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So I am sure we have done something like this before but what are your top 10 recipes for main meals? I am inspired by Caroline mentioning the teriyaki chicken and soba noodles from motm was one of her favorite 10 minute meals ;)
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We last asked this question way back in May '09 and people's choices have probably changed now Meagan so a good call to ask again. If you are interested in some of the earlier answers, check them out here.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1037.0
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Teriyaki chicken/beef with Soba noodles (MOTM)
Butter chicken- Indian cookbook
Chicken Chimichangas (forum) served with Cyndi's coleslaw (Cyndi healthy eating cookbook)
Moroccan beef (MOTM, the recipe is Moroccan Lamb)
Dan's Shepherd Pie (forum)
Chicken enchiladas (MOTM)
Mongolian beef (MOTM- the recipe is Mongolian Lamb)
Swedish meatballs (MOTM) with mashed potato (EDC) but with added garlic, onion, bacon and spring onion.
Prawn Tikka Masala (Indian cookbook) served with Potatoes Aloo (indian cookbook)
Steak with EDC mushroom sauce and EDC mashed potato with above tweaks
Ok, that's the first 10 that came to mind :D
Looking forward to seeing everyone's lists- should make menu planning super easy over the next few weeks!!
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what's MOTM?
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Meat on the Menu Karen ;)
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Teriyaki chicken/beef with Soba noodles (MOTM)
Butter chicken- Indian cookbook
Chicken Chimichangas (forum) served with Cyndi's coleslaw (Cyndi healthy eating cookbook)
Moroccan beef (MOTM, the recipe is Moroccan Lamb)
Dan's Shepherd Pie (forum)
Chicken enchiladas (MOTM)
Mongolian beef (MOTM- the recipe is Mongolian Lamb)
Swedish meatballs (MOTM) with mashed potato (EDC) but with added garlic, onion, bacon and spring onion.
Prawn Tikka Masala (Indian cookbook) served with Potatoes Aloo (indian cookbook)
Steak with EDC mushroom sauce and EDC mashed potato with above tweaks
Ok, that's the first 10 that came to mind :D
Looking forward to seeing everyone's lists- should make menu planning super easy over the next few weeks!!
Love this Caroline I have only made two things from your list so will be having a go with the others ;)
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oh thanks, so maybe i should actually open it and have a look then huh? :D
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;) :D yes might be an idea. It seems to be a hit with most people ;D
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Highly recommend getting the Lingonberry jam from Ikea to accompany the Swedish meatballs- YUM!!
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Thankyou thankyou thankyou for this post.... Main meals is one thing that I need to do more in the thermomix. :)
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Teriyaki chicken with soba noodles for dinner tonight - yummo Caroline
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My Top Ten meals - though I'm sure I'll post this and remember something that should really be on the list!!
Teriyaki chicken/beef/pork (MOM)
Honey soy chicken wingettes (forum)
My quick easy curry (extra yummy with home made curry paste) (forum)
Butter chicken (Indian)
Chicken in yoghurt (EDC)
Prawns, cous cous/rice, veg and lime cream sauce (varoma) Prawns and cous cous has always been dd2's fav meal. This is so easy with the TMX and can do rice for the ones that don't like cous cous much and a sauce all in less time/easier than the regular meal.
Beef stroganoff (edc - usually with a bit more cayenne)
Chicken rolls - varoma all in one meal - chicken fillet flattened and rolled with a variety of fillings - cheese and ham, feta and spinach, feta and sundried tomatoes - whatever.
Beef casserole and then leftovers for pie - love Robyn's gourmet beef, or a Beef in Beer recipe I made up (think I posted it as a pork in beer?) Great to make a large batch, casserole and rice one night and then a pie with the rest.
And although not my fav but the kids love pasta. So regularly do a pasta dish - sort of based on the creamy tomato salami fettucine from the EDC but usually less cream and not usually salami.
dh, dd3 and I would probably say a hotter curry instead.
