The 'Here's what I had for dinner last night' thread - Part II - Don't quote pics!

Tilly · 24-02-2015 1:31pm

Pork curry with cauliflower rice.

Please excuse the Tigger pj’s :P

J Mysterio · 24-02-2015 2:38pm

Cauliflower rice... Cool!

EITS · 24-02-2015 7:16pm

I think the pj's are cool

homemadecider · 24-02-2015 7:39pm

Chicken biryani with broccoli & mushrooms. SO SPICY IT HURT (kind of in a good way).

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heldel00 · 24-02-2015 7:43pm

Nasi goreng last night. Was only alright.

Rasher, sausage, fried egg, boxty, beans and mashed spuds tonight. GORGEOUS!

It's the simple things in life that make me happy.

TireeTerror · 24-02-2015 8:19pm

OMG Im such an idiot. I had a post edited by a moderator because I "quoted the picture". The entire time I was viewing this thread I could not understand why posters were making comments with the photos they posted. I misunderstood the "Dont quote photos" thread title, I thought it meant you were not allowed to type a message and perhaps it was some kind of game where we had to guess what was what.

MissFlitworth · 24-02-2015 8:22pm

Ah bless your little cotton socks TireeTerror! Don't worry, easy mistake to make

Ilyana 2.0 · 24-02-2015 8:25pm

A replay of last Thursday's steak dinner, with added greenery because himself's not here.

Not even sorry.

yellow hen · 24-02-2015 8:37pm

homemadecider wrote: »

Chicken biryani with broccoli & mushrooms. SO SPICY IT HURT (kind of in a good way).

Oh I love biryani. Would you mind sharing the recipe?

angeldelight · 24-02-2015 8:39pm

yellow hen wrote: »

Oh I love biryani. Would you mind sharing the recipe?

+1! Used to make it all the time using Pataks paste but haven't been able to source it in a few years. I don't like the sauce you get with it from takeaway, just like the dry dish and serve with raita

yellow hen · 24-02-2015 9:03pm

angeldelight wrote: »

+1! Used to make it all the time using Pataks paste but haven't been able to source it in a few years. I don't like the sauce you get with it from takeaway, just like the dry dish and serve with raita

Me too! When aldi do their Indian event they always have pataks sauce so I buy it by the cartload!

katydid · 24-02-2015 9:05pm

angeldelight wrote: »

+1! Used to make it all the time using Pataks paste but haven't been able to source it in a few years. I don't like the sauce you get with it from takeaway, just like the dry dish and serve with raita

Same here. I don't think Pataks make that paste any more. I was in an Asian supermarket today and saw a huge range of Pataks, but no biryani. I suppose you could make it with another paste, such as madras. The main thing is to fry the onions, add the rice and fry for a bit, add your paste, meat, and stock/water and bung it in the oven.

angeldelight · 24-02-2015 9:19pm

I used to make it a little differently - fry onions, then add meat. Add paste, fry off for a few minutes, remove from heat and add natural yoghurt then add the rice and heat through. Must check Aldi next time! I've seen it on Amazon recently and been tempted

homemadecider · 24-02-2015 9:26pm

yellow hen wrote: »

Oh I love biryani. Would you mind sharing the recipe?

Sure - I use the Patak's biryani paste. You can still buy it in the Asian market on Drury St in Dublin.

Heavy saucepan - one glug of oil - get the oil hot and add a chopped onion, green pepper and some chicken. Add biryani paste (I use a quarter of a jar for dinner for two) and stir well. Add half a cup of basmati rice, 1 cup of water and as many mushrooms as you like. Stir everything together, bring to a simmer and cook with the lid on for 15 mins. Don't stir it - just leave it alone and have a cup of tea.

After 15 mins, turn the heat off. I put some broccoli in on top of the rice at this point (no need to stir), put the lid back on and then let it steam for another 20 mins. Then it's ready to serve.

I love it as it's so easy to fling together after a day at work. (Also very delicious)

PS This serves 2 adults

katydid · 24-02-2015 9:34pm

angeldelight wrote: »

I used to make it a little differently - fry onions, then add meat. Add paste, fry off for a few minutes, remove from heat and add natural yoghurt then add the rice and heat through. Must check Aldi next time! I've seen it on Amazon recently and been tempted

Do you mean cooked rice?

