What have you had for dinner

[IfInDoubtDIY]

Creme fraiche sounds good.

It's surprising how many people don't like mash. I absolutely love it. I did have a phase when I was young where I hated even the smallest lump, so I would mash it all again on my plate with a fork.

Well, like I said I went through an “I don’t like mashed potatoes” phase myself as a wee lad. Thankfully I grew out of it quickly and now I do like a nice dollop of creamy mashed potatoes!

 

[Deleted member 317777]

Well, like I said I went through an “I don’t like mashed potatoes” phase myself as a wee lad. Thankfully I grew out of it quickly and now I do like a nice dollop of creamy mashed potatoes!

I like mine with some French mustard and Parmesan grated in.

 

[IfInDoubtDIY]

I like mine with some French mustard and Parmesan grated in.

Hey now that DOES sound interesting!

 

[johnny2007]

Recipes are made to be adapted.

Live and let live.

Call it another name then.
There's no such thing as chicken parmigiana or vegetable lasagna or soya hamburger.
Leave traditions alone.

No. Both Mrs Mottie and I were just inside the 'at risk of diabetes' scale (42) so were offered to go on some scheme to back in the safe zone (max 41). We were given a recipe book and that’s where we got the recipe from. That meal suggests either vegetables or a salad. In fact most of the recipes in this book are delicious and filling.

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Whoever wrote that book should be shot in a public square.
That's an abomination!

 

[Mottie]

Whenever I do duck or venison with green vegetables and a rich, fruity sauce, I always use wholegrain mustard in my creamy mash.

 

[Mottie]

Whoever wrote that book should be shot in a public square.
That's an abomination!

Calm down, calm down. It’s only a bit of grub.

 

[johnny2007]

Calm down, calm down. It’s only a bit of grub.

No mottie, for us spaghetti eaters is a way of life, culture, tradition and treasure.
You can't squeeze a bird into a parmigiana!

 

[securespark]

Yes you can!

In the same way that cottage pie evolved into shepherd's pie.

In the same way that traditionally meaty things are made with veggie fillings.

Live and let live.

You'll bust a blood vessel getting upset about the way people eat and serve food!

 

[IfInDoubtDIY]

Yes you can!

In the same way that cottage pie evolved into shepherd's pie.

In the same way that traditionally meaty things are made with veggie fillings.

Live and let live.

You'll bust a blood vessel getting upset about the way people eat and serve food!

I make substitutions all the time in cooking. The other day I made a chicken dish that called for coriander but since Mrs IfInDoubtDIY cannot stand the taste of coriander I used parsley instead and it was delicious.

 

[MNW67]

Black pepper ?

Sometimes. I quite like this combo plain though.

 

[securespark]

I adore black pepper. Have it in, and on everything. Lots of it.

Family think I'm nuts.

 

[Stivino]

cottage pie evolved into shepherd's pie.

Nope, they are different things. Shepherd's pie suggests something to do with sheep, i.e. lamb or mutton.
Cottage pie uses beef, why would a shepherd use beef?

 

[IfInDoubtDIY]

I adore black pepper. Have it in, and on everything. Lots of it.

Family think I'm nuts.

Let them think it! Personally I like to dust homemade soup with a wee bit of black pepper.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

A homemade corned beef pie, mash, peas, cauli, and gravy. It turned out not bad at all, even for a first attempt. Soon, to be followed by tiramisu.

 

[MNW67]

Soon, to be followed by tiramisu.

I bet that's not home made!