Janty Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I have already had my dinner tonight but I am making a big pan of pea and ham soup for Baden and Mum-in-law who is looking after him tomorrow (urchin doesn't start back at school until Wednesday). I couldn't resist a bowl even though I know that it's piggy. I've always loved p&h soup. It's warming and always brings a smile to my face. What do other people like to eat as comfort food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 hot buttered toast with marmite cup of tea with shortbread biscuits easily pleased me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sounds yummy but never had it - could you post the recipe (he said cheekily)? I can't go wrong with some home made leek and potato soup and freshly baked bread for comfort food. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 jam sponge pudding and custard, just about to make one now actually! Oh, and a cup of tea to go with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I boil up a gammon shank in a huge stock pot until the meat falls off the bone. I put enough water in to cover the shank and top up the water as necessary. Then I take the meat, bones etc out of the stock, cut up all the meat and return it to pot with a 500g packet of dried yellow split peas, 1 kg carrots, peeled and sliced, three onions and four largish leeks. I then add pepper to taste. It doesn't need salt as the shank is often quite salty. If the shank is very salty, then when it first comes to the boil, drain the water off and then fill the pot up again and reboil. It is yummy served with fresh bread...the breadmaker is going on over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sounds yummy apart from the carrots - root vegetable of the devil! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Ligtherlife veggie soup as comfort food or is that only food.... If I'd eaten less comfort food in the first place I wouldn't have weighed 20 stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Any food is comfort food Isn't it???? Just had mine - 2 boiled eggs (from our girls of course) with a buttered slice of homemade bread, folowed by a cup of decaff tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sounds scrummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 MASH - nice, hot and creamy. Or, homemade soup. Or a hot stodgey pud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Dumplings! That mash sounds super Basset - sometimes I make some, then lick the spoon and just can't stop there. Ooo, Oooo got to add ................rice pudding! Skin and plenty of nutmeg, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 OK its time I left this thread I have a mash phobia One look is usually all it takes to turn my stomach Although I did make some for my Chookmas Pud. Mum was amazed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Oh dear, I love comfort food. A nice stew and dumplings, toad in the hole, syrup sponge, spotted dick with sugar and butter on........oh too many to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I forgot to say apple or rhubarb crumble with custard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Potato salad for me...I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I love stew and dumplings too.... and steak and kidney puddings, steamed for absolutely ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Anything to do with custard, and that includes Gary Rhodes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Boiled egg chopped up in a dish with a k"Ooops, word censored!" of butter - from my childhood! Alternatively, drop scones with maple syrup - real comfort food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Cheese and potato pie - with either baked beans or tinned tomatoes in the bottom . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Boiled egg chopped up in a dish with a k"Ooops, word censored!" of butter - from my childhood! My OH from Scotland calls it egg in a cup! I thought he made it up!! I love stew and real suet dumplings or anything with gravy! Or jacket potato with butter, sour cream and chives!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateP Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Apple pie and custard or treacle sponge pudding and custard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Boiled egg chopped up in a dish with a k"Ooops, word censored!" of butter - from my childhood! My OH from Scotland calls it egg in a cup! I thought he made it up!! My Mum used to make it in a cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I used to have Egg in a Cup with a drop of red sauce yummy proper childhood thingy cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Guinness Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
