer for 1 more min. Salt to taste.

Menu suggestions
Pork, Lamb.

by Kristin

[because]

Ok.

I'll eat anything.

I'm a student :D

[I Am Sam]

Well, I have decided that I want to change careers... So as soon as my current project is finished, I will be enrolling in culinary school.

So I thought I would make a thread with some of my favorite chefs’ recipes, some of my own... and some altered entrees. :)

Feel free to try them... critique them, or embellish on them and tell me :)
What's your current project??

[Ash]

Good idea "Mish".

I'll try them all out, I love cooking.

Check out my piles of mush mmm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/ashlemacq/Image0035gj.jpg

[Dazzer]

I love food

[dunce]

What's your current project??
hmm, well I dont have one tonight..
the last major one was probably Home made hummus, with roti, and tandori chicken.
It was delicious, but alot of work.

I dont want to do that every night for my self :LOL:

[aintnoholiday]

I prefer chips

[I Am Sam]

I prefer chips
:LOL: :LOL:

Got any recipes for Vegi's? :D

[dunce]

Good idea "Mish".

I'll try them all out, I love cooking.

Check out my piles of mush mmm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/ashlemacq/Image0035gj.jpg
what is it?

[aintnoholiday]

what is it?

Looks like Runner beans, Carrots, and... period juice?

[Miss Blee]

what is it?

*snigger*

I love this idea, Mish!

[dunce]

*snigger*

I love this idea, Mish!
hahaha ty :)

I still want to know what is in that plate.. sorry but I might have to give it a 3 in presentation *giggles*
im guessing...
Green beans,
Sweet potato
and some type of tomato sauce, on chicken?

[dunce]

Looks like Runner beans, Carrots, and... period juice?
haha... thats SOO harsh :p

[Ash]

what is it?

Ok the green beans and mashed carrot and suede I hope you can work out for yourself but the red thing as follows.

One red onion, diced or sliced to preference
Two cloves of garlic, smashed to pieces
Tin of kidney beans in chilli sauce
Pasta/tomato sauce of choice.

Fry off onion and garlic, add kidney beans, add tomato sauce. Add to meat of choice (mmm pork) and shove on plate.

20 mins all done and FIT AS FUCK.

Probably about £3 as well for two people.

Sometimes I like to put celery or chestnut mushrooms into the sauce but as I have neither of those in I didn't.

It looks a bit wrong but it's so yummy.

[dunce]

Ok the green beans and mashed carrot and suede I hope you can work out for yourself but the red thing as follows.

One red onion, diced or sliced to preference
Two cloves of garlic, smashed to pieces
Tin of kidney beans in chilli sauce
Pasta/tomato sauce of choice.

Fry off onion and garlic, add kidney beans, add tomato sauce. Add to meat of choice (mmm pork) and shove on plate.

20 mins all done and FIT AS FUCK.

Probably about £3 as well for two people.

Sometimes I like to put celery or chestnut mushrooms into the sauce but as I have neither of those in I didn't.

It looks a bit wrong but it's so yummy.
haha.. il try it some time.. sounds tasty :)
I was way wrong on my guess.. my grandma mashes her carrots, and it looks like sweet potato. so im afraid I wont be mashing my carrots. I love kidney beans mmmm

[Murray]

I love kidney beans mmmm

They are so tasty :D

[because]

Old Fashion Chicken Korma

2 (2 1/2-3lb) chickens; cut in
.. serving pieces
2 c yogurt
2 Cloves garlic; minced
2 md Onions; chopped
1 ts Ground paprika
2 ts Finely chopped gingerroot
ds Papper
2 tb Chicken stock
2 ts Ground coriander
1/2 ts Ground chile
1 ts Ground cumin
ds Peeled cardamom pods
1 ts Poppy seeds
1 ts Ground turmeric
1 Bay leaf
2 tb Chopped cilantro

Marinate chicken in a mixture of yogurt, 1 clove
of the garlic, 1/2 onion, paprika, gingerroot and
pepper, covered, a few hours.

Sauté remaining garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons
stock until soft. Add coriander, chile, cumin,
cardamom, poppy seeds and turmeric and sauté 2-3
minutes. Add chicken, remaining marinade and cover
with water. Add bay leaf and simmer about 45
minutes or until chicken is tender. Sprinkle with
cilantro.

Variation: Serve over rice.

[dunce]

I can almost make that.. but I dont have cilantro Poppy seeds or Ground turmeric..

*adds to shopping list.

I think tonight I will make my famous chicken and dill sauce.
I make it so much that I know how much ingredients to put by taste.. tonight I will write down measurements ;)

[because]

I can almost make that.. but I dont have cilantro Poppy seeds or Ground turmeric..

*adds to shopping list.

I think tonight I will make my famous chicken and dill sauce.
I make it so much that I know how much ingredients to put by taste.. tonight I will write down measurements ;)

Yummy :D

[Chris]

i love cooking, i havnt cooked anything for ages......other than cheese toasties :$

[Nikora]

i love cooking, i havnt cooked anything for ages......other than cheese toasties :$
Get in the kitchen then I'm starving :LOL:

[Chris]

Get in the kitchen then I'm starving :LOL:
*runs to scotty land*

sorry, im quite happy lieing here without cooking anything!

[Paul]

Garlic Apricot Chutney

Description
A non spicy chutney for pork or lamb

Ingredients
1 tbsp sugar
¼ cup of water
¼ cup of Apricot jam
3 cloves of garlic minced
Salt to taste

Directions
In a frying pan, bring water and sugar to a gentle simmer… add apricots/apricot jam
Let simmer for 5 min, or until desired thickness is reached
At the very end add minced garlic, and simmer for 1 more min. Salt to taste.

Menu suggestions
Pork, Lamb.

by Kristin

Not keen on apricots...would it work with apples? How well does the garlic go with the fruit?

[dunce]

Not keen on apricots...would it work with apples? How well does the garlic go with the fruit?
im not keen on fruit, or cooked fruit much either.. garlic goes great with apricot, and apricot goes well with pork! mmmm apple will not marry well with garlic. it needs an aromatic like cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg.

do you like onions? I have a great onion sauce, but you need a mortar and pestle or food processor.

[Paul]

do you like onions? I have a great onion sauce, but you need a mortar and pestle or food processor.

Like onions.
Have several mortars and an equal number of pestles.
Have a food processor.

[Paul]

wrt apricots, the only time I have liked them is inside an apricot and apple charlotte (basically a baked bread casing containing the fruit). It has cinammon in also, which adds to the flavour.

It is usually served with pork chops with fennel seeds, or pork tenderloin chopped up and mixed into a paprika sauce, served with rice.

[because]

My mum makes a fantastic Lamb Shank.

[Paul]

My mum makes a fantastic Lamb Shank.

Agreed

[because]

Agreed

:LOL:

[dunce]

Like onions.
Have several mortars and an equal number of pestles.
Have a food processor.
blanched green onions
pinch of Salt
Olive Oil

process, serve over pasta, meat, or use as a dipping sauce.
Use sparingly as it is a potent sauce, but very tasty.

it makes a pretty sexy bright green garnish too :)

[Paul]

blanched green onions
pinch of Salt
Olive Oil

process, serve over pasta, meat, or use as a dipping sauce.

it makes a pretty sexy bright green garnish too :)

Noted. Although half of the fun with onions for me is the crunchiness. Also I don't really like them raw.

[Bjorny]

I don't remember the last time I cooked.... :unsure:

[Sapphire]

This thread shall be helpful, considering I'm home alone for the next 4 days and I'll have to cook by myself...

[Gemsy]

Agreed
:LOL:
Curry pwns

[Bjorny]

This thread shall be helpful, considering I'm home alone for the next 4 days and I'll have to cook by myself...

I can teach you how to make Fromage du pain grillé avec sauce Stefanaise.

[Bjorny]

:LOL:
Curry pwns

Firey p00p. :stunned:

[Sapphire]

I can teach you how to make Fromage du pain grillé avec sauce Stefanaise.


