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| What did you eat today?; (just for fun!) | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 30 2010, 10:44:25 AM (3,313 Views) | |
| suzn | Mar 30 2010, 10:44:25 AM Post #1 |
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Just for fun, I thought it would be interesting to post what you've had to eat - might remind fellow expats of something from home or something new to try. By some miracle I found fettucine alfredo at a restaurant in Maroubra last night. Do you know how difficult it is to find a place that serves pasta alfredo? YAY! Also, I found a few great Aussie recipes sites that you might enjoy if you haven't seen already http://www.thebiggestloser.com.au/recipes.htm http://www.allrecipes.com.au http://www.mercuriosmenu.com/ and I just took advantage of this yesterday Boost Juice + your birthday = a free fruit smoothie |
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| AmbroseChick | Mar 30 2010, 03:27:50 PM Post #2 |
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Last night - Shepard's Pie Tonight - Pizza night because we are going to watch the rain delayed NASCAR race. Tomorrow - Chicken Cacciatore with brown rice Great idea for a post! Edited by AmbroseChick, Mar 30 2010, 03:28:11 PM.
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| NurseJules | Mar 30 2010, 03:59:35 PM Post #3 |
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I've made the lentils and couscous recipe a few times now and its amazing! |
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| CynicalCountess | Mar 30 2010, 05:00:27 PM Post #4 |
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Bondi Burger with fries and a can of Lift. Om nom nom. Susan, alfredo is SOOO easy to make! Just heat up an equal amount of butter and cream, add a touch of salt and a good amount of freshly cracked black pepper. I add a few dashes of nutmeg, and it's perfect. Pour the mixture over a couple handfuls of parmesan in your serving bowl, and let it all meld and get happy; 10 or so minutes should do the trick. Add hot pasta; toss with tongs. Edited by CynicalCountess, Mar 30 2010, 08:42:39 PM.
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| SanDiablo | Mar 30 2010, 05:14:23 PM Post #5 |
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A steaming plate of Chinese dumplings with a good smokey hot chili oil. Very soothing on a rainy day. |
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| crapola | Mar 30 2010, 05:35:25 PM Post #6 |
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weetbix for breakfast (well, i am an aussie...) kfc for lunch havent got as far as dinner yet, but probably not very much... |
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| suzn | Mar 30 2010, 05:42:55 PM Post #7 |
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I found a local (Aussie) butcher that sells hormone & chemical free chickens, so I'm gonna put one of those in the oven tomorrow with some carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onions, a couple slices of orange underneath the chook. Smells so good when it's cooking! Tonight's dinner plan... not sure yet. Maybe a steak for him and some popcorn for me. I found cooking/popping popcorn in sunflower oil tastes pretty good. p.s. gee, I should've considered making my own alfredo sauce, thanks for the recipe C.Countess! Now I have an idea for dinner later this week - yay! I was also gonna try those salmon patties that Janella made ont he Biggest Loser MasterClass a few weeks ago. Those looked really tasty and easy to make. Edited by suzn, Mar 30 2010, 05:59:25 PM.
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| CynicalCountess | Mar 30 2010, 08:41:57 PM Post #8 |
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:D Went to the bistro across the street. Smoked salmon pasta with rocket, shaved fennel, capers, and lemon butter. Finished by gelati for dessert. $10 for 3 scoops - choc, macadamia, banana. Om nom nom. |
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| meg1388 | Mar 31 2010, 02:55:37 PM Post #9 |
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Taste.com.au is a great website with heaps and heaps of recipes ranging from every category out there! A few nights ago I attempted a pumpkin risotto using a recipe from that website - turned out perfect! AND it was my first attempt at risotto! Trying out a stuffed capsicum recipe tonight. YUM |
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| CynicalCountess | Mar 31 2010, 04:39:37 PM Post #10 |
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I'm fond of Ree
Edited by CynicalCountess, Mar 31 2010, 04:40:06 PM.
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| JenbeTas | Mar 31 2010, 09:44:19 PM Post #11 |
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Brown rice and veggies for me. How boring I am. LOL |
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| suzn | Mar 31 2010, 09:57:47 PM Post #12 |
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Thanks for the recipe links guys, those are awesome. Jenn - brown rice and veggies? Doesn't sound boring to me, sounds nice and healthy!  Yum 
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| CynicalCountess | Mar 31 2010, 10:28:22 PM Post #13 |
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Pies for lunch and I made chicken strips for dinner. We were at a friend's house, and he & I came up with a salmon recipe. He had fresh salmon fillets, so he added (Greek!) olive oil (my friend is a very proud Greek). I put on some garlic granules and a touch of Greek seasoning. Pop it in the oven for 15 or so minutes. Yum. |
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| Bindie | Mar 31 2010, 10:52:37 PM Post #14 |
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Tonight I made meatballs with tomato sauce with fresh basil, tomorrow stuffed chicken breast, carrot and celeriac mash with aspargus. Just found this recipe for lamb burgers stuffed with goat cheese I am trying on Saturday, but Friday I am trying that tuna steak recipie on BH&G a couple of weeks ago. Nearly died when I saw how exey tuna is, though. Far Out! |
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| AmbroseChick | Apr 1 2010, 12:27:24 AM Post #15 |
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I made my chicken cacciatore as previously posted. We had to "bring a plate to share" for the "shared supper" after my son's concert. After frantically calling an Aussie friend to find out just exactly what the hell that meant... I made a yummy batch of banana chocolate chip cake and ham/cheese sandwiches for the post concert festivities. |
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| Silver | Apr 2 2010, 11:05:27 PM Post #16 |
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Hot cross buns. Hehe. I tried them for the first time today, and I love 'em. We have both traditional and chocolate ones. Honestly, though? I think I prefer the traditional. |
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| KimInMellie | Apr 2 2010, 11:15:43 PM Post #17 |
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Oh. Ewww. I tried a recipe from Women's Day for the stepson: Fish & Chips Pie. Don't recommend it. |
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| Bindie | Apr 2 2010, 11:17:21 PM Post #18 |
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I am buying some tomorrow. I prefer the traditional ones myself. They are so yummy. Next year I may try to make my own, though. |
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| Janda | Apr 3 2010, 12:30:01 AM Post #19 |
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Wednesday night - American Hotdogs with Slaw Thursday Night - Homemade Chili cooked all night in the Slow cooker Friday Night - Left Over Hotdogs topped with Left over Chili :P |
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| CynicalCountess | Apr 3 2010, 12:39:22 AM Post #20 |
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Can I come over, Janda? I've made chili cheese fries a couple times, but that sounds insanely good! |
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