What's for Dinner Tonight?

[cookie1]

Corned beef tonight. The Pear and Nut salad was a big success last night as was the Beetroot Dip.

[JulieO]

I'm having a TM free day today!    My DH has his works bbq late this arvo so dinner is taken care of, so I made a very light lunch for us instead, crab cakes with mango sambal. Was okay, nothing thrilling. 

[judydawn]

Well it certainly looks nice Julie.  Would love the recipe for the mango sambal please or do we already have it somewhere?

[fundj&e]

it looks delicious 2 me 2 

[JulieO]

It just wasn't flavoursome enough for me, though DH really enjoyed it.  

Here's the sambal recipe, it's from the KitchenAid Ultimate Mixer Cookbook.

Sambal
½ ripe mango
1 ripe avocado
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped
1 tsp Thai fish sauce
2 tblsp lime juice
½ tsp sugar
1 tblsp finely chopped fresh coriander
2 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Chop the mango and avocado into 6mm dice then add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Set aside until needed.



Judy, I also have a similar recipe that I prefer more, it goes wonderfully with crumbed prawns.

Mango Salsa
1 ripe mango, cut into small cubes
1 avocado, finely chopped
1 red capsicum, finely chopped
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 tblsp fresh lime juice
1 tblsp finely shredded fresh mint (or sprinkle of dry)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Season with salt & pepper.  

[judydawn]

Thanks Julie.  I think your taste buds have been spoilt by your excellent cooking

[DizzyGirl]

Sausage Casserole topped with JDs Mashed Potato Bites.

[JulieO]

 LOL  

I modified the post to add another recipe, I hope you saw it.  

[judydawn]

Yes thanks Julie, all copied.

[DizzyGirl]

Focaccia was going to be with our sausage casserole but not to be.

Was making focaccia (EDC) and make a big OOPS. Wrapped the dough in thermomat and left it on table near gas heater to rise. It has dropped everywhere and is a complete mess. What do u put it in to rise the first time?

Feeling like a complete failure   

[judydawn]

I always leave my dough in the TM bowl for the first rise DG.  I'm lucky I have 2 bowls so that I can get on with more cooking with the second one.

[DizzyGirl]

JD, the dough was very wet, is that normal? Will it be easier to knead (drier) after rising?

[judydawn]

DG, did you do the one from the EDC?  If so, have a read of this and see if it helps. I don't think I have made a foccacia myself.

[DizzyGirl]

thanks JD xxx

[johnro]

Julie the mango salsa is delish - used it tonight with freshly crumbed and cooked prawn - thank you!!!