Why do I suspect that it will be a sandwich :LOL:

[Gemsy]

Firey p00p. :stunned:
:stunned:

[Gemsy]

I can teach you how to make Fromage du pain grillé avec sauce Stefanaise.
:LOL:

[AC]

Torture. Torture. Why do I come to this thread when I'm so damn famished?

:'(

[Bjorny]

Why do I suspect that it will be a sandwich :LOL:

Cheese on toast with balsamic vinegar and Henderson's relish...

[Thessi]

I can teach you how to make Fromage du pain grillé avec sauce Stefanaise.
That sauce sounds dodgy :LOL:

[Bjorny]

That sauce sounds dodgy :LOL:

:LOL:

[Paul]

...avec sauce Stefanaise.

Sounds like a big job to me.

[Gemsy]

Torture. Torture. Why do I come to this thread when I'm so damn famished?

:'(
'Cause you want to try sauce Stefanaise? ;)

[Ullalume]

What I made for breakfast:

mix 2 eggs up.
butter one slice of bread.
chop the slice up into cubes.
mix the bread with the eggs.
put into a frying pan and mix up.


I thought that was scrambled egg and bread....but apparently you need milk for scrambled egg.
Hmm.

It was quite nice, whatever it was.

[Paul]

What I made for breakfast:

mix 2 eggs up.
butter one slice of bread.
chop the slice up into cubes.
mix the bread with the eggs.
put into a frying pan and mix up.


I thought that was scrambled egg and bread....but apparently you need milk for scrambled egg.
Hmm.

It was quite nice, whatever it was.

Sounds like a bread omellete to me!

[Ullalume]

Sounds like a bread omellete to me!
Is that what an omelette is?

Wow...never knew i could make them.
Bread omelette doesn't sound to promising though, does it. Trust me, it was nice.

[Paul]

Is that what an omelette is?

Wow...never knew i could make them.
Bread omelette doesn't sound to promising though, does it. Trust me, it was nice.

Well an omelette has a small amount of milk in as well, but it's close enough. Some people make them without any milk. I would imagine it's basically just a fried egg with bits of bread stuck in.

[Ullalume]

yeah, but it didn't look like a fried egg.

I've just had dinner which consisted of:
2 pickled onions and a couple of spoons of the branston vinegar they come in.....MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
1 spoon of coleslaw.
A bowl of special K
and a strawberry yoghurt drink.

Of course they weren't all mixed together. I just like to pick at things i suppose.

[egomaniac]

me and my room mate made butter muffens tonight, and honey comb peices with chocolate. go us.

damn thats right Martha Stuart is out of prison, I was hoping to fill her position

[Sapphire]

Ok today Sandra will teach you all how to do this delicious dish called


FUSILLI PARMESANA

Step 1: Go to the supermarket and get yourself a bag of pasta.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step1.jpg

Step 2: Cut the bag
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step2.jpg

Step 3: Boil some water (around 2 glasses)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step3.jpg

Step 4: Put fusilli in boiling water
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_4.jpg

Step 5: Stir, let the water magically become sauce
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step5.jpg

Step 6: Put in a dish
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step6.jpg


YOU'RE SET!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_.jpg

Step 7: Get your boyfriend to come over and do the washing up (Step not pictured)

[Gemsy]

Ok today Sandra will teach you all how to do this delicious dish called


FUSILLI PARMESANA

Step 1: Go to the supermarket and get yourself a bag of pasta.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step1.jpg

Step 2: Cut the bag
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step2.jpg

Step 3: Boil some water (around 2 glasses)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step3.jpg

Step 4: Put fusilli in boiling water
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_4.jpg

Step 5: Stir, let the water magically become sauce
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step5.jpg

Step 6: Put in a dish
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step6.jpg


YOU'RE SET!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_.jpg

Step 7: Get your boyfriend to come over and do the washing up (Step not pictured)
Mmmm, looks delicious.
I had chips.
*feels fat and greasy*

[dunce]

Ok today Sandra will teach you all how to do this delicious dish called


FUSILLI PARMESANA

Step 1: Go to the supermarket and get yourself a bag of pasta.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step1.jpg

Step 2: Cut the bag
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step2.jpg

Step 3: Boil some water (around 2 glasses)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step3.jpg

Step 4: Put fusilli in boiling water
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_4.jpg

Step 5: Stir, let the water magically become sauce
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step5.jpg

Step 6: Put in a dish
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step6.jpg


YOU'RE SET!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/zafiro/step_.jpg

Step 7: Get your boyfriend to come over and do the washing up (Step not pictured)

haha.. I can teach you how to make the whole thing from scratch, including the noodles.:)
Nobody wants gourmet any more... can anyone cook from scratch? any one watch cooling shows? Jaimie Oliver is quite popular here :p

[Ash]

haha.. I can teach you how to make the whole thing from scratch, including the noodles.:)
Nobody wants gourmet any more... can anyone cook from scratch? any one watch cooling shows? Jaimie Oliver is quite popular here :p

Noodles :LOL: ?????

That's fusilli darling:p.

Fresh pasta is teh sex. I always try to cook from scratch when possible.

Mish might I just say THIS THREAD PWNS.

[dunce]

Noodles :LOL: ?????

That's fusilli darling:p.

Fresh pasta is teh sex. I always try to cook from scratch when possible.

Mish might I just say THIS THREAD PWNS.
we in Canada call all pasta noodles.
:p I made homemade ravioli last week *drools*

[dunce]

Pantry Friendly Tomato sauce
Pizza Sauce/Pasta sauce


Description
This is a very flavorful sauce, I prefer it on Pizza

Ingredients
2 28 oz Cans of whole stewed tomatos
¼ cup of cherry vinegar
¼ Cup of sugar
¼ to 1 whole tsp of Red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 Onion
1 Carrot
1 rib of Celery
1 oz Olive oil
4 cloves of Garlic minced
3 tbs of Capers, rinced and drained
½ cup of white wine or 1 shot of vodka
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a sieve over a medium non-reactive saucepot, strain the tomatoes of their juice into the sauce pot. Add the sherry vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil to the tomato juice. Stir and cook over high heat. Once bubbles begin to form on the surface, reduce to a simmer. Allow liquid to reduce by 1/2 or until liquid has thickened to a loose syrup consistency.

Squeeze each tomato thoroughly to ensure most seeds are removed. Set the tomatoes aside.

Cut carrot, onion, and celery into uniform sizes and combine with olive oil and garlic in a non-reactive roasting pan over low heat. Sweat the mirepoix until the carrots are tender and the onion becomes translucent, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and capers to the roasting pan.

Place roasting pan on the middle rack of the oven and broil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Tomatoes should start to brown slightly on edges with light caramelization. Remove the pan from the broiler. Place the pan over 2 burners on the stove. Add the white wine to the tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes over medium heat.

Put the tomatoes into a deep pot or bowl and add the reduced tomato liquid to the tomatoes. Blend to desired consistency and adjust seasoning.

Menu suggestions
Garden salad.

Chef Alton Brown <-- he pwns!

[Ash]

we in Canada call all pasta noodles.
:p I made homemade ravioli last week *drools*

Ahh ok fair enough ahemfreaksahem:p.

Mm that does sound nice, what did you fill it with?

[dunce]

Ahh ok fair enough ahemfreaksahem:p.

Mm that does sound nice, what did you fill it with?
ground beef
finely choppen onion, celery and red pepper
egg
shreaded asiago (supposed to be parmesan, but I prefer asiago)
red wine vinigar
thyme
salt
pepper

let me know of you want the exact recipe, I also have a video episode of how its all made if any one wants, from pasta to stuffing.

[Paul]

Best thing I've ever made is crispy cakes made with

Rice crispies
Marshmallows
White Chocolate
White chocolate chips
Butter

and something else that I can't remember. They're fantastic. Reasonably simple to make yet taste like semen should.

