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jbj said:
I like satay, I like pepper, I'm definitely giving this a go.

Not got round to my cook yet, going to do taco soup but we've been away and Mrs JBJ meal plans so it'll get done on Thursday. :thu:
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I think you're gonna love this.
 
Ok my taco soup is on the go in the le creuset floor destroyer so we can have it tomorrow.

Tonight was chicken shwarma with chickpea spiced salad. Pita grinding the cardamon seeds as per recipe but it really added to the flavour.

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Used the fond with beef stock from the shwarma to go in the taco soup :grin:
 
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jbj said:
Pita grinding the cardamon seeds as per recipe but it really added to the flavour.
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As someone who's clearly into kitchen gadgets, you need to you get a little marble or granite mortar and pestle!
 
yabba said:
As someone who's clearly into kitchen gadgets, you need to you get a little marble or granite mortar and pestle!
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Got one, still a total pita. Was worth it though tbh. I HATE finding cardamon seeds in curry so I might start grinding them down for that too.

My taco soup with black beans is done and ready for dinner tomorrow. Hard to make it look good when it's not plated up but some grated cheese, some of the sauce I made for the kebabs and a nice bit of toasted bread will make an awesome dinner.

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:idea: it's looking a bit dry there, it's not but if I do lose some moisture overnight I'm going to hit it with some Bovril when I bring it up to heat :love:
 
Had leftovers with toasted bread last night. I'm going to experiment with it as it's easily the best chilli I've made (not that I make a tonne of it)

Ingredients
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING (NOTE 1)
  • ▢1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper
  • ▢2 tsp EACH dried oregano and paprika
  • ▢2 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • ▢3/4 tsp salt
  • ▢1/2 tsp black pepper
SOUP
  • ▢1 tbsp olive oil
  • ▢2 garlic cloves , minced
  • ▢1 onion , finely chopped (brown or yellow)
  • ▢500 g / 1 lb ground beef (mince), lean
  • ▢400 g/ 14 oz can black beans (1 can) , drained and rinsed (Note 2)
  • ▢400g / 14oz can corn kernels (1 can) , drained and rinsed
  • ▢120 g / 4.5 oz canned green chili (Note 3)
  • ▢800 g / 28 oz canned crushed tomato
  • ▢2 cups beef broth
TOPPINGS (DON'T SKIP THESE!)
  • ▢Shredded cheese (essential!)
  • ▢Sour cream or yoghurt (essential!)
  • ▢Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves or shallots/scallions , finely sliced
  • ▢Corn chips
  • ▢Other options: diced avocado, squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until softened (3 min).
  • Add beef and turn up the heat to high. Cook, breaking it up as you go, until it all changes from pink to brown.
  • Add remaining Soup ingredients and Taco Seasoning. Bring to a simmer then turn heat down to medium.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes to bring the flavours together. Adjust thickness with water if desired.
  • This is how I like to serve it: place a handful of corn chips in the bowl. Ladle in soup. Top with sour cream, cheese, coriander and a few crushed corn chips. For a healthier option, skip the corn chips in the bowl and/or serve more on the top / side of the soup.
 
tiger roach said:
I’m in. Italian is a huge category though, maybe make it more specific. Pesto, or bolognese, or seafood…
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We could whittle it down I suppose but I was trying to keep it easy and accessible for everyone.

I'm open to other suggestions too.
 
Bolognese is simple enough and I like to see the little variations people do. Mine is not to the letter traditional.
I've been wanting to attempt a carbonara too.
 
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Happy to go with Bolognese v carbonara, one, the other or both, your choice.

Mrs JBJ does an awesome Bolognese I can tinker with.

2 weeks deadline good for everyone again?
 
Sure sounds good.

Last time I did Bolognese I pigged out on so much of it that I still can't stand the thought of eating more of it. :grin:

So I'll try a carbonara. Mama Roach loves carbonara so that's a good option anyway.
 
Spoke to my Italian descended colleague today about the challenge and I've got an awesome idea for a carbonara.
 
I haven't made carbonara in so long I'm afraid I'm gonna end up with spaghetti and scrambled eggs.
I make hollandaise from scratch quite frequently though so I will likely be fine.
 
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