irishbunny
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Last night we had chicken kiev, spuds and carrots with pepper cream sauce over it, first time I've been at home for dinner in ages! Yum!
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JimD
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Tonight was leftovers....
I took lastnight's chicken that we had marinated in Italian dressing and baked.... I sliced it and reheated it in BBQ sauce.
Oh my!!
It was so good!!!....and will most definitely be prepared again!!
And there was still some coleslaw for sides.......
I took lastnight's chicken that we had marinated in Italian dressing and baked.... I sliced it and reheated it in BBQ sauce.
Oh my!!
It was so good!!!....and will most definitely be prepared again!!
And there was still some coleslaw for sides.......
BethM
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Jason and I have eaten meat every day for at least a month, and I've been feeling lousy. Before that, I was only eating meat one or two meals a week, and it's been a big change that hasn't agreed with me. We were making separate meals, very much like roommates, but when we moved we decided to eat most dinners together, and combine our grocery bills and such. He's a big meat eater, I'm not, and I was totally accomodating his taste.
So I've let him know that meat will be cut back, which will save money as well. I spent a couple days looking through my cookbooks to find good main-dish vegetarian meals.
Tonight, I tried a recipe from Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's Dinners." I tried his version of pasta puttanesca. It ended up with a really good flavor, from the tomatoes, basil, and tuna, but was overly salty. Next time, I will not add salt, as the salt from the capers, olives, and anchovy paste is plenty. (It was not too salty to eat, though!)
On the side, a salad of mixed baby greens, and piece of toasted French bread with butter.
Jamie Oliver's recipes are so good, but a little vague. He doesn't do much in the way of measurements, whicch can be stressful when I've started cooknig before everything was chopped and prepped, and I'm hurrying. (A handful of capers is surely less than a handful of chopped tomato.) Nevertheless, I will be trying another recipe from him later this week.
So I've let him know that meat will be cut back, which will save money as well. I spent a couple days looking through my cookbooks to find good main-dish vegetarian meals.
Tonight, I tried a recipe from Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's Dinners." I tried his version of pasta puttanesca. It ended up with a really good flavor, from the tomatoes, basil, and tuna, but was overly salty. Next time, I will not add salt, as the salt from the capers, olives, and anchovy paste is plenty. (It was not too salty to eat, though!)
On the side, a salad of mixed baby greens, and piece of toasted French bread with butter.
Jamie Oliver's recipes are so good, but a little vague. He doesn't do much in the way of measurements, whicch can be stressful when I've started cooknig before everything was chopped and prepped, and I'm hurrying. (A handful of capers is surely less than a handful of chopped tomato.) Nevertheless, I will be trying another recipe from him later this week.
SnowyShiloh
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Mm, puttanesca sounds great! Care to share the recipe? Last night we had goulash with noodles and we'll probably have leftovers tonight. I also planned out what I'm going to make for the next 3 weeks and we'll go to the store tomorrow. How does everyone else shop? I try to plan what to cook for the next 2 weeks, then go and do all the shopping for that. Then every few days we go back to grab the foods that don't keep very long, like fresh veggies and dairy. I think it helps save money in the long run, but it makes the grocery bill look bigger when we do go!
BethM
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Here's the recipe as it appears in the book. (I've changed the wording in the directions part so it's not copyright infringement.)
Serves 4
a handful of fresh basil
sea salt a freshly ground black pepper
zest and juice of 1 lemon
olive oil
2 cans tuna, packed in oil, drained (I actually used water-packed)
14 oz penne or spaghetti
8 anchovy fillets (I used about a tablespoon anchovy paste)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 handfuls of soaked capers (not sure what "soaked means," I rinsed mine)
a handful of black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1 fresh red chili, de-seeded and finely sliced
2 handfuls of really ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
a swig of white wine (this is optional, I put it in)
a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Mash the basil with some salt and pepper. Mix in lemon zest and juice, and 2 glugs of olive oil. Mix this in a bowl with the drained tuna.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. When you put the pasta on, heat 3 or 4 glugs of olive oil in a large frying pan. When the oil is hot, add the anchovy paste, and cook just until it melts into the oil. Add the garlic, capers, olives, and chilis, and stir for a couple minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, and tuna mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to mix everything up well.
When the pasta is done, drain it, then mix with the hot tuna sauce. If necessary, add a bit more oil or a spoonful of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
Like I mentioned before, the amounts are vague and it turned out REALLY salty. Good flavor, though, especially the basil and lemon-marinated tuna.
