What are you cooking today?

[cathy79]

Doh! Sooo wish I had a 2nd bowl!! 

I'm quite excited about it the more I think about it.  As we're having to seriously switch to wholemeal flour as much as possible, I'll be delving into soaking flours overnight as it makes a huge difference to the final texture.

So I'll be able to mix and soak my flour and liquid, set aside, and cook other things.  The timing of this bonus deal will be a big help in this extra requirement in our cooking.

You lucky ducky!!!  I would love a second bowl, but may have to wait until I head back to work.  It will be so helpful for your grain and flour soaking. I hope it all goes well and you notice a difference in your DD soon.

It'll be slow progress as it relates to her growth - so no real way to tell whether it's worth the effort.  But at least there are no side effects to worry about if this works.  And it'll be good for all of us.

[Thermomixer]

Couldn't wait until the morning.  Cut a slice and with help, ( DH ,) ate it.  Good flavor and good texture ,  but definitely needs longer cooking.  I will attempt to amend the original recipe.  It needs 45 mins. in tin and 35 out of tin.

LOL - great work    You're doing it for us !!!

[Thermomixer]

It wouldn't get too brown with those extended times Chookie?  How do you stop it browning too much?

Put some foil or brown paper over the top near the end of cooking.   

[Nay-nay]

Here it is  Nay-nay, only posted the other day.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?action=printpage;topic=3533.0

Thanks JD! 

[achookwoman]

The roast veg. bread does get quite brown,  but acceptable.  Could do as Thermpmixer suggests and cover with foil.  I have Just sliced the loaf,  and it made 12 toast slices,  although it was nice fresh.

[judydawn]

Today I have made QuirkyJo's lentil bolognaise after it was mentioned on the forum somewhere (vegetarian DD1 coming over this weekend for her sister's 40th), Chookies Queen of Puddings with a twist (refer that posting) and Gralke's chocolate gelato.
Haven't tasted a couple of the items so will post reviews when we do so.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I hope you like Jo's lentil bolognaise JD, it is one of our favourite non-meat meals.  It makes oodles so after one meal I usually freeze the leftovers in ziplocks and grab them out to have with pasta as a quick tea or with jacket potatoes and grated cheese for a tasty lunch. 

[quirkycooking]

I hope you like Jo's lentil bolognaise JD, it is one of our favourite non-meat meals.  It makes oodles so after one meal I usually freeze the leftovers in ziplocks and grab them out to have with pasta as a quick tea or with jacket potatoes and grated cheese for a tasty lunch. 

That's a good idea, Chelsea. 

I made the Chunky Beef Chilli (from the meat cookbook) the other day and then made soup out of the leftovers (adding more kidney beans), but added way too much seasonings and it was too hot for the kids!  Oops... Used the rest of it with frozen corn added to it today, over baked potatoes, which was nice.  (How's that - three meals out of one!) 

Had blender-batter blueberry muffins this morning (made with sunflower seeds instead of almonds for the milk - worked fine), and the leftover ones for supper tonight with rice-cashew vanilla custard over the top.  (They were getting a bit dry.)  Also made the Hearty Beef Ministrone tonight, but with arborio rice instead of pasta ditali in it, and fresh tomatoes instead of tinned (and some tomato paste, and no cabbage... TMX was too full by then!) - it was really nice.

[meganjane]

Mmm, sounds good Jo!

I made a batch of Tikka Paste this morning and then had to rush Rambo the Wonder Dog off to the vet as he had a temperature. He's OK, back on antibiotics.

So made Fish Tikka (in Le Creuset) tonight as had to cook fish that I defrosted yesterday. Was yummy! Also Vegie Korma and Basmati in TMX.

[judydawn]

I hope you like Jo's lentil bolognaise JD, it is one of our favourite non-meat meals.  It makes oodles so after one meal I usually freeze the leftovers in ziplocks and grab them out to have with pasta as a quick tea or with jacket potatoes and grated cheese for a tasty lunch. 

It was your comment that inspired me to make this dish Chelsea, I find if you liked something then I probably will too. Certainly made heaps so I will try a bit tomorrow and see what I think of it.  Looks good, is cheap & easy to make too. Guess the real test will come from DD on Friday night so I will leave my review until then.

[judydawn]

Today I have made a batch of bagels and done the Sour cream and Chicken Enchiladas up to the baking stage (in the freezer now for Sunday lunch).

[achookwoman]

Eating leftovers today,  made bread crumbs from left over rolls from tea last night,  and a savory loaf of Roast vegie, bread.  Have added additional information about cooking time, to original recipe.

[Thermomixer]

JD - managed to upload that pic for you

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1017.0

[judydawn]

Thank you so much Thermomixer - I'm such a dummy    My first picture on the forum but I can't take the credit for posting it.  Appreciate it heaps 

[CarolineW]

I've made rhubarb and strawberry jam (delicious), blueberry jam, and have some yogurt going as I type.  Oh, and a variation on Cyndi's power shake for breakfast.

Shhh, don't tell anyone, but I'm finally beginning to get on top of cooking and the house again - it's even possible to see the surfaces and the floor in the lounge!    Order is slowly re-emerging.