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Title: On the menu today was............
Post by: ninnyscrops on October 12, 2008, 22:21:32
Don't know about you folks but I'm always looking for inspiration in the kitchen! It's a bit like "What did you do in the garden today...." so many things I forget about and that thread always reminds me to do it.

We had potatoes and leeks baked in milk with steamed Italian calabrese and pork tenderloin seasoned with salt and pepper, flash fried in a little butter and olive oil then sliced.

Anyone willing to give me some ideas for tomorrow's supper  :)

Ninnyscrops




Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: betula on October 12, 2008, 22:26:10
Shepard's pie.

We never tire of it. :)
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Post by: Suzanne on October 13, 2008, 12:17:15
Last night we had Chicken Chassuer (only the chicken & white weren't mine) ala James Martin from Saturday Kitchen.

Roasted parsnip, yellow carrot and Buttercup squash. Fresh sweetcorn - taken off the cob ad boiled.

Plus inspiration of the moment as I have had a good celeriace year - celeriac and swede mash. My OH who desn't like celeriac said it was the best mashed potatoes he had had ever - as very light and fluffy. I then told him no potato in it.  :)

Tonight onion tarts as per Val Warners recipe on What to eat now.
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: ninnyscrops on October 13, 2008, 20:02:42
Savoury mince with butternut squash mash, peas (not mine  :() and savoy cabbage.

See it worked Betula!   ;D

Ninnyscrops

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Post by: honeybee on October 13, 2008, 20:25:08
Home made meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with (home made) oven chips  :P
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Post by: manicscousers on October 13, 2008, 21:16:07
pork loin with roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, roast onions, , broccoli in cheese sauce, peas and sweetcorn, oh, and some cabbage that needed using up..all the veggies are ours  ;D
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Post by: grawrc on October 13, 2008, 21:35:52
Last night we had chicken breasts stuffed with haggis and whisky and tied together with streaky bacon + roast potatoes, carrots and cabbage.

Tonight pure comfort food: chilli sausages, red onions and garlicky mash.
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: ninnyscrops on October 13, 2008, 21:52:19
Awwwwwww Grawrc - might just save that one for Burns Night  ;) - well it's chicken on the menu tomorrow - thanks Suzanne

Ninnyscrops

Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: Biscombe on October 13, 2008, 21:54:21
Bit weird, we had our own roasted butternut squash and potatoes with mushy peas!
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Post by: katynewbie on October 14, 2008, 00:42:31
 ;D

Suzanne, I tried James Martin's recipe for chicken chasseur too! Not the real thing, but very tasty!
;)
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: sarah on October 14, 2008, 17:26:00
mmmm that all sounds lovely. i have just had bubble and squeak.  :D
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Post by: littlebabybird on October 14, 2008, 17:36:04
we are having spinach lasagna
:) and salad
lbb
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: honeybee on October 14, 2008, 19:57:20
It was lasagne for us tonight too.

I always make four individual smaller ones in ovenware dishes, rather than one big one, more washing up but easier to serve.
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: littlebabybird on October 14, 2008, 20:43:29
Quote from: honeybee on October 14, 2008, 19:57:20
It was lasagne for us tonight too.

I always make four individual smaller ones in ovenware dishes, rather than one big one, more washing up but easier to serve.
hey snap, i have some cute individual dishes and make everyone their own, as well as being easier to serve it means
i can vary whats in them for each person if i need to
lbb
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: ninnyscrops on October 14, 2008, 21:23:05
OK it wasn't quite the envisaged chicken chasseur tonight as we both had to work late!  ::) As I'd already defrosted the joints had to do a speedy Chez Ninswhen we got in. I put them in a casserole dish with chopped onions and garlic, giant radish seed pods, salt and pepper, dried thyme and a tad of basil. Found a can of Caffreys left over from our son's last visit which needed to be used up - so that went in too. Popped it in the oven and it's cooking now, I'll thicken the sauce in the morrow.

Our cheat tonight was ham, eggs and parsnips chips.

