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[cluey]

ok.......i noticed the other day that becky's mum was wanting some food idea's and recipes......so i don't know if there is a thread like this already.....if so just merge please...........but i might also add.......as soon as my kids had any teeth.......they where fed this kind of food......just like i was.....so anything i add.........is what we eat on a daily basis.............i found the best way......is to get them to help with the cooking process......and i does become a great activity to share............here are some of my favorites...........




SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS!!!!!!


700g single chicken breast fillets,sliced thinly
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
2 birds eye chilli's(obviously this is  a lot......but something sambal olek...like 1/3 teaspoon i find is pleanty)but my kids like a bit of spice,lol
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove of garlic crushed
2 tablespoons of peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1 tablespoon of lime juice
3/4 cup cashew nuts,toasted
1 cup of snow pea sprouts








combine~chicken,coriander,chilli,sesame oil and garlic in bowl,refrigerate 3 hours or overnight
heat~peanut oil in wok or large fry pan,stir fry chicken mixture,in batches...until browned and cooked through
return~chicken mixture to wok with vinegar,sauce,juice...stir fry till sauce boils...add cashews,stir fry tossing until combined.Remove wok from heat,gently toss sprouts with chicken mixture.








as this is really quick and easy.......i start steaming(or you can boil)the rice while i cook..........all up takes about 15 mins..........

[Admiral Danger]

maccaroni & cheese (the nice version):
macaroni (cooked in the sauspan)
tinned tomatoes
chopped onions
mature cheese (cube it)
all in a caserole dish (with the pasta) and stir to mix it a lil' bit
then put it in the oven and cook it until the cheese has melted and it looks delicious.

so much nicer than the crappy ones in the super markets with cream cheese

now i think about it...  i wish i had some

someone find the recipe for pancakes!
or kfc chicken, or mcdonalds burgers, or cadburys chocolate

Edited by Dr Alien, 18 February 2010 - 11:42 PM.

[realmcutter]

I get nice, cold glass of 2% milk (cow milk) then i put in some Ness-quick chocolate powder and stir, the i put in hershey's chocolate syrup till the glass rises about half an inch, and i put in some swiss-miss choclate mix and stir. After about 2 minutes of good stiring I've got myself some triple-chocolate milk, or as i call it "have the ambulence on standby"

[cluey]

PEPPERED PRAWNS WITH LEEK!!!
1 medium leek
500g uncooked prawns
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon of cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons if finely chopped coriander






cut~leek into roughly 3cm pieces,cook in large pan of uncovered water until tender...drain
you can shell the prawns or buy them already done........leaving tails on....de-vein ...flatten slightly
heat~oil in large pan or wok with garlic for about 2mins...add  sauce,sugar and pepper.....until prawns change colour.......then simply lay in dish on top of leeks and sprinkle with coriander.......






again....just do rice at the same time.......

[Admiral Danger]

fried rice

best to use frozen rice
put some vegetable oil in a frying pan
microwave your frozen rice until ready
put your rice in the frying pan and fry it a bit
put some soya sauce into it and start mixing until most of your rice is brown.

you can also add other things like peas and my favourite, onions.  just be a bit creative.  if you make it right, you won't need to go to a takeaway anymore to have any

Edited by Dr Alien, 18 February 2010 - 11:46 PM.

[The Silver Thong]

Ok my recipe is a little complicated so I made this video to explain it better.








  

[cluey]

The Silver Thong, on 18 February 2010 - 11:47 PM, said:

Ok my recipe is a little complicated so I made this video to explain it better.








  

.......you never fail to disappoint do you..................that's up there with that special friend one you showed me,lol

Edited by cluey, 19 February 2010 - 12:05 AM.

[Admiral Danger]

The Silver Thong, on 18 February 2010 - 11:47 PM, said:

Ok my recipe is a little complicated so I made this video to explain it better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaadfxSkDYA






  

it still doesnt beat my raw carrot stick recipe

[cluey]

I love this recipe...........my mum makes it all the time............


