Compo 10,326 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Pulses are always good for a change. They make good soups, stews and curries and can be used as a vegetable in other dishes. Baked bean and tomato gratin is very nice. SWMBO likes Chilli conc I like Spag bonglers I grow loads of salad stuff so during summer a salad with baked/mashed/chipped potatoes and home-grown tomatoes is a common tea for us. I make meat and potato/veg pies but when I do I make loads and freeze some for another day. I like to make my own lasagne pasta - it's a bit messy but worth the effort. Again I make several lasagnes and freeze some. Macaroni cheese is nice with a meat-free bolognese sauce, layered in a pie dish and topped with fresh parmesan cheese. Bung under the grill for a few minutes and enjoy the crust of cheese. Chickens are still affordable at the supermarket. Get a load of apples from anyone who has too many (Usually someone nearby with a tree) and cook & Freeze them. Roast your chicken and use a good dollop of apple sauce instead of Cranberry sauce for a change. Make apple pies with the rest. Omelettes are cheap, quick and easy - go nicely with a salad. White fish can be bought cheaply if you con't mind Pollack. This can be battered for fish & Chips or cooked in water until flaky then top with white sauce with flavouring of your choice. eg Parsely or Coriander. Serve with heaps of mashed spuds. quick, easy and tasty. (Make your own sauce, it's quick, dead cheap and very easy). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Home Bargains sometimes do a large Sachet of 'Makhani' curry sauce for 69p. This is the most delicious curry you will ever taste. If you cant get a packet, here is the recipe Chicken Makhani recipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Not as nice as a Sri Lankan curry. believe me, I have travelled widely through India and know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Sorry Compo,'Gateway to India',Orlando,Florida,and it's nearer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Come on then Compo, being as you've been playing 'Gordon Ramsay of the North' with your recipes in your previous postings "Gi us yer recipe fer Sri Lankan curry; or if ya wanna be asked posh forit, 'ere goes: Dear Mr Compo I notice that you are a man of many talents; recently you have entertained the members of 'Nottstalgia' with your thrifty cookery advice and recipes. You praise the Sri Lankan curry, so please would you be so kind to provide me with a recipe for this dish? Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely Ms Jackson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I had steak & Crabs legs ,Deep fried mushrooms battered , Corn on the cob all prepped by me Salmon fillet for the wife who dont eat unhealthy stuff but at least goes outside now for a ciggy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Crabs legs are £66/Kg here! i had more than that as part of my buffet meal at The Orleans, Las Vegas the other week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Was that Alaskan crab legs Mick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I dont know, but there were claws as well. all cut down one side for ease of eating. They dont want folk pi$$ing round with crabs legs, they want them back in the casinos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I gave up telling Brit's who have never visited the States,what the 'All you can eat buffets',were like. They seem to look at you in disbelief. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 My favorite Golden Corral Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Right behind you in the line Mick. We found a new Indian 'Taste of India',all you can eat buffet.8 bucks a person.Just down the road on 17/92. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Indian has to catch on there yet. Those yanks have no taste for it, they left the Empire before it got really great. And their still drinking that Boston Tea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 It is getting more popular,it's a real change from the usual American fare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 There's a very good one in Burbank Ca. All you can eat for $10, but not much choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 This for Ms Jackson; not my own recipe - I still have Sri Lankan curry spice mix ready made and bought in Galle market - but essentially the same as the one I like: Ingredients : Serves 4 1.5 kg chicken, cut into bite size 3 tablespoons ghee 1.5 teaspoon chili powder (My note: I would suggest less for a milder curry) 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 8 curry leaves 2 large onions, finely chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped finely 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground 1 tablespoon coriander, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon fennel, ground 2 teaspoons paprika Salt to taste 2 tablespoons vinegar (My note: go easy on the vinegar at first) 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 6 cardamom pods, bruised 1 stick cinnamon 1 stalk lemon grass (white part only) (My note: Lemon grass and thick coconut milk are vital ingredients) 1 cup thick coconut milk 2 slices of lemon Method : Heat up a frying pan with the ghee and fry the fenugreek and curry leaves until they are brown. Add garlic, ginger, onions and fry gently until onions are soft and golden. Add in the chili, coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, fennel, vinegar, and salt to taste. Stir well. Add the chicken pieces and stir over medium heat until the chicken is well coated with the spices. Add whole spices, lemon grass, tomatoes and cook, cover with a lid over low heat for about 40 minutes. Add the thick coconut milk and more salt if necessary. Squeeze some lemon juice. After adding the thick coconut milk, do not cover with a lid. Serve with steamed white rice and other accompaniments to make a great meal. My note: Serve with a 'fresh lime soda'. Squeeze 1 lime into a glass and add soda water. Add either salt or sugar to taste and serve cold. Compliments the curry splendidly. A side salad goes well with this curry; as does red rice, available from Indian supermarkets or perhaps one of the Indian stalls on Victoria Market. Red rice is very popular in Sri Lanka. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 \snip\ Dear Mr Compo I notice that you are a man of many talents; \snip\ You're taking the wee-wee now aren't you?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Mick2me: I used to work for the North Isles Shellfish Company in the Orkney Isles. Crabs were plentiful and occasionally free. Scallops were very cheap and an occasional lobster used to come my way too. I have to admit, I miss the cheapo seafood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Crabs legs are £66/Kg here! i had more than that as part of my buffet meal at The Orleans, Las Vegas the other week. Seafood Buffet in Reno all you can eat $18 fridays only I bought King crab legs 2.5 lb $20 frozen . Most i have ever paid But then again we are closer to Alaska I just gave myself stomach ache eating a Pinapple i got for 99cents at of all places Tesco (Fresh & Easy here) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Compo, thanks for the recipe and in no way was I 'taking the wee wee'. I was mighty impressed with your culinary skills, so I was being polite in asking you for a recipe. :smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 No worries Ms J., I was speaking with a smile on my face - honest <big smile> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Sri Lankans also use pulses in their curries. I have a good bean curry recipe that I make regularly; not Sri Lankan but worth a try. Off to the doctor's this morning so I will post it later. Potatoes in a ginger crust are also very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 dgbrit Tesco have started to invade the US? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Yanks don't realise they're like a virus yet...they will in the small towns when old American family stores start closing down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 68 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Went out for a meal at the weekend, the waiter brought my lobster and i complained that it only had one claw, he explained that it had been in a fight, so i told him to bring me the winner!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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