Ninnycrops

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Post by: asbean on October 14, 2008, 21:40:38
Leftover chicken from the Sunday roast - with - potato, onion, carrot, peas, b/nut squash, leftover gravy, stock and a habanero for extra zip.  A real winter warmer, who needs central heating  ??? ??? ???
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Post by: Tin Shed on October 14, 2008, 21:47:50
Mmmmm,Grawc - love the idea of chicken stuffed with haggis. Now need to find some good haggis down south!
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Post by: debster on October 14, 2008, 22:18:52
how about a chicken breast with some holoumi cheese (or any cheese you like) wrapped in bacon or parma ham with either pasta in a tomato sauce or a jacket spud
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Post by: grawrc on October 15, 2008, 07:00:08
last night was Thai prawns :onions, garlic, peppers , prawns, lemon grass, ginger, chillies, thai red curry paste, noodles ... great!!
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Post by: honeybee on October 16, 2008, 23:24:16
Pork chops, cranberry stuffing, sweet potato, roasted parsnips, green beans and gravy.
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: manicscousers on October 17, 2008, 20:47:32
take away, it's me birthday  ;D
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: betula on October 18, 2008, 20:18:50
Made this tonight,good saturday night food :)
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: littlebabybird on October 18, 2008, 21:34:49
now betula i have to say that looks like monday night food.
lbb
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Post by: betula on October 18, 2008, 21:37:26
Whats Monday night food???
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: littlebabybird on October 18, 2008, 21:45:05
well when i was a child my mum used to make something with the leftovers from the big meal (sunday)
so normaly minced up roast mixed with gravey left over veg in a dish topped with potato
lbb
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: betula on October 18, 2008, 21:50:41
Hmmmm not sure how to respond to this.

In my defence none of it was leftovers.Not sure if you are praising me or insulting me ;D
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Post by: manicscousers on October 18, 2008, 21:54:06
trout in lemon and dill marinade with hme made wedges,  :P
your food looks lovely, betula..i think lbb means comforting food, I know what she means  ;D
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Post by: bazzysbarn on October 18, 2008, 21:59:19
homemade chilli which his lordship makes as saturday is usual my night off from cooking.! Roast chicken and veg tomorrow
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Post by: littlebabybird on October 18, 2008, 22:11:43
betula
praising of course, the stuff was bloody lovely

and theres nothing wrong with left overs
lbb
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Post by: betula on October 18, 2008, 22:13:30
Oh that's all right then...........LOL ;D
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Post by: Hyacinth on October 18, 2008, 22:50:58
Real comfort food for me tonight...cumberland sausage, peas, mash and onion gravy - at the pub, after a Hard Day's Shopping in the city.. 8)
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Post by: Suzanne on October 19, 2008, 21:35:13
Parmesan crusted chicken breasts, tomato and basil salsa with a potato, pepper and onion warm salad.

Oh says we can have it again so either it was good or the bottle of Rioja blurred his judgement.   ;)
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Post by: Borlotti on October 19, 2008, 21:43:23
We had roast lamb, garlic, roast pots, runner beans, spinach, but I really, really fancied pancakes, so we had two each with lemon and sugar.  Very easy and very tasty.
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Post by: KathrynH on October 19, 2008, 21:58:52
I cooked a fab pork tenderloin from the farmer's market. Sliced and pan fried with loads of garlic, herbs and creme fraiche and a handful of baby spinach leaves a minute before serving. Accompanied by sliced potatoes, onions and taleggio cheese slow cooked with a little stock till meltingly soft. Wonderful, if I say so myself!
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Post by: littlebabybird on October 24, 2008, 01:35:29
pumpkin soupy stew and dumplings (veg suet)

lbb


kids  will have it again tomorrw with chicken in it.
lbb
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: Suzanne on October 24, 2008, 22:03:33
Night in without OH tonight so indulged myself in squash (Buttercup) & pancetta risotto.....oh and a couple of glasses of a nice sauvignon blanc. Bliss.
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: ninnyscrops on October 24, 2008, 22:08:34
Lemon chicken on tagliatelli  :P
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: STEVEB on October 25, 2008, 22:42:15
Quote from: Hyacinth on October 18, 2008, 22:50:58
Real comfort food for me tonight...cumberland sausage, peas, mash and onion gravy - at the pub, after a Hard Day's Shopping in the city.. 8)


that sounds like the  TREAT good warm comfort food
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: betula on October 26, 2008, 12:28:07
Good old fashioned stew................simmering nicely now on the hob.

