nonnaB 4,895 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I wanted to bring a Bramly here but I was told the temperature was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. I thought trees would adapt to the climates. We do have a cooking apple here but its not got the same taste or texture when cooked. Shame , cant beat the Bramley. When talking about apples in general I tend to boast about the glorious Bramley apple 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 We have two Bramley trees in our orchard and they are both going to yield a prolific crop this year. One of them is a clone of the original Bramley tree, still living - just, at Bramley Tree Cottage on Easthorpe in nearby Southwell. The cottage, complete with tree, has been purchased recently by Nottingham Trent University and they are trying hard to keep the tree alive but it does have a fungal disease. The cloning was done by the University of Nottingham around 30 years ago and our tree was bought from the nursery run by the great, great grandson of Henry Merryweather who first chanced upon the tree in the cottage garden and took grafts. I look forward to the apple pies this autumn! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 With some trepidation, I offer a "traditional" Salade Niçoise and hope it doesn't cause the outrage that my previous attempt did. There is nothing fixed in this salad but there are some components count as being characteristic - fish, green beans, medium boiled eggs and olives - you can leave any of these out if you wish. 450g/1lb fresh tuna or 4 x 175g/6oz tuna steaks, 2.5cm/1in thick, cooked to your liking or two tins of tuna steak 100 -150 g boiled new potatoes cooled and cut into pieces 4 plum tomatoes (San Marzano?) 125g fine French beans, trimmed and boiled until tender. Blanch in cold water to maintain a fresh colour Lettuce to suit One red onion, finely sliced 4 eggs boiled (have the eggs at room temperature and boil for six minutes - this should ensure they are just past being soft-boiled) Peel and quarter lengthwise. A few anchovy fillets cut into thin strips (if liked) A few black olives (if liked) Niçoise olives are the best for this but they are difficult to obtain in most places Ripped basil leaves A dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar salt and pepper and chopped garlic (optional). Lay the lettuce leaves on a plate, add the other ingredients on top, finishing with the tuna. Drizzle the dressing on. Good with a glass or three and fresh crusty bread 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Almost exactly tonight's dinner except we're trying it with pink salmon rather than tuna for a change. Minus the eggs of course! We always add anchovies. Basically a Nicoise is a bit like Paella or Irish Stew - you can just chuck in what's available at the time. Bon appetite! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I love salad nicoise and I add shavings of parmesan too. Tonight I cooked 3 fillet of gallinella ( think its called Gurnard) in a rich fresh tomato and anchovy sauce and served simply with potatoes which are neither fried nor boiled. A drizzle of oil in a frying pan add sliced potatoes and cook until just taking on colour. Quickly add a glass of water, put the lid on and cook until tender being careful not to let them go dry. Fish, did sauce first by sauteing a garlic clove along with 3 anchovy fillets and chopped pomodorini ( cherry tomatoes) a squeeze of tomato puree , splash of white wine and then placed the fillets in to finish cooking as long as it takes. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 .... and we basically had a tinned salmon salad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Old school dinner for one tonight, boil in the bag fish steak in parsley sauce, crinkle cut oven chips, birds eye hearty farmhouse mix, one slice of bread & flora, orange jelly & elmlea double cream. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 So you’re going to Sat Bains then. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Heres something if you have a glut of courgettes or too much fish in freezer. The other week I got some fish out of the freezer and as it was hot at the end I didnt fancy eating. So not to waste them the next day I marinated them. Flour and fry fish and put aside. Wipe pan out so theres just a veil of oil left, if not add just a little. Fry a garlic clove and a sliced onion leaving still slightly crunchy. Add some rosmary or sage and add half glass of white wine vinegar and half glass of dry white wine . Add a tbsp of sugar and bring to boil for a couple of minutes then pour over your fish that youve put into a container fully covering it and leave to cool. Place in fridge and leave a couple of days to marinate. You can also do the same thing with a couple of fried eggs or courgettes or even thin slices of meat.The fish and eggs go firm but they are very tasty. This will keep very well in fridge and can be eaten on its own like I did today with crusty bread or add as a condiment. The marinade is delicious dipped with bread. Its sweet and sour. By the way if marinade isnt enough you can add a little water, not too much though. Sliced the courgettes along the length or chop into chunks however you like them. This dish is called Zucchine in Carpione 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Only usually eat twice a day, breakfast fruit 'n' fibre then round the table for tea, but just had peppered smoked mackerel fillets ...... heaven! House stinks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,418 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 As a total food Philistine I'm quite happy my usual fare of lamb/pork chops, tinned potatoes, tinned marrowfats and either a nob of Lurpak or gravy. All done in about twenty minutes and less than that to eat it. You want a pudding sir? certainly. Two Mr Kipling apples pies and two little tubs of custard in the microwave and 90 seconds later voila! For a treat at weekends it has to be a full English - minus the black pudding. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Did a Risotto last night, dice haft an onion and a Fennel, fry for a few mins, add rice, water and tomatoes. Bring to boil and then simmer. Pour on some Lemon juice. Simples, even a man could do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I trust you poured it over a medium to rare steak before eating? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Or even strips of chicken, Mrs is a vegetarian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I must confess we had chilli con carne last night and only later did I discover that the minced beef was actually Quorn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Low carb diet got to me earlier after a swim. Came home and was biting the arm of my chair till I gave in and scoffed a pack of those instant noodles. It will be 'Back on yer 'eads' tomorrow though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Cooking a special dinner tonight: venison and chestnut pie. Used the Mary Berry recipe for the filling and substituted potato pastry for the crust as this is less fatty than puff pastry. The potato pastry recipe is in the Hairy Dieters cookbook. They loved it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Had never heard of potato pastry. Looked it up and like the sound of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pease pudding pastry, sounds like it shouldn't exist but to my surprise it tasted ok. You can find the recipe on Slimming World. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pease pudding hot, pease pudding cold, Pease pudding in the pot, nine days old; Some like it hot, some like it cold, Some like it in the pot, nine days old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 Taken at the market in Asti many years ago. Lots of dinners with those 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 gas station by me Lunch today. 1 courgette , 4 cherry tomatoes , 70 gr pasta. Add a little garlic if you like it and parmesan. Tasty and doesn't cost a lot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Now you made me feel hungry Nonna, thats one I'll put in my recipe book thankyou Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 My grand daughter helping to make ravioli. Filling was pumpkin and amaretti. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,149 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Where's the Chips ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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