[dunce]

Best thing I've ever made is crispy cakes made with

Rice crispies
Marshmallows
White Chocolate
White chocolate chips
Butter

and something else that I can't remember. They're fantastic. Reasonably simple to make yet taste like semen should.
rice crispy squares?

the recipe is on the back of the box *tee hee*

[Paul]

rice crispy squares?

the recipe is on the back of the box *tee hee*

No they're not like those. They taste far, far nicer than those!

Besides, the recipe was something my friend's mother came up with when I was about 6. I'm sure it'll be around somewhere, haven't made them for years.

[dunce]

No they're not like those. They taste far, far nicer than those!

Besides, the recipe was something my friend's mother came up with when I was about 6. I'm sure it'll be around somewhere, haven't made them for years.
mmmm if you come across it send it my way :)

[humanseverywhere]

Here's a usefull recipe:
1) Vodka (Stolychnanya Crystal recomended)
2) Lime/Coke
3) ICE!
4) A teaspoon or a mixing stick
5) Drink
6) Enjoy :D

[Kathryn]

mmm ive just made turkey mince bolognase with a tin of beans and sausages thrown in for good measure :happy:

[Sapphire]

haha.. I can teach you how to make the whole thing from scratch, including the noodles.:)
Nobody wants gourmet any more... can anyone cook from scratch? any one watch cooling shows? Jaimie Oliver is quite popular here :p

Oohh I can cook from scratch, I make super delicious pasta :D

I was just tired and lazy today

[because]

Someone fix me up a nice fusilli..........

I'ma bit peckish

[Sarah]

I burnt my toast today.

[tjej]

Today I cooked rice, and took pictures.

Step one:
Boil rice in water mixed with a stock cube (beef, chicken, veg - whatever) until there is no water left. Put rice to one side.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/jazzlady/rice.jpg

Whilst rice is boiling, chop vegetables of your choice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/jazzlady/veg.jpg
Here I have used chopped greens, carrots, white onions and green peppers.

Fry onions and other veg in olive oil, with a bit of black pepper.

Then:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/jazzlady/spices.jpg
Add 2 teaspoons of Tomato Purée, One Tsp of green Pesto, a pinch of Cayenne pepper and ground black pepper into a small glass/bowl and mix in some boiling water until it becomes runny. (But not too runny - still has to be thick)

Pour this stuff over the vegetables, let it simmer for a bit. Then add either Chicken (should be pre-grilled) or meat of choice. I used Tofu.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/jazzlady/tofu.jpg

Stir in rice, heat through and serve.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/jazzlady/mmmmtastyrice.jpg

Mmmm. (sorry about the pics, I had to use my phone.)

[Nincy Face]

*can't cook*

*loves mummy for food*

[Chris]

meat of choice. I used Tofu.

:unsure:

[Nikora]

:unsure:
What? :confused:

[Nincy Face]

What? :confused:
Tofu is no meat :p

[tjej]

Tofu is no meat :p
It's a tastier alternative. mmmmm curd.

[Chris]

It's a tastier alternative. mmmmm curd.
:unsure:

[tjej]

:unsure:
S'true! Not as much fat either.

[Chris]

S'true! Not as much fat either.
Ive never tryed it.

I must be the only person to hurt themselves making pizza :$

[Ash]

ground beef
finely choppen onion, celery and red pepper
egg
shreaded asiago (supposed to be parmesan, but I prefer asiago)
red wine vinigar
thyme
salt
pepper

let me know of you want the exact recipe, I also have a video episode of how its all made if any one wants, from pasta to stuffing.

That sounds FIT!

I want the vid!

*worships teh cooking skilz*

[Sapphire]

Is there any way of making chocolate? :(

[Ash]

Is there any way of making chocolate? :(

I presume so since I'm eating it right now.

*checks it's not just his imagination*

That's some fuckin made chocolate alright!

And some partially digested chocolate.

[Sapphire]

Yeah but I mean making chocolate from scratch :'(

[MoneySign]

Yeah but I mean making chocolate from scratch :'(
In order to make chocolate from scratch, you'd have to create the universe first...

Sorry... I'll shut up now...

[Ash]

Yeah but I mean making chocolate from scratch :'(
I'm sure you probably can.

I have no idea how though and even if Idid you probably wouldn't have the ingredients..? I take it someone wants chocolate:p
*points at his many many easter eggs*

[Zerø]

Any of you have any good smoothie recipies?

[Magdalena]

I made this Thai Chicken thing earlier.
Phwoaaar.
I love slicing meat :happy:

[Mort]

I love slicing meat :happy:
You know, if you're still not wanting to be seen as a lesbian... that comment did not help.

[Magdalena]

You know, if you're still not wanting to be seen as a lesbian... that comment did not help.
:LOL:
Stop twisting my words!
Taking of lesbians...
a guy yesterday goes (he was slightly drunk) "I like munching carpets every few months"
Cracked me up. He was strange.

[Mort]

a guy yesterday goes (he was slightly drunk) "I like munching carpets every few months"
Cracked me up. He was strange.
You should meet my mate Gilly. He is the funniest drunk you will ever know. And it carry's onto when he's sober... as he's always drunk. He is a very very happy drunk.

[Sapphire]

I have decided that tonight I'm going to cook some nice rice with curry chicken.

:D

http://www.slimfast.co.uk/shared/images/Recipes/chicken_curry.jpg

Yummy.

[because]

I have decided that tonight I'm going to cook some nice rice with curry chicken.

:D

http://www.slimfast.co.uk/shared/images/Recipes/chicken_curry.jpg

Yummy.

I cooked something similar to that just an hour ago.

It was scrumptious. :D

[Ullalume]

fake corned beef mustard hash.

salt and pepper -10 grinds of each, over the granials
a squirt of english mustard (non of that wussy american crap)
boil the kettle and put water on top of the granials, mix up with a fork
don't make the mash creamy, leave it quite dry and put a big spoon of butter in it....mix it up and then its creamy mustard mash
get a slice of corned beef, and rip it into small bits, mix it in with the mash....
TA DA.....CORNED BEEF MUSTARD HASH

[Kajeeves]

look at this cake I made the other day

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/kajeeves/1album/mini-cake2.jpg
sponge bath. Wacka :D

[Styx]

look at this cake I made the other day

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/kajeeves/1album/mini-cake2.jpg
sponge bath. Wacka :D

Haha, that's ace! :D

[Kymii]

Is there any way of making chocolate? :(

You have to get this chocolate liquid-ie stuff,which is basically pure cocoa beans, then add fat which solidifies it when it cools and add milk ect dependning on the type of chocolate.

[Kymii]

fake corned beef mustard hash.

salt and pepper -10 grinds of each, over the granials
a squirt of english mustard (non of that wussy american crap)
boil the kettle and put water on top of the granials, mix up with a fork
don't make the mash creamy, leave it quite dry and put a big spoon of butter in it....mix it up and then its creamy mustard mash
get a slice of corned beef, and rip it into small bits, mix it in with the mash....
TA DA.....CORNED BEEF MUSTARD HASH


If I was making that, I'd fry it off. Mmmm.

[kev]

cool cake!

[dunce]

I made these the other night, they were so good!!!

Description
Great winter meal, very festive!

Ingredients
2 slices fresh white bread
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, divided (do not use less butter, it will be needed for the bachemel.)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
A pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 pound ground chuck
3/4 pound ground pork (can be replaced with just ground beef)
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions
-Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk. Set aside.
-In a 12-inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
-In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and onions. Beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
-Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds. One should be about the size for two generous bites.
-Heat the remaining butter in the saute pan over medium-low heat, or in an electric skillet set to 250 degrees F. Add the meatballs and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to an ovenproof dish using a slotted spoon and place in the warmed oven.
-Once all of the meatballs are cooked, decrease the heat to low and add the flour to the pan or skillet. Whisk until lightly browned, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the beef stock and whisk until sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream and continue to cook until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Remove the meatballs from the oven, cover with the gravy and serve.

Menu suggestions
Red or gold potatoes, Carrots, Corn, bread.

Chef Alton Brown.

