the takeaway secret

Clutterfree

Tawnystar wrote: »

I got this book out of curiousity, very impressed with the likeness of my efforts (based on careful study Kenny's preparation and recipes) to the taste of my favourite takeaway food.

He has done well and I'm sure he'll save many people a lot of money.

So far I have made the Megaburger and the Doner Kebab along with the very tasty hot chocolate recipe (which chain is he emulating here?).

One recommendation I would make to other users; Kenny has gone all out to get these recipes spot on - including the use of preserved flavours and powders. After all fast food is just that.......fast. And at times expediency leads to sacrifice in quality in many places that charge high prices for food. At home why not make a few substitutions and use some fresh ingredients? Next time I make the Kebabs I'm going to chop up some onions and garlic and take my snippers to the fresh herbs on the window sill...

The outcome will alter the flavour but might be healthier.

Keep on saving....and cooking!

Hi Tawnystar and welcome to the forum.
Please let us know how you get on if you do the "tweaks" above.
Thank you.

yorkie77

My book as arrived, excited much! but what to try first decisions, decisions.

sb44

I made some more Lamb Doner last night but instead of using the onion and garlic granules that I have been using, I used onion powder and garlic powder that I bought from the health food shop.

I think these may make the taste stronger if you know what I mean, than the granules plus they were cheaper.

sb44

yorkie77 wrote: »

My book as arrived, excited much! but what to try first decisions, decisions.

It has GOT to be the Lamb Doner Kebab.

elf06

sb44 wrote: »

It has GOT to be the Lamb Doner Kebab.

AGREED :rotfl:

gillian62

In true money saving style, I requested that my library bought a copy, and they did. I picked it up yesterday, so am busy choosing what to try first!!

sb44

gillian62 wrote: »

In true money saving style, I requested that my library bought a copy, and they did. I picked it up yesterday, so am busy choosing what to try first!!

It has GOT to be the Lamb Doner Kebab.



:rotfl:

jackieglasgow

sb44, what's your favourite recipe from the book?

jackieb

I've just ordered 2. One for myself, and one for my son who has just bought his first house (and might be needing to keep an eye on the pennies!)

Thanks for the heads-up and all the reviews.

InaPickle

gillian62 wrote: »

In true money saving style, I requested that my library bought a copy, and they did. I picked it up yesterday, so am busy choosing what to try first!!

Good one, Gillian - stupidly, I hadn't thought of that, so I've just ordered a copy from my library to see if it's any good first. :beer: