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What shall I make for dinner?

lynzpower
lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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Inspire me OSERS, inspire me! Happy to put a lot of effort in if required too - I love cooking :)

this is what Ive got in - I didnt menu plan :doh: and Im thoroughly bored of everything I make.

Ingredients at disposal
3 lean pork escalopes
1 leek
half pack chestnut mushrooms
2 small peppers
cous cous/ [asta/ spaghetti/ noodles/ handful potatoes
pack fine beans
creme fraiche
frozen peas/ scorn
full range of storecupbard herbs spices etc

I just dont know what to make out of all this thats not pork/ veg/ gravy which is my usual offering!
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    1200 options here:-

    Google "pork escallopes"+recipe


    The AWT one looks good and could be adapted :)
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  • flufff
    flufff Posts: 899 Forumite
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    I would grill the pork and make a leek and creme fraiche sauce.Serve with fine beans .To go with par boil some potatoes,cube and fry off with herbs
  • flufff
    flufff Posts: 899 Forumite
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    Or slice the escalopes with the peppers and leeks.Stir fry and have with noodles
  • Paulie'sGirl
    Paulie'sGirl Posts: 923 Forumite
    Hi Lynzpower,

    I guess this is too late for your tea tonight, but I wondered about pork and leeks in a creamy sauce?

    This isn't a recipe, but I love ready steady cook, so bear with me!

    maybe soften the leeks and seal the pork? Add some stock and a touch of 'gentle herbs', maybe a touch of sage? And simmer gently for 10 or 15 mins? Add the mushrooms in quarters, cook til everything is cooked. I'd take it off the heat and stir in the creme fraiche to make a creamy sauce.

    I'd serve it with some pasta.

    And if you need to serve more folk, just cook the veggies as a side dish?

    Hope that sounds tasty for next time!

    PG
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Hey PG

    Yes it was too late. I made it with couscous ands pepper sauce and it was pretty manky actually! Wish youd got to me sooner :rotfl: Maybe next time :)
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
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