[dunce]

* I have gone through this thread, and updated post #1 to have links to all the recipes posted in here *

[ʘ]

I want to marry you, Mish. How long is the line? :)

[dunce]

I want to marry you, Mish. How long is the line? :)
its quite short. One person, and he is in my house now :ohmy:
he is the only person that can deal with my sick mind and emo baggage :p

Even then.. there is still no guarantee he will stick around :LOL:

[Velouria]

Oooh, I love Swedish meatballs.

[Nikora]

Oooh, I love Swedish meatballs.
You can buy them out Ikea :LOL:

[ʘ]

its quite short. One person, and he is in my house now :ohmy:
he is the only person that can deal with my sick mind and emo baggage :p

Even then.. there is still no guarantee he will stick around :LOL:

* Pushes other person aside *

oh Mish, surely you know that as long as you keep my tummy happy with your cookin' and my willy pleased with your lovin', I'd stick around <3 :happy:

[Kathryn]

Yum! (http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/keylimepie_5493.shtml)

Warning: Should only be eaten in very small amounts.

I might take a pic of the one I made in a bit.

:D

[breaking_porcelain]

Pierogi
(Polish Food)

2 cups plain flour
½ tsp salt
freshly ground pepper
1 egg
75ml water
1 beaten egg
1 ½ cups ricotta
2 egg yolks
butter or sour cream

Sift the flour into a bowl with ½ tsp salt.
Make a well in the middle, then add the egg and water.
Mix the flour in to make a firm dough. Use your hands to knead the dough together in the bowl. Turn out the dough on to a surface and knead well until smooth. Divide the dough into quarters and wrap in cling wrap while you prepare the cheese filling.

Strain the ricotta to remove as much liquid as possible. Mix with egg yolks and add a pinch of salt. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a round. The dough should be quite thin. Using a cookie cutter, cut out 6cm rounds. Spoon a little of the cheese filling on each round. Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg, then fold the dough over to enclose the filling into semi-circular dumplings.

Pinch the edges of the dough together firmly to seal the filling. Re-roll all the trimmings. Roll, cut and fill the remaining dough.
Cook the pierogi in a large saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain the pierogi and serve with either butter or sour cream.

[Miss Blee]

I keep meaning to type up my Quorn lasagne recepie, but I'm lacking motivation! I'll give you the recepie for the garlic bread that I make to go with it.

Ingredients

1 stick of French Bread.
1-3 cloves of garlic, depending on size/how much you like garlic/if you're planning on getting lucky that night.
Butter, I never actually measure anything, but about half a cup seems to be about the right amount.
Dried basil or mixed Italian herbs. I know traditionally you would use parsley, but it's a bit boring.
Salt and pepper, to taste.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to about 190. I don't know what this translates to in other temperatures or for gas ovens, so you'll have to work that out!

You want the butter to be soft enough to mix with the herbs and garlic, so either leave it out for a while in a small bowl, or zap it for a few seconds in the microwave. You Don't want it to be liquified, or it won't work!

Finely chop up the garlic, don't use a garlic press, you lose half if it. Garlic presses are evil and must be stopped. Mix in with the butter, add a few pinches of herbs, a teeny tiny pinch of salt, (use Maldon sea salt, normal salt would be wrong), and some freshly ground pepper.

Cut the bread in half lengthways. Spread the butter mix evenly over the inside of the bread. Put both halves of the bread back together, and wrap in foil. Bake for about 10-15 mins. Eat. Yay!

[Chris]

I might go make some more soup later... if we've got any ingedients, I keep eating soups a lot at the moment.

[dunce]

I keep meaning to type up my Quorn lasagne recepie, but I'm lacking motivation! I'll give you the recepie for the garlic bread that I make to go with it.

Ingredients

1 stick of French Bread.
1-3 cloves of garlic, depending on size/how much you like garlic/if you're planning on getting lucky that night.
Butter, I never actually measure anything, but about half a cup seems to be about the right amount.
Dried basil or mixed Italian herbs. I know traditionally you would use parsley, but it's a bit boring.
Salt and pepper, to taste.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to about 190. I don't know what this translates to in other temperatures or for gas ovens, so you'll have to work that out!

You want the butter to be soft enough to mix with the herbs and garlic, so either leave it out for a while in a small bowl, or zap it for a few seconds in the microwave. You Don't want it to be liquified, or it won't work!

Finely chop up the garlic, don't use a garlic press, you lose half if it. Garlic presses are evil and must be stopped. Mix in with the butter, add a few pinches of herbs, a teeny tiny pinch of salt, (use Maldon sea salt, normal salt would be wrong), and some freshly ground pepper.

Cut the bread in half lengthways. Spread the butter mix evenly over the inside of the bread. Put both halves of the bread back together, and wrap in foil. Bake for about 10-15 mins. Eat. Yay!
get working on that lasagne recipe, I want it :)

[Half Life]

Pierogi
(Polish Food)


Mmm, sounds good.

My offering...

Mega-veg winter soup
Serves 4

Coarsely chop the following in the order below and add to the biggest saucepan you have, with 1 tsp olive oil, stirring occasionally:

1 head of celery (about 8 stalks)
3 large carrots
2 turnips
1 parsnip
3 medium leeks
1 head of broccoli

Add lots of black pepper (or Bristol 5 Blend)
1 400g can of flageolet beans, drained and rinsed
1 dsp caramelised peppers or 1 tsp Barts red chillis in oil
1 tsp mixed herbs or chopped parsley

Cover with boiling water.
Bring to the boil.
Turn to a low simmer and cook gently for 30 minutes with the saucepan lid on, stirring occasionally. If the saucepan volume allows it, add two more cups of water.

In batches, transfer two-thirds of the soup to a blender and, er, blend. Stir the blended soup back into the original mixture.

If serving immediately, it might need bringing to the boil again.
This soup freezes well, or keeps in the fridge for a couple of days (allow to cool and transfer to Pyrex bowl with film over the top).

Serve with crusty bread.

[Nikora]

Mmmmmm soup.
That sounds really good I might try it.

[Murray]

Here is my sunday menu

Chip buttie + rabbit

Bacon double cheeseburger meal

4 slices of toast

So unhealthy, tut tut!

[Princess of Everything]

Ok, Murray, your burger reminded me. Get a double quarter pounder (or make one yourself by smashing 2 together) and dip it in Maccas sweet and sour sauce *drool*

I made this salad tonight. Oh. My. God. Orgasmic to the max! There was enough for about 8 people and 4 of us demolished it! Brilliant.

Salad
Approx 3 carrots, peeled and sliced finely
Approx 4 small radished, sliced finely
2 apples, quartered, cores removed, finely sliced
1 handful of mint, chopped
1 handful of parsely, chopped
1 handful of sultanas/raisins/currants
2 tablespoons toasted seseame seeds

Dressing
1 tablespoon tahini
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil

Put all ingredients into a bowl, but not the seseame seeds. Pour on dressing. Mix in seseame seeds. Mix and serve. It was FANMAZING! It sounds a bit iffy, but trust me. It was the best salad ever! I wouldn't lead you guys astray!

[Miss Blee]

get working on that lasagne recipe, I want it :)

I'm going to make it tonight, so I'll write everything down!

PoE, what's mind?

[Princess of Everything]

It was supposed to be mint! :LOL: fix0red ;)

[Miss Blee]

It was supposed to be mint! :LOL: fix0red ;)

Haha. I thought it might be some Aussie thing!

[dunce]

6 Adults, and 3 kids, and I crack under pressure.
My Turkey definately pwns all turkey and the breast is tender and juicy like chicken, Every one will love it, if I can pull it off!
here is my plan of attack:

Turkey Recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8389,00.html)
Cranberry Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Swedish Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Stuffing - no recipe
Buns - No recipe
Pumpkin Pie - No recipe
Bubbat - A russian mennonite raisin bread (recipe that I dont have)

I only have one oven, and I dont know how I can get all the timing just so that every thing is ready all at once. I need to impress my psudo mother-in-law because she is very martha stewart-esque and tries to teach me how to be a good wife and such.