Smells wonderful. :)
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Post by: grawrc on October 26, 2008, 12:33:33
Sliced potatoes and onions and unpeeled garlic cloves partially roasted with salt, pepper and oregano then stock added and lamb steaks. All returned to the oven for 40 minutes. Quite delectable.
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Post by: Jeannine on October 26, 2008, 14:56:59
As we are moving and trying to empty the freezer..dinner has to be the first thing the hand touches when we lift the lid!!

Yesterday I made a 6litre pot of spaghetti sauce to use up extra toms so we had pasta last night, the rest went in the freezer LOL.

Today I am cooking duck with an orange wine sauce and using frozen aparagus from the lottie and other veggies, dessert is Banoffi Pie.

XX Jeannine
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Post by: ninnyscrops on October 26, 2008, 18:28:27
Eastern Lamb Casserole - we've got a tajine pot that serves two but couldn't fit it all in  :(

http://www.waitrose.com/recipe/Eastern_Lamb_Casserole.aspx

Ninnyscrops
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Post by: Sinbad7 on October 26, 2008, 18:58:27
Have just cooked and eaten................Roast pork loin, sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce, roast potatoes, new potatoes, mashed swede, roast parsnips, brussel sprouts, calabrese and gravy.

It was delicious.  My sunday roasts are not guarantee'd but this one was good :)
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Post by: Tin Shed on October 26, 2008, 19:04:30
Venison casserole, roast potatoes, red cabbage, the last of the runner beans and roast pumpkin with garlic and thyme, followed by pumpkin meringue pie.
Yes - it's pumpkin time and on the menu for lunch tomorrow - pumpkin soup!!!!!
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Post by: ninnyscrops on October 27, 2008, 18:05:02
Lamb's liver, bacon, onions, creamed potatoes, runner beans and peas with lashings of gravy  :P
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Post by: Suzanne on October 28, 2008, 12:06:22
Just had squash soup made with one of my Sucrine de Berry squahs and a cheese scone.

Had this yesterday as well as made a batch of soup on Sunday......but just as good on Day 2. I have enough left for Weds and Thurs though - so see if I still love it by Friday.  ::)  Celeriac soup next week  ;D
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Post by: manicscousers on October 28, 2008, 12:22:28
Quote from: Suzanne on October 28, 2008, 12:06:22
Just had squash soup made with one of my Sucrine de Berry squahs and a cheese scone.

Had this yesterday as well as made a batch of soup on Sunday......but just as good on Day 2. I have enough left for Weds and Thurs though - so see if I still love it by Friday.  ::)  Celeriac soup next week  ;D
I made 16 portions of squash soup yesterday, just as well it freezes  ;D
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Post by: Doris_Pinks on October 28, 2008, 12:30:27
Last night we were "home alone" so I treated us to Duck breasts with Puy Lentils, Carrot & Squash puree, Peas & Potato rosti, was delish!
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Post by: ninnyscrops on October 31, 2008, 22:58:55
Pork tenderloin thinly sliced, tossed in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika, gently fried in olive oil until sealed. Thinly sliced garlic added until softened, added about a desert spoonful of the seasoned flour to soak up the oil, then a little vegetable stock and single cream. Served over pasta.

Only a few calories  ::)

Ninnyscrops
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Post by: Suzanne on October 31, 2008, 23:45:16
Was treated to lunch out today.........lovely  :)
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Post by: Ninnyscrops. on June 15, 2009, 21:55:06
Resurrecting an old thread but, hey ho, another season starts!

Having had a hearty weekend with steak, mushroom and ale casserole and cricket teas, darling hubby wanted something light after me picking more peas!

So it was (Lester's) pea omelette on the menu tonight  :)

Linda
Title: Re: On the menu today was............
Post by: Sparkly on June 15, 2009, 21:57:39
Steak and kidney pie with minted new potatoes and baby carrots. Then fresh stawberries and some rhubarb and custard tart.
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Post by: landimad on June 15, 2009, 22:21:01
Wot about Cauliflower cheese and Leek and potato pie, followed by a medally of fruit off the plot.