Honourable mention to being able to make gravy for roast so quickly and easily in the TMX and marinades for meats for the bbq.
I have had the morrocan and mongolian lamb recipes (motm) on the meal plan for weeks and sure when they actually get made one will make the top ten.
Oh and I know it's a number eleven but chicken stir fry - so easy and yummy. Haven't had it in weeks so probably why it's slipped to number 11, but on next weeks plan.
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Teriyaki chicken with soba noodles for dinner tonight - yummo Caroline
Glad you like it :) It's lovely with beef strips too.
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I think I'll need to think seriously about this as I don't make the same thing very often.
We love curries either meat or chicken.
Baf's award winning chicken and tweaks
Quiches with all the prep done in the TMX
Robyn's beef casserole
and...
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Thought I would bump this again mine are:
Chicken stroganoff EDC
Fast Chicken Curry EDC
Butter Chicken Indian Cookbook
Red Curry Chicken Risotto by Maddy
Nicos Thai Chicken with Basil
Tasty chicken with tumeric - forum
Macoroni mince bake
Mongolian Lamb MOTM
Banana Bread
Banana cake with frosting
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I know you say main meals, but can I just list my favourites?
passionfruit curd
green and red shortbread - festive cookbook
smoked salmon soup (but made with fresh salmon added at the very end) - seafood cb
beef stroganoff - EDC
Nonya curry powder - Asian cb
Nonya curry chicken - Asian cb
walnut cream - Asian cb
Hainanese chicken - my own version, not the Asian cb
soft Chinese bread rolls - my own version, not the Asian cb - the Asian cb recipe has far to much liquid for the amount of flour
torte caprese
and the breads - the tm kneads dough so beautifully - there is nothing that can do such a wonderful job developing the gluten.
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thermoheaven are you going to put your version of Hainanese chicken on the forum and give us your tweakings for the soft Chinese bread rolls?
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I have lots of meals I love and have made several times, and I have a long list of meals I still have yet to try. I guess the ones we really enjoy so far are
TM fried rice (Forum)
Chicken Kiev (Forum)
Honey Mustard Chicken (Forum)
Gourmet Beef casserole (Forum)
Lasagna (EDC)
Beef Stroganoff (Forum)
Honey soy chicken wings (Forum)
Egg and Bacon Pie (Forum)
Steamed veggies in TM
Curried Pasta Salad
and heaps more that we have really enjoyed.
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JD, the Hainanese chicken is just too long winded...maybe when I really haven't got anything to do.
The roll tweak is easy - just increase the second portion of bakers' flour to 500 grams.
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Thanks thermoheaven - only got the book today and it already has it's first post-it in place. Looking forward to reviews of this book as it gets out there.
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What are going to try?
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Great thread Meagan - but or so difficult!!!!. My list is so much easier and very minimal when it comes to the least favourite. I think I have discovered an easy menu planner for the coming weeks - work through others favourites - thank you lovelies. Cheers :) :)
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I haven't gone through the book yet thermoheaven, it will be going to bed with me shortly and I'll be making a list of things I would like to try. My homework for the night ;D ;D Every recipe book I own has a list inside of things I would like to do but of course I will never get around to as many as I would like. If only we were 30 years younger !!
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Judy - you seem to fit 5 years of cooking experiences into 1 so you have more than 30 years of cooking time up your sleeve. Enjoy your bedtime reading - I think I will have a closer look at FSA cookbook tonight. :) :)
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I think the problem with trying to work through a cookbook is when the family requests an old favourite. It's nice getting to try a new recipe, but so often my best laid plans are derailed because old favourites are comforting.
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Absolutely loving this thread. I have printed off everyones top 10 and will go through as much as I can.
What a great idea :)
Havent done many as a newbie - but I had to do bake Anzac biscuits for school, the kids were each given a biscuit and a handout with the history of the biscuit. I made 3 batches - they were very yummy.
Hally
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Hmmm, top ten... That IS hard!!
