Economy gastronomy

[markcorriganscrisps]

I like Jamie's easy carbonara for I am a simple sort.

Easy carbonara recipe

This easy pasta sauce will cook in about the same time it takes to cook some dried pasta in boiling salted water – super quick and tasty.

www.jamieoliver.com

 

[ElChanguito]

I make simple shortbread biscuits, then melt the cheapest chocolate you can buy at Sainsbury’s (45p) and add mini marshmallows. They keep well (a good week) and taste great, I’d rather have these than bought biscuits now because they don’t have the synthetic aftertaste.

 

[markcorriganscrisps]

I make simple shortbread biscuits, then melt the cheapest chocolate you can buy at Sainsbury’s (45p) and add mini marshmallows. They keep well (a good week) and taste great, I’d rather have these than bought biscuits now because they don’t have the synthetic aftertaste.

Those look fantastic. Do you have a failsafe recipe/method for shortbread? I had a wee phase of making it last year but it was hit and miss whether a batch would spread or not.

 

[ElChanguito]

Those look fantastic. Do you have a failsafe recipe/method for shortbread? I had a wee phase of making it last year but it was hit and miss whether a batch would spread or not.

Oh thank you lovely. Yes, so this is the recipe I use, it’s from a very old baking book my Mum had called Basic Baking with McDougall’s, it is such a useful book because it has lots of basic ratios for things like pastry and sponges. Shortbread is a 1-2-3 ratio so you can adjust it and make as much as you need. Once I have the dough together I stick it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then I roll out the mixture and cut small biscuits, and cook them for 15-20 minutes at gas mark 5.

This TikTok is very good:

 

[markcorriganscrisps]

Oh thank you lovely. Yes, so this is the recipe I use, it’s from a very old baking book my Mum had called Basic Baking with McDougall’s, it is such a useful book because it has lots of basic ratios for things like pastry and sponges. Shortbread is a 1-2-3 ratio so you can adjust it and make as much as you need. Once I have the dough together I stick it in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then I roll out the mixture and cut small biscuits, and cook them for 15-20 minutes at gas mark 5.
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This TikTok is very good:

Amazing thank you, you're a superstar

(Goodbye diet )

 

[ForgettyBetty]

I think the trick with shortbread dough and sweet pastry etc is that it must be chilled before baking so it cooks firm before the large melts through - if that makes sense

 

[CatCafe234]

I think the trick with shortbread dough and sweet pastry etc is that it must be chilled before baking so it cooks firm before the large melts through - if that makes sense

I make shortbread and freeze them raw, and cook from frozen. It makes a lovely, short-textured biscuit (and makes it easy just to make a few at a time!)

 

[MurielSnark]

Chetna Makan just posted a new video with some good, easy, cheap ways to use a tin of chickpeas. (Note: rinsing is involved but at the hands of a real cook, it results in deliciousness, not slop.)

 

[markcorriganscrisps]

Chetna Makan just posted a new video with some good, easy, cheap ways to use a tin of chickpeas. (Note: rinsing is involved but at the hands of a real cook, it results in deliciousness, not slop.)

That chickpea curry looks belter (and significantly healthier than the last curry I made - the Dishoom Chicken Ruby and a mountain of veggie pakoras ).

 

[ElChanguito]

I am a yogurt addict, I used to buy the flavoured ones which are about £2 for six. But now I always buy about three of these large plain yogurts from Sainsbury’s, they are 35p! Absolute bargain nowadays. Apparently it contains these bacterias: Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus thermophilus, which must be good for you, surely

Then for a topping I add a handful of berries, frozen ones which I leave to defrost overnight. My favourite so far is Sainsbury’s blueberry and strawberry mix, the strawberries are sliced which makes them taste much nicer, you can see them below. The blueberries have all been so sweet! I did try a big bag of mixed berries but they were so sharp, I think I will compote those.

Sometimes I put a spoonful of pomegranate molasses on the yogurt instead of berries, that’s very nice too. This time of year makes you crave something fresh tasting.

