Thrown out, after all I've done!

[Excalibur]

Wife's having her sisters round for a Girlie Night. I've spent hours slaving over a hot stove, Bruschetta for starters, Paella and Vegetable Kebabs as main course, and what thanks do I get? :confused:

"Bog off to the pub, out of our way !"
I don't need telling twice. :D :D A meal out, couple of pints to wash it down, and fill my barrel to bring home. Mmmmmmmmm nice. :D :D :D

[OllieJames]

Wife's having her sisters round for a Girlie Night. I've spent hours slaving over a hot stove, Bruschetta for starters, Paella and Vegetable Kebabs as main course, and what thanks do I get? :confused:

"Bog off to the pub, out of our way !"
I don't need telling twice. :D :D A meal put, couple of pints to wash it down, and fill my barrel to bring home. Mmmmmmmmm nice. :D :D :D

I'd go to the pub too :p

[Shaun]

Thrown out, after all I've done! what thanks do I get? :confused:

"Bog off to the pub, out of our way !"


Result! :d :beer1:

[djsteve10]

Wife's having her sisters round for a Girlie Night. I've spent hours slaving over a hot stove, Bruschetta for starters, Paella and Vegetable Kebabs as main course, and what thanks do I get? :confused:

"Bog off to the pub, out of our way !"
I don't need telling twice. :D :D A meal out, couple of pints to wash it down, and fill my barrel to bring home. Mmmmmmmmm nice. :D :D :D

Many men would love to be thrown out and sent to the pub for punishment!

[Penfold42]

...and your problem is?....:confused:

;) :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Tom]

Do you want some company. Give us 4 hours and ill be there. lol

[Penfold42]

Do you want some company. Give us 4 hours and ill be there. lol

Only one preoblem with that .....he will be so rat :Censored: ....he will not know you....:D :D :D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Paella and Vegetable Kebabs as main course

What exactly is that then? :confused:

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Even better result is shes paying for the beer? :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What exactly is that then? :confused:

I read that wrong..:o

I thought it was a kebab made from vegetable and paella and was wondering how you kept the rice on the skewer...:D

[Penfold42]

:rofl:.....nice one Daz.....:D

[Excalibur]

...and your problem is?....:confused:

;) :D :D :D :D :D :D
No probs mate. I now happy bunny. Two pints of Pintail Duck Bitter, the best Chicken Tikka Masala, Rice, and Naan bread I've had in ages, and my barrel filled with four more Duck to bring home. :approve:


Do you want some company. Give us 4 hours and ill be there. lol
Sadly Tom, you'd just arrive for chucking out time. Thanks for the offer, but sorry. :(


Even better result is shes paying for the beer? :D
And what planet do you live on then? :confused: Different one to me. I even paid for a load of the food I cooked.


What exactly is that then? :confused:


I read that wrong..:o

I thought it was a kebab made from vegetable and paella and was wondering how you kept the rice on the skewer...:D

I'll use a full stop next time Darren, just for you. ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Get the paella recipe up then, so we can compare.

Is yours a Northern version? :sj:

[Tom]

Only one preoblem with that .....he will be so rat :Censored: ....he will not know you....:D :D :D :D :D


Now, that would be funny to see. lol


Sadly Tom, you'd just arrive for chucking out time. Thanks for the offer, but sorry. :(

Who says the drinking has to stop when the pub shuts. Surely by the time you get home, the house will be empty apart from your wife so that means more drinking.

You know what would be funny, playing the Nintendo Wii when drunk. :D:D:D

[djsteve10]

Now, that would be funny to see. lol



Who says the drinking has to stop when the pub shuts. Surely by the time you get home, the house will be empty apart from your wife so that means more drinking.

You know what would be funny, playing the Nintendo Wii when drunk. :D:D:D

No no you have it totally wrong Tom,

Playing on the Cortex while drunk :D:D:D:D:D

[Excalibur]

Now, that would be funny to see. lol



Who says the drinking has to stop when the pub shuts. Surely by the time you get home, the house will be empty apart from your wife so that means more drinking.

You know what would be funny, playing the Nintendo Wii when drunk. :D:D:D
It would be mind boggling Tom. I haven't got one. :p :D :D


Get the paella recipe up then, so we can compare.

Is yours a Northern version? :sj:
Yeah, Santander. :p :D :D :D

OK. I'm good at Paella, as long as I don't allow it to burn. I really need a Paellador. ( For those who don't know, a large flat container to cook it in. The ones I've got are all too tall. ) The beauty of the dish is that you can chuck anything in it you want.

12oz Rice
6oz Chicken
6oz Coley, or other firm White Fish
4oz Prawns (cooked)
4oz of, or two Chorizo Sausages
4oz Peas
4oz Sweetcorn
one med onion ( chopped)
2 Garlic cloves, or Hefty dose of Garlic Salt,
pinch Saffron ( If you're Darren, Turmeric if you're not an affluent company director)
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
one or more Red Green Yellow or whatever colour Pepper takes your fancy.
Couple tomatoes chopped
Handful mushrooms.
Chicken stock 1 to 2 pints.
( Bacon, Rabbit, Squid are all other options)
Put oil in pan, fry onion, pepper ( chicken if not cooked) and spices for a while, add rice fry until it changes colour. Add stock ,Simmer for 20-25 mins, add everything else and cook for 10 minutes more till rice is cooked.

Add more stock if it dries out, add fish earlier on to allow it to cook fully.

Veg skewers:
Courgettes, Pineapple chunks, Apricot halves, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Peppers cut into bite size chunks and grilled or barbecued. A marinade of Olive Oil, herbs, seasonings and Orange juice is an option I didn't do.

Bruschetta:
Chop six tomatoes, (seeds removed,) one onion, and one pepper. 2Tbs Olive Oil, hefty dose of Garlic Italian, or Italian seasoning. Mix well
Cut a Ciabatta loaf into slices ( or quarters ) toast one side. Cover other side with mixture, drizzle with olive oil, grill and serve.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Cooked prawns in a paella?
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Penfold42]

Come on it is the north.......:D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Come on it is the north.......:D

Yeah, that's true.

He didn't rub garlic on his bruschetta either.

Peasant....:boxer2: :D

[Excalibur]

Cooked prawns in a paella?
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Resisting the opportunity to do a racist Australian insult about Prawns, I was of the opinion that prawns were de rigeur in a Paella. I forgot to add Mussels to the options list, I know these are de rigeur, just my wife hates them, so they stay out of mine.

[Excalibur]

Resisting the opportunity to do a racist Australian insult about Prawns, I was of the opinion that prawns were de rigeur in a Paella. I forgot to add Mussels to the options list, I know these are de rigeur, just my wife hates them, so they stay out of mine.


Yeah, that's true.

He didn't rub garlic on his bruschetta either.

Peasant....:boxer2: :D
I had two recipes from the same source, one urged the policy you have suggested, the other was the one I have used/posted. Next time I will try the other one. Mind you, with the amount of Garlic already in the mixture, rubbing it on the bread would have resulted in you lot sitting at your monitors with pegs on your noses. :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I was of the opinion that prawns were de rigeur in a Paella.

Yes, but use raw ones, not cooked. ;)

[Excalibur]

Yes, but use raw ones, not cooked. ;)

Nah mate, I don't like them crunchy. The shells stick in my teeth. ;) :D

Serious time, yes Darren you're right, though I believe they're more for decoration, as are Mussels in the shell. I see where you're coming from, and totally accept your input.


Yes, but use raw ones, not cooked. ;)

http://www.schwartz.co.uk/recipedetail.cfm?ID=1329
Tell Mr Schwarz. ;) I was actually working from three recipes of which this was one.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

http://www.schwartz.co.uk/recipedetail.cfm?ID=1329
Tell Mr Schwarz. ;) I was actually working from three recipes of which this was one.

Garlic from jar...I ask thee...

Garlic in jar?????? :D

Here's mine.


Paella

Serves 4-6

Ingredients


2 ½ oz paella rice per person
3 chicken breasts
1 packet thin chorizo sausage
1 cured chorizo sausage, cut into thick slices
Packet large raw tiger prawns
6 medium vine tomatoes, skinned and chopped
Pinch of mixed herbs
1 generous tbsp tomato puree
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 green pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 portion frozen peas
Lemons for garnish
Chicken stock – twice the amount of stock to rice
Generous pinch of saffron, crushed and soaked in a little warm water
Portion of green beans, chopped
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Dash of white wine
Paprika
Cayenne
Fresh parsley
Salt
Mussels

Method

Prepare all ingredients first

Skin tomatoes and add the tomato puree and herbs
Skin peppers by burning skins under grill and then slice. Add ½ tbsp olive oil and ½ balsamic vinegar and one clove of garlic, chopped.
Chop onions and garlic
Chop chorizo
Chop chicken breast into bite size pieces
Clean and de-vein prawns

Gently fry the onions in 2 tbsp olive oil until translucent, then add the chicken pieces and seal.
Add the thicker chorizo pieces until oils released, then add the thinner chorizo and fry gently for a minute or so.
Make a gap in the centre of the pan and add the rice, mixing until all the grains are coated with the oil.
Mix in garlic and simmer for a few minutes.
Pour in saffron, herbed tomatoes, teaspoon of paprika and slug of white wine. Add salt and gently mix together, pour in half of the stock, bring to the boil and then simmer for 8 minutes.
Shake the pan on occasion during cooking to stop the rice sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Scatter the mixed peppers over the top and continue simmering for a further 2 minutes. Add the remaining stock with the frozen peas and a little more salt if required.
Spread the prawns around the top, sprinkle with cayenne and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
After cooking time, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a tea towel for approx 6 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon.

Cook mussels as per packet requirements in a separate pan, discarding any that don’t open.

