beandownunder Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 just planning this weeks meals and am a bit sick of same old same old, so to all you foodies give me some inspiration for family meals...... j x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 So i have been cooking really well (in my opinion!) since we got here!... This week i cooked pesto pasta with chicken and bacon... And a few random green beans on the side!.... The kids loved it and couldn't eat it quick enough!..... So very quick and easy but was a big hit with everyone!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Make a chilli. Cut a small French stick in half. Scoop out the bread from the inside. Stuff the chilli in. Bung in oven for long enough for the bread to go warm and a bit crusty. Eat. I put sweetcorn in my chilli lol. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm trying to find inspiration for today's dinner, we've just finished lunch and I'm thinking about dinner. Chicken / slow cooker / sauce ? I have a tin of chicken soup, might use that with the chicken in the slow cooker :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Chilli lasagne ... make a chilli and use tortilla wraps as the lasagne sheets, chicken, pumpkin, spinach and pasta in a cheese sauce, Fish, leek, peas in a white sauce (put some dill in it) ... top with defrosted French fries and put in the oven ... (Fish and Chip pie), chicken, leek, capsicum, mushrooms in a savoury white sauce - put into pre made vol-au-vent (large) cases and baked in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 So i have been cooking really well (in my opinion!) since we got here!... This week i cooked pesto pasta with chicken and bacon... And a few random green beans on the side!.... The kids loved it and couldn't eat it quick enough!..... So very quick and easy but was a big hit with everyone!! xx My kids love pesto pasta too, has to be home made pesto though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 What did you decide to have Janine ? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 My OHs lasagne is always a hit with my three, spaghetti carbonara, mild curry, meatballs and pasta (pasta is a big hit on our family), chicken and vegetables mixed into Mayo and then cooked in puff pastry, homemade pizzas, fish pie, Boursin chicken wrapped in bacon. Sometimes I lay out all the leftovers and the kids have a 'buffet' day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 What did you decide to have Janine ? X well for tonight, Chinese takeaway! only because we've just spent 3 1/2 hrs putting a new trampoline up and I can't be bothered to cook! still need to assemble this weeks meal planner but some useful hints here cheers guys!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 normal tonight Roast beef ,yorkshire pud, tomorrow roast chicken, leftovers with chips, weds Oatcakes with bacon, cheese and tomatoes, thurs pasta then Friday off to stay in a hotel till monday.....sorry not very adventurous Janine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 When we did our ski season it was 5 courses every night, loads of butter and cream but as it was the same menu week in week out after a few weeks we were bored with and abstained....a great way to lose weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Been having a baking day. Trying something new as I too get bored with the same old. Should be clearing out cupboards but want some comfort food as piddling down with rain and cold! I have just made (but not eaten yet) a chicken and mushroom pie. Pan fry until brown 1/2 onion, mushrooms and chicken thigh meat. Stir in a little flour, chicken stock, sage, mustard powder and a splash of milk (would use cream but haven't got any), seasoning. Cook until reduced a little. Allow to cool. Using the same pan (no handle) to save washing up, top with a layer of pastry. Brush with milk /egg and bake in the oven for around 35 mins on a high heat, 210'c. Will serve with roast potatoes (as kids hate mash) and green veg. I made loads of pastry so I could make other things at the same time. 16oz of plain flour and 8oz of fat has made enough pastry for a pie top, a 9" Bakewell tart and a small jam tart. The Bakewell tart is a new recipe too. This one instead of using regular flour in the frangipane sponge part, uses rice flour and ground almonds. Wow! The texture and flavour are excellent. Will definitely use this recipe in future. If you love marzipan you will love this! Found it in a very old recipe book. If anyone wants the recipe, just ask. Edited March 2, 2014 by Akasully2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yum ! We had Chinese last night :-) have you tested the trampoline out ? We have a big one and the girls love it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 This is the bakewell tart. Pie is in the oven, smelling delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 As usual, it is upside down...iPads for you. I rotated it and it is still upside down. Better stick to baking as IT is obviously not my strong point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 you are so like me akasully every day is a baking day, the smell and the taste is hard to beat.I will have a piece of the bakewell ,please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Sending it your way Odies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millar.wall.1985 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Chilli garlic mushrooms fried in soya sauce, a vegi stir fry with either prawns, tuna steak, salmon or chicken! I tend to cook this every week night as its quick and cheap enough if u go to aldi .... I want singapore noodles now you mentioned chinese .. doesnt take much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millar.wall.1985 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Oh my Akasully that looks awesome! can you do us all a pastry party when we all land in oz! that bakewell pie looks to die for! xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thank you! Shame the pic is upside down, it looks better the right way up! Pastry party....now that's a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thank you! Shame the pic is upside down, it looks better the right way up! Pastry party....now that's a thought! It's upside down because it wants to be in Australia lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 just a random dinner tonight, using leftovers so balsamic roast new potatoes, linda mcartney sausages and homemade coleslaw! A big hit with the kids is tuna pasta, put pasta in to boil and while its cooking chop cucumber, tomatoes and chuck some sweetcorn and tin of tuna in as well. I like red onion in it as well but kids pick it out. Anyway add a couple of big spoons of mayo and salt and pepper. Once pasta cooked, drain and chuck in with the rest. Mix it all up and serve while warm but is nice as pasta salad too when cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 On my restricted diet today and not allowed food tomorrow But had garlic chilli prawns yesterday with crusty bread for dipping in the juice - I do them in white wine Wednesday is going to be a Texan chili but served with mash rather than rice Thursday not sure - thinking maybe a rare rib of beef dish I do that is mixed into a salad with a dressing made from the pan juices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Meatball subs and home made wedges are always a popular dinner (and quick). Tonight is chicken and corn cannelloni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 As usual, it is upside down...iPads for you. I rotated it and it is still upside down. Better stick to baking as IT is obviously not my strong point. That's because you're viewing it in the UK, it's fine for us down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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