Better call Saul Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I am looking for some ideas guys of what to cook that's simple but full of flavour ! I know the internet is out there & Jamie oliver sites but I am keen to find out what some of you may do when cooking for the family .. The best I try is spag bol / fajitas / chicken with haggis / crap stir fry (don't seem to get it right ) Morrison's ready meals etc .. I really want flavours and to start being creative any links to decent wed pages would be great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 A Thai curry. Nothing complicated, even I can manage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 A Thai curry. Nothing complicated, even I can manage it. Paste needs to be made from scratch though ! Never bought a paste that tastes as fresh as one made from ingredients. Good shout though, GW. As flavour goes...hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Spag Bol Chilli Con Carne Lasagne Tuna Pasta Bake Risotto (e.g. mushroom and garlic) All above are usually safe bets that are cheap to make and tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 You can't go wrong with stuff like soups, stews, casseroles, pot-roasts, and dishes like that. Everything goes into the one pot or oven-dish, cooks for ages at a low heat (as long as the lid's tightly on and you've put in some liquid - wine, cider, beer all work well, but you could use stock or even water if not wanting to use any alcohol when cooking for kids, even though it all burns-off), all the flavours mingle, and you get a tasty, filling and nutritious meal at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden Gorgie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If you have access to a slow cooker use it and make soup followed by sausage casserole. You can't go wrong and there is not much effort needed. edit - of course, you'll have to make the soup first. Do not put them in together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Pork joint in a slow cooker, Bootiful said bernard mathews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Stir fry. Plenty veg, can add plenty of different spices/ flavours. Some meat also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSTR Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Beef Bourguignon is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 http://deliciousnessofyum.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/chicken-with-cream.html I make that quite a lot. It's on the spicy side, although you can tone it down a bit. And it's a couple of hours work, but boy is it gooooood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Stir fry. Plenty veg, can add plenty of different spices/ flavours. Some meat also. Nod to this. Piece of piss and as healthy as you like it. This is a nice easy winner too http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2342/italian-rice-with-chicken I know you mentioned the internet being there, but BBC Good Food has sections on anything you like. Healthy, cheap, one pot, etc Here's family, but fill your boots. It's a great site I'll never tire of recommending http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/family-meal Always worth checking the comments in case there's an ingredient you don't fancy etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I made Mexican Shepherds Pie a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing. I used pork mince instead of lamb mince. You can get the chilli paste and mayonnaise out of Marks and Spencers. http://gran.luchito.com/2014/12/20/mexican-shepherds-pie/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Easiest thing is one pots or a roast. Plonk it all in the middle of the table, done. Most stuff like stews you can do the day before or earlier in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another thai curry vote. Easy and tastes great. Personally I use the pastes more often than not. Less hassle and still tasty IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I made Mexican Shepherds Pie a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing. I used pork mince instead of lamb mince. You can get the chilli paste and mayonnaise out of Marks and Spencers. http://gran.luchito.com/2014/12/20/mexican-shepherds-pie/ Oh now that looks tasty. Will be trying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Typical roasting joint. Beef, pork or a simple roast chicken. Pasta bake Baked potato Lasagna Meatballs Home made burgers Buy pizza bases and make home made pizza Sausage casserole Stovies Rice, peas and kidney beans. {just that it's awesome} Kedgeree Cabbage and bacon Vegetarian moussaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Eindhoven Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another thai curry vote. Easy and tastes great. Personally I use the pastes more often than not. Less hassle and still tasty IMO. 2 stalks of lemongrass 4 spring onions 3 fresh green chillies 4 cloves of garlic A thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger A large bunch of fresh coriander 1tsp coriander seeds 8 fresh or dried lime leaves (optional) 3tbsp soy sauce 1tbsp fish sauce Blitz this all together and you'll never go back to buying the paste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Stockbridge sunday market there is usually a stall that sells Thai curry kits 4 different types costs ?6 without tin of coconut milk or ?7 with and you have to add your own meat /veg as you cook but really good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 2 stalks of lemongrass 4 spring onions 3 fresh green chillies 4 cloves of garlic A thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger A large bunch of fresh coriander 1tsp coriander seeds 8 fresh or dried lime leaves (optional) 3tbsp soy sauce 1tbsp fish sauce Blitz this all together and you'll never go back to buying the paste Have done it before. The difference isn't really that huge tbh. Few spoons of paste out a jar, jobs a good'un. Would maybe make the effort if hosting a dinner party, but not worth the hassle just cooking for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogaz1968 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I use this Serves about 6 1/4 of jar paste 1 Onion 3 breast of chicken (diced) I tin of coconut milk 1 tin of chopped toms knob of butter 1/2 a Lime Toasted coconut Basmati rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I made this the other night. Easy! http://www.eatgood4life.com/jamie-olivers-baked-salmon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Have you tried making chicken divan? Dead easy and healthy too... Cook some chicken breast and broccoli, if you have a steamer that is what we use as you can bung it in and forget about it. Next mix together a tin of Campbell's condensed soup (chicken or mushroom is our preference) with a good dollop of mayonnaise, lemon juice and some curry powder. Stick the cooked chicken and broccoli in a baking tray, spoon the mixture over it and sprinkle on top breadcrumbs mixed with grated cheddar. Stick in the oven for a bit and bingo, piece of ****. Goes well with rice or baked tattie or even on its own if you are cutting down on carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoruso_lets_it_run Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Have done it before. The difference isn't really that huge tbh. Few spoons of paste out a jar, jobs a good'un. Would maybe make the effort if hosting a dinner party, but not worth the hassle just cooking for myself. Completely agree with you. It's more than possible to make a very passable thai curry with a decent paste from a shop. Especially if you include some palm sugar and fresh chilies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Personally I although I pride myself on my Indian cooking if cooking a simple meal for the family a slow cooked beef casserole is hard to beat. There are many recipes out there but its pretty easy really. The main thing is to start it hours and hours in advance . http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1940689/beef-and-vegetable-casserole- That's a decent recipe - I would put some pureed garlic in with the onions etc, and also a little wine in with the water and cook for longer on a lower heat, to let the meet soften - use chuck steak (beef) or shoulder - get a real butcher to cube it for you. once it is in the oven or slow cooker basic you can basically relax and just serve it with some steamed boiled potatoes (with butter and mint or parsley) . You can also add a few things in if you want - button mushrroms for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Typical roasting joint. Beef, pork or a simple roast chicken. Pasta bake Baked potato Lasagna Meatballs Home made burgers Buy pizza bases and make home made pizza Sausage casserole Stovies Rice, peas and kidney beans. {just that it's awesome} Kedgeree Cabbage and bacon Vegetarian moussaka I once tried burgers (home made ) thinking all you needed was mince jeeezo I gave the kids mince on a roll and wondered why they didn't enjoy it very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Roast Chicken and potatoes in an oven bag. Dead easy, no mess/baking trays to clean. Get a seasoned chicken (one with stuffing already is perfect), chop up some potatoes, maybe throw in an onion chopped into quarters and some garlic gloves. Pile it all into an oven bag, cook it for as long as the size of chicken needs - and out comes the MOST delicious, moist chicken ever. Easy dinner, no need for pots and pans, and our kids love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 This is a great guide to stir fry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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