I'm off out of the kitchen into the garden before the weather changes. Lovely here at the moment. Enjoy your day all.
otterhound,
Sep 24, 12:50am
Bum nuts or cackleberries here=)
samanya,
Sep 24, 2:32am
Ha ha .cackleberries,that's what my grandparents called eggs, thanks for the memory.
greerg,
Sep 24, 2:50am
I make roux sauce in the microwave and I truly think it is fine.For something special I'd dirty a pot but for evry day never!I also like Simon Holst's butterless butter chicken and my "homemade" Christmas mince is just the bought stuff with plenty of brandy and minced dried apricots and dates added and refrigerated for a couple of months.
evorotorua,
Sep 24, 7:35pm
Nice idea greerg with the Christmas mince. Must try that soon.
motorbo,
Sep 24, 10:57pm
whats the butterless butter chicken recipe! please :)
evorotorua,
Sep 24, 11:16pm
Butter Chicken From “Dish it Up”, by Simon Holst Butter chicken must be one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants – and not without good reason, the combination of chicken and a creamy, spiced tomato sauce really is delicious. For 2–3 servings: 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and chopped 2 tsp curry powder (mild or hot according to taste) 1 tsp each ground cumin, coriander and ginger 250–300g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed 425g can whole or diced tomatoes in juice 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1–2 tsp garam masala ½ cup plain unsweetened yoghurt ¼ cup evaporated milk or cream ½ -1 tsp salt 1–2 Tbsp chopped coriander Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the finely diced onion and chopped garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and clear but has not browned (about 5 minutes). Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute longer. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has lost its pinkness, then stir in the canned tomatoes (plus juice) and tomato paste. Allow the mixture to boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the remaining ingredients, add salt to taste, and reheat without boiling. Serve over steamed rice, accompanied with poppadums and/or naan bread (naan is now available frozen in many supermarkets). VARIATION: For an extra-smooth sauce, replace the can of tomatoes and tomato paste with a 300g can of condensed tomato soup plus 1/2 cup water and cook as above.
evorotorua,
Sep 24, 11:19pm
Had a great pizza for our lunch. Made the base using a bread dough recipe with yeast. Topped with leftover tinned tomatoes mixed with frozen spinach, leftover cook n cook chicken slices, leftover potato bake, leftover green beans and pastrami and topped with cheese and jalapeno chunks. Wish there was a recipe for this but I'll never know the quantities again!
indy95,
Sep 25, 1:13am
Whew ! I was wondering whether I had the nerve to admit it but now that elliehen has I can too.I have also resorted to Bisto on. well, several occasions.
toadfish,
Sep 25, 1:24am
I just made Tandoori Skinless Chicken thighs - 2 Tablespoons Pateks Tandori Paste to 1 tablespoon Natural Youghurt. Then plonked on the Kiwi BBQ and had with a mesclun based salad. nom nom nom. non authentic.
toadfish,
Sep 25, 1:29am
I have also mucked around tonight with
"Pams Yoghurt Cake"
I used slimmers yoghurt when specifically told not too (thats all i had). I put in an extra Tablespoon of juice. cause thats what came out of the lemons. Didn't use a Bundt tin. and I have just coated it with lemon syrup from another recipe. Its to take for a colleagues birthday morning tea tommorrow,,,, will let you know if I have gotten away with my non authenticity. lol
jane40,
Sep 25, 1:34am
put some durkah in your breadcrumbs, great with chicken breast strips
ella42,
Sep 25, 1:45am
Hi guys, hope this is not the wrong post for this - but are there any of you you love gardening, know lots about it - love to preserve and process what you get from it (and any fruit trees you may have) and also live in the Waikato, BOP area, particularly interested (but not necessary) in those who live in Rotorua. We have a new series called The Garden Pantry starting to air in December. and I am looking for people who want to share their knowledge. You can see us on either www.facebook.com/thegardenpantry or www.thegardenpantry.co.nz. Would LOVE to hear from you.
samanya,
Sep 25, 8:24pm
Don't you hate that! I often cook 'flying by the seat of my pants' so to speak & if it's a hit .I often can't remember what I used!
cookessentials,
Sep 25, 9:38pm
good on you toadfish.if it works for you "go for it" but best be careful calling it Pams lemon yoghurt cake.you KNOW I am the copy and paste queen and I couldn't POSSIBLY know ANYTHING about cooking and of course, Iknow SQUAT, so lets hope it works out for you LOL
cookessentials,
Sep 25, 9:44pm
I did see a lovely looking Middle Eastern "Pizza" in the latest AWW magazine ( the one with Annabelle Langbein on the cover) it ha dlamb mice and I must say, it certainly looked tasty.
toadfish,
Sep 26, 12:10am
mmmm Ok so lets call it "Toadies Lemon Yoghurt syrup Cake"
It was deeeelllliiiicccciiiiooousssss- and people at work raved about it. Anyone wanting "Toadies Lemon Yoghurt syrup cake"Let me know.
evorotorua,
Sep 26, 1:19am
Hey Toadie, is the above offering for a whole cake or the recipe! Actually I wouldn't mind both anyway!
sossie1,
Sep 26, 1:24am
if you cook it in a ring caketin, you could call it "Toadies in the hole"
samanya,
Sep 26, 1:39am
*likes*
sossie1,
Sep 26, 2:04am
Halloo all, tonight for tea we are having what can only be described as "Kumera, Potato, Parsley, Spinach and Garlic Bake, With an Assortment of Cheeses that Must be Eaten from the Fridge".
and a salad
cookessentials,
Sep 26, 3:36pm
Oh my goodenss ellie, you LUCKY, LUCKY thing.,.you have been "branded" LOL What is a rat's fig! is it a new pantry item!
pickles7,
Sep 26, 3:41pm
reminds me of"headless chickens"in here. lol.
kay141,
Sep 26, 3:49pm
I use a tin of strained baby apples to cook with my pork and as apple sauce. I just add a little mustard.
Unauthentic!
kay141,
Sep 26, 3:52pm
Should have added. And tins of soup in my casseroles for a nice creamy sauce.
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