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What should I cook for dinner tonight? [modified] - THANKS EVERYONE!!

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    Stuart Dootson wrote:

    Dried, salted cod -

    Ahhh, I thought I'd heard of that before. Heard its really nice, will have to check out the fish counter. I've had Salmon - mmmmm Salmon..... - over here, and it's delish!

    Stuart Dootson wrote:

    everything in Norway seemed insanely expensive.

    You betcha, and it's the same with food. If I ate like I did in the UK when I'm here, I would quite literally eat my way through my wages!!

    "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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    1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

    Heard its really nice

    It is - I really enjoyed it. I was quite surprised at the quality of the beef I had in Norway as well - very nice. I also had some salmon, very good, and mussels - best I've ever had.

    1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

    If I ate like I did in the UK when I'm here, I would quite literally eat my way through my wages

    And you've not even mentioned the price of alcohol yet...

    Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p

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      1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

      Heard its really nice

      It is - I really enjoyed it. I was quite surprised at the quality of the beef I had in Norway as well - very nice. I also had some salmon, very good, and mussels - best I've ever had.

      1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

      If I ate like I did in the UK when I'm here, I would quite literally eat my way through my wages

      And you've not even mentioned the price of alcohol yet...

      Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p

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      Stuart Dootson wrote:

      And you've not even mentioned the price of alcohol yet...

      Hehehe! Yeah, I don't go to pubs here!! I get some duty free and bring it over. I think £8 for a bottle of beer is a little to much!!

      "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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        Russell Jones wrote:

        Vegetable and bean chilli

        I am a bit partial to a chilli. But, I normally cook that when I'm over here 'cause I can make a big batch and have it a for a few days. Saves cooking everynight. :)

        Russell Jones wrote:

        Lasagne made with vegetables and green lentils.

        That one sounds good, I do like lentils. :thumbsup:

        "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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        When I lived alone I used to do things like that, make enough for a couple of days. My Indian Name was Two-Days-Running as everything lasted that long. No I am with Michelle, nothing last for one day! (Esp. Chocolate).

        ------------------------------------ To eat well in England, you should have a breakfast three times a day. W. Somerset Maugham 1925

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          When I lived alone I used to do things like that, make enough for a couple of days. My Indian Name was Two-Days-Running as everything lasted that long. No I am with Michelle, nothing last for one day! (Esp. Chocolate).

          ------------------------------------ To eat well in England, you should have a breakfast three times a day. W. Somerset Maugham 1925

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          Dalek Dave wrote:

          y Indian Name was Two-Days-Running

          :laugh:

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            I need to cook for myself, I've had pasta for the last few nights. Anyone got any recipe suggestions for one :(( ? Bearing in mind I'm in Norway so a few chicken breasts will set me back about £10. I'm not opposed to vegetarian recipes (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta without meat). At the moment I'm getting a pizza. But I really don't want to eat that. [Edit] A little help? Right! Got loads of ideas!! Off to the shops now.

            Thank-you all!!!

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            "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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            Grilled Salmon with boiled new potatoes and asparagus served with a rich Hollandaise sauce. That's what I'm doing...


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              Grilled Salmon with boiled new potatoes and asparagus served with a rich Hollandaise sauce. That's what I'm doing...


              Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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              Actually, that's not a bad idea. Mr Dootson mentioned fish as well. I normally whack the Salmon in some foil, bit of olive oil, some herbs, salt and pepper. Whang it in the oven, 20 minutes later out it pops, add some potatoes and veg. And the hollandaise sauce only makes it better! :thumbsup:

              "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                I need to cook for myself, I've had pasta for the last few nights. Anyone got any recipe suggestions for one :(( ? Bearing in mind I'm in Norway so a few chicken breasts will set me back about £10. I'm not opposed to vegetarian recipes (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta without meat). At the moment I'm getting a pizza. But I really don't want to eat that. [Edit] A little help? Right! Got loads of ideas!! Off to the shops now.

                Thank-you all!!!

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                "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

                modified on Monday, October 26, 2009 12:42 PM

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                1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

                (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta...

                Assuming you speak only of the noodles, what vegetables do pasta contain?

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                  Actually, that's not a bad idea. Mr Dootson mentioned fish as well. I normally whack the Salmon in some foil, bit of olive oil, some herbs, salt and pepper. Whang it in the oven, 20 minutes later out it pops, add some potatoes and veg. And the hollandaise sauce only makes it better! :thumbsup:

                  "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                  Not to mention salmon is cheaper than chicken in Norway. Maintaining a high-protein diet in Norway is expensive. I generally go through two dozen eggs a week and a few pounds of salman. Vegetables and bread are relatively inexpensive compared to meats... but I am a voracious carnivore. Best Wishes, -David Delaune

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                    When I lived alone I used to do things like that, make enough for a couple of days. My Indian Name was Two-Days-Running as everything lasted that long. No I am with Michelle, nothing last for one day! (Esp. Chocolate).

                    ------------------------------------ To eat well in England, you should have a breakfast three times a day. W. Somerset Maugham 1925

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                    I still do. Just bought 2Kg of mince to turn into chilli in the slow cooker tomorrow. It takes the same time to make two portions! What we don't eat, I will freeze in 8oz bags and eat later.

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                      Not to mention salmon is cheaper than chicken in Norway. Maintaining a high-protein diet in Norway is expensive. I generally go through two dozen eggs a week and a few pounds of salman. Vegetables and bread are relatively inexpensive compared to meats... but I am a voracious carnivore. Best Wishes, -David Delaune

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                      Randor wrote:

                      but I am a voracious carnivore.

