the takeaway secret

fletch3163

I've just ordered from Amazon too. Am V excited. Hope to join in the chat in a couple of days, though I must say I'm more than a little worried about my waistline

sb44

Well, I decided to make a spag bol for tea then realised I didn't have a jar of sauce or a packet of mix to make it.

Suddenly dawned on me that there was a recipe in the book for it.

Anyway, this is the first time I have ever made a spag bol sauce without putting any italian herbs in or to add gravy granules or something to thicken it.

I have read that a couple of people thought it was bland as it doesn't have onions or garlic in it but I think it was really tasty. I would never have thought of putting a green pepper into a spag bol mix.

This will def be used again especially if I have a soft green pepper that I don't know what to do with.

sb44

fletch3163 wrote: »

I've just ordered from Amazon too. Am V excited. Hope to join in the chat in a couple of days, though I must say I'm more than a little worried about my waistline

:T

Just make one dish a week, try something new every weekend.

Don't forget to post some pics for us.

sb44

jammy_dodger wrote: »

working my way through the book

potato fritters tonight VERY pleased with outcome not at all greasy like the ones we have from chipper as they are initaially fried but then drained on kitchen roll before going into the oven

i used 2 large potatoes cutting them into slices about 5mm thick definatley ones to make again

Thanks for posting the pic, off to take a look in the book now.

Melonade

WOW!!! All the pics look great :T

I got my book a week or so ago but haven't been able to try anything yet because I'd already done my shop I'm making some egg & sausage muffins this w/e for the McD addicts but the pics have given me a lot more confidence to try some other stuff too Shame I put my shopping order in befor I read this thread!!

I'm totally impressed with everyone else's pics... I'm so excited... oh dear I'm so sad

jammy_dodger

Melonade wrote: »

WOW!!! All the pics look great :T

I got my book a week or so ago but haven't been able to try anything yet because I'd already done my shop I'm making some egg & sausage muffins this w/e for the McD addicts but the pics have given me a lot more confidence to try some other stuff too Shame I put my shopping order in befor I read this thread!!

I'm totally impressed with everyone else's pics... I'm so excited... oh dear I'm so sad

am glad i'm not the only one getting excited over a recipe book:D,,am easy pleased ....going to be trying the pizza tomorrow will post pic if i get chance family will be wishing me back to work so i can stop experimenting on them
think i'll have to up my visits to the gym though :rotfl:

Poppytime

Been reading this thread with great interest and after seeing the fab pics posted have ordered the book. Can't wait for it to be delivered and try out the kebabs Bought The Curry Secret about a year ago and can recommend the curries in there also

anguk

Can someone give me a rough idea of the herbs & spices etc. used in the recipes, especially the donner kebab and fried chicken? I've ordered the book but I'm going shopping tomorrow and want to make sure I've got some of the ingredients in for when the book arrives.

Alton_Towers

I have made the hamburger and quarterpounder with cheese and the chicken fillet burger and the kids loved them, and the hamburgers do taste just like the "Golden Arches". Tonight I have tried the bacon and mushroom fettucini pasta, didnt have fettucini so used tagliatelle and it was really quick and easy to make and tasted just like something from an italian restaurant.

I have also done the southern fried chicken and that was a hit to. I really want to try the doner kebabs after reading your reviews and seeing the pics!

This book has already proved to be a big hit with my kids so its paid for itself already!

Melonade

anguk wrote: »

Can someone give me a rough idea of the herbs & spices etc. used in the recipes, especially the donner kebab and fried chicken? I've ordered the book but I'm going shopping tomorrow and want to make sure I've got some of the ingredients in for when the book arrives.

For the lamb doner you'll need some italian herbs, garlic & onion powder, cayenne pepper and some oregano.

And some paprika as well as some of the above for the makings of the fried chicken.