Stock
Twice the volume of rice (I.E. weigh rice for the amount of people to be served, place in measuring jug then double that measurement to give amount of stock required)

[Tom]

How is your right ankle Peter. :Laugh:

[ppentertainments]

Peter - are you telling me you were allowed a 'release pass' this evening and you were back in the house by just after 9. Shame on you :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

How is your right ankel Peter. :Laugh:

LMAO.....:D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

How is your right ankel Peter. :Laugh:

Ankle ;)

[Tom]

Ankle ;)


Ahh thank you. :o:D

[Excalibur]

Darren: :youdaman: Perhaps I should have shown you the M&S recipe which was one of the ones I was consulting. It was a lot closer to your luxurious offering. ;) ;)

Chris, there were factors at play you don't know of. ;) Since I brought four pints home, I can live with that. :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Darren: :youdaman: Perhaps I should have shown you the M&S recipe which was one of the ones I was consulting. It was a lot closer to your luxurious offering. ;) ;)



If I were to be absolutely truthful, my recipe started as a Delia, then went through my Father-in-law and then finally was adapted by me. ;)

As the great Mr Ramsay says "Recipes should only be a guide" :thumbsup:

[Excalibur]

If I were to be absolutely truthful, my recipe started as a Delia, then went through my Father-in-law and then finally was adapted by me. ;)

I would expect nothing less than such veracity from a pillar of the community like you. ( Should one of the words in there have ended in -ock? :confused: :D :D )



As the great Mr Ramsay says "Recipes should only be a guide" :thumbsup:
I find that I have to concur wholeheartedly with that opinion. :D Mind you, my idol is Keith Floyd. ;) So much so that on occasion, I have omitted the actual boring cooking bit. :D :D :D :D

OK, since I'm on, a funny story about Paella, Snobbery, and Mistakes.

Although I'm getting on a bit, I've not travelled abroad a lot. ( And now that I've found out what they want to charge me for renewing my passport, I may not be travelling abroad again! :eek: ) The dearly beloved booked a Holiday to Spain, and though I'm not usually snobbish, I'm disgusted that Brits can go to Spain and want to drink Tetley Bitter, and eat Roast Beef and Yorkshire pud! :bang: ( Mind you, I don't drink Tetley's in this country, if I can avoid it! :D :D ) Therefore, I was determined that we would eat Paella at some point. Near our location was a beachfront ( Beachfront? It was actually on the beach! :D ) restaurant. We went in there, and had Paella, and I went back to base happy in the knowledge that we had dined on authentic Spanish food. You can imagine my discomfiture when on further travels, I spotted another identical establishment, and realised we had dined in what we may call " MacPaellas" :o :o :o :( :( :( Oh bother.

Fortunately, we later went into a small eaterie in Tarragona, where we had no idea how to order. That didn't seem to matter too much, since as soon as we sat down, the food arrived! :eek: :D One of the several courses was Paella, and what a revelation. It appeared to be cooked on the principle of
" What have we got in the kitchen? Let's chuck it in the Paella" :D :D :D You name it, there was some in there. Fantastic. :D :D :D The entire meal was great, particularly for the courses where we had to make choices. The patron often had to resort to pointing to what other diners had to show us the choices. :D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Mind you, my idol is Keith Floyd.

And mine.

My favourite chef of all time. He makes mistakes, is messy, cooks anything, anywhere, is knowledgeable, interesting and drinks too much.

My kind of guy :thumbsup:

Shame he had to get old and a bit doddery. :(

[Excalibur]

And mine.

My favourite chef of all time. He makes mistakes, is messy, cooks anything, anywhere, is knowledgeable, interesting and drinks too much.

My kind of guy :thumbsup:
:agree:



Shame he had to get old and a bit doddery. :(

If that's a thinly veiled insult aimed at me, how dare you! :eek: Cheeky young whippersnapper. :p :D :D

( Mind you, it is sad to see what he's become. :( :( Let that be a lesson to you. :p ;) ;) :D :D )

Have a look at this one, and see if you can adapt it to your requirements. On first glance it seems a lot richer than the Spanish one, and very interesting. Shame Jeanette would never let me cook this one. :( :( :( :(

http://www.schwartz.co.uk/recipedetail.cfm?ID=10562

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

If that's a thinly veiled insult aimed at me, how dare you! :eek: Cheeky young whippersnapper. :p :D :D

It wasn't. :)


( Mind you, it is sad to see what he's become. :( :( Let that be a lesson to you. :p ;) ;) :D :D )

Exactly


Have a look at this one, and see if you can adapt it to your requirements. On first glance it seems a lot richer than the Spanish one, and very interesting. Shame Jeanette would never let me cook this one. :( :( :( :(

http://www.schwartz.co.uk/recipedetail.cfm?ID=10562

Looking now...:beer1:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You would have thought that as it was Moroccan, there would be a hint of harrissa (sp) and cous cous instead of rice.

[Excalibur]

You would have thought that as it was Moroccan, there would be a hint of harrissa (sp) and cous cous instead of rice.

Logical.