bluekarin Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I made some drop scones for brunch as it is just so miserable here today. Went down well with the kids and the dog loved hers too Later I'll be making a lemon drizzle cake and a shepherds pie for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Funny you should mention that Karin. I made lemon drizzle cake yesterday so that I had one to take to those friends. There's a variation, which I tried the other day - 'Mojito Cake'... it's the same thing made with limes and chopped mint leaves; totally delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Microwave chocolate melting middle mug cake - instant gratification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looks tasty and very nutritious I have been making lots of veg based dishes this week, including a lovely curry with beetroot in. Beetroot and curry spices go very well together. OH has made some tasty Chelsea Buns this morning too, very nice after an early start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Trying to move the fruit mountain which has appeared in the garden and on the table, yesterday I made a batch of peach jam and last night we had pork chops fried with a bit of onion, garlic and some sliced under-ripe peaches, then popped in the oven with some added water and a dash of vinegar to finish cooking and provide a gravy. In fact this meal had baked potatoes and a wodge of kale-type greens served with it - first autumnal meal of the year This morning I have made some spiced plum sauce - I thought it would turn out thick, but its thin, more of a dipping sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Plum tarte tatin Edited September 20, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The apple tart James Martin made on Saturday Kitchen this week. It was really easy (did the apple purée in the microwave). Had it with plum sorbet I made last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lots of things involving tomatoes this week, tomato sauce to freeze, curry, tomato soup, potato and tomato gratin, pasta bake. We have a yummy apple and mincemeat steamed pud doing its thing in the steamer at the moment looking forward to tucking in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 That tarte tat in looks seriously delicious I'd be ordering that if I saw it on a menu or in a shop It's absolutely my kind of pud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yesterday I made a coffee, walnut and sultana loaf and a millionaires shortbread. I think I may have cooked the caramel for a wee bit too long as it is on the firm side A bonus in that it didn't melt apart in the kids lunch boxes today, but straight from the fridge ......let's says not for those with loose teeth. Then again, being so hard, I had to eat my bit very slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Venison meatballs with tomato sauce, still with my own tomatoes, it was very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Toad in the hole, Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Simple (but turned out one of the best yet) loaf of bread to have warm with home made lemon curd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Inspired by some talk of pumpkins in another thread I bought half of one at a market yesterday and we had roast pumpkin/garlic and pepper with feta cheese on top, and a bit of toast spread with the juices and chicken fat I'd used to roast the veg on it for some extra carb, with a pile of turnip tops as the greens. There is still loads of pumpkin which I can't fact today so tomorrow I'll make it into a risotto. Tonight is going to be home made pesto with a bit of chicken breast for some protein, and a salad Which bread recipe did you use? OH keeps threatening to make another sour dough starter, but hasn't. Its a 30 min round trip for a loaf so we do use the breadmaker quite often, but I prefer oven baked bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 The BBC bread in 4 steps one. I couldn't believe it came out so well considering how basic it is. I added a couple of tablespoons of bran and one of wheat germ to the flour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daphne Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It looks really professional. I will try it out and see. We aren't having pesto and chicken Its pouring with rain so I don't feel like a pesto and the chicken has turned out to be a pork fillet. You never know what you are going to find in a freezer do you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Slow cooked leg of lamb http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1094/sevenhour-lamb which was absolutely delicious and so very very easy! Made it with red wine and in the slow cooker. Also browned the leg as per a comment and did it in the oven. Saved me woman handling it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 and for pudding banoffi pie, recipe off the side of the carnation caramel tin. First time I have not boiled my own caramel, a lot easier and more fuel efficient. OH had 2 helpings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Macaroni cheese a la Jamie Oliver, link here http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/macaroni-cheese/ .....Absolutely delicious, very yummy. Can't recommend it enough. Posh enough for friends coming over to dinner too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Last month, we went to Manchester House. A fine dining restaurant in the centre of Manchester. We had the taster menu at the time and the stand out course for us was the white chocolate and truffle risotto with pan seared scallops. Well, I managed to get a second hand copy of the head chefs recipe book and it was in there So tonight I made it: Very delicious, but also very rich. And not a cheap dinner either as blinking heck, truffles are eyewateringly expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Very delicious, but also very rich. And not a cheap dinner either as blinking heck, truffles are eyewateringly expensive I've only had truffles once and I was not that impressed. Are they the 'Emperors new clothes' of food, or am I just not getting them. Plate looks amazing though. I very impressed, and jealous, and now feeling just a little hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wow that looks lovely. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I've loved truffles for years and they've been used in fine dining for years too. However, last night was the first time I'd cooked with actual truffles... Previously I'd only used a bit of truffle oil. They do have that weird sweetness that some people don't like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