MissFlitworth · 24-02-2015 10:34pm

Fridge clearer. Diced potatoes, onions, chorizo, pork chop & a poached egg. And a little manchego and then a little gruyere I found all by its lonesome. All (bar egg) dumped in a single oven dish. Shouldn't have let the manchego melt as it utterly lost its cheesy mojo but apart from that I have both thumbs up.

Minder · 24-02-2015 11:13pm

Chicken with ramen noodles. The first batch of dashi was very bitter, not sure what I did to make it so, but after messing about with it for nearly thirty minutes to try and correct it, I ditched the broth and made a new one from scratch. Kitchen looked like I'd made a three course meal for six by the time we were eating.

kylith · 25-02-2015 12:17am

Chicken noodle soup.

J Mysterio · 25-02-2015 12:25am

Chorizo, Chickpea and Roasted Red Peppers.
'Spanish' Meatballs.
Patatas Bravas.
Chicken Wings w/ Lemon, Garlic & Cumin.

MissFlitworth · 25-02-2015 12:27am

That looks amazing J Mysterio!!

homemadecider · 25-02-2015 7:34pm

Curry Addict's chicken rogan josh from the Cooking Club. Very hot and very delicious.

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Mrs Fox · 25-02-2015 7:37pm

Good woman, hmc!

Tonight is baked salmon, roast sweet potato chips, and salad.

angeldelight · 25-02-2015 9:04pm

Pasta with smoked bacon, mushrooms, pesto and Creme fraiche, very satisfying!

Dizzyblonde · 25-02-2015 9:26pm

Roast chicken, sweet potato fries and corn on the cob.

djerk · 25-02-2015 10:07pm

Tonight I had this baked salmon steak with grated ginger,garlic,honey,lemon & dill on top of a mixed salad w/ baby tomatoes, mozzarella, mixed nuts and a light balsamic/olive oil vinaigrette. Wasn't really in the mood for cooking but the little bit of effort was worth it in the end

MissFlitworth · 26-02-2015 12:11am

Roast chicken fillets, mash & steamed broccoli tossed in lemon juice & the caramelised chickeny bits from the roasting dish. My boyfriend is weaning me onto the occasional 'traditional' weeknight dinner rather than my standard 'throw things in a pan, add chili, slop onto plate or eat out of pan' dinner.

Then we had tea and a couple of squares of dark chocolate with sea salt that we picked up from Hazel Mountain Chocolate on a recent trip to Clare. It made my mouth happy. Not particularly salty but just so very chocolate+++

homemadecider · 26-02-2015 7:25pm

Roasted butternut squash with mushrooms, smoked bacon, rocket & parmesan.

Mrs Fox · 26-02-2015 7:36pm

Chilli con veg on a bed of courgette 'spaghetti', with feta, coriander and squeeze of lime.

Dizzyblonde · 26-02-2015 9:08pm

Chicken curry with rice and saag aloo. I took photos before I served it because these days once the dinner's on the plate I forget.

Merkin · 26-02-2015 10:25pm

Made the Spicy Thai Chicken Noodle Soup from the Cooking Club with some adjustments, added ****ake and chestnut mushrooms, used banana shallots and used an eye watering amount of garlic and it was DEEELISH. Shall be making it again as those flavours do it for me every time!

polydactyl · 27-02-2015 12:45am

Hairy Bikers chili as a favour for my dad who loves it. had my hands full with baby though so threw it all in the slow cooker at lunch time during her nap and it was delicious this evening

MissFlitworth · 27-02-2015 12:28pm

Went out for for pizza-and-a-pint deal last night. I had a 'Billy Jean King' (mozzarella, spinach, wild mushrooms, tomato and an egg) and he had a 'Conor McGregor' (mozzarella, salami, chorizo). If any C&R'rs find themselves in Phibsborough the Back Page gets my piggy seal of approval for excellent pizza. Oink oink.

iwantmydinner · 27-02-2015 12:31pm

MissFlitworth wrote: »

Went out for for pizza-and-a-pint deal last night. I had a 'Billy Jean King' (mozzarella, spinach, wild mushrooms, tomato and an egg) and he had a 'Conor McGregor' (mozzarella, salami, chorizo). If any C&R'rs find themselves in Phibsborough the Back Page gets my piggy seal of approval for excellent pizza. Oink oink.

Was there a few weeks back and loved the menu but we'd already eaten, must head back for food soon!

fussyonion · 27-02-2015 7:56pm

I found two Napolina pizza bases in the cupboard and as I wasn't in the mood of making a big dinner, figured I'd make pizzas.

