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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill

Someone offered to cook for me this week as I have a couple of days being completely home alone. 🫣😰 I can get myself to the kitchen now and prepare simple stuff etc, but an offer to be cooked and fed is too tempting! It didn’t materialise but whatever. I wondered about the menu and it wasn’t imaginative or tantalising anyway

If I were to cook you lunch, and assuming there aren’t any allergies, dietary restrictions or food preferences, I would delve into my heritage obviously and come up with something like:

Empanadas de picadillo con ensalada verde y queso fresco. (Think Mexican cornish pasty with salad and fresh cheese 🤭) lighter than a cornish pasty though!

Or- some enchiladas - with green sauce which is so uncommon here. Or enchiladas queretanas for the veggies which are right from my neck of the woods!

For afters- If time to prep beforehand, a pastel imposible. If not, then some churros with real Mexican (or Spanish, to choose) hot chocolate. Or arroz con leche.

If we’re talking something more mainstream though I make an amazing lasagna. and a tiramisu for afters.

What would you cook for me/the forumites?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
2 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Eeee….I’m a really, really bad cook 😩

How does a pot noodle sound?

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By *hePleasurerMan
2 days ago

Cheshire

For peak cultural appropriation, how about a Mexican Cornish pasty stuffed with lasagne and lingonberries?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
2 days ago

Reading

I miss really good Mexican.

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"Eeee….I’m a really, really bad cook 😩

How does a pot noodle sound? "

Not the slimy one I hope! 🥲🤢🤢🤢

A Cup O’ Noodles would be acceptable as a snack

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"For peak cultural appropriation, how about a Mexican Cornish pasty stuffed with lasagne and lingonberries?"

I don’t like lingonberries. I always decline the jelly at IKEA. 😮‍💨

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By *uttercupWoman
2 days ago

Borders

Can I get a big juicy steak, with all the trimmings

Please & Thank you

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill

Forgot to say, no chips with the lasagna. Be warned.

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
2 days ago

Markfield

Rice rice baby x

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By *tephenAndHisPicklenicMan
2 days ago

Ends

For you I’d make something Jamaican x

For a lunch I’d probably do Rasta pasta.

But I’d do dulce de leche for dessert

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By *londebiguyMan
2 days ago

Southport


"Someone offered to cook for me this week as I have a couple of days being completely home alone. 🫣😰 I can get myself to the kitchen now and prepare simple stuff etc, but an offer to be cooked and fed is too tempting! It didn’t materialise but whatever. I wondered about the menu and it wasn’t imaginative or tantalising anyway

If I were to cook you lunch, and assuming there aren’t any allergies, dietary restrictions or food preferences, I would delve into my heritage obviously and come up with something like:

Empanadas de picadillo con ensalada verde y queso fresco. (Think Mexican cornish pasty with salad and fresh cheese 🤭) lighter than a cornish pasty though!

Or- some enchiladas - with green sauce which is so uncommon here. Or enchiladas queretanas for the veggies which are right from my neck of the woods!

For afters- If time to prep beforehand, a pastel imposible. If not, then some churros with real Mexican (or Spanish, to choose) hot chocolate. Or arroz con leche.

If we’re talking something more mainstream though I make an amazing lasagna. and a tiramisu for afters.

What would you cook for me/the forumites? "

I'm not bad at Arroz con leche and churros.

Tiramisu too

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By *ojangles69Woman
2 days ago

Milton Keynes

Garlic bread instead of chips...yummy!! Salad...

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
2 days ago

Staffordshire

Pot noodle and a packet of cheese&onion to dip in it.

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"For you I’d make something Jamaican x

For a lunch I’d probably do Rasta pasta.

But I’d do dulce de leche for dessert "

Dulce de leche

Yes please, looking forward to rasta pasta! x

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"

I'm not bad at Arroz con leche and churros.

Tiramisu too"

I want some arroz con leche so bad now 😭😭😭😭 but I have to eat it cold so it’s going to take ages

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By *edstockings2Couple
2 days ago

Ilfracombe

I(female )can't remember the last time I cooked anything for anyone.

I am banned from the kitchen as I have an aura around me, that everything burns.

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 days ago

furnace


"I(female )can't remember the last time I cooked anything for anyone.

I am banned from the kitchen as I have an aura around me, that everything burns. "

I’m a good cook and like to cook and have been to several cookery schools and workshops

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By *wingingphil69Man
2 days ago

castleford

Beef short rib and mash with lots of gravy perfect

I cook it in a slow cooker so plenty of time for other things to do 😜😜

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By *edstockings2Couple
2 days ago

Ilfracombe


"I(female )can't remember the last time I cooked anything for anyone.