I need to show her that I may be a bad 'wife' but im a damn good cook, better than her!

[Bjorny]

6 Adults, and 3 kids, and I crack under pressure.
My Turkey definately pwns all turkey and the breast is tender and juicy like chicken, Every one will love it, if I can pull it off!
here is my plan of attack:

Turkey Recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8389,00.html)
Cranberry Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Swedish Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Stuffing - no recipe
Buns - No recipe
Pumpkin Pie - No recipe
Bubbat - A russian mennonite rasin bread (recipe that I dont have)

I only have one oven, and I dont know how I can get all the timing just so that every thing is ready all at once. I need to impress my psudo mother-in-law because she is very martha stewart-esque and tries to teach me how to be a good wife and such.

I need to show her that I may be a bad 'wife' but im a damn good cook, better than her!

You have a boyfriend. I'm going to cry...

:'(

:LOL:

[dunce]

You have a boyfriend. I'm going to cry...

:'(

:LOL:
I do, is he always my boyfriend... no. is he worth mentioning... usually not :LOL:
I felt the same way when I found out about yours :(

[Bjorny]

I do, is he always my boyfriend... no. is he worth mentioning... usually not :LOL:
I felt the same way when I found out about yours :(

My boyfriend? :$

Damn! My secret is out! :eek:

[dunce]

My boyfriend? :$

Damn! My secret is out! :eek:
damn it.. my important post is on the other page *huffs*

I mean g/f :p

[Bjorny]

damn it.. my important post is on the other page *huffs*



C'est quoi? :confused:

[dunce]

6 Adults, and 3 kids, and I crack under pressure.
My Turkey definately pwns all turkey and the breast is tender and juicy like chicken, Every one will love it, if I can pull it off!
here is my plan of attack:

Turkey Recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8389,00.html)
Cranberry Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Swedish Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Stuffing - no recipe
Buns - No recipe
Pumpkin Pie - No recipe
Bubbat - A russian mennonite raisin bread (recipe that I dont have)

I only have one oven, and I dont know how I can get all the timing just so that every thing is ready all at once. I need to impress my psudo mother-in-law because she is very martha stewart-esque and tries to teach me how to be a good wife and such.

I need to show her that I may be a bad 'wife' but im a damn good cook, better than her!

[dunce]

C'est quoi? :confused:
unless you have your settings to display many posts on one page, I think mine is set to 15 or something. and my *help me* thread went onto the other page.

[Chris]

6 Adults, and 3 kids, and I crack under pressure.
My Turkey definately pwns all turkey and the breast is tender and juicy like chicken, Every one will love it, if I can pull it off!
here is my plan of attack:

Turkey Recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8389,00.html)
Cranberry Sauce (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Swedish Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ea/0,,FOOD_9956,00.html)
Stuffing - no recipe
Buns - No recipe
Pumpkin Pie - No recipe
Bubbat - A russian mennonite raisin bread (recipe that I dont have)

I only have one oven, and I dont know how I can get all the timing just so that every thing is ready all at once. I need to impress my psudo mother-in-law because she is very martha stewart-esque and tries to teach me how to be a good wife and such.

I need to show her that I may be a bad 'wife' but im a damn good cook, better than her!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/ is legendary..

Stuffing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/christmasapricotandc_73428.shtml

Pie:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/pumpkinpie_70659.shtml

Buns: Just go down the bakers/ tesco. (or look on bbc site)

bubbat: The fuck is that.

[Caro]

Ok, here is the quickest, easiest, but really tasty thing to make...

Caroline's chicken soupy thing.


Ingredients (serves two)

Two cups of rice (brown or white to taste)
Two or three chicken breasts (dependent of the size)
One tin of Cambells Condensed Cream of Mushroom OR Cream of Chicken soup
Milk
Olive oil

*You can, if you fancy it, add a bit of sweetcorn or peas or whatever. Peas have a tendancy to turn it green though.*

Method

Cut the chicken breasts into bit size chunks.
Pour enough olive oil into a medium sized pot to cover the bottom and place the chicken in. Make sure the chicken is well covered in the oil.
Put the hob on a medium heat and cook the chicken until it is slightly browned.
Add the tin of soup into the pan followed by half a tin of milk. (It's easier to measure the milk by using the soup tin) Make sure the soup is well mixed. If it seems a little thick add a small amount of water.
Measure the two cups of rice and put them on to boil.
While the rice is boiling, gently reduce the soup down so that it becomes less like soup and more like a sauce. As it's reducing it will seep into the chicken making it tender.
At this point if you wish, add veg to the mixture (almost any veg will work so long as it has been cooked ready to be added).
Continue to reduce the soup until the rice is ready. This should only be another few minutes.
Once the rice is ready divide it onto two plates and pour the chicken and sauce over.

It looks a lot when you write it down, but this recipe has fed me and my sister quickly and easily on many an occasion and it tastes lovely.

[Kathryn]

The recipe for the bestest, most healthiest, easiest and tastiest soup in the world....:D

You will need:
-Splash of oil
-1 Onion (chopped)
-1-2 Leeks (chopped)
-Chopped Tomatoes
-Carrots (cubed)
-Potatoes (cubed)
-Red Split Lentils
-Vegetable Stock
-An array of suitable spices.

Cook off the onion and leeks in the oil in a fairy big pan, until they are nice and soft.

Chuck in the chopped tomatoes, and heat through, then put the stock in, with the carrot and potato.

Add the lentils and spices (I've used Cumin, Chilli Powder and Mixed Herbs), shove the lid on, and cook until the potatoes and carrots are soft, and the lentils have kinda gone mushy (for want of a better word :p)

Then you can either whizz it up, or keep it all chunky.

Ta Da!

The good thing is you can use whatever veg/spices you want, and the quantities can be as scatty as you like, as long as it kinda makes sense.

Smells SO good. *salivates*

[dunce]

ok, I will update and add these to the front page in a bit.
aswell I will add a new recipe of mine that was just amazing.

[Princess of Everything]

Sambusic

This is a Lebanese dish. My absolute favourite. There are 2 ways of doing it. You can either wrap the meat in parcels of filo or puff pastry and bake them or you can put them in shortcrust (not sweet) and fry them. They taste great either way but fried is le best!! ok...

-Around 300gm minced meat (you can use more or less if you like)

-1 onion, finely chopped

- pinenuts (optional) as much as you like, really

- salt, pepper, cinnamon and cumin

Season your uncooked meat with all 4 spices. Chop your onion and lightly fry in oil for about 5 minutes or until they start to cook nicely. Add in your meat. Cook until coloured and then add the pine nuts. Continue to cook until meat is cooked through and the pine nuts have nicely browned. Place in chosen pastry and cook as desired.

Easy, tasty.

[SpecialK]

Yar, how you make flapjacks?

[Emmy]

Oats, butter, golden syrup, brown sugar.

Can't quite remember what you do with it though. I think you have to melt the butter and syrup together, add the oats.... something with the brown sugar... :unsure:

Help, someone?

[Miss Blee]

http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/flapjacks.htm

[Tom]

I think it's a simple blend of 'mmm', 'win', and '*drool*'.

:)

[SpecialK]

thankyou

now, how do you make Beef Stroganoff?

[Jackplug]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Cow.jpg/375px-Cow.jpg

[Miss Blee]

Anyone mind if I merge this with the other cooking thread..?

[Ash]

http://www.stroganoff.org/images/arab.jpeg

[Keys]

Oats, butter, golden syrup, brown sugar.

Can't quite remember what you do with it though. I think you have to melt the butter and syrup together, add the oats.... something with the brown sugar... :unsure:

Help, someone?

what comes next? Drink the golden syrup? :LOL:

[SpecialK]

Anyone mind if I merge this with the other cooking thread..?
I serched for the cooking thread but I couldn't find it :(

I sware the serach button is evil, you serch for something specific, and it gives you every thread on the entire board

[Electric Rocker]

Buy a flapjack from a shop, unwrap it and pretend you made it. Works a treat:p

[Emmy]

what comes next? Drink the golden syrup? :LOL:

Shush you! :p

I haven't eaten golden syrup for aaaaaaaages, 'cos I haven't had porridge for aaaaaaages.

