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# on the subject of food
i''m supposed to be cooking for a few mates tonight, but i don't know what to make. anyone got any ideas for something simple and pretty cheap that isn't bolognese cos i make that all the fucking time

edit: cheers. i'm liking vlad's idea. to tesco's!
(GoldenFanjita whistle posse blow! horns crew i can't hear you!, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:03, archived)
# some kind of curry
spanish omlette
chilli con carne
shepherd's pie

all quick and easy
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:05, archived)
# try
Roast vegetables, sausages and mashed spuds.
(I helped save b3ta! vladimir, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:05, archived)
# Chilli
it
(Hibbyz Erm, what do I do with this then?, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:07, archived)
# Sausages!
those spicy spanish ones...chorizo or something, them, they're nice fried with rice and onions.
(I helped save b3ta! The Duke of Prunes, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:07, archived)
# fish
leek, peppers, onions
big dish
oven 30 mins
(I helped save b3ta! harryfreeze Ignore, Hide, I like this!, Reply, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:07, archived)
# this is good
(asciifaceofbob bob bob bob bob bob bob bob, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:15, archived)
# suprisingly so
for something so simple
caramelised onions
mmmmm
(I helped save b3ta! harryfreeze Ignore, Hide, I like this!, Reply, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:29, archived)
# chilli
1lb Mince
1 big onion
1 in tomatoes
1 peppers
one tin of baked beans (drained)
1 tin kidney beans (drained)
Tomato puree
chillis or chilli powder
paprika
beef stock (oxo?)
salt to taste

Fry mince and onion
add stock
Add tomatoes and a couple of tbsp of tomato puree
chop peppers
add beans
cook for a bit
add peppers
add chilli powder, paprika and salt to taste
cook for as long as you can be arsed.

I always pad it out with more peppers and beans.
(I helped save b3ta! Spunkmeyer, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:11, archived)
# swap paprika for cumin ;)
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:14, archived)
# Or that delicious
Sudan I
Ambassador, with these carcinogens you are really spoiling us...
(I helped save b3ta! vladimir, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:16, archived)
# hahahahaha!
(I helped save b3ta! Spunkmeyer, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:17, archived)
#
we've been eating Sudan 1 for years, it only got banned in 2003!
(I helped save b3ta! firstinch returns after about 10yrs, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:18, archived)
# pre
cicely.
(I helped save b3ta! vladimir, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:20, archived)
# And Professor Boobies agrees!
So it must be true!
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4286847.stm
(I helped save b3ta! spacehog, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:36, archived)
# ha ha ha ha ha!
edit: I think I may have found him: www3.utsouthwestern.edu/rwelab/pic98/montc.htm
scroll down, past the enlightening picture of Harriet Gullsten
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:45, archived)
# Isn't he standing beside the lovely Harriet Gullsten?
/Edit: no, that's Prof. Mann-Boobies
/Double-Edit: God, scientists are funny, there are some great photos here!
(I helped save b3ta! RedHouse over yonder, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:51, archived)
# I love that one of Harriet
staring at the phallic bar chart when she surrounded by all those 'hunks' :)
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:55, archived)
# Oh, but the names:
On the next page, there's an ALAN OKEY LISTEN
and some of the people identified as ??? defy description.
(I helped save b3ta! RedHouse over yonder, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 14:04, archived)
# hahaah
Alan Okey Listen!

The only man who can silence a noisy room just by announcing his name.
(I helped save b3ta! spacehog, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 14:19, archived)
# fwoar, Miss Gullsten!
I've no chance though, I've heard she's being nobbed by Helmut Sies (snigger).
(I helped save b3ta! spacehog, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 14:03, archived)
# I was wondering exactly what it is that he Sies
Now you've explained it.