                      Just like me mate! A meal just isn't a meal without a big fat piece of meat !!

                      "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                        1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

                        (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta...

                        Assuming you speak only of the noodles, what vegetables do pasta contain?

                        "Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way." - Unknown

                        "Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons

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                        The vegetables I normally put in it! Like onion, garlic, pepper, mushrooms etc Should have clarified that maybe! :-D

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                          Actually, that's not a bad idea. Mr Dootson mentioned fish as well. I normally whack the Salmon in some foil, bit of olive oil, some herbs, salt and pepper. Whang it in the oven, 20 minutes later out it pops, add some potatoes and veg. And the hollandaise sauce only makes it better! :thumbsup:

                          "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                          1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

                          20 minutes later out it pops

                          :omg: 20 minutes? Wow that must be a monster salmon or you really like it overdone. I like it as deboned fillets pan fried with the skin on in a super hot pan so it's crispy skin but only about one second beyond raw in the very center so it's nice and crispy on the outside but creamy and soft on the inside. Mmmmm...! You're lack of cheap protein would drive me nuts living there.


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                            I need to cook for myself, I've had pasta for the last few nights. Anyone got any recipe suggestions for one :(( ? Bearing in mind I'm in Norway so a few chicken breasts will set me back about £10. I'm not opposed to vegetarian recipes (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta without meat). At the moment I'm getting a pizza. But I really don't want to eat that. [Edit] A little help? Right! Got loads of ideas!! Off to the shops now.

                            Thank-you all!!!

                            :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: [/Edit]

                            "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

                            modified on Monday, October 26, 2009 12:42 PM

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                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz40P1hFvWs[^] 57 seconds in.......

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                              1.21 Gigawatts wrote:

                              20 minutes later out it pops

                              :omg: 20 minutes? Wow that must be a monster salmon or you really like it overdone. I like it as deboned fillets pan fried with the skin on in a super hot pan so it's crispy skin but only about one second beyond raw in the very center so it's nice and crispy on the outside but creamy and soft on the inside. Mmmmm...! You're lack of cheap protein would drive me nuts living there.


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                              John C wrote:

                              20 minutes? Wow that must be a monster salmon or you really like it overdone.

                              Well it's definitely not overdone! I think it comes down to the fact that we have a really old crappy oven. I think Helen of Troy used to have the exact same one. Meh, but salmon is cheap out here (in comparison to most other stuff) so I tend to get a nice BIG chunk. Yummers!! :-D

                              "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz40P1hFvWs[^] 57 seconds in.......

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                                neilarnold wrote:

                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz40P1hFvWs\[^\] 57 seconds in.......

                                A child's head? That's...........different.

                                "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                                  neilarnold wrote:

                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz40P1hFvWs\[^\] 57 seconds in.......

                                  A child's head? That's...........different.

                                  "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                                  I was thinking more about the lyrics, but now you've raised the subject........

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                                    I was thinking more about the lyrics, but now you've raised the subject........

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                                    Oh the LYRICS!! I wasn't paying attention (that's plainly obvious) I saw the guys eating something so was paying attention to the screen to see what they might have on the table. I'm only a man for christ's sakes - I can't be expected to watch AND to listen at the same time! :omg: My head might explode!

                                    "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                                      John C wrote:

                                      20 minutes? Wow that must be a monster salmon or you really like it overdone.

                                      Well it's definitely not overdone! I think it comes down to the fact that we have a really old crappy oven. I think Helen of Troy used to have the exact same one. Meh, but salmon is cheap out here (in comparison to most other stuff) so I tend to get a nice BIG chunk. Yummers!! :-D

                                      "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

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                                      I could eat salmon every night for a year without getting bored of it. Luckily salmon is very plentiful here on the west coast of Canada. I've pickled it, smoked it (many times), grilled, broiled, roasted, used in pasta, pastry rolls, dried as jerky, raw in sushi you name it. Very versatile ingredient.


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                                        I need to cook for myself, I've had pasta for the last few nights. Anyone got any recipe suggestions for one :(( ? Bearing in mind I'm in Norway so a few chicken breasts will set me back about £10. I'm not opposed to vegetarian recipes (in fact the only vegetarian recipe I know is pasta without meat). At the moment I'm getting a pizza. But I really don't want to eat that. [Edit] A little help? Right! Got loads of ideas!! Off to the shops now.

                                        Thank-you all!!!

                                        :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: [/Edit]

                                        "People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." ~ Anon "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" ~ Albert Einstein Currently reading: 'The Greatest Show on Earth', by Richard Dawkins.

                                        modified on Monday, October 26, 2009 12:42 PM

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                                        I had a friend from Norway who cooked me a traditional Norwegian meal: Fish Fingers, Mashed Potatos and Sweetcorn. It's the little cultural differences that make travel so much fun......

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                                          When I lived alone I used to do things like that, make enough for a couple of days. My Indian Name was Two-Days-Running as everything lasted that long. No I am with Michelle, nothing last for one day! (Esp. Chocolate).

                                          ------------------------------------ To eat well in England, you should have a breakfast three times a day. W. Somerset Maugham 1925

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                                          I don't do that more than once or occasionally twice. OTOH my last pot of ham soup was something like 3 gallons in size. So much for clearing out freezer space by using up all the frozen ham bones and juice. :doh: My next pot's probably going to be about as big. I thought i had 1 small bone in the freezer when I put the last one in with about 2.5-3lbs of meat still attached. A week later i reorganized the freezer and found I now had 3 containers with ham bones in them.

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