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    • GeoG
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      it's a little embarrassing to start a thread and not contribute - work n' stuff getting in the way - so tomorrow I'm making pan-roasted halibut in a curried mussel broth

      i'll post the pics and basics shortly after washing up!

      Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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      • jegzJ
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        Ah Geo…don't fret...not easy to cook all the time. I opted for the chicken soup since I wasn't working and it was snowing outside. 😉

        and Kloesse are potato dumplings made with mashed and raw shredded potatoes..they look like matza balls or

        ...different than Knödel..(although it normally has the umlaut as well) 😉

        is a bit more like dumplings made from dough...like a bread...more airy when in Czech

        or in Austria…YUM speck Knoedel soup or Kase Knoedel soup it's "what to die for" on the slopes when u are skiing...and that is made from semmel and yeah cheese or bacon etc..

        Probably more info than you needed Geo…and I'm thinkin I sound like a real foodie tg were all old enough for food porn here. 😉

        ***These Jeans will stretch 😉  *****

        Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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        • GeoG
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          that's all really cool info jegz - thanx

          wasn't too sure the difference between the different dumplings - I think it's Knödel I've had . . . they were served with meat stews - delicious

          funny thing is the last time I ate the dumplings was in a German bar in Abu Dhabi a few months ago!!

          need to try the Kloesse now

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          • BeatleB
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            ahh..good food….jegz - I have a feeling you should give the Gulasch & Knoedel a go...

            We can do anything

            http://bybeatle.com

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            • jegzJ
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              Glad I didnt give to much info Geo 😉

              Love it that the dumplings were in a German restaurant in Abu Dhabi.. cool!

              and yes Kloesse should be next on your list…normally with meat and rotkraut or sauerkraut and gravy....not a bad combo

              hmmmm beats....gulasch?  thought that was your specialty 😉

              Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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              • BeatleB
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                guess I'll have to break out the pan…

                We can do anything

                http://bybeatle.com

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                • jegzJ
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                  Yeah give the butter knife a rest… 😉

                  Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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                  • BeatleB
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                    sounds like a plan..Gulasch coming up

                    We can do anything

                    http://bybeatle.com

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                    • jegzJ
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                      Yumm!! Back to Basics!  😉

                      Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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                      • BeatleB
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                        Okay, since a good Gulasch takes about 12 hours, started cooking tonight..will be ready tomorrow…

                        We can do anything

                        http://bybeatle.com

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                        • jegzJ
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                          Yummmm!!

                          lookin good in that iron heart apron Beatle

                          Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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                          • GeoG
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                            OMG Gulasch comin' up . . . now we're talkin'

                            I didn't have 12 hours to spare - b'cos I am going to get hammered so I made this:

                            Halibut in a Curried Mussel Broth

                            I'll stick the details on the next post . . .

                            Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                            • BeatleB
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                              Geo - so looking forward to the Iron kitchen slam ….u sure are a master...

                              We can do anything

                              http://bybeatle.com

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                              • GeoG
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                                very kind - but you haven't tried it yet  😉

                                looking forward to ur offering - and can I get some dumplings in there too?

                                anyways, here's the detail:

                                What you need

                                About 250g halibut fillets – 2 pieces (depends on how hungry you are);  about  500g Mussels, cleaned, with beards removed;  some sprigs of thyme;  couple of bay leaves;  150ml dry white wine (Riesling is good);  1 small carrot – diced;  1 small stick celery – diced;  1 tspn mild curry powder;  2 pinch saffron strands;  150ml double cream;  butter

                                What you do

                                _Heat a pan until hot, add the mussels, a sprig of thyme, bay leaves and wine.  Cover the pan and cook for 1-2 mins until all the mussels have opened.

                                Strain off and reserve the juices.    Remove the mussels from their shells and set aside.

                                Sauté the vegetables until soft, together with curry powder, the saffron and another sprig or two of thyme.    Add the strained mussel stock and allow to reduce.

                                Dust the Halibut on both sides with some curry powder. Fry in butter for 2-3 minutes until golden brown (depends very much on thickness of fish and heat of pan – don’t overdo it though)

                                Meanwhile add the mussels to the vegetables.  Allow to warm through then add the cream and bring back to the boil.  Taste and season if you think it needs it - I didn't need to add any . . . but it's up to you

                                Serve into bowls and place fish on top._

                                Eat

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                                • BeatleB
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                                  the slight glaze of the fish, the fresh herbs and the richness of the sauce / judging by color I would think we´re talking a curry flavor - I am pretty sure that this is one hell of a meal…

                                  gotta stir the gulasch..hehe

                                  We can do anything

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    I had Springbok carpaccio tonight - forgot camera…................

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • T
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                                      This is a serious recipie.  I must try this soon.

                                      @Geo:

                                      very kind - but you haven't tried it yet  😉

                                      looking forward to ur offering - and can I get some dumplings in there too?

                                      anyways, here's the detail:

                                      What you need

                                      About 250g halibut fillets – 2 pieces (depends on how hungry you are);  about  500g Mussels, cleaned, with beards removed;  some sprigs of thyme;  couple of bay leaves;  150ml dry white wine (Riesling is good);  1 small carrot – diced;  1 small stick celery – diced;  1 tspn mild curry powder;  2 pinch saffron strands;  150ml double cream;  butter

                                      What you do

                                      _Heat a pan until hot, add the mussels, a sprig of thyme, bay leaves and wine.  Cover the pan and cook for 1-2 mins until all the mussels have opened.

                                      Strain off and reserve the juices.    Remove the mussels from their shells and set aside.

                                      Sauté the vegetables until soft, together with curry powder, the saffron and another sprig or two of thyme.    Add the strained mussel stock and allow to reduce.

                                      Dust the Halibut on both sides with some curry powder. Fry in butter for 2-3 minutes until golden brown (depends very much on thickness of fish and heat of pan – don’t overdo it though)

                                      Meanwhile add the mussels to the vegetables.  Allow to warm through then add the cream and bring back to the boil.  Taste and season if you think it needs it - I didn't need to add any . . . but it's up to you

                                      Serve into bowls and place fish on top._

                                      Eat

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                                      • GeoG
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                                        @Beatle:

                                        the slight glaze of the fish, the fresh herbs and the richness of the sauce / judging by color I would think we´re talking a curry flavor - I am pretty sure that this is one hell of a meal…

                                        gotta stir the gulasch..hehe

                                        go to it girl! a woman's work and all that!

                                        and yip - mild curry, saffron comes tho' . . . and fish still translucent . . . the broth keeps cooking it anyway

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                                        • jegzJ
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                                          Oh Geo you sure are making up for ur lack of posts…that looks lovely

                                          you have my mouth watering...such wonderful flavors...thanks for the recipe..nice one! 😃

                                          Lovin my Beatle Busters….

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                                          • GeoG
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                                            thank you jegz

                                            i'll try to post a bit better in future - try to make them as cool as yours  🙂

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