Probably my favourite (because it's so easy & yummy & it's all-in-one) is my version of
Chicken & Cashews (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5335.0);
the kid's favourite would be spaghetti bolognese
(all in one with spelt spaghetti - my version, not written out - lots of veges in it)
or the Pasta Fagioli (I add tomato paste & use cannelini beans & 250g gf tortelli)
Also love
Sausage Casserole with Dumplings (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3925.0)
Warm Chicken, Pumpkin & Couscous Salad (from the Varoma demo)
Salt Cod with Tomato & Potatoes (Varoma cookbook - except I use any white fish, not smoked)
Pizzas (mine are generally dairy free & wheat/gluten free)
Pot Stickers (Asian cookbook - LOVE these! but I serve with soy sauce not Chinese vinegar)
Butter Chicken (Indian cookbook)
Mexican Quinoa (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2454.0) with Spelt Tortillas (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1756.0)
Those are things we cook a lot, but there's lots more I cook now and then that I love too!!! ;D
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I love Hally's and others idea of using favourites as your menu plan. Unfortunately up here not everything is available (actually read that to say very little is available) so it will have to wait.
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Thanks Cookie1
its a great idea to post fav recipes. I now have a few weeks of dinners without having to think :)
Our morning discussion is - What would you like for dinner? - I have told DH and DS that I have a menu plan for the week and they were very impressed. So hope it goes well.
I dont have the Indian cookbook - is the Butter chicken on the forum?
Hally
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Yes Hally, CP posted it here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5295.0) along with the tikka paste you need with that recipe.
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So many great dishes to choose from but this is the family's top 10 main meals so far. All can be stretched with loads of extra vegies or salad or quick bread rolls or whatever else I can think of to feed the five of us.
Spaghetti Bolognaise (EDC)
Shepherds Pie (EDC)
Lasagna (EDC)
Homemade Pizza (Dough from EDC)
Beef stew with buttermilk dumplings with loads of extra veg and fresh herbs (Budget Busters booklet)
Meatloaf (with lots of blitzed vegies) done in the oven with TMX potato mash and steamed veg (Forum)
Gourmet beef casserole (Forum)
Beef and Guinness stew (Forum)
Chicken and cashews with coconut satay sauce and coconut rice (Forum)
Baf65's Creamy chicken and vegies in the varoma (Forum)
Note to self: need to find more TMX fish dishes :)
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Bump! I really should start menu planning, if I could come up with a top 10 list that would be a massive help. Will look through everyone else's top 10 to get some ideas.
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That is a really great way to start menu planning - list all your family's favourite meals! Here's some more ideas here on how to menu plan: http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com/p/how-to-menu-plan.html
I'm thinking of starting a link-up on my blog of Thermomix weekly menu plans - anyone interested in joining in? Gotten slack with planning, and I always do better with it if I put it in writing where I feel accountable to stick to it!!! :)
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Quirky, I am interested though unsure how well I'd do at it.
As to the top 10, haven't really cooked enough to ,are that yet
Chicken in Yoghurt (Indian Cookbook)
NayNays Scones (forum)
Crispy Chilli Beef (non TMX but posted in forum)
Chocolate Ice-cream (Tenina blog)
Thin and Crispy Pizza Dough (forum) & Pizza Sauce (forum)
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (forum)
Garlic Steamed Rice (forum)
Poppyseed and Lemon Biscuits with Lemon Sugar (Thermovixens website)
{Edit} Minced Tart (as in meat pie, not Xmas sweet pies), - Pastry (forum) and filling (converted recipe to TMX but i haven't posted it yet, still tweaking)
Others cooked and liked but not sure they are in my top 10 yet
Honey Soy chicken (was yummy but too strong if eat more than a portion size)
Butter Chicken (first attempt was messed up due to messed up Tikka paste, cooking again tonight)
Chicken Korma (from Indian cookbook, I find it's missing something though wife loves it)
Honey Mustard Chicken (found it a little too mild/ taste not strong enough)
I have a mile long list of things to cook that would likely go into the top 10
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Tarasis, I always add garlic in the honey mustard chicken and double the mustard and chuck a bit more turmeric in for more flavour.