So there.

[SpecialK]

Buy a flapjack from a shop, unwrap it and pretend you made it. Works a treat:p
tis not the same, its full of preveservative, and sugar, much healthier (well not really) to make my own

[Keys]

Shush you! :p

I haven't eaten golden syrup for aaaaaaaages, 'cos I haven't had porridge for aaaaaaages.

So there.
:LOL: im still needing to get some of that liquified gold

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

I made a pasta bake :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/ButterflyPyro/P1010204.jpg

I used enough milk to cover the pasta, grated cheese (should have used lots more), this mustard stuff with seed things in it and some lemon juice. Then cooked it for 30 minutes on 200°C.

It really needed some butter and pepper, but I put that on afterwards.. I've never made one of these before, but now I think of it it's pretty obvious it needs that:rolleyes: ..


Edit: Oh yeah, and there're little bits of salami in it, too..


Maybe some pesto would be nice with/in it..

[Wowee Zowee]

I made a pasta bake :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/ButterflyPyro/P1010204.jpg

I used enough milk to cover the pasta, grated cheese (should have used lots more), this mustard stuff with seed things in it and some lemon juice. Then cooked it for 30 minutes on 200°C.

It really needed some butter and pepper, but I put that on afterwards.. I've never made one of these before, but now I think of it it's pretty obvious it needs that:rolleyes: ..


Edit: Oh yeah, and there're little bits of salami in it, too..


Maybe some pesto would be nice with/in it..
looks nice!

i should start learning to cook seeing as i'm off soon..:rolleyes:

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

looks nice!

i should start learning to cook seeing as i'm off soon..:rolleyes:
It was alright.. A bit boring..
Should've had some garlic in it, too..

Oh well! Now I know for next time..

Cooking's not so difficult, really.. As long as there's time and space to do it properly.. Although I really hate cooking meat.. I always undercook it.. Especially chicken.. Which is bad..

[Wowee Zowee]

It was alright.. A bit boring..
Should've had some garlic in it, too..

Oh well! Now I know for next time..

Cooking's not so difficult, really.. As long as there's time and space to do it properly.. Although I really hate cooking meat.. I always undercook it.. Especially chicken.. Which is bad..
i suppose if i had a cook book i could follow that and it would probably work out half decent. but thinking of stuff to cook on the spot i wouldnt be able to do...

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

i suppose if i had a cook book i could follow that and it would probably work out half decent. but thinking of stuff to cook on the spot i wouldnt be able to do...
There's a jar of Homepride pasta bake in the cupboard, so I looked at that for an idea of the cooking time :p
And I've been meaning to do one for a while..

I think that if you can do the basic things, like pasta, then you can do pretty much anything you like with them.. To a certain extent..

I have this book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0864115024/sr=8-1/qid=1154957931/ref=sr_1_1/202-8062992-1054216?ie=UTF8&s=gateway
It's really good.. In the front it tells you everything about the terms used, basic kitchen equipment, how to cook meat, vegetables, pasta.....

[ʘ]

What happened to Mish and how did she become "dunce"? :(

[Nikora]

What happened to Mish and how did she become "dunce"? :(
She left :unsure:

[Wowee Zowee]

There's a jar of Homepride pasta bake in the cupboard, so I looked at that for an idea of the cooking time :p
And I've been meaning to do one for a while..

I think that if you can do the basic things, like pasta, then you can do pretty much anything you like with them.. To a certain extent..

I have this book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0864115024/sr=8-1/qid=1154957931/ref=sr_1_1/202-8062992-1054216?ie=UTF8&s=gateway
It's really good.. In the front it tells you everything about the terms used, basic kitchen equipment, how to cook meat, vegetables, pasta.....
Aaaaaaah.

The mother has plently of cook books apparently..i think most of them are in danish though:rolleyes: i'm sure i will survive some how...expect plently of complaining from me come sept.

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

Trying that pasta bake again.. No photos this time, 'cos my camera's battery's dead and I can't find le charger..

Edit:
Oh wait.. I have a new web cam..

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/ButterflyPyro/pastapasta.jpg

It's not as burnt as it looks in the photos! :p

[Chris]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/ButterflyPyro/pastapasta.jpg

It's not as burnt as it looks in the photos! :p
Whys it in a take away tray?

[SpecialK]

Whys it in a take away tray?
you can buy those from morrisons, i've got them to keep food in and take them to work in :p saves having to wash up stinking tupaware boxes

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

Whys it in a take away tray?
We have no oven-safey dishes and I found some of those in the cupboard.. Like.. My mum bought some of them.. Pack of 5... And some of the round ones that're like big pie tins.. I don't know why... They're the right size for my pasta, anyways..

[Ocelot Robot]

Who started this thread? And why did they get banned? /nosy b0rst0rd

[because]

Whys it in a take away tray?
haha, it would truely suck if she bought that in.

[Wowee Zowee]

Who started this thread? And why did they get banned? /nosy b0rst0rd
Missionhill i.e mish created it but she wanted her account deleted because of some personal reason and then joined again.

[because]

lmao she got sacked, i still think its not real

[Chris]

lmao she got sacked, i still think its not real
That made me laugh when that happened.

[because]

That made me laugh when that happened.
was it real though?

[Chris]

was it real though?
No idea.

[because]

No idea.
i hope it was, that would be true humour indeed

[CottonCandy]

was it real though?

Yepp.

[because]

haha omg.

gutted to the max

[Chris]

i hope it was, that would be true humour indeed
The thread got deleted before it could become famous though.

[because]

The thread got deleted before it could become famous though.
haha fuck, that would have been internet legend.

[Wowee Zowee]

she got sacked right?

[Festie]

I love food


:LOL: Dazzer. Aww. I remember his little e-stalking of me :happy:

[Max]

Tomorrow night I'm thinking of doing a Thai green fish curry. Does anyone have any tips on cooking this if they've done something similar?

[Mort]

Tomorrow night I'm thinking of doing a Thai green fish curry. Does anyone have any tips on cooking this if they've done something similar?

Yup, just one. Remember, the green is not snot! It's vital you remember that one. Or at least don't tell anyone if you used it.

[Max]

Yup, just one. Remember, the green is not snot! It's vital you remember that one. Or at least don't tell anyone if you used it.

:LOL:

I should scare my mum by saying it's 'snot curry'

[Max]

HELP!

My bottom oven has conked out and now we have to use a slower top oven. Basically, everything would take 15 minutes longer than it would normally do (or there abouts, depends on what's in the oven). I don't think my Mum wants to resort to using it too much because it's not convinient for some things she wants to cook. So, what meals could you do that don't require an oven (apart from pasta because that's so bleedin' obvious)?

:)

[Chizzleface]

HELP!

My bottom oven has conked out and now we have to use a slower top oven. Basically, everything would take 15 minutes longer than it would normally do (or there abouts, depends on what's in the oven). I don't think my Mum wants to resort to using it too much because it's not convinient for some things she wants to cook. So, what meals could you do that don't require an oven (apart from pasta because that's so bleedin' obvious)?

:)

Steak with grilled polenta on a bed of steamed veg :happy:

[monkeyinair]

HELP!

My bottom oven has conked out and now we have to use a slower top oven. Basically, everything would take 15 minutes longer than it would normally do (or there abouts, depends on what's in the oven). I don't think my Mum wants to resort to using it too much because it's not convinient for some things she wants to cook. So, what meals could you do that don't require an oven (apart from pasta because that's so bleedin' obvious)?

:)

curry and rice. :happy:

steamed fish, preserved veggies and a nice hot plain prroidge. :happy:

egg. :stunned:

actually, i don't even have an oven.

[steelrain]

anyone know how to make pancakes?
please note i have no scales and therefore an unable to measure quantities of flour

[ʘ]

please note i have no scales and therefore am most likely to be a marine mammal, of some sort

http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/Images_animals/dolphin_jump_iso.jpg







err... I'm sure you could find a recipe for the batter on the net, one that states the quantities as volumes....