I could spend all day here, how pathetic!
www3.utsouthwestern.edu/rwelab/pics.htm
(I helped save b3ta! RedHouse over yonder, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 14:20, archived)
# I was expecting something utterly different from that link...
Damn you!
(I helped save b3ta! RedHouse over yonder, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:48, archived)
# mwahahaha!
(I helped save b3ta! spacehog, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 14:06, archived)
# sounds nice
(GoldenFanjita whistle posse blow! horns crew i can't hear you!, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:14, archived)
# just a little extra............
add a square of dark chocolate too, don't know why but it makes chilli better.
(I helped save b3ta! Not just a hatstand inflamed in the membrane inflamed in the brain, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:42, archived)
# two slices of bread... tonnes of mayonnaise in the middle

.. mayo sandwich

mmmm
(I helped save b3ta! Reckless_Rik, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:12, archived)
# Ha! Winner!
:-D
(I helped save b3ta! vladimir, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:16, archived)
# Veggie Curry
with aubergine
(asciifaceofbob bob bob bob bob bob bob bob, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:13, archived)
# oh yes.. veggie stuff = great


..`specially when you`re a vegetarian
(I helped save b3ta! Reckless_Rik, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:16, archived)
# It's wonderful if you are a vegetarian
(asciifaceofbob bob bob bob bob bob bob bob, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:33, archived)
# don't forget chick peas: essential in all currys
and mustard seeds maybe
(I helped save b3ta! clorey mcnuggety, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:18, archived)
# roasted vegetables and halloumi in a pesto, tomato puree and olive oil paste
with cous cous
(I helped save b3ta! clorey mcnuggety, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:15, archived)
# arf!
(I helped save b3ta! Spunkmeyer, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:26, archived)
#
pick anything from the Sudan 1 list, and give it to them. become their closest friend, and then when they die they'll leave everything to you! Hooray! everyones a winner, they get fed, and you get inheritance
(I helped save b3ta! firstinch returns after about 10yrs, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:17, archived)
# For future ref, if you're good at making chilli or bolognese sauce
a good variation for feeding lots of mates easily and cheaply, and without having to worry about the faff of serving spaghetti or rice, is to buy a couple of french sticks; slice lengthways, cut into pieces, coat with the sauce (both bolog and chilli is great for this), sprinkle with grated cheese, bang in the oven for 20 minutes.
(I helped save b3ta! Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:29, archived)
# that's a good idea
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:31, archived)
# It's a winner at all my parties...
plus, the advantage is, you can make it ahead of time, and leave it to cool, before popping it in the oven in the evening. It actually tastes better if the sauce has had a chance to soak into the bread for a fwe hours... minmum hassle! Pukka! ;)
(I helped save b3ta! Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:34, archived)
# how hot do you set the oven?
i'm really shit at judging this sort of thing

and any ideas of what i could serve it with?
(GoldenFanjita whistle posse blow! horns crew i can't hear you!, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:35, archived)
# ...gas mark 5
at a guess...
Gentlemen place your bets!
(I helped save b3ta! twig Save 6 Music, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:37, archived)
# Around 170-180 will do the trick (mine's a fan oven though, so maybe a tad bit hotter, if your's isn't)
Should be about 20 minutes, although look for the cheese browning, (i.e. don't let it) as that's the sign of when it's done.
(I helped save b3ta! Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:38, archived)
# Serve it with...? Beer, mostly! :)
Usually I just go for a buffet type affair, so some spicey potato wedges, sour cream, maybe some dips and kettle chips. It's more snack food, that a sit-down meal I suupose. Anyone else got any ideas?

Edit: and while I remember, rather obviously, it works just as well with a tomato sauce with onion, peppers, sweetcorn, chickpeas, etc. for a vegetarian option.
(I helped save b3ta! Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:40, archived)
# now this, sir
is a fucking fantastic idea.
(GoldenFanjita whistle posse blow! horns crew i can't hear you!, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:33, archived)
# It's the ultimate nonsense-free party food...
(I helped save b3ta! Doc G and Sid the Monkey may contain traces of spatula, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:35, archived)
# I am trying this tonight!
(I helped save b3ta! Spunkmeyer, Tue 22 Feb 2005, 13:34, archived)