SALMON AND ASPARAGUS(OR YOU CAN CRAB MEAT...TINNED OR FRESH)TART OR PIE....WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT!!
pastry~1 cup plain flour
1.4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbs of butter
1 egg lightly beaten
1 tbs of cold water
10gms plain flour extra


FILLING
180gms canned red salmon..or fresh....drained and flaked
1 tsp of lemon juice
4 eggs lightly beaten
3/4 cup of buttermilk
1 tbs of fresh dill,chopped
12 spears of fresh asparagus.....or buy canned or fresh crab meat










sift flour and salt into a bowl,rub butter into mixture with fingers...till it resembles fine bread crumbs


stir in the egg adding cold water to form a dough......knead and wrap in gease proof paper and chill for 30 mins


using extra flour roll out pastry and line a 20cm flan tin...set aside in fridge...pre heat over to 200c




in medium bowl combine salmon,lemon juice,eggs,milk and dill...pour into pastry case




if using asparagus......arrange on the top bake for 45-50 mins...until set or brown on top.......

[cluey]

bergers are great too....as long as you use fresh ingredients .....it's all still healthy and so easy to do........

[cluey]

CHICKEN IN PLUM SAUCE WITH FETTUCCINE!!!!!




1 1/2 tbs of olive oil
1 medium onion
1/2 red capsicum...cut into strips
900gms  chicken breast fillets cut into fine strips
1/2 cup of plum sauce
1 tbs cumin powder
2 cups of snow peas
1 cup of bean sprouts
3 cups of cooked fettuccine










heat~oil in pan and stir fry onion and capsicum for 2 mins
add chicken and continue for 3-4 mins...until brown all over
add plum sauce to the chicken....then stir cumin and veges...stir to combine...reduce heat simmer for 4-5 mins




then simply serve on top of 1/3 of fettuccine for each plate...................make a salad if you want too...............

[The Silver Thong]

cluey, on 18 February 2010 - 11:54 PM, said:

.......you never fail to disappoint do you..................that's up there with that special friend one you showed me,lol

I'm not sure how to take that      


I'm going to take that as a typo lol

Edited by The Silver Thong, 19 February 2010 - 12:20 AM.

[cluey]

The Silver Thong, on 19 February 2010 - 12:20 AM, said:

I'm not sure how to take that  


I'm going to take that as a typo lol

no typo's here baby,lol.....my spell checkers working just fine..........

[cluey]

I love cooking this for dinner or lunch...........


MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH SALAD AND BAKED POTATOES!!!!




this is so easy......


buy however many lamb chops you like.......and i cheat.lol......i buy marinate in a jar.....usually smokey BBQ.....or whatever one you like


put chops in baking dish and cover with marinate and put in fridge for a few hours


an hour  or so before you want to eat....put over on to 180c......wash potatoes leave skin on........stab a few times with a folk.....wrap in foil...put in oven............


do salad a bit before potatoes are ready......put in fridge...




then when potatoes are ready.....put grill on and cook chops(takes about 10 mins)






when chops are ready...take potatoes out of oven.....un wrap......cut open with knife......put butter and salt in side




i usually put it all on plates and everyone helps themselves...............very yummy.....we eat this with out fingers(chops anyway)...........

[_Nyx_]

Chicken Pot Pie...Pennsylvania Dutch Style


Pot Pie Squares (the noodles)

3 cups flour
1 large egg
1 T. vegetable shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup water

Preparation -
Mix the flour, egg, and shortening together. Knead this dough mixture, while alternately adding small amounts of water until the dough holds together well. Divide the dough into two or three pieces. Roll each piece to about 1/8" thick on a floured board. Cut the rolled out dough into squares - about 2 inches to 2-1/2 inches wide. Allow the freshly made pot pie noodle squares to dry for about 30 minutes or more before cooking. (In some places you can find actual pot pie squares ready made in the spaghetti aisle..much easier, but they don't taste as good)


The Stew
Three to four cups of shredded chicken or turkey leftovers can be used instead of a whole stewing chicken. When using leftovers, add a couple of cans of chicken broth to the water.

1 - 3 lb. stewing chicken
2 quarts water
5 medium potatoes - peeled and cut into bite size chunks
2 cups chopped celery
1 small onion - chopped
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
1 T. dried parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation -
Cook the chicken in water until tender. Remove the chicken from the broth and separate the meat from the bones and skin. Cut or shred the cooked chicken into bite size pieces. Meanwhile, add the vegetables and seasonings to the simmering broth. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, then add the pot pie squares to the broth mixture, a few at a time, stirring frequently so they don't stick together. After all have been added, cook gently for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

Add the cut up chicken and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cover, and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

It feeds a crowd and is very filling. It's great on cold days and the leftovers always taste better the second day.