Weekly new recipe thread part 2

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Continuing one of my favourite threads on MN. I've tagged everyone who's been on the thread this year, but it's not an exclusive club - the more the merrier!

@AnnieKenney @CandiedPrincess @Conqueeftador @DizzyWaltzer @MrsLargeEmbodied@mumofoneAlonebutokay @myrtleWilson @OMGitsnotgood @PineappleChicken @Pompoms88 @Robin60 @SummaLuvin @Wildernesstips

@Kim I found this book and its predecessor absolute gamechangers for me in understanding how to create successful dishes. Both a joy to read for the prose as much as the information she imparts.

I got one of these for Christmas so have been madly fermenting everything ever since - some more successful than others. Weirdly (and with no small amount of relief) since I started eating fermented food every day, my eczema has disappeared. The only other time that happened was when I was having chemo which while brilliant for cancer seems a bit overkill for eczema.

Would you mind sharing the korma recipe too please?

Please may I have this recipe too? So happy I found this thread!

home-style dishes that are simple to prepare and full of flavor. From comforting one-pot meals to light, fresh ideas perfect for busy days, there’s something for everyone to try.

kim you forgot to add the link for your spam.

Double lemon sandwich biscuits, Nicola Lamb, Kitchen Projects
Sooooo lemony! It should go without saying, but I was taken aback by how strong the flavour was, especially with the filling which I was expecting to be mild and sweet given the quantity of white chocolate, but was so tangy.

@ARunnerwithNoShoes the Chicken Korma is attached.

Chinese fried cabbage - Marion’s Kitchen
This was fine, but nothing to write home about and I probably won’t make it again

Chianti and red chicory risotto - Meera Sodha
I enjoyed this, even though I ended up really overcooking it. There was a suggestion in the comments to serve with scamorza, which I couldn’t find so used burrata and smoked salt instead. I actually think that a firmer mozzarella would have been better, but maybe if it wasn’t overdone I wouldn’t think so.

Rigatoni with corn, greens and ricotta - Anna Jones, One: Pot, Pan, Planet
Corn, cheese and chilli never fails for me. This was super simple and I’ll definitely be making it again.

Tomato and Parmesan linzer - Nicola Lamb, Sift
This was wonderful. The tomatoes were sweet and sharp, the pastry was so crumbly and delicious. I also risked not peeling because I had cherry tomatoes and the idea of peeling the best part of 1kg cherry tomatoes didn’t spark joy and it was still brilliant. I made the jam the day before and it came together pretty quickly on the day for lunch with friends.

I made Butter Chicken over the weekend with Tadka Dal, both absolutely delicious and a real mid week treat. I do have the written recipe for the Butter Chicken if anyone is interested. I’ve made many of Monica’s recipes (that she got from her Indian mum) they’ve always been superb.

Nearly forgot, I also made this delicious Blackcurrant & Chocolate Cake. Very easy to put together and can be served with cream, ice cream or on its own. A wonderful way of using the blackcurrants in the freezer.

https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/celeriac-mushroom-cheddar-pie Substantial veggie pie. Tasty and filling, I used dried tarragon but other than that followed the recipe.

Chickpea, prawn and 'nduja stew - quick easy and delicious one pot dinner - all boxes ticked! I added some shredded kale for extra fibre and served with buckwheat.

Shoyu Poke, Ian Fujimoto
Really enjoyed this simple marinade for the tuna, it made for a light and tasty meal.

Sichuan Pepper & Cumin-Spiced Lamb & Mushroom Lasagne, Ed Smith, mob
I felt only 50g of mince per potion felt mean so I upped it to 75g, and I was still concerned that the meal would seem scant. However, served with focaccia it was the perfect size, I think my concerns would have been valid had I been serving with no sides or just a green salad.

Fig Leaf Pandan Flan, Nicola Lamb, Kitchen Projects
This was a doodle to make, even with the coconut maple crumb. It released easily from the tin which was my main worry. I really loved this pudding, not too sweet and had lovely texture.

