Belatucadrus Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 My brother and his wife will be over for the next day or so, We decided that the best preparation for the added workload was to change the schedule and do this weeks dine out before they turn up. So we tested the Fish N Chips at the Hare and Hounds, we'd tried them a year or so ago and not been impressed enough to return but the place has changed hands since and been fully refurbished. Not bad at all and good value. Only drawback is they're quite busy at lunchtime and service could be quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 M&S butter chicken curry with home boiled basmati rice and M&S garlic naan.  No wine tonight - I had a pint of gin and tonic instead. Got to keep my fluid levels high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 We had butter stricken curry too last night VERY tasty. Tonight its salmon cooked in Campbell's cream of celery soup, with roast taters, carrots and peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Tonight is Bread crumbed Chicken Kiev (M&S); Actifry home-made chunky chips; Petit Pois and skinned Baby Broad Beans.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Roast chicken, roast spuds, red cabbage and sprouts with gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 We had baked Maris Piper spuds, ham and cheese.  I wish we could buy Kerrs Pink potatoes in the UK. They used to be generally available in Ireland - I don't know about nowadays  I used to visit friends in Ireland regularly and looked forward to any meal with Kerrs Pinks. They always cooked theirs in their skins in the farmhouse kitchen aga. They are similar to a King Edwards spud but even more difficult to boil when peeled - they run into the water. The best way is the method used by pops - bake them (or microwave as second best) and then scoop out the wonderfully white, fluffy and dry innards with a nice earthy taste.  I cannot stomach the anonymous potatoes the supermarkets pretend are ideal for baking. They are usually waxy, greasy on the palate and lacking in flavour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Pushing the boat out today;Â Pizza, chips and salad Whoohoo eat your heart out Gordon Ramsey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Surprise, surprise!! Â Â Fish, chips & mushy peas. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Salmon, new potatoes and green beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Toad in'th'ole today with baked beans and fried onions. A bit o' class for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Haddock loin in tempura batter cooked in deep fat fryer No 1 and McCains home chips cooked in Fryer No2 with marrowfat peas and tartar sauce. Management will have malt vinegar on her fries - I most certainly will not, I just have salt. I like my chips crispy and not sloshed with vinegar. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Waitrose chicken kiev with chips and peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Mushroom omelette today with a few Actifry chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Salt and pepper baps filled with roast turkey and for me slices of onion, and for Er indoors slice of tomato. I will have my tomato cut into chunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 We had fillet beef - free range stroganoffs with rice and a pleasant merlot to help it slide down the throat nicely  Qty Ingredient  Qty Ingredient 300 g Fillet steak (cut into strips)    1 Medium sized onion - chopped    150 g  Mushrooms - chopped    15 ml French mustard    30 ml Brandy    30 ml Masala wine    100 g Philadelphia cream cheese    150 ml Double cream    15 ml Lemon juice     Butter for frying     METHOD Melt butter in pan - add onion and fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add mushrooms and fry for a further 2 minutes. Add steak to pan - stir in mustard and lemon juice. Saute briskly for 5 minutes or until juices run pink. Take off heat, add Philadelphia cheese and stir in until molten. Stir in Brandy, masala wine and cream gently heat - do not boil. Decorate with Parsley Serve with rice or pasta. The above recipe is suitable for 2 greedy and 4 normal people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 On the menu this evening: Salmon with Crispy Cabbage and Kale [Recipe Here]; New Potatoes with butter.   This is a new recipe to me. I'll let you know the verdict.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Chicken Fettuccine, spicy potato wedges, side salad and copious slices of bread and butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 We have an invitation to a client lunch organised by our financial adviser, but we have had quite a snow fall. I will phone the venue later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Roast Pork loin, roast spuds, veg and stuffin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 hours ago, andsome said: We have an invitation to a client lunch organised by our financial adviser, but we have had quite a snow fall. I will phone the venue later. It seems that the minor road that leads to the restaurant is passable,so we are going, looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 A nice, warming beef stew today with herb dumplings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Goats cheese and red onion tart with balsamic glaze and rocket salad.   Braised beef mashed potato,honey roasted root vegetables, with a panacetta and silver onion jus.  Vanilla macaroons with a praline buttercream. Lemon meringue tartlets. Milk chocolate ganache with a burnt white chocolate glaze.   Cheese and biscuits .  Sauvignon Blanca hidden bay NZ white wine.  Malbec Alto de Mayo red wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Chuck steak burgers tonight with fried onions,carrots,roast spuds and Cavolo Nero cabbage. With of course lashings of onion gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 On ‎17‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 7:13 PM, Irene said: Salmon with Crispy Cabbage and Kale [Recipe Here]; New Potatoes with butter.  This is a new recipe to me... I'll let you know the verdict.  Enjoyed it very much. Will definitely do it again.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Tonight, I am thinking of cooking: Scampi, Calamari and Chips; Petit Pois and shelled Broad beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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