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redofromstart · 2 January 2018 at 9:14PM

MrsChaos wrote: »

Thank you. I'll have a look, but will also check what's available in the Body Shop - £5 voucher to be used by tomorrow.

I really like their pumice foot scrub, must dig that out and do something about my delightful feet too. What I really want to do is to book a spa day with full body scrub and pedicure. Meh! Stupid dentists bill.

As part of my freezer tidy I found a few bags of generic 'value' type white fish. I sometimes use this to bulk out a fish curry but fancied trying something else. This recipe seemed like a good starting point and as always it got adapted to what we have available. I added red and yellow peppers and baby plum tomatoes to the crushed potato base as that went into the oven. For the topping I used the inevitable chipotle chilli flakes, smoked paprika and half a raw red pepper to flavour the oil/vinegar/garlic base which got whizzed in the little blender. The fish was still slightly frozen when it went in the oven which made it easy to spread the sauce on. I checked after 20 minutes and it was piping hot in the middle. I served it with some butter soaked thinly sliced saute leeks to make sure we got enough veg in. A hit for me and him, a miss for the boys who don't like fish.

Seasidegal58 · 2 January 2018 at 10:14PM

Oh no - I’ve just had my diet soup and crackers - now I’ve read about your fish! And on the TV Mary Berry is making Scottish Cranachan!

I’m starving now!:D

redofromstart · 3 January 2018 at 9:18AM

Sorry seaside- it was at least a healthy meal rather something dripping in cheese.

Last day off for the boys today so they need to actually get up. Vague plan to go to local small town cinema to see the star wars film. £12 for the three of us so not too bad I suppose.

MrsChaos · 3 January 2018 at 11:13AM

I've got the film on my wish list as well, but can't seem to get my act together. It would be £11 for me and DS2, so you're definitely getting a good deal.

Going to work in a bit for a quick classroom clean and tidy (and hopefully coffee with a friend).

The recipe might work for us, as we all like fish. Although OH was asking straight away why the potatoes have to be crushed, as he couldn't see the point. He's not fond of potatoes done in the oven, other than proper roast potatoes.

redofromstart · 3 January 2018 at 11:26AM

MrsChaos wrote: »

I've got the film on my wish list as well, but can't seem to get my act together. It would be £11 for me and DS2, so you're definitely getting a good deal.

Going to work in a bit for a quick classroom clean and tidy (and hopefully coffee with a friend).

The recipe might work for us, as we all like fish. Although OH was asking straight away why the potatoes have to be crushed, as he couldn't see the point. He's not fond of potatoes done in the oven, other than proper roast potatoes.

They cook faster crushed, they were like roast potatoes but all crispy edges - my favourite. I used normal maris pipers cut into large cubes rather than skin on new pots. HTH

MrsChaos · 3 January 2018 at 6:01PM

Thank you. Going to try your recipe tonight, using chicken rather than fish. There will also be some garlic bread and either a salad or cooked veggies on the side.

I managed to use my Body Shop voucher: Foaming facial wash £3.60, scrub/mask £6 and a smoothing serum reduced to £1. With the exception of the serum it's all stuff I needed, although I replaced one product with 2. Still, for £5.60 I'm not complaining.

ETA I cooked the peppers and tomatoes in a separate dish because not everyone likes them and steamed some broccoli and cauli. DS1 and I were very impressed, DS2 said it was ok and OH asked not to have it again (even though he cleared his plate). Eventually I will find things for all of us...

HairyHandofDartmoor · 3 January 2018 at 11:08PM

Did you get to tbe cinema? £12 sounds good for three people. Hope the boys enjoyed their last day off.

redofromstart · 4 January 2018 at 5:29PM

HHoD - yes we went to the cinema, it's £4 a ticket in the tiny odeon in local small town which I can just about live with compared to the £30 or so to go to the newer place.

MrsC I share your frustration, I have given up on finding a proper plated meal that we will all eat.

Back to work and school today, so much teenage grumpiness from them, and too much driving tiredness from me. Forgot to get something out of the freezer for dinner so I am fast defrosting a bit of steak which will be served with a mountain of mushrooms.

MrsChaos · 5 January 2018 at 9:14PM

Hope you had a better day today. I dread getting my teen ready for school on Monday - instant grump guaranteed. Work today was ok - just health & safety training.

Dropped on some RTC turkey steaks and pork fillet in Mr T's (went in for milk). Boys enjoyed some of the steaks for tea and I'll dig out some recipes for the fillet.

redofromstart · 6 January 2018 at 10:34AM

I quite like pork fillet but OH isn't keen - tend to make this delia stroganoff if I spot some suitably reduced. It's good base sauce, or even by itself if you bulk up the mushrooms.

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