Lentil and mushroom hotpot
Really nice comfort food vibes. I didn’t parboil the potatoes and don’t think I needed to.

Still working my way through Lugma. This was a bit more faff than I would usually expend on a jacket potato but it was so worth it.

Noor Murad's Tuna Jacket Potato with Lime Yoghurt & Herbs

I've been rubbish at remembering to post but made this great cake last week - one of the best I've made for a while!

Lemon and Berry Summer Cake - Benjamina Ebuehi from I'll Bring Dessert

Whoops forgot the link: thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/benjamina-ebuehis-lemon-and-berry-summer-cake/

Gnocchi with leeks and harissa - Rukmini Iyer
I was skeptical if the leeks would cook properly and I was right to be wary. I also didn’t love the balance of the dish. There’s definitely a great dish which can be made with leeks harissa and gnocchi but unfortunately this isn’t it. It’s the first gnocchi dish the baby hasn’t totally rejected though!

Tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero - Rukmini Iyer
This was really good with flatbreads, and perfect for a midweek effort vs taste vs health balance. My lemon went bad so didn’t have the pickled onion and with the sharpness from the tamarind don’t miss it.

An aubergine week!

Sami Tamimi, Boustany - Roasted Aubergine Fatteh – Fattet Makdous
This would be a great prep ahead recipe. Very simple to pull together, I held back some of the pitta chips from the base to have some crunch on top, also subbed the nuts for pine nuts as that was what I had in.

Ixta Belfrage, Fusao - Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Spiced Aubergine Ragout
I didn't make the gnocchi, life is too short. A very easy midweek winner, would make again!

Emily English - Thai Coconut Cod Curry
Have had my eye on this for a while, a really tasty and easy one pan dish. I only made it for one so I'm going to use the rest of the sauce to do one of those viral dumpling traybakes this weekend.

Vaca atolada, Ixta Belfrage, Fusao
Super rich and super delicious! As it was a braised dish it took it while, but the hands on time was minimal.

side note: @mumsnet can my previous post please be reviewed? It's been hidden for a week and I don't believe there is anything breaking rules included in it.

Charred Cauliflower with Peanut Sauce
I don't know if I'm making fewer new recipes or if I'm forgetting I've made them and consequently not shared here! Anyway, I have made and remember making Sophie Wyburd's Charred Cauliflower with Peanut sauce (on MOB but need subscription)
Delicious and very easy to make (although caramelising onions for 40 minutes means its not a bung it in the oven and forget about it affair)

https://www.mob.co.uk/recipes/charred-cauliflower-with-peanut-sauce

I made sweetcorn and kimchi fritters with a grated carrot salad (sesame oil, salt and pepper, handful of chopped nuts and sesame seeds) for lunch. Very tasty.

I’ve not been here for a while, I’ve only made a handful of new recipes most of which I’ve forgotten, but have stuck to my New Year’s resolution of a new bake per month this year! I’m determined to get back to new recipes though.

Sweet potato, ginger and coconut stew - Anna Jones, One: Pot Pan Planet
Really good, and the toasted pumpkin seed topping was great and something I’ll probably borrow for other similar dishes

Ultimate chocolate cake - Nicola Lamb, Sift
I made this for my baby’s first birthday and it was incredible. I’m not generally a big fan of chocolate cake but it was texturally spot on, not too sweet and really chocolatey. I also found it much easier than some of the other recipes in the bake in a day section because the components were simple and with some acetate the assembly was also pretty easy. She didn’t say how much of the frosting to add and I ended up with some left over, which was great as an ice topping too because it solidified on the cold ice cream.

Chewy chocolate chip cookies - Sally’s Baking Addiction
These were really good, but not exactly what I was looking for which are a bit thinner. I feel like I had the perfect thin and chewy cookie recipe about 15 years ago and I’m chasing that. But these were still delicious, baked really well and I’m very happy I have cookie dough in the freezer ready to bake.

I made Kimchi Salmon with Ginger Greens - I used pak choi - (put the url into archive.ph to view) and Fluffy date syrup cake both of which were lovely.