Haha agreed, was bloomin' roasting outside today and still too hot now.
But, for when it does start to get cold, I like to make chicken and vegetable soup. If i'm feeling ok then i'll do it from scratch but if not, i'll just get some cream of chicken soup in a tin and bang a load of extra stuff in.
Oh, and home baked cookies, just perfect for munching on when curled up in a blanket with a cuppa.
It wasn't my fault the Indian summer got in the way!!
Well, before it got too hot, I made a chicken, leek and bacon pie... low fat version of course using poached chicken, a small handful of bacon lardons, a leek softened in a tbsp of oil, white sauce and topped with sliced potato.
Soooo now the Indian summer has gone and we are all waiting for the snow (:D) how are your winter warmers coming along? My slow cooker had its first outing this year and I made sausage casserole for tea last night and served it in giant Yorkshire puddings!!!!!
Hello jojo:) I was just looking back at a thread from 2 years ago about making Christmas goodies!! How are you?
Hello mummpigget, I'm good thanks, haven't seen you here for a while.
Well since that last pie I made, I've made nothing else that could be thought of as a winter warmer... I'm still eating salads! Need to find some healthy recipes so I don't feel like I'm missing out on all the lovely stews and things, though I do make lots of soups.
That sausage casserole in a massive yorkshire pudding sounds yummy.
I'm starting to think about Christmas goodies now, was looking up homemade chocolate recipes last night in fact! I have a week off shortly so will make a Christmas cake for my dad then but feel the need to get organised and know what I'm going to be making for people this year.
Hello mummpigget, I'm good thanks, haven't seen you here for a while.
Well since that last pie I made, I've made nothing else that could be thought of as a winter warmer... I'm still eating salads! Need to find some healthy recipes so I don't feel like I'm missing out on all the lovely stews and things, though I do make lots of soups.
That sausage casserole in a massive yorkshire pudding sounds yummy.
I'm starting to think about Christmas goodies now, was looking up homemade chocolate recipes last night in fact! I have a week off shortly so will make a Christmas cake for my dad then but feel the need to get organised and know what I'm going to be making for people this year.
Oh, I do love food!
I have been so busy recently, infact this whole year has flown by, I've done a couple of family learning courses with my eldest at school, it's so parents know the learning methods used by teachers. I also passed my driving test, I was learning for 4 and half months. I was also maid of honour at my best friends wedding an made the top tier of her wedding cake. I am finally beginning to relax!
I can't wait to make my tomato soup, it's far better than tinned stuff!
For Christmas this year I'm hopefully going to attempt a Christmas cookie tree
Beef, shallot, thyme and red wine hotpot is a favourite. I adapted it a bit from a James Martin receipe. Slow cooked for about 3 hours until the meat falls apart and served with mash and winter greens. Yum.
Stew. My favourite from last year was a lamb pepperpot stew.
I think it's become cold enough to crack this one out. It the right time of year and weather for a nice tradition lamb stew but with that extra spicy kick.
going to make a nice slow braised beef dish with a rich red wine sauce tonight. Not quite a roast but definately a heavier steak dish for the cold weather.
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Haha agreed, was bloomin' roasting outside today and still too hot now.
But, for when it does start to get cold, I like to make chicken and vegetable soup. If i'm feeling ok then i'll do it from scratch but if not, i'll just get some cream of chicken soup in a tin and bang a load of extra stuff in.
Oh, and home baked cookies, just perfect for munching on when curled up in a blanket with a cuppa.
It wasn't my fault the Indian summer got in the way!!
Well, before it got too hot, I made a chicken, leek and bacon pie... low fat version of course using poached chicken, a small handful of bacon lardons, a leek softened in a tbsp of oil, white sauce and topped with sliced potato.
It was bloomin gorgeous!
Hello jojo:) I was just looking back at a thread from 2 years ago about making Christmas goodies!! How are you?
Well since that last pie I made, I've made nothing else that could be thought of as a winter warmer... I'm still eating salads! Need to find some healthy recipes so I don't feel like I'm missing out on all the lovely stews and things, though I do make lots of soups.
That sausage casserole in a massive yorkshire pudding sounds yummy.
I'm starting to think about Christmas goodies now, was looking up homemade chocolate recipes last night in fact! I have a week off shortly so will make a Christmas cake for my dad then but feel the need to get organised and know what I'm going to be making for people this year.
Oh, I do love food!
Mince and tatties
Stovies
Beef/chicken/sausage casseroles
Mince/steak pie
I have been so busy recently, infact this whole year has flown by, I've done a couple of family learning courses with my eldest at school, it's so parents know the learning methods used by teachers. I also passed my driving test, I was learning for 4 and half months. I was also maid of honour at my best friends wedding an made the top tier of her wedding cake. I am finally beginning to relax!
I can't wait to make my tomato soup, it's far better than tinned stuff!
For Christmas this year I'm hopefully going to attempt a Christmas cookie tree
Carrot soup
Squash and sweet potato soup
Beef stew in red wine with lentils
They're our main 'warmers' although will be trying a few different things if we get a real cold snap.
Stew as well.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/steak-guinness-cheese-pie-with-a-puf