 

[ElChanguito]

I’m really into making pizza now. So much cheaper than buying them!

 

[nothanksbabes]

I wanted something sweet the other night and fancied a scone, but I find scones disappointing and have amazing memories of these giant scones I used to get from a cafe as a teenager that were crunchy on the outside and crumbly inside... in retrospect, more like large rock cakes.

I made this recipe, more or less, at 1am, and they were absolutely delicious. Fairly standard recipe but the mixed spice was *chef's kiss*.

Rock cakes

Our easy, traditional rock cake recipe is the ideal afternoon treat. These simple fruit buns are a great storecupboard bake that everyone will enjoy

www.bbcgoodfood.com

 

[tomato_paste]

I did another "use up all the veg in your fridge" cook yesterday bc I bought one of those Lidl veg boxes and it was super yummy:

- Any veg (I had onions, potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts, broad beans, parsnips, zucchini)
- Legumes of choice, I used chickpeas but you could also add lentils or whatever
- A can of coconut milk
- grated ginger 2 tsp
- garlic 3 cloves
- water (or broth, up to you)
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ black pepper
- Seeds of 4 cardamom pods (optional, didn't add much imho)

- Fry the onion in oil (I used coconut) on medium
- add garlic and ginger when onions look translucent, fry for a bit more.
- add spices, fry until fragrant
- deglaze with water
- add veg
- cover veg with more water so they're covered
- simmer with a lid until almost done, my longest cooking ingredient was the taters so I oriented myself towards that
- Add coconut milk and simmer without a lid until everything is truly done
- don't forget to adjust salt!
- Serve with lemon juice

 

[nothanksbabes]

I just made this for lunch with some leeks that I got yellow sticker for pennies.

It was delicious, and taken from this book: The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 https://amzn.eu/d/jbqmYop

 

[tomato_paste]

I just made this for lunch with some leeks that I got yellow sticker for pennies.

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It was delicious, and taken from this book: The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 https://amzn.eu/d/jbqmYop

Mmmh sounds amazing, leeks are so good!

 

[Ilaariaa]

Baked my own bread for the first time the other day and it was so satisfying.
I'm Italian so I'm used to sourdough-type bread. It took about 20-30 minutes of active work (weighing and mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough for a bit, cutting it into pieces and putting it in the oven). And eating your own freshly baked bread is amazing. It tastes better and makes you feel very pleased with yourself lol.

 

[Darvos]

I just made this for lunch with some leeks that I got yellow sticker for pennies.

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It was delicious, and taken from this book: The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 https://amzn.eu/d/jbqmYop

I did this for lunch today. We loved it, thank you, nerpbabes. Think it would also go well as part of a roast dinner, perhaps with lamb or nut roast.

 

[Witchfinder Sargeant]

Made this tonight, with a leek, carrot and celery stalk as well as the vegetables mentioned here. Did it in the pressure cooker and served with some lime pickle on the side.

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

www.bbcgoodfood.com

 

[markcorriganscrisps]

Made this tonight, with a leek, carrot and celery stalk as well as the vegetables mentioned here. Did it in the pressure cooker and served with some lime pickle on the side.

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

www.bbcgoodfood.com

That looks sublime. I've a similar recipe but it doesn't have tomatoes or as many spices. I might give that one a go.

(I had pizza as I'm v v low on energy as Crispydog has had me up since 4am. Don't tell Sazzle).

 

[MistyWindows]

That looks lovely but makes me sad, I’m allergic to squash
But speaking of dhal, I tried black lentil dhal recently because of the JM thread and I’m obsessed! Sainsbury’s have a really good one by a brand called Kohinoor if you’re interested ( not a recipe, I know but I had to spread the good word lol)
I’ve been making lots of curry lately and if you haven’t tried them cook at home poppadoms are a game changer, really hit the spot if I’m craving a takeaway!

I had tomato and basil soup and cheese on toast for tea