Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Jane and Danny"]just realised this was in "the lighter side" - not really an amusing post by me! not really "French food" either so I have no idea where I should have posted it...you were all talking about curries and I just jumped in there.Danny[/quote]Very useful posting!I ve saved the link §MERCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 That site looks good. Their range of bread is huge, that is something I miss. This is a site I use for spice blends, not just Indian, www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk (delivery £3.50 or free on orders over £30) Their gourmet sauces are very good but they don't send them overseas, unfortunately. [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 This curry looks hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessfou Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote]Their range of bread is huge, that is something I miss.[/quote]If you can make do with just plain naan, then there's a Madhur Jaffrey recipe that works well, at least it does when my wife makes them (no, she's not Indian and we don't have a Tandoor) - they work well out of an ordinary oven (not quite the same as the "real" thing but close enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="chessfou"]there's a Madhur Jaffrey recipe that works well, [...] they work well out of an ordinary oven (not quite the same as the "real" thing but close enough).[/quote]Is it this one by any chance?http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/534227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks Chessfou & Clair. I'm pondering whether I can do this, I have a single oven and the grill is at the top... I can put the oven and grill on at the same time. It's worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It's so unfair! Look, I've just done this spicey chicken in foil and learnt to make my own curry paste. Now you expect me to make my own naan bread.There's only so much that a brain can take in and hands can do, you know.I'm running out of skills and certainly of confidence. I'm now going to go off in a huff, heat up last night's pasta for the OH (who doesn't eat meat) and put the stew I made yesterday in the micro wave for myself.I'll go so far as to make a salad AND MY OWN DRESSING! After that, I'm going on strike; no dessert but there are slabs of yummy chocolate in the fridge.Enough already.....je m'en vais! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]After that, I'm going on strike; no dessert [/quote]Sweet, I made little pots of chocolate cream this afternoon and it took all of 10mn. I'd offer you some, but you're too far [:)]More for me then... [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 OHHH our Goddess is online ... Creme au chocolat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="sweet 17"]After that, I'm going on strike; no dessert [/quote]Sweet, I made little pots of chocolate cream this afternoon and it took all of 10mn. I'd offer you some, but you're too far [:)]More for me then... [Www][/quote]Clair, I'm not at all sure I even like you! [:P]Now I feel more in a huff than ever.And, Frenchie, please don't pay her any more compliments. I swear it's all going to her head!Oh, go on then, Clair, tell us how to make the pots of chocolate cream? PLEASE!!![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Here are recipes for both Lemon Pickle and Lime Pickle. You cook them by just using the sun. I have made both by placing the jars in my greenhouse. Neither are for beginners nor the faint-hearted. If you want to tone them down a little you can mix them with sweet chutney which I have made with peaches or plums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]Oh, go on then, Clair, tell us how to make the pots of chocolate cream? PLEASE!!![:D][/quote]Since you ask so nicely...Easy peasy:80o ml milk200 ml liquid cream200 g bar of dark chocolate @ 70% 3 egg yolks50 g granulated sugar4 level tbsp cornflour (Maïzena)Heat the cream and milk in a large pan until they start bubbling gently.In the meantime, break the bar of chocolate in smallish pieces in a heat-proof jug or bowl.Mix the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour in another heat-proof jug or bowl and whisk until the mix becomes pale.As soon as the milk and cream start bubbling, remove from the heat and pour half over the chocolate. Mix until melted and smooth.Pour the chocolate mix over the left-over creamy milk, stir and pour gently over the egg, a little at a time, stirring all the time, until all is mixed.Pour back into the pan and reheat over a gentle flame, stirring all the time until it starts bubbling.Carry one stirring for another couple of minutes, then pour into small ramekins / cups and cool before putting in the fridge for a couple of hours minimum.Edit: if you do not have 70% chocolate, add 1 or 2 tbsp of cocoa powder (not drinking chocolate powder!) to the egg & sugar mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Weedon"]Here are recipes for both Lemon Pickle and Lime Pickle. You cook them by just using the sun. I have made both by placing the jars in my greenhouse. Neither are for beginners nor the faint-hearted. If you want to tone them down a little you can mix them with sweet chutney which I have made with peaches or plums.[/quote]That's an interesting link WeedonLime pickle was made here (not by me)two years ago and it was fantastic and then last year, same recipe but it was just not right, maybe off and we ended up chucking it.Sometimes it is easier to buy a jar of something...Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm HUNGRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="sweet 17"]Oh, go on then, Clair, tell us how to make the pots of chocolate cream? PLEASE!!![:D][/quote]Since you ask so nicely...Easy peasy:80o ml milk200 ml liquid cream200 g bar of dark chocolate @ 70% 3 egg yolks50 g granulated sugar4 level tbsp cornflour (Maïzena)Heat the cream and milk in a large pan until they start bubbling gently.In the meantime, break the bar of chocolate in smallish pieces in a heat-proof jug or bowl.Mix the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour in another heat-proof jug or bowl and whisk until the mix becomes pale.As soon as the milk and cream start bubbling, remove from the heat and pour half over the chocolate. Mix until melted and smooth.Pour the chocolate mix over the left-over creamy milk, stir and pour gently over the egg, a little at a time, stirring all the time, until all is mixed.Pour back into the pan and reheat over a gentle flame, stirring all the time until it starts bubbling.Carry one stirring for another couple of minutes, then pour into small ramekins / cups and cool before putting in the fridge for a couple of hours minimum.Edit: if you do not have 70% chocolate, add 1 or 2 tbsp of cocoa powder (not drinking chocolate powder!) to the egg & sugar mix.[/quote]Clair, thank you so much for taking the trouble to tell me.I've changed my mind. I do love you after all, lots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Some ameretti biscuits or brandy snaps would be nice with it, don't you think, Clair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Indeed! Good idea Sweet!I will experiment with adding some Amaretto in the milk when I next make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 All this talk of food, Ameretti biscuits and chocolate puddings.This thread is in THE LIGHTER SIDE [:D][:D][Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 maybe we should have a special recipe section, so many of you have such good ideas. Funny how many of them seem to be chocolate based........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote user="Shivy"]maybe we should have a special recipe section, so many of you have such good ideas. Funny how many of them seem to be chocolate based........[/quote]For health reasons, of course... [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessfou Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="chessfou"]there's a Madhur Jaffrey recipe that works well, [...] they work well out of an ordinary oven (not quite the same as the "real" thing but close enough).[/quote]Is it this one by any chance?http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/534227[/quote]That's the one. Please note that any chocolate should be simply eaten while making the naan, under no circumstance should it be included in the mix ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 ok then, so does anybody have a good recipe for chocolateless onion bhajis?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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