[Wowee Zowee]

i'm going to make banana bread.

[pira]

i'm going to make banana bread.

pix plz

[SexualHPanda]

:happy:anyone know how to make pancakes?
please note i have no scales and therefore an unable to measure quantities of flour

i guess by the taste.... then i tip it the batter all at once more fun that way! But only when my parents are out :( You could get the packs to make yorkshire puddings they have the recipie on their

Banana bread :noey: Bread and Butter pudding :yesey:

xAlex

[Mandy_]

Someone, make me perogies.
PM to me pleze:)

[SexualHPanda]

Someone, make me perogies.
PM to me pleze:)

Huh? What are they? And what are canopays??? :S

What happened to big portions of stuff... not tiny things that when you have a mouthfull make you feel fat ones because the party throwers wont "push out the boat" [/rant]

*Mwhahahahaha* i stole that idea of someone thankee to them, i will stop if asked though :(

xAlex

[Mandy_]

Huh? What are they? And what are canopays??? :S

What happened to big portions of stuff... not tiny things that when you have a mouthfull make you feel fat ones because the party throwers wont "push out the boat" [/rant]

*Mwhahahahaha* i stole that idea of someone thankee to them, i will stop if asked though :(

xAlex


They are like, pasta pockets stuffed with potatoes, and various other things depending on what you like.
I'm a tato/cheddar person myself.
Brocolli and Cheddars not bad either.

yurmy.:happy:

[SexualHPanda]

They are like, pasta pockets stuffed with potatoes, and various other things depending on what you like.
I'm a tato/cheddar person myself.
Brocolli and Cheddars not bad either.

yurmy.:happy:

Oooo like ravioli????

Steak FTW!!!

xAlex

[Wowee Zowee]

pix plz
i have some pictures and i'll upload them later:D now i have to wait 1hr 30min for the cake:(

[Wowee Zowee]

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2381/dsc00089im1.jpg
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/3793/dsc00090lq8.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7159/dsc00091sz3.jpg
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3198/dsc00092yl5.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4567/dsc00094sz4.jpg
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3821/dsc00095jm7.jpg

[Vero!]

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3821/dsc00095jm7.jpg

looks good. would you give me some?

[Wowee Zowee]

nah its all mine :D

[Vero!]

nah its all mine :D


:'( you're bad

well.. i've got a desert here too :p

[Chizzleface]

First thing I'm going to make when I have access to a cooker is beans on fried bread :happy:

[Vero!]

First thing I'm going to make when I have access to a cooker is beans on fried bread :happy:

i've never heard about that. :stunned:

i think, for me, it's gonna be vitel tone. mmmmmmmmmmm... yumy!

[Rhymes with Booze]

anyone know how to make pancakes?
please note i have no scales and therefore an unable to measure quantities of flour

You really can't get much better than the boxed mixes (some brands are better than others, of course). Add milk (better than water), stir, and cook. Brilliant. :D

[pira]

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2381/dsc00089im1.jpg
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/3793/dsc00090lq8.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7159/dsc00091sz3.jpg
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3198/dsc00092yl5.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4567/dsc00094sz4.jpg
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3821/dsc00095jm7.jpg

sexy bread

[Wowee Zowee]

sexy bread
i'm eating it now mmmm

[CottonCandy]

Lately i have enjoyed making stuffed peppers. :happy:

[inn]

Hmm I want to make some spicy beef/chicken ramen...

[ʘ]

I'm an now cooking my cornedbiff! After sitting in the fridge for 2 weeks, it's finally supposed to be ready tonight. Just 1.5 more hours of cooking, 50mins in the oven, and 2.5 Kilos of dead cow shall be mine :D

[Deranged Pineapple]

I like making cookies. I want to make those melt-in-you-mouth cookies again. I will in a few weeks. :happy:

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies from Cottage Living (http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/food/article/0,21135,1153067,00.html)

[Jaded]

I dont know what to cook...I have a steak, parsnips, peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, onions and carrots....Any suggestions? I had just plain steak with roast vegebubbles yesterday, and I wanted to make something different today but my brain is deaded...

[Chizzleface]

I've just made sausages with peppery scrambled eggs, cheese and mayo :happy:

[ʘ]

I dont know what to cook...I have a steak, parsnips, peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, onions and carrots....Any suggestions? I had just plain steak with roast vegebubbles yesterday, and I wanted to make something different today but my brain is deaded...

Make a stew kind of thingy! Might wanna add some red wine, biff stock etc.

[New Born Lee]

why is the thread starter called 'dunce' now?

[Chizzleface]

why is the thread starter called 'dunce' now?

She had to close her original account cause of some stalker, she's got a new name now.

/WPP

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

Make a stew kind of thingy! Might wanna add some red wine, biff stock etc.

Oooh! Yum.:happy: I should make a stew. But you know, my flatmate would probably turn it off and take it off of the heat, "Buuh, I didn't think it was cooking!" :indiff: The oven was turned on and it was half-cooked, Spackface. And so I didn't get to have dinner until past 11 pm on Monday.

/rant

[ʘ]

Oooh! Yum.:happy: I should make a stew. But you know, my flatmate would probably turn it off and take it off of the heat, "Buuh, I didn't think it was cooking!" :indiff: The oven was turned on and it was half-cooked, Spackface. And so I didn't get to have dinner until past 11 pm on Monday.

/rant

Start putting post-it notes on the oven. Efficient as well as annoying/pratty :p



I've just thrown the carcass into the oven with some olive oil, rosemary and garlic!

/improvising :eek:

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

Start putting post-it notes on the oven. Efficient as well as annoying/pratty :p



I've just thrown the carcass into the oven with some olive oil, rosemary and garlic!

/improvising :eek:

That sounds wonderful.

[ʘ]

That sounds wonderful.

I've actually tasted the meat (cornbiff, see above post) before putting it in the oven, and was disappointed. For something I've been looking forward to for so long (2 weeks!), it's better be worth it.


Taste better, damnit! Taste better! :mad: *Shakes fist*

[Chizzleface]

This thread makes me want to eat food :(

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

I've actually tasted the meat (cornbiff, see above post) before putting it in the oven, and was disappointed. For something I've been looking forward to for so long (2 weeks!), it's better be worth it.


Taste better, damnit! Taste better! :mad: *Shakes fist*
Aww :( That's a bit rubbish. It'll probably get better when it's done, though..
This thread makes me want to eat food :(
Awwh, you're so discontent..

That word doesn't look right.

[Chizzleface]

Awwh, you're so discontent..

That word doesn't look right.

But all the threads are making me want something :(

[ʘ]

Aww :( That's a bit rubbish. It'll probably get better when it's done, though..

.

It turned out okay. A bit salty, but alright. Don't think I'll try it again though.


And that was my excuse for staying up so late (I has work tomorrow :rolleyes:), goodnight. :)

[Black Mamba]

Anyone has a good receipe for noodles? Thai style!

[humanseverywhere]

Anyone has a good receipe for noodles? Thai style!
I had tried something sweetsour, but didn't come up good..
I miss mish :(

[Black Mamba]

I had tried something sweetsour, but didn't come up good..
I miss mish :(
:(

I don't want to buy ready-made stuff.

*emails Mish*

[Debi]

I'm gonna make a Raffaelo cake for Christmas. If it works out I'll post the recipe here :)
http://members.aol.com/HungImprts/images/ferrero-raffaelo-15pc.jpg yumyum

[ʘ]

Anyone has a good receipe for noodles? Thai style!

errr.... Chopped vegies (carrot, stripes of cabbage, mushrooms etc), stripes of chicken b00bs (not a must), some peanut butter (not a must), soy/teriyaki sauce, cooked noodles, a bit of chilli pepper. (Adding some coriander and basil might make things interesting. As will coconut milk)

Stir fry that shit up.

