Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

Planet X · 27-08-2022 9:35am

Chicken mushroom & bacon pies. Suet pastry.

awec · 28-08-2022 8:01pm

Smoked sirloin roast tonight.

sporina · 28-08-2022 9:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119528207#Comment_119528207

as per, I'd love to see the filling.. sounds fab.. love all those ingredients

Shenshen · 29-08-2022 8:55am

I missed my Oma's cooking this weekend, so on Sunday I made fresh Spaetzle and Paprika "Hendl", just with jackfruit and mushrooms instead of chicken.

It was close enough to be acceptable 😃

the beer revolu · 29-08-2022 9:43am

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While I know, for most Irish people, steaming anything other than vegetables is a bit of an anathema, suet pastry is really lovely steamed. You should try it sometime.

I used to do fully enclosed steamed suet pies/puddings but changed to doing suet dumplings on top of a stew. Much easier.

Ryath · 29-08-2022 12:39pm

Two from this week. Haven't made Sushi in years. I was the only one in the house that eats it. My youngest did eat a few pieces this time so I hopefully will more often now.

awec · 29-08-2022 12:52pm

@Ryath where do you get the seafood that you're comfortable enough to eat as sushi?

Ryath · 29-08-2022 1:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119537026#Comment_119537026

I cheated! Only used smoked salmon and some cooked king prawns. Everything from lidl including the sushi kit. I'll buy everything separately next time though in the asian market. Better value and the sachet of rice vinegar that came with it was poor, everything else was decent enough though.

Would like some raw fish. I might try Tuna next time I'm fairly brave about what I eat. I've eaten oysters from local Fish Market so I'd hope their fish is safe to.

awec · 29-08-2022 2:55pm

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This turned out to be very over-smoked. Thought the beef would be able to take it but misjudged it completely. 😒

Shenshen · 30-08-2022 10:59am

With the hot weather continuing, I didn't feel like something too warm for tea.

So I baked us some beans and cheese, made some guacamole and a fresh tomato salsa and we had that with nachos.

Nachos, beans and cheese, guacamole, salsa.jpg

Dave_The_Sheep · 30-08-2022 7:40pm

Rice bowl with some cabbage and pork, soy mushrooms and a crispy egg with some of this on top. Hit the spot.

woodchuck · 01-09-2022 8:57pm

Lemon chicken, with rice, leak and broccoli

igCorcaigh · 01-09-2022 9:28pm

Currently making this... I was going to add coconut milk until I realised how much soy sauce was in the recipe... Would the coconut milk clash with the dark soy sauce? I think it might? 🤔

The only other changes I'm making are adding shallots to the paste, and adding dried lime leaves to the pot, as I don't have fresh limes, and palm sugar rather than brown sugar, but mush less than the recipe asked for. Oh, I also used dried lemongrass (first time using it, I think I threw away too much of the outer leaves).

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemongrass-beef-stew-noodles

igCorcaigh · 01-09-2022 10:05pm

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Baked beans and cheese! Just pintos with cheese Shenshen, maybe or refried?

Gloomtastic! · 01-09-2022 11:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119556677#Comment_119556677

Soya adds salt, coconut milk adds sweetness. Shouldn’t clash.

TheKBizzle · 02-09-2022 9:30pm

Some tapas and pintxos and some basque cheesecake for housemates

igCorcaigh · 04-09-2022 5:57am

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I think this turned out really well. I didn't add coconut milk though, I liked the dark colour and dry texture.

The ingredients were really simple, but the flavour seemed to gel into a unique taste. Would definitely make again.

I used Caherbeg beef, the stewing type. Top notch.

Recliner · 05-09-2022 1:07pm

Roast lamb, roast potatoes, carrot and turnip, tenderstem broccoli and an industrial amount of stuffing. With a gorgeous sauce made from the veg the lamb cooked on and the cooking juices. I did add another couple of potatoes to my plate. Don't know where I was going with only 2.

It was the most perfect Sunday dinner.

cubatahavana · 05-09-2022 1:39pm

Smoked shoulder of lamb, root vegetables salad, cucumber salad and air fried wedges. Delicious

Dave_The_Sheep · 05-09-2022 2:55pm

Oh my, that does look good lamb.

Mushroom, cabbage and chilli noodles. First time cooking with vermicelli noodes, I think. Quite like them.

I now officially have no veg left in the fridge. Let the freezer consumation commence.

igCorcaigh · 06-09-2022 12:34am

I like my lamb skewers well done! With grilled vegetables, couscous, hummous, pickled cucumbers etc. Not very prettily assembled, but tasty.

the beer revolu · 06-09-2022 10:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119537772#Comment_119537772

that's a shame. It looks so good!

woodchuck · 06-09-2022 9:36pm

It was Mr Woodchuck's birthday, so went all out! Made the Tarte au Soleil and coq au Vin from from scratch, but the crab cakes and chocolate cake were from the supermarket (I actually would've liked to bake a cake, but this particular cake reminds him of his childhood, so I just can't compete with that 🙈)

cubatahavana · 07-09-2022 2:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119562063#Comment_119562063

As a proud Bilbaino, I'd really dig this!

Shenshen · 08-09-2022 9:30am

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Not really refried, though they do come out a little similar.