Serves 4
a handful of fresh basil
sea salt a freshly ground black pepper
zest and juice of 1 lemon
olive oil
2 cans tuna, packed in oil, drained (I actually used water-packed)
14 oz penne or spaghetti
8 anchovy fillets (I used about a tablespoon anchovy paste)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 handfuls of soaked capers (not sure what "soaked means," I rinsed mine)
a handful of black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1 fresh red chili, de-seeded and finely sliced
2 handfuls of really ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
a swig of white wine (this is optional, I put it in)
a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Mash the basil with some salt and pepper. Mix in lemon zest and juice, and 2 glugs of olive oil. Mix this in a bowl with the drained tuna.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. When you put the pasta on, heat 3 or 4 glugs of olive oil in a large frying pan. When the oil is hot, add the anchovy paste, and cook just until it melts into the oil. Add the garlic, capers, olives, and chilis, and stir for a couple minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, and tuna mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to mix everything up well.
When the pasta is done, drain it, then mix with the hot tuna sauce. If necessary, add a bit more oil or a spoonful of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
Like I mentioned before, the amounts are vague and it turned out REALLY salty. Good flavor, though, especially the basil and lemon-marinated tuna.
BethM
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I usually do my grocery shopping on Saturdays. Usually during the week I'll think of some things I want to eat, so I plan to eat that the following week. I like to get everything in one day, so I don't have to go back to the store again unless I run out of rabbit veggies! (I also end up buying more impulse things that way.)
I do try to browse the store ads online before I go, so I can get some good prices on things, and will stock up on something if it's on sale.
I always make a list, divided by store, as I'll forget something if I don't. I generally have to go to 4 stores to get everything, luckily they're fairly close to each other. (Walmart or Target for basics/staples; HyVee for sale items; Price Chopper for rabbit veggies, as they're cheaper there; Whole Foods for milk, dandelions, and fruit leather.)
I usually eat leftovers for lunch, while Jason eats the same sandwich every day for lunch.
(When we were eating separate dinners, he at salad from a bag and microwave chicken nuggets every night for dinner. *yawn*)
I do try to browse the store ads online before I go, so I can get some good prices on things, and will stock up on something if it's on sale.
I always make a list, divided by store, as I'll forget something if I don't. I generally have to go to 4 stores to get everything, luckily they're fairly close to each other. (Walmart or Target for basics/staples; HyVee for sale items; Price Chopper for rabbit veggies, as they're cheaper there; Whole Foods for milk, dandelions, and fruit leather.)
I usually eat leftovers for lunch, while Jason eats the same sandwich every day for lunch.
(When we were eating separate dinners, he at salad from a bag and microwave chicken nuggets every night for dinner. *yawn*)
hartleybun
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BethM wrote:
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you get him too?
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BethM
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hartleybun wrote:
Do you mean on tv?
I don't know when his programs are on anymore, but I used to watch The Naked Chef when it was on, on the Food Network. I have three of his books, though.
BethM wrote:you get him too?
Do you mean on tv?
I don't know when his programs are on anymore, but I used to watch The Naked Chef when it was on, on the Food Network. I have three of his books, though.
mouse_chalk
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Aaah I thought this thread had died! I didn't see all the replies last week!
Beth, here's my coleslaw recipe- I don't use exact measurements either, it's kind of add a bit at a time until it tastes how I like it!
White cabbage, shredded (about half a one- sometimes I use red because it's prettier!)
Carrot, grated (about 3-4 depending on size)
Couple of tablespoons of mayo- add more if not enough
About 1/4 cup of plain yoghurt (been using soya yoghurt recently)
About 1-2 tablespoons of salad cream (it's made by Heinz- think it's mostly a British thing but you can use extra mayo/yoghurt and some vinegar instead)
Squeeze of lemon juice (although I've been using a splash of white wine vinegar instead recently)
Salt, and pepper
Basically just mix it all together and taste it, and add more of whatever I think it needs until it tastes ok. I don't know why it's so popular, but everyone seems to love it!
The past few nights I've been having lots of stir-fries. Tonight I made one with lots of fresh ginger, garlic, a whole sliced red chilli, and some sliced pork fillet that I marinated quickly in salt, pepper, ginger, and soy sauce for a few minutes. Added that and cooked it quickly with spring onions for a few minutes. Then added some sliced choi sum and pak choi (stalks first then leaves right at the end), soy sauce, and then some cooked noodles right at the end. Was SO yummy! I would have added beansprouts and other veggies if I'd thought I could eat them all but I made too many noodles and didn't have room lol...
