Macaroons!

Notoriously difficult to make, I tried again today - much better than my last attempt but still not perfect!

These aren't mine!

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

I was just looking back at some old posts and realised I didn't post the Beef Stroganoff Recipe - here it is:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/_fillet_of_beef_82682

Jamie's Chicken Tetrazzini - Recipe for Paula

Cooked this on Saturday for Paula and David - a favourite of ours and they must have enjoyed it too as Paula's requested the recipe - here's the link:

http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/recipes/pasta-recipes/chicken-mushroom-pasta-bake-spaghett

Don't be tempted to miss out the dried porcini - they make all the difference and yes you do need all that Parmesan! - Enjoy!

Go Gok!

Today was the second part of Gok's twice cooked pork - it was amazing, really moist and tasty, not difficult and just served with egg fried rice. The pic below is my version!

Gok's Twice Cooked Melting Pork Belly??

This is tomorrow night's supper but I'm doing the first part of the twice cooked tonight. I really struggle cooking pork, it always dries up so maybe this will be my first success!

Fudge & Shortbread

Both Millionaire's Shortbread and the Bailey's and White Chocolate Fudge went down a storm, both easy to make so tomorrow I'll post the recipes so you can have a try and enjoy!

Millionaires Shortbread!

Decided - I'll be baking Millionaire's Shortbread and Jamie's Chicken Tetrazzini for dinner tonight.

Fudge!

You may know I like making fudge and as someone is bringing me a bottle of Baileys on Saturday I'm going to give this recipe a try!

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/68602/baileys-and-white-chocolate-fudge

What shall I bake on Saturday?

Need to bake brownies or something similar for Joanne's 40th birthday on Sunday, just about to plough through my recipes but if anyone has a suggestion I'd be interetsed!

Delicious Spicy Chicken & Chorizo Wraps

These wraps were really tasty and really quick, try & enjoy!

http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/spicy-chicken-and-chorizo-wraps-recipe

Veggie Moussaka

Just made the 'Delicious' Vegetable Moussaka ~ looks and smells fab!

Delicious 20 Minute Recipes!

Got a busy week so need some quick to cook food - trying this one from my favourite magazine Delicious on Wednesday - will let you know how it turns out!

http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/spicy-chicken-and-chorizo-wraps-recipe

Recipes from Gail - Tried and Tested: Quesadillas for Paula !

Recipes from Gail - Tried and Tested: Quesadillas for Paula !: Paula has requested a recipe for Quesadilla - I'm not sure if this is authentic but basically I just get a flour tortilla, layer with ingred...

Quesadillas for Paula !

Paula has requested a recipe for Quesadilla - I'm not sure if this is authentic but basically I just get a flour tortilla, layer with ingredients of your choice:
Cheese, ham, chillis, tomatoes, prawns, mushrooms, onions, chicken, olives etc. etc.
Top with another tortilla and place in frying pan, turning until filling is hot and melted, cut into wedges and serve with salsa, soured cream.

Stock - Homemade or not?

I often make my own stock and do think it's worth it. Last weekend I made a Brown Chicken Stock from Heston Blumenthal's 'At Home' cookery book, not expensive, it is time consuming but probably the best stock I've made. If you can't be bothered I can recommend powdered stock concentrate from http://homechef.essentialcuisine.com/  . I was familiar with Essential Cuisine from working at a food manufacturing company last year and came across them again at the Good Food Show in Birmingham a few weeks ago. They are now supplying their stocks to retail customers via their website and selected Delis etc.Cost a little more than Oxo cubes but much better!

Beef Stroganoff

This is Duncan's favourite meal of the moment, it's quite a spicy one - recipe to follow!

Yesterday's Recipe:

Haddock Gratin last night - always a good choice for a midweek meal and here's how to make it:
Halve some new potatoes, boil and place in bottom of gratin dish, cover with your choice of fish in bite size pieces, I use plain and undyed smoked haddock, cover all that with a cheesy sauce - dijon mustard adds a bit of extra flavour. Finish with breadcrumbs mixed with a bit of paprika and bake for 20 - 25 mins. Really quick, easy and tasty!

Tonight I cheated! Don't eat many ready meals or takeaways but have to confess to quite enjoying Morrisons Indian Take Away Meal for 2 - tonight's choice Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Jalfrezi served with Basmati Rice, Naan and Onion Bahji all for the great price of £5.00! :-)

On the Menu Tonight :

Haddock Gratin tonight courtesy of Simon Rimmer from the no longer showing Something for the Weekend - miss that!

Pescatori Pizza

My 1st attempt at pizza was mostly successful! Tasty topping of passata, prawns, mussels, anchovies, capers and mozarella and crispy edges,  but a bit of a soggy bottom, If anyone knows the solution to this problem please let me know!

Homemade Pizza

Homemade Pizza for tonight's supper - never made one before!

Tasty Biryani!

So the Lamb Biryani turned out really well and was very tasty although Duncan prefers the Green Chicken Biryani I make. For the Lamb Biryani check out Ravinder Bhogal's book 'Cook in Boots' and here's the link to UKTV Food and Anjum Anand's Chcken
 http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/609177

Roast Chicken to die for!

So I finally tried Heston's Roast Chicken, was it worth it? YES! Takes a little more time but so moist and tasty. Even if I don't do the long slow cooking again I would definitely make the 'gravy'. Deglaze roasting tin with white wine, add good chicken stock, reduce then just before serving add Dijon mustard, tarragon & parsley.

Saturday Kitchen or Sunday Brunch?

Which do you prefer? It's definitely Saturday Kitchen for me!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v5y2

Lamb Biryani - or not!

So the Lamb Biryani I made yesterday looked fab but we didn't eat it! Went to the golf club instead so it's now Monday night's dinner, will let you know how it tasted then!