That is one of our favourites but haven't made it for a while because my middle son doesn't like it :(
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Tarasis, I always add garlic in the honey mustard chicken and double the mustard and chuck a bit more turmeric in for more flavour.
That is one of our favourites but haven't made it for a while because my middle son doesn't like it :(
Thanks for the tips Hools003, will give that a try. I have a similar problem to you, neither of my kids would even try it when I last cooked it (back in January, I had the left overs from it in June). Neither are into sauces ATM, so with things like Crispy Chilli beef my son will eat the Crispy Beef but not the sauce (and daughter neither bit)
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I'm thinking of starting a link-up on my blog of Thermomix weekly menu plans - anyone interested in joining in?
Great idea Jo your blog is often the inspiration injection for me!!!! :) :)
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Jo I love hearing how other people organize their lives, look forward to reading your meal plans.
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This is a great thread--thanks for bumping! I love CP's favourite recipes too and refer to that list often (thanks CP :) :))
Off the top of my head and in no particular order:
Johnro's banana cake
Bimby Chocolate cake
Faster than a packet cake (all forum)--Make one of these 3 every week
Tuna Risotto (forum)
Farfallina's zucchini cream sauce (forum), prefarably served with ricotta gnocci (Vegetarian book)
Chelsea's Tuna strudels (forum)
Chicken Kiev (forum)
Cyndi O'Meara's vegetarian sausage rolls (forum and TMX recipe community)
Lentil Bologanaise (forum and Quirky Jo's blog)
Creamy chicken and brown rice soup (forum and Quirky Jo's blog)
Judydawn's carrot and zucchini fritters (forum)
Ooops, that's 11 . . . oh well!
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Let me think. What do I make the most.
Chicken Kiev is a favorite
Non fried rice ( quirky Jo)
Beef stroganoff
Honey mustard chicken
Bimby chocolate cake
Dede's choc chip cookies
Johnro's vanilla slice
KFC chicken
Vegetable chowder
Gourmet beef casserole
Stickydate pudding from EDC
Dede's chocolate crunch
Steamed veggies
Worcestershire sauce
Tomato relish
JD's mayonnaise
French onion soup mix
Double choc chip muffins
Fudgy wudgy cookies
Lasagna from EDC
Cheese and bacon rolls
Cinnamon scrolls
Thin and crispy pizza dough
Home made pizzas
Custard from EDC
Oh my I could just go on and on.
I have a folder containing our favorite recipes that we have often.
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My (and my family) Top Ten Thermie Recipes.
Easy Chocolate Cake (EDC)
Bechamel Sauce (EDC) for my chicken lasagne
Custard (EDC)
Tuna Mornay (forum)
Pasta Carbonara (from Recipe Community)
Apricot Rissotto (yet to try and steam drumsticks in varoma)
Chocolate Brownies (forum)
Honey Soy chicken wings (forum)
Banana, Date and Walnut Bread (EDC)
Making my own castor and icing sugar
This is all I cook in my thermie. :-[ I am about to start going through my TM cookbooks and choosing something new to make each week. As my cooking confidence is increasing (thanks to thermie) I need to start using the Varoma. Never used it since the demo ???
Can anyone suggset eay things to start me on my way?
P.S. DEDE...... what Fried Rice and Honey Mustard Chicken recipes do you use?
Thanks
Embarrassed DG xxxx
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Tarasis, I always add garlic in the honey mustard chicken and double the mustard and chuck a bit more turmeric in for more flavour.
That is one of our favourites but haven't made it for a while because my middle son doesn't like it :(
Hools003, just to let you know. I followed your advice and it worked a treat, thank you!
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DizzyGirl, try this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5335.0)for your first varoma meal. It's Quirky Jo's chicken and cashew recipe. You'll see references to it all over this forum, it is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST meal, really easy and super tasty. I'm pretty sure it was the first meal I attempted in the varoma as well and it has never failed. DH always asks for it and he thinks it is restaurant quality (and with my cooking, that's quite a compliment - especially seeing as his mother was a professional cook!).