Beth, here's my coleslaw recipe- I don't use exact measurements either, it's kind of add a bit at a time until it tastes how I like it!
White cabbage, shredded (about half a one- sometimes I use red because it's prettier!)
Carrot, grated (about 3-4 depending on size)
Couple of tablespoons of mayo- add more if not enough
About 1/4 cup of plain yoghurt (been using soya yoghurt recently)
About 1-2 tablespoons of salad cream (it's made by Heinz- think it's mostly a British thing but you can use extra mayo/yoghurt and some vinegar instead)
Squeeze of lemon juice (although I've been using a splash of white wine vinegar instead recently)
Salt, and pepper
Basically just mix it all together and taste it, and add more of whatever I think it needs until it tastes ok. I don't know why it's so popular, but everyone seems to love it!
The past few nights I've been having lots of stir-fries. Tonight I made one with lots of fresh ginger, garlic, a whole sliced red chilli, and some sliced pork fillet that I marinated quickly in salt, pepper, ginger, and soy sauce for a few minutes. Added that and cooked it quickly with spring onions for a few minutes. Then added some sliced choi sum and pak choi (stalks first then leaves right at the end), soy sauce, and then some cooked noodles right at the end. Was SO yummy! I would have added beansprouts and other veggies if I'd thought I could eat them all but I made too many noodles and didn't have room lol...
SnowyShiloh
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Mm that stir fry sounds good! Also, my coleslaw is essentially the same as yours Jen, except I use lemon juice and vinegar and add some sugar. And I use all low fat mayo instead of the yogurt, mayo and salad cream. I guess that may sound like a lot of changes, but considering how many variations there are on coleslaw, I think they're pretty similar.
mouse_chalk
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SnowyShiloh wrote:
Trust me it's an amazing stir fry! I even surprised myself lol I did sort of the same thing the other night with prawns instead of pork- worked just as well.
I actually use low-fat mayo too! I used to buy the Hellman's Light stuff (you guys get that over there right?) but it seems to have cream and non-diet compatible stuff in it so I started buying a supermarket brand organic kind over here that doesn't have that stuff in- has slightly more calories but tastes soooo good lol!
I sometimes use more yoghurt if I'm going to eat it straightaway- I find that if I leave it to sit too long then it can get kind of watery at the bottom with the water in the carrots. Sugar would probably be needed if you didn't use salad cream as I'd imagine it has some in it, so all in all your recipe probably isn't that much different to mine lol!
Trust me it's an amazing stir fry! I even surprised myself lol
I did sort of the same thing the other night with prawns instead of pork- worked just as well.I actually use low-fat mayo too! I used to buy the Hellman's Light stuff (you guys get that over there right?) but it seems to have cream and non-diet compatible stuff in it so I started buying a supermarket brand organic kind over here that doesn't have that stuff in- has slightly more calories but tastes soooo good lol!
I sometimes use more yoghurt if I'm going to eat it straightaway- I find that if I leave it to sit too long then it can get kind of watery at the bottom with the water in the carrots. Sugar would probably be needed if you didn't use salad cream as I'd imagine it has some in it, so all in all your recipe probably isn't that much different to mine lol!
SunnyCait
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We're having beef stew and rolls! Yummo!
Blaze_Amita
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Same thing as I have every night! LOL actually it's more like breakfast to me(I'm a third shifter and dinner is really more like breakfast) but I have a Salad every night before work, pasta or cereal (Little thing of M&M's every night!)at work on break and then a pastry as i'm leaving in the morning to try and balance my diet out some.
BethM
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Thanks for the coleslaw recipe, Jen! I made one that turned out pretty good the first night, but I wasn't so happy with it the next day. It started out really tangy, but leftover it was quite sweet. I just used mayonnaise (I get the olive-oil kind), and I think sour cream and/or yogurt would help make it more tangy.
Tonight was another Jamie Oliver recipe, fettucini with a sauce made of a touch of cream and some mascarpone cheese, with spinach that had been chopped then sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and nutmeg. Oh, some Parmesan too, to thicken it. OMG, it was so good! Also some toasted French bread and a bit of salad, but all I cared about tonight was the pasta.
I'm on a bit of a pasta kick lately!
I also found some rhubarb at the grocery store when I was there Saturday, so I chopped that up and simmered it with some lemon juice, sugar, and grated ginger. It turned out REALLY tart, no matter how much sugar I put in, orange juice probably would have been better. Still good over vanilla ice cream, though!
