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TONIGHT`S DINNER

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sparkygran Tue 17-Jun-14 18:24:17

Tonight we had Chicken Kiev with Lyonnaise potatoes. I have to admit the CK was not made by me but a local butcher whose ready meals are really, really good but I did make the Lyonnaise potatoes myself and I know I shouldn`t blow my own trumpet but it was a good meal

kittylester Thu 28-Aug-14 20:32:40

We had a Spice Tailor curry tonight as I've had a trying day. They really are good!

papaoscar Thu 28-Aug-14 19:55:21

An exquisite, astringent, eye-popping lemon tart came our way this evening. Unforgetable!

vegasmags Thu 28-Aug-14 17:17:36

mamie - I'd love to have a house that smelled of mushrooms! Tonight a friend is coming for dinner and I'm cooking slightly smoked salmon fillets in a watercress sauce that I concocted with fromage frais, new spuds and broccoli. Pud will be a lot of fresh fruit that needs using up - the supermarket kind that goes from rock hard to mush in 24 hours.

Mamie Thu 28-Aug-14 16:34:08

OH has been out mushrooming all morning and he is now cooking pasta with chard, garlic and ceps.
He is drying a load more mushrooms and the house has taken on the distinctive perfume that will be a regular feature of the next two months if the season is a good one.

shabby Thu 28-Aug-14 16:25:47

Saw several people buying Spice Tailor products in the supermarket today kitty. I'd never heard of it until you put it on your post on Tuesday. Have you started a buying frenzy grin.

Galen Thu 28-Aug-14 13:22:09

The rest of the homemade cream of mushroom soup.

Charleygirl Thu 28-Aug-14 12:36:41

I am going out for a meal to a Mediterranean/Italian restaurent this evening with friends and I am really looking forward to it.

NanKate Thu 28-Aug-14 07:56:08

Thanks Rosie it looks as if curry will be on the menu at our house very soon.

Rosiebee Wed 27-Aug-14 22:21:56

An all in one bake - Chicken thighs, red peppers, sweet potato and red onion. 20 mins later throw in sliced chorizo and a mix of maple syrup, five spice powder, soy sauce and garlic. 20 more minutes then eat with something green or plain bread.
While waiting for it to cook I made a simple chicken curry Nankate, using Patek's Korma curry paste and the recipe on the jar. Popped it in fridge and will have it on Friday. Tasty but not too hot.

kittylester Wed 27-Aug-14 21:37:51

Chicken in tomato sauce topped with sliced mozzarella and parmesan with roasted new potatoes and garlic and ginger green beans!

NanKate Tue 26-Aug-14 19:32:39

Thanks Kitty I am now on a mission the get those Spice Taylor packets. flowers

rosequartz Tue 26-Aug-14 19:26:59

Fish and vegetables (the weighing scales were not kind this morning, but I think they were lying).

kittylester Tue 26-Aug-14 19:24:53

If you want mild but simple Nankate, I can recommend the packets called Spice Tailor - the Korma is lovely. Very comprehensive instructions with a list of things you need to buy - usually just meat and/or cream, yogurt. A good way to try without buying all the different spices. I use them sometimes because they are quick even though I usually make my own curries from a very greasy and bespattered Madhur Jaffrey cook book. grin

NanKate Tue 26-Aug-14 19:07:02

Had a slight domestic with DH today when I blamed him for me not being able to cook a nice curry because he doesn't like it.

'Since when haven't I liked curry' replied DH. confused

We have only been married 42 years+ !

Anyone got a nice simple recipe for a mild curry please ?

dustyangel Tue 26-Aug-14 18:40:56

Thankyou smile

kittylester Tue 26-Aug-14 18:29:07

Yorkshire relish is like Worcestershire Sauce but gluten free!

Margsus Tue 26-Aug-14 18:29:04

Yours sounds better than mine Kitty! It was very good though. No.2 son added cheese and chilli sauce and mushed it all together so he could suck it up!

dustyangel Tue 26-Aug-14 18:16:31

What is Yorkshire relish, please kitty?

sparkygran Tue 26-Aug-14 18:07:57

First of all Rosiebee the steaks were delicious with your DH`s marinade pl thank him for me will do it again and so simple. Vegamags and Aka you may or may not remember I am all for the odd glass of something so good on you both wine wine kitty love the sound of your Shepherd`s Pie will have to give it a go

kittylester Tue 26-Aug-14 17:53:33

Home made shepherd's pie for us too. Beef simmered for about 3 hours with herbs, red wine, yorkshire relish and redcurrant jelly but with bought mash on the top! Then a good sprinkling of cheese on top! With lots of peas!

Margsus Tue 26-Aug-14 17:45:04

Home made shepherds pie, made "runny" for no.2 son who had 3 wisdom teeth extracted on Saturday and is milking it for all it's worth...

NanKate Tue 26-Aug-14 17:32:43

Home made spag bol. Plus finishing off some trifle and red wine wine. Things have moved on from the 50s food and drink wise I am happy to say.

Still love a proper Sunday roast though.

Galen Tue 26-Aug-14 15:02:36

Homemade cream of mushroom soup with homemade 50% whole meal bread and French sea salted butter.
(That's because I can't get welsh tub butter any more)

Aka Tue 26-Aug-14 14:51:40

Tonight it's leftover pie, made with odd bits of fish and seafood in plastic bags from the freezer, some left over Auntie Bessie's mash and bits of cheese after I've cut off the mouldy bits grated, served with sprouting broccoli (which shouldn't be sprouting) and some green beans from the allotment. Not forgetting a nice little Pinot Gris that needs finishing off.

Cost £0 shock

vegasmags Tue 26-Aug-14 13:46:00

Having had DD and family for a week, I am cooked out. Funny how they all like the old favourites when they come to visit - including the elephant biscuits that I have been making for 40 years! Tonight I'm having egg and chips with the remains of a bottle of Rioja!