I threw a tin of mixed beans (drained), half an onion, a clove of garlic, a pickled jalapeno and a tablespoon of cream cheese in a blender, with salt, cumin, paprika, chili flakes and smoked paprika for seasoning. Blitzed it into a smooth paste, then half-filled the ramekins. Layered in some grated cheddar, topped the ramekins up with the rest of the mixture, more grated cheddar on top and then baked for 20 minutes.

igCorcaigh · 08-09-2022 9:26pm

Mini quiches (from On The Pigs Back) with green beans (Killbrack) and romesco. Tomato and cucumbers.

Fairly simple flavours, but a nice light meal.

awec · 11-09-2022 7:30pm

Had a busy weekend so ended up with one of Jamie Oliver’s 30 min meals tonight. It’s a handy book to have in the cupboard, even if I find him a little bit insufferable at times.

Chicken pie, carrot mash and French style peas.

the pie is very good, for something that only takes about 20 mins to make. Proper rainy day food.

Black Sheep · 11-09-2022 8:40pm

Slow cooked two pork shoulders for family over the weekend. Homemade rub.

Made a shin beef, marrow and madeira sauce to mix the pulled pork with.

Recliner · 13-09-2022 11:10pm

Too tired to cook so a Lidl margherita pizza that I added some parma to.

Bland enough but filled a gap.

Dave_The_Sheep · 16-09-2022 7:25pm

Partner is away, time for dal. Bit more soupy than I usually make it but I suppose I can fix that easily enough.

Dave_The_Sheep · 18-09-2022 7:13pm

Birria Tacos. Suggested by a friend, picked up some chuck and shin to make it with. Genuinely delicious. Not the healthiest, but not the worst either to be fair.

Marinade:

Crispy delicious goodness.

igCorcaigh · 18-09-2022 7:17pm

That looks like true death row stuff @Dave_The_Sheep.

Dave_The_Sheep · 19-09-2022 10:42am

It was death row stuff for my stomach for sure. Maybe I'm just not used to the level of chilli usage, but I am in tatters today digestion wise.

Still delicious.

Black Sheep · 19-09-2022 10:17pm

Cottage pie. Always a winner. Some red wine and stock for depth.

Shenshen · 20-09-2022 10:20am

I'm feeling very much myself again, so I felt like cooking a nice proper dinner.

I made masala parathas, dal tadka and a peanut and tomato chutney. Not gonna lie, that chutney was amazing, we licked the pot clean 😆

Masala paratha, peanut and tomato chutney, dal tadka.jpg

Dave_The_Sheep · 20-09-2022 10:00pm

Baked potato with some cream cheese. Couldn't be arsed doing much more.

sporina · 20-09-2022 10:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119643985#Comment_119643985

looks nice n fresh.. the antidote to your Birria Tacos.. 😋

igCorcaigh · 20-09-2022 10:42pm

Curry photos from the phone are hard to present well, but this was a tasty and easy yellow curry with chicken, some frozen veg and fried rice. From yesterday.

I used a Thai yellow curry soup that's sold in handy little cheap cartons. Added lime leaves. I find the precooked pouches of brown rice are perfect for quick fried rice. An easy win for a week night.

igCorcaigh · 21-09-2022 12:24am

Pork chops with A1 sauce and red onions, brown lentils, butternut squash mash. I was hungry tonight!

Graces7 · 21-09-2022 5:00am

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Now THAT is perfect... sorry I don;t know how to avoid quoting photos...

Graces7 · 21-09-2022 5:02am

Finally resorted to baked beans.. Been many months!

Gloomtastic! · 21-09-2022 6:10am

Just to advise readers, no matter how desperate and needy some posts appear, please do not be tempted to offer help. As an anonymous forum, you have no idea who users really are.

The Gloomster!

Black Sheep · 21-09-2022 10:56pm

Chicken peri peri with fried potato and some red slaw.

Dave_The_Sheep · 22-09-2022 1:30am

Courgette, pea and rasher risotto. Bit salty, oddly enough.

Black Sheep · 22-09-2022 4:52pm

Pork shoulder and a couple of different styles of BBQ sauce.

Also can someone for the love of Jesus tell me why my pics are uploading sideways 🙄

leahyl · 23-09-2022 8:24am

Black Sheep, think this is a boards issue - if you screenshot the pics and then upload those, they should show the right way up!

Graces7 · 23-09-2022 9:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119644650#Comment_119644650

Gloomtastic; if your post was aimed at me? I am neither desperate not needy I assure you. The forum just says what you had for dinner.. Not gourmet meals etc..

I LOVE baked beans and they are

for me a real treat.. I am sorry if my simplicity gives a wrong impression here! Very upset if that is so.. Blessings and peace to all here. I did enjoy reading it all.. I am certainly not needy or desperate.. REALLY!

It just says what you had for dinner! I had through choice baked beans and really enjoyed them!

con747 · 23-09-2022 11:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119657334#Comment_119657334

+1

Gloomtastic! · 24-09-2022 6:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119657334#Comment_119657334

As a Mod on Boards, I get to see what you’re really like Graces7. Blessings and peace to all here my arse!!

If you want to continue with this, you PM me, do not respond on this thread or it will give me the greatest pleasure of all my years Modding on here to ban you - hopefully once and for all!

The Gloomster!

anewme · 24-09-2022 10:09pm

It was actually me who started the beans conversation on the general food thread yesterday.

My reason for asking was that I noticed Heinz beans were now over 3 Euro for 3 small tins. I'm not needy, just notice the massive price jump.

Bought a 3 pack of Newgate today in Lidl, will be interesting to see how they stack up.

Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

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