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Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 2:57 pm    Post subject: basic tasty cooking Reply with quote
    

Not talking boil and egg here, but really simply ways of turning out top notch dishes.

Any thoughts as to format - maybe a menu with starters, mains and desserts or just a list of simple, yet classy main courses?

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tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think good simple main meals (forget the classy) would be an excellent idea.

I really must do one on curries, they can be so simple if you plan it right.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I find the word 'gourmet' very offputting. What does it really mean ?

Makes me think a dish is going to be unduly complicated and involve cream or sauce.

Memories of Graham Kerr, perhaps (The Galloping...., for all you young 'uns)

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
I find the word 'gourmet' very offputting. What does it really mean ?


Yeah

Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It's a working title, I want to convey the impression that it's really tasty, quality food that can be prepared simply. people have the impression that if you can only cook a simple meal you can't turn out something really good.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Top Nosh ?

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
Top Nosh ?


That's more my style

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think this is a great idea, Jonnyboy.

If addressing newbie 'top nosh' cooks, perhaps just mains. One course is enough to start with.
That way we don't have to feel inadequate for wheeling out fruit crumble for pudding yet again

But then, a second article giving a full dinner menu. So once more confident of our skills, we can show off our new talents from starter to cheese.

Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sounds good, I'll get on it.

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

This one has huge potential, could be a series of articles by cooing method, ingredients or style, apart from the courses.

Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ok, do you maybe want a series of articles based on cooking chicken then beef, pork, etc. first?

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
That way we don't have to feel inadequate for wheeling out fruit crumble for pudding yet again


That counts as top nosh in this house!

Nice idea though, JB.

judith



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Jonnyboy wrote:
Ok, do you maybe want a series of articles based on cooking chicken then beef, pork, etc. first?


I think so.
How about starting from a single ingredient, say chicken breasts, and then working through a few different approaches of cooking them.

tahir



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Jonnyboy wrote:
Ok, do you maybe want a series of articles based on cooking chicken then beef, pork, etc. first?


I think we could use Bingo's as a basis for the "cooking with meat" article, I think we could eaisly split it like this:

meat
poultry
game
fish
shellfish
veggie
soups
indian/curries

What do you think?

sean
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 07 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Not sure, might doing it by technique be better?
Roasting
Frying
Braising/Stewing
etc.

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