I am banned from the kitchen as I have an aura around me, that everything burns.

I’m a good cook and like to cook and have been to several cookery schools and workshops "

Honestly you can ask my kids when I say do you want toast for breakfast they ask who is making it.

Whan I was growing up my mother gave up after having to repaint the kitchen for the 3rd time.

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"Beef short rib and mash with lots of gravy perfect

I cook it in a slow cooker so plenty of time for other things to do 😜😜"

I was going to say, that’d take a helluva time to cook! But you have your tricks up your sleeve. sounds lovely

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
2 days ago

furnace


"I(female )can't remember the last time I cooked anything for anyone.

I am banned from the kitchen as I have an aura around me, that everything burns.

I’m a good cook and like to cook and have been to several cookery schools and workshops

Honestly you can ask my kids when I say do you want toast for breakfast they ask who is making it.

Whan I was growing up my mother gave up after having to repaint the kitchen for the 3rd time.

"

Keep away from

The kitchen and hoping you have hidden talents

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By *eo369Man
2 days ago

Sleaford

I have never ever tried beef Wellington looks delicious,dessert my sister does them brandy snap with ricotta cheese stuffed in the middle its works so simple and light and tasty

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By *a LunaWoman
2 days ago

South Wales

My skill level is : Omelette

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"I have never ever tried beef Wellington looks delicious,dessert my sister does them brandy snap with ricotta cheese stuffed in the middle its works so simple and light and tasty "

Beef Wellington is delicious. It’s all in the duxelle lining.

I love brandy snaps- tricky to make, but so satisfying when they turn out right

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"My skill level is : Omelette "

Omelettes are lovely! With cheese, veggies or a Spanish tortilla perhaps? l’il salad on the side and a full, tasty and nutritious meal!

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By *r TriomanMan
2 days ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"Someone offered to cook for me this week as I have a couple of days being completely home alone. 🫣😰 I can get myself to the kitchen now and prepare simple stuff etc, but an offer to be cooked and fed is too tempting! It didn’t materialise but whatever. I wondered about the menu and it wasn’t imaginative or tantalising anyway

If I were to cook you lunch, and assuming there aren’t any allergies, dietary restrictions or food preferences, I would delve into my heritage obviously and come up with something like:

Empanadas de picadillo con ensalada verde y queso fresco. (Think Mexican cornish pasty with salad and fresh cheese 🤭) lighter than a cornish pasty though!

Or- some enchiladas - with green sauce which is so uncommon here. Or enchiladas queretanas for the veggies which are right from my neck of the woods!

For afters- If time to prep beforehand, a pastel imposible. If not, then some churros with real Mexican (or Spanish, to choose) hot chocolate. Or arroz con leche.

If we’re talking something more mainstream though I make an amazing lasagna. and a tiramisu for afters.

What would you cook for me/the forumites? "

Forget cooking, I'd be happy to just sit and listen to you say the names of food / dishes in Spanish; I've never heard a pasty sound so sexy

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By *infulWinkMan
2 days ago

port talbot

Italian flair hearty and indulgent:

Pappardelle al ragù bianco – thick ribbons of pasta coated in a slow-cooked white meat sauce with white wine, rosemary, and a touch of cream. Simple yet deeply flavorful. Served with a side of focaccia barese, crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and dotted with tomatoes and olives.

For afters – a proper panna cotta with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. 🍯

Or, if we’re feeling less fancy and extra indulgent, a homemade cannolo siciliano, crisp pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta, orange zest, and chocolate shavings.

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill

Who here can make an amazing jollof rice? I fancy some.

My son has made it a couple of times but I am pretty sure it’s not on point yet haha (just don’t tell him I said this) I’ve never eaten any made by anyone else so don’t know!

But it looks delicious 😋 😋

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By *ary69321Man
2 days ago

Newcastle upon tyne

I'm a baker, I make a mean pizza, I put mozzarella cheese on the base, it makes the base crunchier.

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By *obilebottomMan
2 days ago

All over

A delicious bouillabaisse soup with crusty bread. Followed by a lemon soufle.

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"Italian flair hearty and indulgent:

Pappardelle al ragù bianco – thick ribbons of pasta coated in a slow-cooked white meat sauce with white wine, rosemary, and a touch of cream. Simple yet deeply flavorful. Served with a side of focaccia barese, crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and dotted with tomatoes and olives.

