Acesare* Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 . . . was absolutely magnificent! I haven't eaten so much in many years! Roast Pork Roast Goose Beef Casserole Hare Casserole - which I was surprised to really like (I'm not a fan of rabbit) Chilli con Carne All served with piles of veg - roast potatoes, baked potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts, roast parsnips, mashed swede, my Mum's fabulous red cabbage, and gallons of home made gravy! The most amazing thing about these meals is that they were all cooked for 16 people almost single handedly by my Aunt. I was only there for 3 nights! :eat: Jo xx Quote
Kell Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 Hang on... 3 nights... 5 main courses listed..? Crikey, if that was me, I'd be the size of a bus by now eating all that scrumptious food - LOL! Quote
Acesare* Posted January 6, 2006 Author Posted January 6, 2006 I didn't list the spag bol we had on Monday either Yum Jo xx Quote
Inanna Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Oh God now I'm hungry, they all sound devine Quote
Mamacita Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 You know what gets me? There are so many ill-informed, small-minded bigots over on this side of the pond who say that British cooking is BLAND!!! Can you believe that nonsense???? They are absolutely out of their ever-lovin' minds. Jo, I'm intrigued by the beef casserole... Quote
Angel Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 Oooooh beef casserole - a real winter favourite!! Slowly stewed beef in the oven, with vegetable, (onions, carrots &mushrooms) with potatoes in the same gravy, cooked, at your ovens lower temperatures, for a long slow 6 hrs or more.............mmmm, I must do one next week. My husband's favourite....... Britain is far from bland - we could teach the others a few things!!! : :raspberry: :eat2: Quote
Michelle Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 I'm doing one tomorrow - carrots and peas in mine, as Glen doesn't like mushrooms. But.. you forgot the dumplings! You can't have a beef casserole without dumplings! Quote
Angel Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 oooh yes - I forgot those - nice herby ones! Quote
Kell Posted February 7, 2006 Posted February 7, 2006 Mmmmmmmmm yes! I think what a lot of other nationalities can't seem to handle about British food is that we tend towards heavier, "hearty" meals which might be considered a little stodgy, but only in comparison to the lighter stuff from the continent. The thing they seem to forget is it gets very cold here & we like some good, hot food to keep us going. It's flavoursome & it give you the energy to get through a horrid, wet winter. Good old-fashioned comfort food! And I adore dumplings. Dale says mine are to die for, I have to say. I'm rather proud of my fluffy, light herby dumplings... Quote
Maureen Posted February 7, 2006 Posted February 7, 2006 I think Britain got a bit of a name about food, as a lot of people tend to fry a lot of the food, which is rather unhealthy, and other people eat a lot of the supermarket, ready packaged meals. Quote
Michelle Posted February 7, 2006 Posted February 7, 2006 I think Britain got a bit of a name about food, as a lot of people tend to fry a lot of the food, which is rather unhealthy, and other people eat a lot of the supermarket, ready packaged meals. I think that is changing though. I, for one, used to be terrible for using pre-packaged food, mainly because that was what I grew up with. I've been making a big effort recently to move right away from that.. today for example, there's a nice casserole simmering away in the oven. Quote
Maureen Posted February 7, 2006 Posted February 7, 2006 I think that is changing though. I agree with you. Nowadays people are more health conscious, and are opting for healthier stuff. It is tastier, and cheaper, although time consuming to prepare healthier options. Quote
Mamacita Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 I do love my comfort food! Mine tends to be of the Mexican variety quite often. Nothing like hot and spicy to warm the cockles of your heart. Now, dumplings...there's a subject. Here in the south, they are more like a big fat fluffy noodle, but the ones I was taught to make are more like a savory scone dough that is dropped by the spoonful into boiling liquid. I make very nice dumplings, especially when I make chicken and dumplings. Yum! Anyone care to share a beef casserole recipe? Quote
Michelle Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 This is how I did mine: Browned off some onions in pan, then added the casserole steak. Once browned, added Worchestire sauce and mixed herbs. Put into a casserole dish with a little oxo (gravy granules) - put on a medium heat for about 4-5 hours. Then added carrots and peas, and dumplings. Cooked for 30 minutes more. This time I used a yummy packet dumplings mix. When I make them myself, I simply mix self raising flour, suet and water. Quote
Acesare* Posted January 5, 2007 Author Posted January 5, 2007 Well, this year the food certainly didn't disappoint and was, perhaps, better than last year (although slightly similar perhaps!). We had: Chilli, Roast Pork, Roast Goose, Game Pie (hare and pheasant), Roast Chicken, Home made chicken soup with chunky veg Amazingly, I've actually managed to lose 3lbs over Christmas - miracle! Quote
KW Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I so want to hop a plane and come over for a visit! This menu detail is making it worse! Quote
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