What's for dinner thread

[wideeyes]

I did chicken, broccoli and sweetcorn pasta bake.(topped with crisps!!)

 

[Snowy-girls]

Yup it's in the slow cooker, it smells beautiful! I have just mixed up some mint sauce and put my roast spuds in the oven, I have decided to make home made ones today instead of Aunt Bessies!

I love the slow cooker,one of the best kitchen gadgets i have ever bought(apart from the Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker ).I love Mint Sauce,or green gravy as Dd7 calls it .Only me+Chloe like it+we have it with any roast meat dinner.I always remember when i lived at home with my Nan+Grandad,Grandad had his veggie patch(he still has) and we would always pick fresh mint for the mint sauce.x.

 

[shellbell]

We had Chilli wit rice and Wraps

 

[kellie37]

roast chicken, stuffing, roast spuds, brussells, runner beans, cauliflower, sweetcorn, yorkshire puddings and gravy.

 

[Pinky166]

For the meatballs,i buy good steak+put it thru the mincer,add chopped onions,salt+pepper+dried mixed herbs.Add an egg to bind together-no breadcrumbs-but you can if you want to.Simply fry them in butter.

For the sauce,tonight i am using Grandad's home grown plum toms,skin them first(pour boiling water on them+cover)chop up,add salt,pepper,crushed garlic,worsetshire(spell?) sauce,olive oil,tom puree,chopped fresh basil,a little sugar-as some toms can be quite acidic and simmer.Sometimes i add chunks of already sweated mushrooms+onions to the sauce.
Serve+add fresh grated parmesan on top .
Hope you understood that.x.

Oh lovely - I think I will give that a go. Thanks hun.x.

 

[Pinky166]

OOhhhh i have'nt had Lamb Casserole for a while,i think that could be on the cards for the weekend .How do you cook your's? I like to do mine in the slow cooker.x.

How do you make your Lamb Casserole? I have got a slow cooker somewhere but have never really used it.....

 

[PoppyAnna]

Tonight we are having Moussaka - I made the ragu yesterday and just need to dothe rest later. We will have a greeen salad and garlic bread with it.

 

[kellie37]

spag bol for us tonight but the kids won't eat it so i will have to find something for them.

 

[tashasmum]

We are off out tonight to the theater so will be eating out. Not decided where yet.

 

[natalielongstaff]

we are having toad in the hole

 

[Snowy-girls]

How do you make your Lamb Casserole? I have got a slow cooker somewhere but have never really used it.....

My Lamb Casserole is more like a Lamb Stew/Soup which we eat with hot crusty bread.
Always start it early in the morning so it's ready for dinner(for me-i have it going from 10am to eat at 5pm).
Chop up your lamb into biggish chunks(as they will shrink),chop mushrooms+onions,carrots,spaghetti(pasta type-spaghetti break in half),2 lamb stock cubes mixed with a little hot water,salt+pepper,lamb seasoning,tin of Heinz lamb+veg big soup,some gravy granules to thicken,fill 1/2 with water(don't add to much water as it's easier to thin soup than to thicken).

This is the same basis i use for any stew,beef-use beef stock cubes,beef seasoning,tin of condensed oxtail soup or beef+veg soup
chicken,chicken stock cubes,condensed chick soup,etc...
i also like adding sausages to my stews.

You can add anything you like,more veg,pulses etc...(i have 2 fussy girls so only add the minimum of items).
I sometimes add dumplings about 30-40mins before it gets served,or once there cooked i add new pots-there's so many different variations when using a slow cooker .x.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Dd7 is at gym later than normal tonight,so the girls will be having something quick for me to cook scrambled egg,spaghetti hoops,sausages and toast.
As i am going to Asda's after that me+hubby are having an Asda's curry from the curry counter .Beef madras for me,chicken vindaloo for Hubby,share 2 pilau rice,onion bhajis and garlic+coriander naan bread.x.

 

[T16GEM]

My friend is coming round tonight and we are having roast chicken and all the trimmings while the men have a take away curry.

 

[natalielongstaff]

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As i am going to Asda's after that me+hubby are having an Asda's curry from the curry counter :

Hotukdeals reckon they are only £3 at the minute ! let me know if thats true please

 

[Snowy-girls]

Hotukdeals reckon they are only £3 at the minute ! let me know if thats true please

Will let you know-usually it's the pre bagged ones on display.Becuase i only eat beef madras i get the meal for 2 from the curry counter and it normally is'nt in the deal.x.

 

[natalielongstaff]

Will let you know-usually it's the pre bagged ones on display.Becuase i only eat beef madras i get the meal for 2 from the curry counter and it normally is'nt in the deal.x.

thank you x x

 

[Bolanette87]

Hotukdeals reckon they are only £3 at the minute ! let me know if thats true please

Morrisons had their Curry bags for two at £3 last week. Plus packs of Cobra beer for £2..... It was some kind of 'night in' promotion.

Bob xoxox

 

[natalielongstaff]

Morrisons had their Curry bags for two at £3 last week. Plus packs of Cobra beer for £2..... It was some kind of 'night in' promotion.

Bob xoxox

Aaah bet asda have copied them

 

[Pinky166]

My Lamb Casserole is more like a Lamb Stew/Soup which we eat with hot crusty bread.
Always start it early in the morning so it's ready for dinner(for me-i have it going from 10am to eat at 5pm).
Chop up your lamb into biggish chunks(as they will shrink),chop mushrooms+onions,carrots,spaghetti(pasta type-spaghetti break in half),2 lamb stock cubes mixed with a little hot water,salt+pepper,lamb seasoning,tin of Heinz lamb+veg big soup,some gravy granules to thicken,fill 1/2 with water(don't add to much water as it's easier to thin soup than to thicken).

This is the same basis i use for any stew,beef-use beef stock cubes,beef seasoning,tin of condensed oxtail soup or beef+veg soup
chicken,chicken stock cubes,condensed chick soup,etc...
i also like adding sausages to my stews.

You can add anything you like,more veg,pulses etc...(i have 2 fussy girls so only add the minimum of items).
I sometimes add dumplings about 30-40mins before it gets served,or once there cooked i add new pots-there's so many different variations when using a slow cooker .x.

Thanks Michelle - that sounds lovely. When I go shopping next week I will get some lamb and give it a go!

Do you make dumplings or buy frozen Aunt Bessies? I have never had them before but Hubby likes them apparently!

 

[Pinky166]

I forgot to say I am having Toad in the hole, Roast Pots, Carrots, Peas & Gravy.