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I have lots of food in the house but I'm BORED of everything I normally cook

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Trills · 30/10/2011 16:19

Inspire me?

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Trills · 30/10/2011 16:20

And it's only twenty past 4 and I'm thinking about dinner because of the clocks changing.

Actually I may be thinking about dinner because I am hungover and the only way to beat a hangover is to eat constantly.

I am going to be awful if I'm ever pregnant, I just know that I'll get the kind of morning sickness that can only be alleviated by constantly putting food in my mouth.

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OliviaMumsnet · 30/10/2011 16:25

BACON SARNIE

Trills · 30/10/2011 16:27

I love Olivia.

Bacon sarnie for dinner or as a mid-afternoon snack? :o

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QueenofJacksDreams · 30/10/2011 16:28

Olivia has it right, Bacon Sarnie is always a winner. Make lots serve for dinner bugger everything else.

Trills · 30/10/2011 16:31

While bacon sarnies are of course the food of the gods, I don't think this counts as inspiring me to make something new and interesting.

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NettoSpookerstar · 30/10/2011 16:31

I had a smoked black pudding sarnie this morning, it was delish.

No idea what to make for tea though, dd wants a bowl of Heinz tomato soup. [hhmm]

HeresTheScaryThingBooyhoo · 30/10/2011 16:31

i had one last night about half 11. bacon sarnies work any time of the day or night. i think you have persuaded me that more bacon can only be a good thing. bacon sarnies for dinner in the boo household.

QueenofJacksDreams · 30/10/2011 16:33

Bacon lasagne? here Keep meaning to try this one actually it looks really nice. If not just have a browse through the GF website they have some nice simple ideas.

Trills · 30/10/2011 16:33

New tins of Heinz tomato soup say that they are 1 of your 5 a day. How long have they said that?

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Trills · 30/10/2011 16:34

Bacon lasagne?! Wow!

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drcrab · 30/10/2011 16:34

We are having sausage and lentil stew with Rosemary/garlic mash. Dh and ds are making banana cake now. (friends coming over for dinner!).

bibbitybobbitybloodyaxe · 30/10/2011 16:35

Do you ever make chickpea, chorizo and spinach casserole? It is blimmin lush and one pot to boot.

drcrab · 30/10/2011 16:35

Forgot to add that's from the BBC good food site.

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Trills · 30/10/2011 16:37

Mmmmmm, garlic. I like garlic.

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Trills · 30/10/2011 16:38

Corned beef is not cheap any more, is it? Was it ever cheap or did I imagine it?

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BecauseImAWerewolefIt · 30/10/2011 16:38

We can't inspire you unless we know what you're already bored of!

bibbitybobbitybloodyaxe · 30/10/2011 16:40

Chickpea and chorizo stew. All you need to buy fresh is the spinach.

For two generous servings:

Cooking chorizo
Medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Can of chick peas rinsed and drained
Can of chopped tomatoes
bay leaves, dried herbs, seasonings
Bag of spinach, baby leaf if possible
Parmesan

Slice cooking chorizo into thick slices (thickness of a pound coin) do whatever you think looks reasonable for two people.

Fry gently in a large casserole dish on the hob til browning on both sides. Be careful - it burns very easily. Remove from casserole and set aside. Gently fry onion in the chorizo-y oil until going transparent add garlic and fry for a few minutes more.

Add tomatoes, chick peas, chorizo, 2-3 bayleaves, a tsp sugar, black pepper and dried herbs like oregano or basil. Add a cupful of white wine or vegetable stock.

Put lid on pan and cook v gently for about 45 minutes.

Wash spinach. While still wet put spinach on top of stew and return lid to pan. Serve it up as soon as spinach wilted, while still bright green.

Serve on rice, topped with parmesan. Or cook potatoes in with the stew for extra carbs if you are greedy like me.

MonstrouslyNarkyPuffin · 30/10/2011 16:42

Pssst! It might help if we knew what food you have in and anything you dislike. Otherwise this is like a really hard Ready, Steady, Cook.

Trills · 30/10/2011 16:44

That sounds really nice bibbity. I like recipes where you don't have to have much stuff fresh, you can just keep things in the cupboard/fridge for ages.

Don't worry Puffin - I don't really expect you to make dinner for me, I just wanted some food chat.

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BecauseImAWerewolefIt · 30/10/2011 17:18

I have just made shepherd's pie, and bolognese sauce for DH and DS2 to have next week, as I'm away.

Tomorrow we will be having salmon fillets, marinated in ginger, garlic, soy, Chinese 5 spice powder, lemon juice and sesame oil, served with stir-fried veg and egg-fried rice.

I'm also going to make some tomato and basil sauce, to use up the last of my basil.

Trills · 30/10/2011 17:39

Mmm, shepherd's pie.

Last time I made that it went a bit sloppy - any tips for firm, separate mash and meat?

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BecauseImAWerewolefIt · 30/10/2011 17:42

Only that you need to make sure your meat base is well reduced, so that it's actually reasonably dry. Mash doesn't need to be too firm - actually it probably spreads over the top better if its a bit loose. My 'secret' is just to use loads of mash!

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