[Black Mamba]

errr.... Chopped vegies (carrot, stripes of cabbage, mushrooms etc), stripes of chicken b00bs (not a must), some peanut butter (not a must), soy/teriyaki sauce, cooked noodles, a bit of chilli pepper. (Adding some coriander and basil might make things interesting. As will coconut milk)

Stir fry that shit up.
Thanx ,my sharmouta :happy:

[Chizzleface]

Mmmmm, spicy chicken burgers with cheese, mayo and dijon mustard is teh sexxxx :happy:

And on another note, according to the side of a bottle of mustard, apparently mustard contains mustard...who'd have thunk it?

[pira]

Mmmmm, spicy chicken burgers with cheese, mayo and dijon mustard is teh sexxxx :happy:

And on another note, according to the side of a bottle of mustard, apparently mustard contains mustard...who'd have thunk it?They probably mean the seeds.

http://www.exileschurch.org/uploaded_images/070_-_Mustard_Seed-765051.jpg

;)

[Chizzleface]

They probably mean the seeds.

;)

Well I'd be a bit disappointed if I bought a jar of mustard and it didn't have any mustard in it, it's the same as them labels on packets of nuts:

"Warning, contains nuts"

I'd be a bit pissed off if I opened them and a cuddly toy fell out.

[pira]

Well I'd be a bit disappointed if I bought a jar of mustard and it didn't have any mustard in it, it's the same as them labels on packets of nuts:

"Warning, contains nuts"

I'd be a bit pissed off if I opened them and a cuddly toy fell out.You'd be surprised. This one time I bought honey and there was no honey in it. None whatsoever. It was mainly corn syrup and some other crap. It said honey in huge letters though.
I'll never buy from that weird stall at the market again. :'(

I want a cuddly toy. :(

[Max]

Just remembered I had posted in a thread with an argument in it as opposed to the actual thread. :LOL:

Aaaaanyway:

Making a chickpea and leek soup for lunch right now. I soaked the chickpeas overnight and added it in a pan with a peeled potato and fresh water and after an hour of simmering it should be tender...but it's not. Why is this the case?

[pira]

Just remembered I had posted in a thread with an argument in it as opposed to the actual thread. :LOL:

Aaaaanyway:

Making a chickpea and leek soup for lunch right now. I soaked the chickpeas overnight and added it in a pan with a peeled potato and fresh water and after an hour of simmering it should be tender...but it's not. Why is this the case?I'm not sure how long you should actually soak them, but I do it for at least 24 hours which gives me good results. Or when in a hurry I use the canned stuff.
I just did a quick google which tells me 12 hours is enough though. Hmm, I dunno.

Also, I cook them for aaages, 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Sometimes more I think, but I don't tend to look at the clock.
1 hours seems like too little.

[Chizzleface]

*bumps for Gem :D*

[Thessi]

Well, I'm making these again :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/thessi/dallaspullat.jpg

The hubby was most discontent when he noticed that he'd eaten the whole batch already. In two days :noey:

[CottonCandy]

Well, I'm making these again :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/thessi/dallaspullat.jpg

The hubby was most discontent when he noticed that he'd eaten the whole batch already. In two days :noey:

:LOL:

Sounds a lot like Max.

[Juuso]

Well, I'm making these again :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/thessi/dallaspullat.jpg

The hubby was most discontent when he noticed that he'd eaten the whole batch already. In two days :noey:

Ooh I am horrible when it comes to pulla eating. I can just go on eating until there's none left, not depending on how many there were to start with. :$

[Thessi]

:LOL:

Sounds a lot like Max.

What is it with men and pulla? :LOL:
And these aren't just any old regular ones, they're dallaspulla :phu:

[Wowee Zowee]

that just looks like mini wienerbrød

[Thessi]

What is it with men and pulla? :LOL:
Ooh I am horrible when it comes to pulla eating. I can just go on eating until there's none left, not depending on how many there were to start with. :$

Exactly :LOL:

[Juuso]

Exactly :LOL:

Dunno, maybe nature had a mishap and made our pulla drive as strong as our sex one... :LOL:

[Gem]

This thread is so ollllld! It needs an update me thinks ;)

[CottonCandy]

What is it with men and pulla? :LOL:
And these aren't just any old regular ones, they're dallaspulla :phu:

I do korvapuusteja. :D

[Gem]

My reason for this thread isssss....

I've been trying to find a good recipe for leak and potato soup, mmmm. But every recipe I read says to blend it until it's smooth. Everytime I've ever had it it's been lumpy, which I think it a lot nicer! Does anyone know how you'd go about getting it nice and thick without blending it?

[Chizzleface]

My reason for this thread isssss....

I've been trying to find a good recipe for leak and potato soup, mmmm. But every recipe I read says to blend it until it's smooth. Everytime I've ever had it it's been lumpy, which I think it a lot nicer! Does anyone know how you'd go about getting it nice and thick without blending it?

You could always try keeping a portion of leeks and potatoes to one side, blitzing your main soup portion, then adding the bits you kept to one side afterwards? Either that or just blend it bit by bit until you get a consistency you're happy with. Or add some cornflour just to thicken it up and change the consistency.

[Popey]

Cornflour will thicken it but it'd have to be added gradually and not when the soups piping hot, otherwise it'll end up quite grainy. I think rather than blitzing it setting aside some chunks might help. Unless of course you just chop the veg small and avoid blitzing anything but that might leave the juice too watery. *shrug*

[Miran-duh]

i can't cook but it seems i'm quite decent at baking australian goodies :happy:

[Chizzleface]

Cornflour will thicken it but it'd have to be added gradually and not when the soups piping hot, otherwise it'll end up quite grainy. I think rather than blitzing it setting aside some chunks might help. Unless of course you just chop the veg small and avoid blitzing anything but that might leave the juice too watery. *shrug*

There'll need to be some blitzing involved, in order to ensure it's not too watery, but yeah...sticking some diced leeks and potatoes aside then adding them after the blitzing would work.

[inn]

You could always try keeping a portion of leeks and potatoes to one side, blitzing your main soup portion, then adding the bits you kept to one side afterwards? Either that or just blend it bit by bit until you get a consistency you're happy with. Or add some cornflour just to thicken it up and change the consistency.

Yarr I agree with this one, and mm my ex taught me a good recipe for leek and potatoooo soup. Mmm soup

[Chizzleface]

Yarr I agree with this one, and mm my ex taught me a good recipe for leek and potatoooo soup. Mmm soup

And don't forget to crumble some stilton in a few minutes before serving. It's bloody delicious just as it melts into the soup. And croutons. Especially garlic croutons :happy:

[Gem]

And don't forget to crumble some stilton in a few minutes before serving. It's bloody delicious just as it melts into the soup. And croutons. Especially garlic croutons :happy:

EEEEWWWW! No mouldy cheese is coming near me! And no croutons.

I'll try making some on Monday, mmmmmm!

[inn]

And don't forget to crumble some stilton in a few minutes before serving. It's bloody delicious just as it melts into the soup. And croutons. Especially garlic croutons :happy:
Mmm croutons. Tho not a fan of blue cheese, so might give the stilton a miss.

[Chizzleface]

EEEEWWWW! No mouldy cheese is coming near me! And no croutons.

I'll try making some on Monday, mmmmmm!

:LOL:

Fair enough, not everyone likes blue cheeses...but try a sprinkle of a hard cheese into it, it will enhance the flavour as well as making it ever so slightly gooey :happy:

http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/internetfood.png

[Lula]

I'm bumping this, I'm hungry, and want some good recipes. NAO.

[tjej]

I'm bumping this, I'm hungry, and want some good recipes. NAO.
Do you like cabbage?

[Lula]

Do you like cabbage?

depends on the preparation.

[tjej]

depends on the preparation.
Cabbage and meat. There's an amazing Swedish food called Kålpudding, which is just cabbage and mince and butter and it's soooooooooooooo good.

[inn]

I made leek and potato soup earlier ^_^

I'm also baking like crazy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2845756129_ac672b7376.jpg

I might make another treacle tart or more cake this week hmm