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Friday Night Comfort Food: Chicken Parmesan

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 17th August 2012, in Dinner a Deux, Feeding Families, Man Food, Recipes, Student Corner, Weekly Favourites
Y’know, I never heard of this dish until I visited the United States. Wherein I found it on every single menu. Seriously, it’s absolutely everywhere, and oddly enough pronounced “Chicken Parme-zhan’. (Perhaps, correctly, I've no idea - Mr Italian Foodie could probably advise!) Personally, I’ve never seen it in an...

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Lidl Special Offers – until Sunday 27th

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 22nd March 2011, in Lidl, Special Offers
First up, Lidl offers expiring tomorrow (Wednesday) include €2 rindless back bacon rashers, although to be fair, the photo appears to show a significant enough rind for me to question the title somewhat.  Also 59c cabbage and sausages, although I can imagine which will be more popular...

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Porridge Cookies

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 9th January 2011, in Feeding Families, Man Food, Recipes, Student Corner, Weekly Favourites
These are absolute life savers for Leaving and Junior Cert.  My son Adam, would swap, sell or get general favours for these. When you’ve done one batch, note if you should have left it in the oven for longer or shorter time.  My husband likes his cookies from the freezer,...

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Scotch Eggs

Posted By: Gastromama, , in Dinner a Deux, Feeding Families, Recipes, Student Corner, Weekly Favourites
This very cheap old favourite is a big hit in our house, usually served with stuffed baked potatoes or spicy wedges. They’re great lunchbox fillers too, as they can even be eaten cold if your lot aren’t too fussy. Students rejoice, this is easy, cheap and doesn't take up...

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