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What’s the most delicious thing you can cook?

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SinkGirl · 09/08/2020 19:39

I really miss restaurants (to be fair we haven’t been able to go often for the last few years anyway but it used to be my main leisure activity 😂)

Currently cooking an absolutely amazing looking Galician ribeye steak for two and roasted new potatoes as a birthday / anniversary dinner.

But the best part of it is the bearnaise sauce. It’s such a faff to make (clarifying butter FFS) but It tastes so good. I could eat it out of the bowl. The worst part is that it doesn’t keep otherwise I would batch cook it and eat it with chips like they do in Sweden 😬

I think it’s the only thing I can cook that’s as good as a decent restaurant.

What’s the most delicious thing you can cook at home?

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nearlynermal · 09/08/2020 21:16

@SinkGirl I make bearnaise, and am also mad for it. I have never bothered to clarify the butter. I wonder if it makes any difference?

MuppetBabi · 09/08/2020 21:25

I make hollandaise regularly (Keto) and never bother to clarify the butter. What difference would it make?

Waxonwaxoff0 · 09/08/2020 21:26

I make a lovely teriyaki salmon.

I'm not usually good at baking but my baked cheesecake is exceptional.

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H1978 · 09/08/2020 21:27

Either my minted leg of lamb or chicken fajitas

magimedi · 09/08/2020 21:30

Beef in yogurt with black pepper.

Deffo a winter dish but amazingly delicious.

FloreanFortescue · 09/08/2020 21:31

A roast dinner. I'm always disappointed when I go out!

My Yorkies are always better.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 09/08/2020 21:37

I make a very good lasagne and excellent Yorkshire puddings

formerbabe · 09/08/2020 21:38

A roast dinner. I'm always disappointed when I go out

Same...I make a delicious roast pork with really crispy crackling and apple sauce.
Much nicer and so much cheaper to do at home.

MrsPworkingmummy · 09/08/2020 21:45

I make a lovely Sunday lunch. I also make pretty tasty 'one pot' dishes such as lamb kelftiko and beef bourguignon for special occasions. My friends and family enjoy my chilli and salsa too; every year we host an autumn house party and this is the dish our guests expect and look forward to . My secret is to cook with A LOT of butter, salt and good quality wine with generous seasoning. Oh, my jacket potatoes (hassle backs) can't be beaten either!

LouisaKelmen · 09/08/2020 21:59

I'm quite good with baking, homemade ice creams, salted caramel etc.

formerbabe · 09/08/2020 22:01

I make a good lemon drizzle

My trick is to use more lemon than you think you need

ForeverTiredMama · 09/08/2020 22:06

I make a really good red Thai curry. So I'm told anyway.

EnidMatilda · 09/08/2020 22:16

I make a good beef pie and a chicken and leek pie. I'm also good at scones and won't entertain a shop bought one now. Wish I could make an amazing roast dinner but it's never as good as my mum's.

WitchenKitch · 09/08/2020 22:25

Louisiana-style smothered chicken.
Juicy chicken strips dusted in spiced flour, fried in a ton of butter and oil, then removed from the pan. Make a dark roux with some of the left over flour, and then add onions, celery, garlic, and green peppers before turning it into a gravy with chicken stock. Add the chicken back to the pan, with slices of a spicy sausage (I use chorizo as it's easy to find) and simmer. Served with white rice.

It's so good, but also a heart attack on a plate, so we don't have it as often as I'd like.

LockdownDowner · 09/08/2020 22:31

My French onion soup is delicious as is my gravy. People also ask me for my coleslaw, my mum is a great cook but always gets me to make coleslaw for her.

ColdTattyWaitingForSummer · 09/08/2020 22:33

My buttermilk scones are good - it’s a Mary Berry recipe and they turn out perfect every time.

notheragain4 · 09/08/2020 22:34

I make the best cheese and bacon scones in the world. I defy anyone to disagree.

YouFellAsleep · 09/08/2020 22:38

I do a mean Vietnamese beef stew, slow cooked with star anise and carrots, served with rice. My DH's favourite and the kids love it as well Smile

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blurpityblurp · 09/08/2020 23:19

Which layer went wrong, pollylocketpickedapocket? It can take a bit of time getting the knack of shortbread.

30not13 · 09/08/2020 23:29

@incywincydardar

Satay chicken! I have a slimming world version and full fat version and both are incredible!
I'd love your recipe please :)
Mammyloveswine · 09/08/2020 23:33

Not very refined but so tasty... and a Geordie classic! Corned beef and potato plate pie! It always goes down so well!

I also make a perfect Sunday dinner with amazing Yorkshire puddings... my pork particularly has perfect crackling! I slow cook beef and my chicken is never dry!

SerenityNowwwww · 09/08/2020 23:33

Cakes. I also make a damn good tatie pot.

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SinkGirl · 09/08/2020 23:35

@SonEtLumiere

Isn’t Ghee just clarified butter? That’s what I’d use.
Sort of but then it’s cooked longer, so has a different flavour. I might try it and see how it goes :)
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Itslookinglikeabeautifulday · 09/08/2020 23:38

A seriously amazing sticky toffee pudding. Needless to say, I rarely make it as my middle-age spread would spread far too much...