Eggs really are one of the great ingredients of the cooking work. Cheap, packed with flavour and bursting with nutrients, these wonderful little oval gems are one of the most versatile foods around.
Frying an egg - when was the last time you indulged? A cholesterol free oil is a good idea here, as we don't want to do anythign to negate the pleasure - and guilt about frying something negates the pleasure! I love to put my fried egg on toast that has a thin layer of dijon mustard on it. A little pepper makes it a luxurious breakfast!
Scrambled - just add a little milk - no ream, it's rich enough. Many people add too much milk and wonder why it's watery - this is why. Again, i love some pepper here and I occasionally indulge in a dash of salt - just a little.
Boiled - eaten with toasted soldiers or mashed up in a sandwich!
Omlette - this is a true luxury - 2-3 eggs, a hint of butter in the pan, a hint of milk in the mix, salt and pepper are a must here. Cook it until it's just, just cooked and serve immediately.
Unlike popular theory a few years ago, we now know that eggs are not high in dangerous cholesterol. They make no differene to the cholesterol in your body. They are high in protein and rich in vitamins, so why not crack an egg open today!
My book is now available in print and on kindle!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-N-Roy/dp/1477466347/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339378508&sr=1-1
Showing posts with label cheap food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheap food. Show all posts
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Eggs are so versatile!
Eggs really are one of the great ingredients of the cooking work. Cheap, packed with flavour and bursting with nutrients, these wonderful little oval gems are one of the most versatile foods around.
Frying an egg - when was the last time you indulged? A cholesterol free oil is a good idea here, as we don't want to do anythign to negate the pleasure - and guilt about frying something negates the pleasure! I love to put my fried egg on toast that has a thin layer of dijon mustard on it. A little pepper makes it a luxurious breakfast!
Scrambled - just add a little milk - no ream, it's rich enough. Many people add too much milk and wonder why it's watery - this is why. Again, i love some pepper here and I occasionally indulge in a dash of salt - just a little.
Boiled - eaten with toasted soldiers or mashed up in a sandwich!
Omlette - this is a true luxury - 2-3 eggs, a hint of butter in the pan, a hint of milk in the mix, salt and pepper are a must here. Cook it until it's just, just cooked and serve immediately.
Unlike popular theory a few years ago, we now know that eggs are not high in dangerous cholesterol. They make no differene to the cholesterol in your body. They are high in protein and rich in vitamins, so why not crack an egg open today!
My book is now available in print and on kindle!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-N-Roy/dp/1477466347/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339378508&sr=1-1
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Herbs away!
Herbs are growing in gardens across the country (and much of the world). Chives and Parsley, basil and mint, sage and lemon balm.
If you don't know what does well in what, look up BBC Food website, or some other large database website for information. Most herbs are good in soup but it is a good idea to start small. Sage butter to go with ravioli o some other pasta, chives in cheesy potatoes, basil in at the end of a tomato dish, parsley on a soup and work your way up from there.
Herbs add new layers to foods you love. They bring out hidden depths to your favourite dishes and they revitalise your palate.
Get picking!
Here is an excellent book for your kids! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3
If you don't know what does well in what, look up BBC Food website, or some other large database website for information. Most herbs are good in soup but it is a good idea to start small. Sage butter to go with ravioli o some other pasta, chives in cheesy potatoes, basil in at the end of a tomato dish, parsley on a soup and work your way up from there.
Herbs add new layers to foods you love. They bring out hidden depths to your favourite dishes and they revitalise your palate.
Get picking!
Here is an excellent book for your kids! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Reviews
Normally I wouldn't bother with reviews but a few places have stood out to me in one way or another.
The Snow Goose in Inverness. A wonderful restaurant with good food at reasonable prices, and a great atmosphere. My only complaint here would be that the king scallop starter dish wasn't actually king scallops and there were only two but they tasted amazing, as did the rest of the meal!
The Wild Elephant in Edinburgh. An incredible Thai restaurant in Old Town. Amazingly good food, ambience and service, a true winner!
The George Hotel, Inveraray. I used to love meeting friends here but they no longer seem to like vegetarians (I'm not a vegetarian, as you will know but have friends who are). They now fry everything in animal fat, which is not only no use to vegetarians but is extremely unhealthy - they wonder why we have one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world!
The Carron Restaurant, Lochcarron. This does very decent food but is far overpriced for what is given. It has lovely views and service is adequate.
Hope these help!
The Snow Goose in Inverness. A wonderful restaurant with good food at reasonable prices, and a great atmosphere. My only complaint here would be that the king scallop starter dish wasn't actually king scallops and there were only two but they tasted amazing, as did the rest of the meal!
The Wild Elephant in Edinburgh. An incredible Thai restaurant in Old Town. Amazingly good food, ambience and service, a true winner!
The George Hotel, Inveraray. I used to love meeting friends here but they no longer seem to like vegetarians (I'm not a vegetarian, as you will know but have friends who are). They now fry everything in animal fat, which is not only no use to vegetarians but is extremely unhealthy - they wonder why we have one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world!
The Carron Restaurant, Lochcarron. This does very decent food but is far overpriced for what is given. It has lovely views and service is adequate.
Hope these help!
Friday, 11 November 2011
One pot wonders
Beat the cold and keep spendage down with these fantastic one pot wonder ideas!
At this time of year, we want to keep as much money aside for christmas as possible. Spending money on food is a necessity but we can keep costs down by stewing/casseroling. This versatile type of cooking is packed with flavour, easy to do and saves money.
Rather than typing out a whole load of recipes, I thought it would be in everyone's interest to give links to websites with great one pot wonders instead! Some include slow cooker recipes. Please have a look at earlier posts, as some contain casseroles/stews :D
Good cooking!
Chicken and butternyt squash stew
Pot roast beef with red cabbage
Healthy one pot stew
Fife Miners stew
Garam Masala Chickpea stew
At this time of year, we want to keep as much money aside for christmas as possible. Spending money on food is a necessity but we can keep costs down by stewing/casseroling. This versatile type of cooking is packed with flavour, easy to do and saves money.
Rather than typing out a whole load of recipes, I thought it would be in everyone's interest to give links to websites with great one pot wonders instead! Some include slow cooker recipes. Please have a look at earlier posts, as some contain casseroles/stews :D
Good cooking!
Chicken and butternyt squash stew
Pot roast beef with red cabbage
Healthy one pot stew
Fife Miners stew
Garam Masala Chickpea stew
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