Made my own tomato sauce, spread that on, added sliced mushrooms, red onions, green and red peppers, torn ham, grated cheese, sweetcorn and jalapenos.
Very tasty!

Mrs Fox · 27-02-2015 8:23pm

Duck leg confit, roast sweet potato chips, a salad of spinach, peas & crumbled feta.

Faith · 27-02-2015 8:33pm

Is confit a lot of work to do at home?

Mrs Fox · 27-02-2015 8:42pm

Faith wrote: »

Is confit a lot of work to do at home?

You've got to ask Mr Silver Hill about that

katydid · 27-02-2015 9:00pm

Mrs Fox wrote: »

You've got to ask Mr Silver Hill about that

Not much work at all. Just a long cooking time. I made it last year, you just roast the legs in duck/goose fat for ages., as far as I remember

Minder · 28-02-2015 10:34am

Confit duck needs low heat and long time. Temperature should be around 80c.

Dinner for one as Mrs Minder had a night out with the girls. Spare ribs with garlic, soy sauce, 5 spice and spring onions. Stir fried baby bok choi with shiitake shrooms and noodles.

StripedBoxers · 28-02-2015 4:54pm

Last night was deep fried spicy chicken wings and BBQ ribs.

Tonight we'll have a guest so I am doing roast chicken breasts on the bone, steamed potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.

Already some of those eating are worrying that the breasts won't be cooked within an hour, and will instead take two hours to cook. Two hours to cook chicken breasts on the bone. :rolleyes:

angeldelight · 28-02-2015 5:19pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Last night was deep fried spicy chicken wings and BBQ ribs.

Tonight we'll have a guest so I am doing roast chicken breasts on the bone, steamed potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.

Already some of those eating are worrying that the breasts won't be cooked within an hour, and will instead take two hours to cook. Two hours to cook chicken breasts on the bone. :rolleyes:

My mother in law cooks them for 90 minutes and puts the broccoli on at the same time!

BaZmO* · 28-02-2015 8:07pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Last night was deep fried spicy chicken wings and BBQ ribs.

Tonight we'll have a guest so I am doing roast chicken breasts on the bone, steamed potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.

Already some of those eating are worrying that the breasts won't be cooked within an hour, and will instead take two hours to cook. Two hours to cook chicken breasts on the bone. :rolleyes:

You should put their ones on for the two hours!

Gloomtastic! · 28-02-2015 8:35pm

Mrs G! made Jamie Oliver's Herb and Parmesan Crusted Cod with spinich salad and steamed spuds. Bit burnt under the grill but it was delish.

dibkins · 28-02-2015 9:17pm

Chicken and chorizo quesadilla. Nom

tampopo · 28-02-2015 10:22pm

Went to Yo Sushi! last night. Hadn't been in about 10 years since it was Aya's.

I had Miso soup, chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura and a sliced beef that was so rare it seemed like it was wafted over a candle! Still tasted great though.

kylith · 01-03-2015 12:45pm

Hummus, crackers and some charcuterie.

livinsane · 01-03-2015 4:46pm

Made good ol spaghetti and meatballs in a rich homemade tomato sauce. Run of the mill you say? Oh no! I decided mid cooking to add pieces of black pudding. Mother! Savage. The pudding stayed soft and moist and added a nice element of spice to the sauce also.

katydid · 01-03-2015 5:32pm

livinsane wrote: »

Made good ol spaghetti and meatballs in a rich homemade tomato sauce. Run of the mill you say? Oh no! I decided mid cooking to add pieces of black pudding. Mother! Savage. The pudding stayed soft and moist and added a nice element of spice to the sauce also.

Big pieces or sort of crumbled in?

Ilyana 2.0 · 01-03-2015 8:05pm

I was a very lucky duck who got to spend the weekend at Aghadoe Heights in Killarney. The food was just dee-licious.

Friday night was fish and chips for me - simple dish but so fresh and tasty. The chips were homemade and twice-cooked

Saturday night was fillet of beef (rare) with a port wine jus, mushrooms, creamy mash and roasted mediterranean veg. Also delicious and followed by ice cream.

Mrs Fox · 01-03-2015 8:25pm

Courgette and Carrot 'noodles' coconut chicken curry laksa, with baby spinach, beansprouts, basil, red chilli, coriander, spring onion and a squeeze of lime. Delicious in so many levels.

The 'Here's what I had for dinner last night' thread - Part II - Don't quote pics!

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