Your Food Thread

[juttjaw]

If it was just for me I'd go for it, but I'm making pasta salad for this potluck banquet tonight. I'd hate for others to get doubled over.

well then.. you've made a wise decision.

 

[juttjaw]

There are all types of gravy in the uk from different meat stocks.

What bucks master is calling thick Gravy I think , is made with a little flour in the meat juices , most of the fat skimmed off, but otherwise made into a roux, then mixed with the stick slowly, to the desired thickness...so it can be very thick ( not regarded as very chic, but still delicious) or rather thin and unpleasant. Alternatively you can have a jus of the meat juices and the stock, no flour, to make a thin gravy, which is thinner than the 'thin gravy' but much nicer'. In this house we have gravy that is moderately thick, or a jus. I have never in my years in England had chips ( thick cut fries here, with a different sort of texture : American chips are called 'crisps' and crisps, like apple crisp, is a "crumble") with gravy. Because this has come up in discussions on British food I know that Gianbattista has not either.

I do understand this. However, my question was, is there a definition and distinction for a gravy in culinary terms? Not just in local vernacular and customs.

The world may never know.

 

[girlsmiley]

Yep. Back to other threads.

 

[BucksMaster]

Chips and gravy.

I'm guessing the gravy used at most fish n chip shops is just that cheap powder stuff they mix with water. Beef base for sure.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4-R4dLleJsq6wn3Z1Z4iaYfwp8MnD86ZkSeBDX5_GWlZgXJVeifzDUh3G

If I am paying a whole (roughly at current exchange rates ) 5 dollars for the stuff, I can assure you it is not the powder stuff lol

 

[Lorilei]

The gyro potato chips were disgusting. These were absolutely lovely by comparison.

Agreed. I wouldn't eat either of them again.

 

[girlsmiley]

If I am paying a whole (roughly at current exchange rates ) 5 dollars for the stuff, I can assure you it is not the powder stuff lol

You say that like $5 is a lot.

You can buy a Big Mac, medium fries and a Coke for no less than $10 down under.

My gravy is better than any I've ever sampled at a fish n chip shop. The pubs do a better job, but still not as good.

Plus, it's a once a year kinda meal when you realise you've only got $5 in your pocket. Not really my idea of fine dining.

Could be the weather difference.

 

[juttjaw]

I've got a really good meatless gravy recipe. It does require some chicken stock.. so I guess its not really meatless...

 

[thør]

If it was just for me I'd go for it, but I'm making pasta salad for this potluck banquet tonight. I'd hate for others to get doubled over.

It's not like you have to eat any of it.

 

[Aquagal]

It's not like you have to eat any of it.

Hahahaaaaa

 

[thør]

It is not the powder stuff lol

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqFHJ!sE63KsnD3yBO0tbjekUQ~~60_35.JPG

One step from powder (maybe up, maybe down).

 

[Aquagal]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

 

[girlsmiley]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

That looks great! Yummy.

 

[Aquagal]

That looks great! Yummy.

Thanks, I already had a taster bowlful. I made it spicy full of crushed red pepper and garlic, I've no patience for people that aren't adventurous eaters.

 

[thør]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

Looks tasty.

 

[girlsmiley]

Thanks, I already had a taster bowlful. I made it spicy full of crushed red pepper and garlic, I've no patience for people that aren't adventurous eaters.

Yarm!!! You're a good cook. I always look at your food.

Go well with some bbq

 

[yossi]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

That looks scrumptious. I love pasta salads.

 

[juttjaw]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

I LOVE this type of salad
I LOVE the mini pepperoni even more.....

Yo.. wanna trade a potato salad recipe for that?

 

[Aquagal]

Thanks peeps! I used to cut up the pepperoni links into bite sizes til the pepperoni gods made those cute mini ones.

Nom nom!

 

[Lyricalli]

Agreed. I wouldn't eat either of them again.

Same here. It was fun to try them, but I wouldn't choose to buy them over other flavors I like.

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

It looks delicious!

 

[juttjaw]

whats the temp for chicken thighs?? 170??

 

[thør]

whats the temp for chicken thighs?? 170??

°F or °C?

5° too much if °F.

But, that all depends on the chicken.

 

[Aglaopheme]

The pasta salad with dressing made from scratch. I really prefer that Bernsteins cheese and garlic though.

That looks amazing. I need to make artichokes soon. I need my fix.

 

[juttjaw]

°F or °C?

5° too much if °F.

But, that all depends on the chicken.

°F .. ok 165. Its just run of the mill supermarket chicken thighs. Gracias.

 

[spacekowboy]

This was fucking tasty...
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-autumn-potroast

 

[MichaelinChina]

Chips and gravy.

I'm guessing the gravy used at most fish n chip shops is just that cheap powder stuff they mix with water. Beef base for sure.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4-R4dLleJsq6wn3Z1Z4iaYfwp8MnD86ZkSeBDX5_GWlZgXJVeifzDUh3G

Vinegar on hot chips is better than gravy IMO.