For a tasty dessert, try Chookies Sweet Potato and Coconut Custards (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7603.0).
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:-* Thank you Cuilidh, it looks devine. I tried curried sausages from another forum and the sausages fell apart and was like curried mince. Not sure if it was because we use preservative free sausages. May need to do some modifications.
Going to steam fish in the varoma tonight.
DG xxxx
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Thank you Cuilidh!! That's very sweet of you :)
I love reading everyone's favourites - gives me some different ones to try... Will add a couple of new ones to next week's menu!
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Bumping this for all our lovely newbies.
H :)
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I've been thinking about this thread and the idea of 'saving' favourite recipes...
Our top ten:
Beef Risotto (Forum)
Butter Chicken (Forum and Fast and Easy Indian Cooking)
Quirky Jo's Fried Rice (Quirky Cooking Website)
Lasagne using Bolognaise from QFIT and EDC Bechamel
Roast Pumpkin & Feta Risotto (Forum)
Fluffy Pizza Bases (forum)
No Fuss Bread (forum)
Zucchini Pizza Scrolls, as vegemite or cheese or onion (forum)
Healthy 'RoastChicken' (Devil of a Cookbook)
I'll add more and hyperlink them when I think of it :)
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Bumping this for all the new TMX owners...
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Nay nay scones
Kimmy's replacement for short crust pastry
Semi dried tomato and cashew dip (EDC)
Bread (forum) I rotate through them all but loved Katie's chilli cheese bread last time
Garlic prawn penne (my recipe)
Mongolian lamb (meat on the menu)
Fried rice (devil of a cookbook)
Nico morettis Thai basil chicken (forum)
Beef enchiladas (forum)
Cashew chicken satay (quirky cooking)
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Thanks this is good for ideas for menu planning.
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Garlic prawn penne (my recipe)
Oh thanks for bumping your recipe INAID. ;D Got everything but the zucchini but hey I'll use green beans that I have ;)
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My top 10 include
Pumpkin and feta risotto
Creamy prawn risotto
yogurt using UHT milk
Tenina's lemon curd
Journal of a French Foodie's lazy "sourdough" bread
Awesome cheese sauce
Journal of a French Foodie's creme caramel using varoma
farfallina's chocolate soufflé
Soups (anything creamy!)
Gert's Thai fish cakes
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@zan the chicken rolls sound good. Are you able to point me in the direction of the recipe please?
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Charlieboy, I don't know if this is the one, but have a look at this . . .just add your own flavours
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=880.0
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Thanks goldfish
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Caramelised onion, fetta and mushroom tarts - Judy
Limoncello melting moments - Cookie
2 second salad - Chookie
Lentil Bolognaise - Quirky Jo
Roasted pumpkin and corn soup - CreamPuff
Quick mix dark chocolate cake - EmeraldSue
Onion hotdog rolls - Katiej
Vegetable soup with pasta and bacon - Maddy
Bread rolls in under an hour - Uni
Apple and cinnamon breakfast cookies -Delightful Den AKA Dastardly Den AKA Dashing Den :D
So hard just picking 10 recipes, those would be my most used. Although I do love.......
CC's non TMX Herman the German - it was so much fun.
Fruity's 5 cup loaf - so versatile.
Tenina's rich choccie ice-cream.
Helene's pizza risotto.
Vegetarian TMX cookbook cheese twists.
Cookie's beetroot and cashew dip.
Cyndi O'Meara's vegetarian sausage rolls.
JulieO's spiced nuts - I made these for the Blue Mountains get away.
My dukkah - can't find it but it's on here somewhere - made it for the W.A. retreat.
Dizzygirl's bread cases filled with baked beans, egg and cheese.
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Oh, forgot about Judy's caramElised onion, feta and mushroom tarts. They are definitely one of my top 10! Might have move one of my other items down the list...