Your bento box looks great...For 2 layers
Bento should give you a filling and nutritious lunch.
Some pickles would be good too
Good luck with your experimenting.
Not so sure mama san is that...
Surely no-one expects your aubergine to be firm...Mushy is par for the course... There are varying degrees however.
Flavour is the thing...When you bite into that layer you want griddled, slightly charred and the gorgeous...
I would take the best of all the above. prep it ready and let your wee one "make it him/herself"
Children are far more open to healthy and experimental eating when they are involved in the prep. Even if it's only...
As with all pulses, if there is any salt in the cooking liquid, It will retard the softening... Depends if the lentils are whole or split.
Split red lentils should soften however you cook them.They don't need soaking...
It may sound a little odd, but I made a creme brulee bread and butter pudding, by putting far more custard than needed over the bread, so there's a layer above the bread when it's cooked.
i used dried, ready to eat apricots...
Chris, your leftover tart looks and sounds lovely.
Ther'es a saying here, that real men dont eat quiche...I reckon you've invented the butch quiche... It's just what's needed to turn Brit guys around.
I can't imagine why you would need a marinade if ur cooking a free range turkey.
I simply cover it in bacon at a high heat for 30mins then medium.
For the last 1/2 hour of cooking I turn the bird upside down.
When...
It's been a long, happy and productive day and I'm Knackered. I want to go to bed but I'm wired and I know I wont sleep right now. So I've poured a cognac. Sat in front of the computer to talk to you guys and I can see me being around...