CUK Cookbook

[norrahe]

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Keep the recipes coming, the "book" will be sold in support of Children with Leukaemia.

A lot of you have posted summat online in the past ( we've certainly had loads of chilli and curry recipes).

[Zippy]

The lazy f***ers guide to tex mex

Basic seasoning
2 heaped tsp ground cumin
1 heaped tsp ground coriander
1.5 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp sugar
0,5 tsp chilli flakes (or add chilli fresh as you go)
Mix well and store in a jar


Use this as a base for
Fajitas
Add a tsp smoked paprika to basic mix
Slice meat into strips/modest sized chunks. Sprinkle on 2/3 tsp seasoning (enough to coat) and some lime juice and leave to marinade.
Brown meat in a little oil, add another tsp or so of seasoning, add some finely chopped onion and garlic, chuck in tin of chopped tomatoes and simmer until meat cooked and sauce reduced. If you like it dry, leave the tomatoes out and stir fry.
Chop ripe avocados and sdd a little lime juice. You can use a little garlic if you like, but I don't bother.
Heat some flour tortillas
Open carton of sour cream and a jar of jalapenos
Assemble at the table
Sometimes (as an extra side dish) I'll lightly fry some peppers, onions and garlic until just cooked. Or chop some fresh tomatoes, add a little salt, pepper, grated onion and coriander. If I can be arsed.

Chilli con carne

Brown meat, onions, garlic in oil
Add about 4 tsp basic mix & stir to cover ingredients. Mixture should be coated in seasoning.
Finely chop chilli (1-3 - depends how hot you like it) and add to pot
Add some water (maybe 1-2 cups - you need to cook the chillis through without it sticking)
Add a squeeze of tomato puree to taste
Simmer gently until meat is done (add a little water if it starts to dry out/stick).
Drain, rinse and add a tin (or two) of kidney beans and cook for another 10 mins at least. Sauce shouldn't be runny.
Add tomatoes/peppers if you want. Best done after about 20 mins cooking.
Serve with rice, crusty bread, whatever you fancy

Spicy Potato Wedges
You might want to add a little more sugar to basic mix for this one as it helps with a nice crispy finish.
Wash spuds
Chop into wedge sized chunks (don't peel them)
Place into bowl and blanch in microwave
Drain spuds and pat dry
Drizzle with oil and mix so wedges are coated
Sprinkle on seasoning and mix so wedges are coated
Place in baking tray, dust with a little more seasoning and finish cooking in the oven. I guess I do them at about 200-220C but depends on your oven. Your usual roast spud temperature should be OK.

Obviously with all the above you should season with salt etc. to taste. I'd normally add a very small amount because the Zip household has differing views on salt. You do need some though.
If you don't like meat the chilli con carne would be OK made with lentils. For the fajita, just substitute some robust veg.
Fiddle around with the basic mix according to your taste. Soemtimes I add 0,5 tsp garlic powder for example.

Any good?

[norrahe]

The lazy f***ers guide to tex mex

Basic seasoning
2 heaped tsp ground cumin
1 heaped tsp ground coriander
1.5 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp sugar
0,5 tsp chilli flakes (or add chilli fresh as you go)
Mix well and store in a jar


Use this as a base for
Fajitas
Add a tsp smoked paprika to basic mix
Slice meat into strips/modest sized chunks. Sprinkle on 2/3 tsp seasoning (enough to coat) and some lime juice and leave to marinade.
Brown meat in a little oil, add another tsp or so of seasoning, add some finely chopped onion and garlic, chuck in tin of chopped tomatoes and simmer until meat cooked and sauce reduced. If you like it dry, leave the tomatoes out and stir fry.
Chop ripe avocados and sdd a little lime juice. You can use a little garlic if you like, but I don't bother.
Heat some flour tortillas
Open carton of sour cream and a jar of jalapenos
Assemble at the table
Sometimes (as an extra side dish) I'll lightly fry some peppers, onions and garlic until just cooked. Or chop some fresh tomatoes, add a little salt, pepper, grated onion and coriander. If I can be arsed.

Chilli con carne

Brown meat, onions, garlic in oil
Add about 4 tsp basic mix & stir to cover ingredients. Mixture should be coated in seasoning.
Finely chop chilli (1-3 - depends how hot you like it) and add to pot
Add some water (maybe 1-2 cups - you need to cook the chillis through without it sticking)
Add a squeeze of tomato puree to taste
Simmer gently until meat is done (add a little water if it starts to dry out/stick).
Drain, rinse and add a tin (or two) of kidney beans and cook for another 10 mins at least. Sauce shouldn't be runny.
Add tomatoes/peppers if you want. Best done after about 20 mins cooking.
Serve with rice, crusty bread, whatever you fancy

Spicy Potato Wedges
You might want to add a little more sugar to basic mix for this one as it helps with a nice crispy finish.
Wash spuds
Chop into wedge sized chunks (don't peel them)
Place into bowl and blanch in microwave
Drain spuds and pat dry
Drizzle with oil and mix so wedges are coated
Sprinkle on seasoning and mix so wedges are coated
Place in baking tray, dust with a little more seasoning and finish cooking in the oven. I guess I do them at about 200-220C but depends on your oven. Your usual roast spud temperature should be OK.

Obviously with all the above you should season with salt etc. to taste. I'd normally add a very small amount because the Zip household has differing views on salt. You do need some though.
If you don't like meat the chilli con carne would be OK made with lentils. For the fajita, just substitute some robust veg.
Fiddle around with the basic mix according to your taste. Soemtimes I add 0,5 tsp garlic powder for example.

Any good?

mmmmmmm, I feel like tex- mex tonight!

[norrahe]

Can Peeps remember to PM Cliphead and myself with the recipes as well.

ta!

I may also do some searches for past threads asking for recipes to add to the "pot", so to speak

[norrahe]

*bump*

Keep 'em coming

[Cliphead]

Bumping this again.

I know there are some talented cooks on here so get the recipes coming, it's for a good cause and is a bit of fun.

Wait till you try my rustic Portuguese lamb...

[Zippy]

Mrs Shah's Aloo Mattar

(serves 2 as a decent sized side)
2 large-ish Peeled and cubed potatos
Fresh coriander
Curry paste
Lemon juice
Frozen peas
Garlic
Oil or ghee

Fry potatos in oil until the edges are translucent.
Add chopped garlic and about 2 tsp of curry paste. Stir to coat potatos.
Add juice of 0.5 lemon and tsp sugar, cover pan with a tight fitting lid and cook gently for 10 mins.
Add some chopped coriander (about 2 tsp) and stir.
Continue cooking until potatos are nearly cooked, then add about a cup of frozen pes
Cook for a few more minutes.
Add more coriander.
Serve.

[norrahe]

Thanks so far, all

[Cliphead]

Don't forget starters and desserts too.

[norrahe]

Don't forget starters and desserts too.

And if anyone has favourite drinks they like to make

Thanks to those who have sent in stuff so far, remember this will be sold in aid of Children with Leukaemia.

Deadline for Entries is Friday 31st.