The great weather means I will be cleaning up the bbq this weekend. I enjoy my cooking in general but cooking on the bbq always gives an extra taste to the food.
Roll on warmer days and lighter evenings.
This week is being unseasonably warm - I actually mulled getting the BBQ out, then it got colder and I saw sense.
1kg of mussels at Tesco for £3, this is such a bargain for a tasty simple quick meal. Shallots, garlic, white wine, cream and a bouquet garni, chopped parsley. Serve with bread. 10 mins. (Chucking away any damaged mussels before cooking)
Do they come clean, like beardless? Seem to remember my dad spending ages scrubbing them. As a result I've always bought them prepared in a sauce.
I buy them in the nets or sealed boxes while they are alive. Most are clean but I always just tip them into a sink of water first and give them a brief rub in my hands to check if they are broken. Very few have beards anymore.
https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/moules-mariniere-with-cream-garlic-and-parsley/
Going to give the pizza oven another go....
Quote from: Fishy on April 12, 2022, 10:22:16 PMGoing to give the pizza oven another go....
Been eyeing up an Ooni oven, like the thought of it but rolling out the pizza dough bases puts me off.
Quote from: Nick on April 13, 2022, 07:30:49 AMQuote from: Fishy on April 12, 2022, 10:22:16 PMGoing to give the pizza oven another go....
Been eyeing up an Ooni oven, like the thought of it but rolling out the pizza dough bases puts me off.
Yes my first time with it was a bit of a disaster ... was advised by friends to use tesco ready made pizza bases.. load them up . cook in 3-4 mins.. perfect pizza.. so will give that a go
Having never given it a second's thought I'm going to have to switch to a low cholesterol diet. It seems to mean kicking all nice stuff out. Anyone in a similar boat who can help a lost soul?
Quote from: dom on April 13, 2022, 11:45:04 AMHaving never given it a second's thought I'm going to have to switch to a low cholesterol diet. It seems to mean kicking all nice stuff out. Anyone in a similar boat who can help a lost soul?
Luckily not in a similar boat but if you are trying to reduce fat from meat, I can recommend Quorn products. The mince works well in spag-bol, cottage pies etc. We also supplement our pasta dishes with the cocktail sausages (sliced and fried) to add some protein. Sometimes have the meatballs.
I like Quorn, not even a vegetarian any more but I often eat it.
Quote from: Slim on April 13, 2022, 02:10:04 PMI like Quorn, not even a vegetarian any more but I often eat it.
We're not veggies either, just thought it wise to reduce meat-intake a bit. We're also fans of Finnebrogue's nitrite-free bacon.
We just try to eat sensibly, tbh. Just don't ask me to give up Ritz biscuits.......or dark chocolate.....or real ale......or...............!
Had a dirty kebab last night..it was nice.
Quote from: Nick on April 14, 2022, 02:01:55 PMHad a dirty kebab last night..it was nice.
Is that 'sex talk'?
Quote from: Fishy on April 13, 2022, 07:48:55 AMQuote from: Nick on April 13, 2022, 07:30:49 AMQuote from: Fishy on April 12, 2022, 10:22:16 PMGoing to give the pizza oven another go....
Been eyeing up an Ooni oven, like the thought of it but rolling out the pizza dough bases puts me off.
Yes my first time with it was a bit of a disaster ... was advised by friends to use tesco ready made pizza bases.. load them up . cook in 3-4 mins.. perfect pizza.. so will give that a go
Much better results today..4 edible pepperoni onion and green pepper pizzas..
Oven chips, is it ever possible to get them right?, the hardest of all things to cook.
I've very rarely made them myself but when I have, I just wait for them to go the right shade of brown.
Quote from: Nick on May 13, 2022, 07:38:35 PMOven chips, is it ever possible to get them right?, the hardest of all things to cook.
Try using an Air Fryer instead. Really good from one of those.
Quote from: Nick on May 13, 2022, 07:38:35 PMOven chips, is it ever possible to get them right?, the hardest of all things to cook.
Of all the oven chips, I find 'french fries'-style the most successful in replicating the real thing. The thicker cut ones are always a bit soft and stodgy IMHO
Spent ages prepping a paella (with noodles) fresh mussels, squid, prawns ...... sadly was surprisingly tasteless, disappointing.
After last nights disaster I'm going with the tried and trusted sausage and kale gnocchi.
https://www.bbcgoodfoodme.com/recipes/sausage-kale-gnocchi-one-pot/
Tonight will be steak, pepper and onions on skewers over the bbq with a salad, bbq'd corn on the cob and fries.
Clear blue skies here in the SW so will require some gin and tonic.
Quote from: Nick on June 14, 2022, 04:10:33 PMClear blue skies here in the SW so will require some gin and tonic.
NOTHING requires G&T, might as well drink 'Enry Cooper's Brut.
Always enjoyed a French onion soup..cooked one yesterday for the first time and it was very good indeed and a nice relaxing way to kill a couple of hours in the kitchen. For reference I used Tesco finest beef stock from pouches.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/french_onion_soup/
Quote from: Nick on December 30, 2022, 07:18:18 PMAlways enjoyed a French onion soup..cooked one yesterday for the first time and it was very good indeed and a nice relaxing way to kill a couple of hours in the kitchen. For reference I used Tesco finest beef stock from pouches.
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/french_onion_soup/
It may have been nice but it was not french onion soup. You need chicken stock.
Two fried sea bass fillets with new pots and a Greek salad. Must eat more fish, easy and delicious.