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Title: When two is one too many
Post by: macmac on January 15, 2010, 17:15:12
I've just sampled a butternut squash and chilli soup.I made it in the slow cooker inspired by a recipe but it was one of those throw this and that together moments
PHEW. :o :o :o
Two chillis should definately been ONE :-\
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: PurpleHeather on January 16, 2010, 06:28:57
Butternut squash is definately on our list of things to grow again next year. They are a lovely flavour simply sliced and roasted.

They keep so well too.
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: Squash64 on January 16, 2010, 07:52:13
All my family love chilli - all my family except me!

As I am the one who does the cooking, it is very difficult to judge when there is enough chilli because  what is overpoweringly  HOT to me, is mild to them!
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: PurpleHeather on January 16, 2010, 11:41:33
All my family love chilli - all my family except me!

I worked with an Indian lady some years ago and she did not care for chilli that much and her children prefered their food to be ' not too hot' either but her husband would complain his food was under hot.

She told me that she would make the meal to suit her, serve hers and the kids  on to their plates then smother his share with chilli sauce.

Every one was happy

To cool down the chilli you can add some dairy. milk, cream or youghurt. If you prefer coconut, cream, milk or some of any in  powder form.

Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: manicscousers on January 16, 2010, 15:37:08
we dried some of our chillies, put them in a pepper grinder and Ray can use it to 'hotten' up his food as I can't take too much heat  ;D
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: Hyacinth on January 16, 2010, 15:54:43
Quote from: manicscousers on January 16, 2010, 15:37:08
as I can't take too much heat  ;D

good excuse as any I've ever heard to get out of the kitchen, then, Mal ;D

Yep! Just plonk yourself in front of the tele while Ray does Man's Stuff with the pots and pans, while you cultivate your taste for the hot stuff with chilli choklit, natch.
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: manicscousers on January 16, 2010, 15:57:56
 ;D ;D
my idea exactly
Title: Re: When two is one too many
Post by: w00dy on January 16, 2010, 15:59:42
Its difficult to judge isnt it, on my apache chilli plant last year i found some were far hotter than others expecialy the more mature chillis, so how you supposed to judge it?.

My advice..........buy some yoghurt :)

w00dy