Steak, Mushroom and Guinness Pie
Great! Busy day at work and still get to eat well.
Came home, washed some new potatoes and popped them into a hot oven to roast for 40-45 mins in their skins. I topped my ready prepared Steak, Mushroom and Guinness mix that I cooked on Saturday with a puff pastry lid and slid that into the oven at 200 C for 35 mins (or until the pastry is golden and flaky).
I served it up with the potatoes and some mange tout, and spooned the gorgeous stout-y juices around the plate as gravy. Mmmmm....
While doing all this, I feel a bit of competition is stirring in my kitchen...
H, home tonight after plans had changed, decided to stretch her creative muscles and 'build' a meal from the leftover chicken. She cooked spaghetti in boiling water for 12 mins, whilst frying red pepper slices in olive oil over a gentle heat for the same amount of time. When ready, she drained the spaghetti and drizzled, then tossed it in oil to stop it sticking together. She crisped up 2 slices of pancetta in the frying pan after putting the peppers to one side - these would be her garnish. The pepper, pieces of chicken and a good dollop of pesto were mixed into the warm spaghetti, then served and garnished with pancetta.
Looks like I'm going to be given a run for my money if I'm not careful! Still, I should be proud - where did she get those skills from, I wonder... ;-)
Came home, washed some new potatoes and popped them into a hot oven to roast for 40-45 mins in their skins. I topped my ready prepared Steak, Mushroom and Guinness mix that I cooked on Saturday with a puff pastry lid and slid that into the oven at 200 C for 35 mins (or until the pastry is golden and flaky).
I served it up with the potatoes and some mange tout, and spooned the gorgeous stout-y juices around the plate as gravy. Mmmmm....
While doing all this, I feel a bit of competition is stirring in my kitchen...
H, home tonight after plans had changed, decided to stretch her creative muscles and 'build' a meal from the leftover chicken. She cooked spaghetti in boiling water for 12 mins, whilst frying red pepper slices in olive oil over a gentle heat for the same amount of time. When ready, she drained the spaghetti and drizzled, then tossed it in oil to stop it sticking together. She crisped up 2 slices of pancetta in the frying pan after putting the peppers to one side - these would be her garnish. The pepper, pieces of chicken and a good dollop of pesto were mixed into the warm spaghetti, then served and garnished with pancetta.
Looks like I'm going to be given a run for my money if I'm not careful! Still, I should be proud - where did she get those skills from, I wonder... ;-)
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