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Post by superjohnmcginlay » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:00 pm

General Mannerheim wrote:quick question - what the hell is sauteeing? ie, how do i saute some leeks?
Frying.

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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:02 pm

General Mannerheim wrote:quick question - what the hell is sauteeing? ie, how do i saute some leeks?
Fried in butter I would think.
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Post by General Mannerheim » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:18 pm

thanks - so why dont they just call it frying?

Im also on the hunt for thee Perfect mash potato recipie - anyone any tips? i already have a ricer!

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Post by KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:32 pm

I always do my mash in the traditional way - boil in salted water, drain and mash. I add butter before mashing, and then add a bit more once I've mashed, then stir it in using a wooden spoon. Makes the potatoes fluffier and tastes creamier. Trick is to mash in a plastic bowl rather than the pan, then stir quickly until the potato kind of moves round the bowl.
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Post by mofgimmers » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:32 pm

By no means perfect, but adding a little wholegrain mustard and spring onions makes for ace mash.
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Post by Lord Kangana » Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:00 pm

General Mannerheim wrote:thanks - so why dont they just call it frying?

Im also on the hunt for thee Perfect mash potato recipie - anyone any tips? i already have a ricer!
1) Perfect Mash:-

Boil your potatoes in water with a handful of sugar and a good pinnch of salt in. Drain. Put back in pan on a low heat to dry. Then put through ricer, back into pan and season heavily with salt and white pepper. Meanwhile, in a seperate pan, but a large knob of butter, another handful of sugar and a cupful of cream. Bring to the boil, simmer for a minute, then combine with the mash on heat. Serve. Perfect Mash.

Secondly, sauteeing comes from a sauteuse pan, French, which is a large heavy higher-sided frying pan.
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Post by ratbert » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:03 pm

I'm having pigeon breast warm salad tonight. Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.

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Post by mummywhycantieatcrayons » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:14 pm

ratbert wrote:I'm having pigeon breast warm salad tonight. Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.
Because you have to run around in the city centre and catch one of the bastards first?
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Post by Verbal » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:00 pm

ratbert wrote:I'm having pigeon breast warm salad tonight. Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.
Are you Gregg Wallace from Masterchef, ratbert?
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Post by Verbal » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:02 pm

Turkey breast, with salad, red onions and a dash of red leicester cheese. Absolutely delicious, and rather healthy if anyone is that way inclined.
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Post by ratbert » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:55 am

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ratbert wrote:I'm having pigeon breast warm salad tonight. Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.
Because you have to run around in the city centre and catch one of the bastards first?
There are so many of the sods you don't have to run. You just stand on one!
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Post by BWFC_Insane » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:01 am

Tonight I am cooking spaghetti with mussels in a tomato sauce with a hint of chilli!

Few shavings of parmesan on top. Lovely.

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Post by jimbo » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:12 am

BWFC_Insane wrote:Tonight I am cooking spaghetti with mussels in a tomato sauce with a hint of chilli!

Few shavings of parmesan on top. Lovely.
Nice. When I go for something like that I use just a simple sauce with a splash of white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Got to be careful with chillies on seafood for me as it's easy to overpower the delicate flavour.

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Post by BWFC_Insane » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:19 am

jimbo wrote:
BWFC_Insane wrote:Tonight I am cooking spaghetti with mussels in a tomato sauce with a hint of chilli!

Few shavings of parmesan on top. Lovely.
Nice. When I go for something like that I use just a simple sauce with a splash of white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Got to be careful with chillies on seafood for me as it's easy to overpower the delicate flavour.
Indeed tis roughly what I'm doing.

Though tinned chopped tomatoes rather than the fresh ones in this instance.

Just a very slight hint of chilli, not overpowering!

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Post by jimbo » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:26 am

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jimbo wrote:
BWFC_Insane wrote:Tonight I am cooking spaghetti with mussels in a tomato sauce with a hint of chilli!

Few shavings of parmesan on top. Lovely.
Nice. When I go for something like that I use just a simple sauce with a splash of white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Got to be careful with chillies on seafood for me as it's easy to overpower the delicate flavour.
Indeed tis roughly what I'm doing.

Though tinned chopped tomatoes rather than the fresh ones in this instance.

Just a very slight hint of chilli, not overpowering!
It's my very favourite quick dinner. Not too expensive either which is always important as a student!

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Post by Dave Sutton's barnet » Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:49 pm

Half a big tin of Lidl lentil soup. Everyone mocks until they smell it, then they want some.

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Post by Prufrock » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:00 pm

Currently micro chips with melted cheddar, mayo and tom sauce. Later some super noodles me thinks. Good ol' student life! To drink, cheap lemonade and orange squash.
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Post by TANGODANCER » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:22 pm

Prufrock wrote:Currently micro chips with melted cheddar, mayo and tom sauce. Later some super noodles me thinks. Good ol' student life! To drink, cheap lemonade and orange squash.
I told you, bread, butter, cheese, raw onion, corned beef, fresh tomatoes can make a tasty feast without spending a fortune.
Onions are so versatile. Drop a bit of butter in the frying pan and fry them (tin of hot-dog sausages, bread and butter ), slice one up and drop it in a flat dish of vinegar for a couple of hours. Beats any pickles going and is tasty with everything (including a chip sandwich). Cheap and cheerful is the way. :wink:
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Post by Prufrock » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:24 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:
Prufrock wrote:Currently micro chips with melted cheddar, mayo and tom sauce. Later some super noodles me thinks. Good ol' student life! To drink, cheap lemonade and orange squash.
I told you, bread, butter, cheese, raw onion, corned beef, fresh tomatoes can make a tasty feast without spending a fortune.
Onions are so versatile. Drop a bit of butter in the frying pan and fry them (tin of hot-dog sausages, bread and butter ), slice one up and drop it in a flat dish of vinegar for a couple of hours. Beats any pickles going and is tasty with everything (including a chip sandwich). Cheap and cheerful is the way. :wink:
Cheers for the advice TD, but if you can find corned beef over here you are an absolute hero :D
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Post by TANGODANCER » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:36 pm

Prufrock wrote:
TANGODANCER wrote:
Prufrock wrote:Currently micro chips with melted cheddar, mayo and tom sauce. Later some super noodles me thinks. Good ol' student life! To drink, cheap lemonade and orange squash.
I told you, bread, butter, cheese, raw onion, corned beef, fresh tomatoes can make a tasty feast without spending a fortune.
Onions are so versatile. Drop a bit of butter in the frying pan and fry them (tin of hot-dog sausages, bread and butter ), slice one up and drop it in a flat dish of vinegar for a couple of hours. Beats any pickles going and is tasty with everything (including a chip sandwich). Cheap and cheerful is the way. :wink:
Cheers for the advice TD, but if you can find corned beef over here you are an absolute hero :D
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