Bored in kitchen

[tinkerbell23]

Im a bit fed up making the same stuff...cakes, dinner etc.

Ive asked about jam...will try that....

Do you have anything unusual you make or something to inspire me!.

Keep this clean....;0> haha xx

[tinkerbell23]

Yumm gness thanks!

Thanks for that excels...does it keep well? We love pate. Duck i think?

Never cooked duck, or any game or fishy stuff actually xx

[excelsior-1]

i forgot. add a little garlic paste or powder at the frying stage.

it will keep for a few days, duck is good, i like duck.

i'm not sanguine about fish pate.

[excelsior-1]

must go back to bed now.
up for work in four and a half hours.

good night xx

[tinkerbell23]

Night night lotsa lurve xxx

[ChuckFickens]

I make a good salty..... oh keep it clean.... errrr... Night.

[tinkerbell23]

Pmsl chuck ya dirty bugger xx

[Answerprancer]

Yes. My dhal goes down very well.
Ingredients:
A mugfull of red split/polished lentils
A one-inch cube of ginger root
A medium sized onion
One large (or two small) cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Some massala (either a heaped spoonful of curry powder or similar of curry paste)
About 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or ghee)
About 1 1/2 pints of water

Dice the onion and gently fry in the oil/ghee in a medium sized non-stick saucepan for a few minutes, finely chop the garlic and ginger root and add - fry for another minute or two.
Throw the lentils in and mix thoroughly then pour the water in.
Add the massala, salt and sugar then simmer for about 15 min.
Be careful, as the dhal thickens it starts to bubble and spit - the dhal is almost fluorescent and stains light coloured clothing pretty badly.
If the dhal starts to get thick (like porridge) add in a little more water.

The key to 'getting it right' is a little tweaking and tasting as it cooks ...if it tastes a bit bland, add in some more massala/salt/sugar. Consistency is personal choice - I like it to be a bit runnier than porridge so I can pour it over basmati rice. Consistency is governed by how much water you add (or don't add).
This goes well with rice, Bombay aloo, meat/veg curry dishes or as a dip (raw veg/tortillas etc). As its sloppy stuff, it survives well in the fridge and can be re-heated in a microwave the next day.

[tinkerbell23]

AP thanks so much for taking then time!! Ive never made that but enjoy eating it and will defo get round to making!! Mmmmmm

Thank u. Xxxx

[Answerprancer]

No prob - It's my own version, don't forget to 'tweak' :-)

[tamborine]

Try a tin of mackerel fillets, 2 tbs mayonnaise, ½ lemon squeeze & pepper whizzed in processor, for a delicious dip with crispy dry bread. Served with bottle of grape wine mixed with tot Vimto & vodka with fresh strawberry, seeded grapes & blueberry punch.

Now go to sleep !

[boxtops]

Tinks - there are some lovely ripe cherries in the shops at the moment - make your own cherry brandy, ready for Christmas!

[Georgiesmum]

Toffee?

[woofgang]

herman cake!
http://www.hermanthegermanfriendshipcake.com/

[EcclesCake]

How about learning a new cuisine? Gok is doing some great Chinese food at the moment and you don't need loads of kit and special ingredients.

Or Indian, this does involve more investment in spices, but if you head to your local asian groer you can pick them up much cheaper than the supermarkets. Making your own bhakis, pakora, dhosa, etc is so satisfying. I love cooking Indian food as it is so therapeutic.

Try some Malay/Thai/Vietnamese dishes. Wonderful fresh vibrant flavours.

Middle eastern, home made hummus is cheap and much nicer than supermarket stuff. Baba ganoush, muhummara, kibbeh, tabbouleh, flat breads.

[vodkancoke]

^^ all my faves!

I agree about Indian cooking being theraputic Eccles. I love any excuse to do it lol

[sunny-dave]

God I feel hungry now - and am on 'no solids for 24hrs' after my dentist visit this morning :(

[vodkancoke]

Poor you SD, you have my sympathies! :(

[mrs_overall]

I make lemon curd in the microwave, do you want my recipe?

[sunny-dave]

Quite so - but I've got some fresh asparagus soup for lunch & eccles suggested a risotto for tea (and I have an easy version of a parmesan one) - so not too bad really :)

Just need to get past the 'dribbling' stage ...

[EcclesCake]

Dave get out of Food & Drink, it is really not going to help with you hunger pangs!