For afters – a proper panna cotta with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. 🍯

Or, if we’re feeling less fancy and extra indulgent, a homemade cannolo siciliano, crisp pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta, orange zest, and chocolate shavings.

"

Meat? Beef? Minced, cut into very small pieces? This sounds very interesting though I am not a fan of creamy sauces…

And yes to the cannolo- they’re my favourite along with the cassata siciliana

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"I'm a baker, I make a mean pizza, I put mozzarella cheese on the base, it makes the base crunchier."

Hand stretched pizza margherita-so simple but so delish

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"A delicious bouillabaisse soup with crusty bread. Followed by a lemon soufle. "

I was just thinking of bouillabaise earlier! Sounds amazing and the souffle too! 😋

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By *amie HantsWoman
2 days ago

Atlantis

OP for you I’d pull out all the stops. Cheese toastie.

For everyone else they will get a big old plate of disappointment

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 days ago

Springfield

I'm a hispanophile in lots of things but sorry OP I've never dug the cuisine. Perhaps as a veggie it's too meat based? 🤷‍♂️

If I was cooking for someone it might be a light starter like pea and mint soup, mains of creamy potato dauphinois with fresh green veg and a Mediterranean Salad, then a classic English pud to close.

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
2 days ago

Essex

A Thai inspired curry. Coconut rice. Spring rolls. Cucumber & carrot noodle salad.

I’m awful at desserts though. Maybe a cherry chocolate trifle.

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By *r SproutMan
2 days ago

the middle

Cheese sandwich with whatever condiment you want

I’ll even grate the cheese if that’s your thing

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By *viatrix OP   Woman
2 days ago

Redhill


"I'm a hispanophile in lots of things but sorry OP I've never dug the cuisine. Perhaps as a veggie it's too meat based? 🤷‍♂️

If I was cooking for someone it might be a light starter like pea and mint soup, mains of creamy potato dauphinois with fresh green veg and a Mediterranean Salad, then a classic English pud to close."

I am not Spanish. LatAm cuisine is miles away from Spanish, completely unrelated! But empanadas and enchiladas can be made veggie no bother. I am a self confessed carnivore though

Pea and mint soup is lovely with some nice chunks of ham thrown in as croutons 🤭

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 days ago

Dunfermline

Eggy bread and a vienetta. I'm classy

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By *hunky GentMan
2 days ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I'd cook you some of my special sausage rolls (sausage meat, chorizo, cheddar cheese and garlic)

But I do make the best cheese and ham toasties too.

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By *eoBloomsMan
2 days ago

Springfield


"

Pea and mint soup is lovely with some nice chunks of ham thrown in as croutons 🤭 "

Que brutal ! 🤣🤣

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By *tephenAndHisPicklenicMan
2 days ago

Ends


"Who here can make an amazing jollof rice? I fancy some.

My son has made it a couple of times but I am pretty sure it’s not on point yet haha (just don’t tell him I said this) I’ve never eaten any made by anyone else so don’t know!

But it looks delicious 😋 😋 "

If someone on here can make jollof I will travel great distances to meet them. 🫃🏾

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By *nya NeesWoman
2 days ago

Brum


"Eggy bread and a vienetta. I'm classy "

On the way

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By *ife NinjaMan
2 days ago

Dunfermline


"Eggy bread and a vienetta. I'm classy

On the way"

Bring a bottle of pop and we're rocking

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By *ony MannMan
2 days ago

Lagos, Portugal/ Ilfracombe Devon/ Anoover


"Someone offered to cook for me this week as I have a couple of days being completely home alone. 🫣😰 I can get myself to the kitchen now and prepare simple stuff etc, but an offer to be cooked and fed is too tempting! It didn’t materialise but whatever. I wondered about the menu and it wasn’t imaginative or tantalising anyway

If I were to cook you lunch, and assuming there aren’t any allergies, dietary restrictions or food preferences, I would delve into my heritage obviously and come up with something like:

Empanadas de picadillo con ensalada verde y queso fresco. (Think Mexican cornish pasty with salad and fresh cheese 🤭) lighter than a cornish pasty though!

Or- some enchiladas - with green sauce which is so uncommon here. Or enchiladas queretanas for the veggies which are right from my neck of the woods!

For afters- If time to prep beforehand, a pastel imposible. If not, then some churros with real Mexican (or Spanish, to choose) hot chocolate. Or arroz con leche.

If we’re talking something more mainstream though I make an amazing lasagna. and a tiramisu for afters.

What would you cook for me/the forumites? "

Can I have leche cocida.with a chocolate source?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
2 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Damn! You fine folks can seriously cook!

I need to up my game…. 😵‍💫

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