Tonight was another Jamie Oliver recipe, fettucini with a sauce made of a touch of cream and some mascarpone cheese, with spinach that had been chopped then sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and nutmeg. Oh, some Parmesan too, to thicken it. OMG, it was so good! Also some toasted French bread and a bit of salad, but all I cared about tonight was the pasta.
I'm on a bit of a pasta kick lately!
I also found some rhubarb at the grocery store when I was there Saturday, so I chopped that up and simmered it with some lemon juice, sugar, and grated ginger. It turned out REALLY tart, no matter how much sugar I put in, orange juice probably would have been better. Still good over vanilla ice cream, though!
mouse_chalk
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Aaaah that pasta sounds SO good! I wish it didn't have about 3 ingredients that I can't eat lol!
I'm actually just watching a Jamie Oliver program on TV- Oliver's Twist. He's just made Gyozas and they look SOOO yummy- I'm starving now!
Thinking I might have something different from stir-fry tonight, for a change lol. Not sure what though! Maybe pasta with bacon and peas, because Steve's been so busy at work all weekend and the past couple of days he's not eaten properly at all, so I need to get some proper food down him!
I'm actually just watching a Jamie Oliver program on TV- Oliver's Twist. He's just made Gyozas and they look SOOO yummy- I'm starving now!
Thinking I might have something different from stir-fry tonight, for a change lol. Not sure what though! Maybe pasta with bacon and peas, because Steve's been so busy at work all weekend and the past couple of days he's not eaten properly at all, so I need to get some proper food down him!
BethM
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mouse_chalk wrote:
It was really delicious, but it must beSERIOUSLY unhealthy! Next time, I might try to do more spinach and less Parmesan. Also, more garlic.
JimD
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A Bacon-Cheeseburger and seasoned fries...a fresh dill pickle...and a tall cold beer.
"I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer "
:bunnydance:
"I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer "
:bunnydance:
SunnyCait
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We had pizza tonight. Blech. I am not a fan. But my roommate's mom bought it and treated us all to dinner, so. It was very nice of her.
Tomorrow though I cook again. Mmm food!
Tomorrow though I cook again. Mmm food!
degrassi
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Tonight I made Porcupine meatballs(meatballs with rice in them in a tomato sauce) with sauted mushrooms on the side. I also made a chickpea and spinach soup.
I wanted to try out the soup recipe because we have TONS of spinach from the garden and I needed to find some new recipes to use it up. The soup was really good. Everyone loved it.
Here is the soup recipe if anyone wants. I changed a couple things. I added 2 stalks of celery, I didn' add the coriander as I didn't have any, and I didn't add the double cream as I can't have dairy. Even without the cream, the soup was nice and creamy from the potatoes and tahini. http://www.recipezaar.com/Garlic-Chickpea-Spinach-Soup-30581
I wanted to try out the soup recipe because we have TONS of spinach from the garden and I needed to find some new recipes to use it up. The soup was really good. Everyone loved it.
Here is the soup recipe if anyone wants. I changed a couple things. I added 2 stalks of celery, I didn' add the coriander as I didn't have any, and I didn't add the double cream as I can't have dairy. Even without the cream, the soup was nice and creamy from the potatoes and tahini. http://www.recipezaar.com/Garlic-Chickpea-Spinach-Soup-30581
katt
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tonight i had katie's version of breakfast!
okay, its kinda weird, be ready for this. . .
. . .a bowl of brown rice, with 2 soysage (morningstar's soy version of sausage) patties and 1 fried egg over-easy placed on top of rice. the whole thing gets a drizzle of syrup and is eated with a slice of toast and lots of pepper.
whenever i eat this all my friends are grossed out, something about rice with egg with syrup creeps them out, but i love it. total comfort food for me! the only one that gets it is jess, my roommate, and often if we run into a sunday morning we both have off work you will find us both having a bowl!
yum!
okay, its kinda weird, be ready for this. . .
. . .a bowl of brown rice, with 2 soysage (morningstar's soy version of sausage) patties and 1 fried egg over-easy placed on top of rice. the whole thing gets a drizzle of syrup and is eated with a slice of toast and lots of pepper.
whenever i eat this all my friends are grossed out, something about rice with egg with syrup creeps them out, but i love it. total comfort food for me! the only one that gets it is jess, my roommate, and often if we run into a sunday morning we both have off work you will find us both having a bowl!
yum!
