I've decided on Guiness Beef Stew for my dish.

I'm going to try a traditional Cornish Pasty.

Well- I didn't get much feedback on the noodles vs no noodles, so I guess it's just sauce. I'm very particular about the kind of pasta I eat, so I figure you're all the same.

Hi,

I am making Chilean Winter Squash and Bean Stew. I made it for my culinary historians groups today to surprising good reception. Gave it all away and want to make another batch.

Regards,

Note - we had a cancellation for dinner, I've sent Bella a PM about it, but wanted to make sure folks checked the first post for the updates - 10 exchanges, so please make 9 servings.

Please be reasonably on time, this is a popular restaurant and we will be a large party Habana Libre is BYO, I'll be bringing wine to share (do not feel obligated to bring alcohol, to drink, or to share if you do bring something - it's all optional).

My dish, Perde pilav is a subtly-spiced chicken pilav baked inside dough. It will want to be reheated in an oven, not a microwave (so not in a plastic dish).

I'll be bringing Enchiladas with chicken in red mole

Hi,

I counted ten participants in the exchange. I need to bring nine portions. If I am mistaken, please let me know.

Regards,

Yes, 10 participants, bring 9 portions.

Hi guys!
Thanks for the dinner invite, but unfortunately I've already made plans!
I'll see you all @ 7!

bella54330 wrote:Hi guys!
Thanks for the dinner invite, but unfortunately I've already made plans!
I'll see you all @ 7!

OK, next time, then

Hi,

Does this mean you have one spot left? If yes, I might bring someone with me.

Regards,

I had taken David's spot away, so I just gave it back to him.

Lee

Oops. I forgot to post what I am bringing tonight. I made a pork and cabbage soup.

See you all tonight,
--Rich

Nevermind, David can't make it after all either - Cathy2, your friend can have the seat if it's still desired.

Sorry for the confusion -

Recipe for Lee's dish
http://www.ifood.tv/blog/perde_pilavi_v ... favourites

NOTE - I made individual versions, so cooking time is different:

preheat oven to 375°.
Remove foil-wrapped packet from plastic. Put packet on a sheet pan to catch drips.
Bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap packet and bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.
Let rest for 10-15 minutes, then invert pilaf onto a plate. Serve warm.

I've gone through four of the nine dishes from this last exchange. There is such great variety in the dishes, from the subtle flavors of GAF's white beans with star anise and chicken and leek's perde pilavi to the spicy yet not killer spicy chana masala by Hellodali. I can't wait to taste the other offerings!

Ditto what the GP said - we've had the Pastie, Pork in Mole, Pork Cabbage soup, Squash and Beans soup. All excellent, and exactly what I wanted since I'm fighting a cold. Looking forward to the rest!

Can I just say that I LOVED the chicken mole... I've only had mole twice, but this was SOOOO good. I'd love the recipe

When I PM'ed Leek I told her that I don't usually comment on the individual dishes, but since y'all are doing so: I explained that as I finished her Pilav, I became intensely depressed, knowing that I might never be able to taste such deliciousness again. (It is the only dish that I have tried so far - so no comparisons involve, but I wear a beatific smile).

GAF wrote:When I PM'ed Leek I told her that I don't usually comment on the individual dishes, but since y'all are doing so: I explained that as I finished her Pilav, I became intensely depressed, knowing that I might never be able to taste such deliciousness again. (It is the only dish that I have tried so far - so no comparisons involve, but I wear a beatific smile).

To tease your memory, I took pictures:




This was an enchanting presentation. I've eat many pilafs, though never an encased one.

Regards,

ooohhh... sorry, I should have known that it was bad form to comment on individual dishes. For what it's worth, I haven't had many of them, but I've love what I've tried: The pork/ cabbage soup was right up my alley, the guinness soup was amazing, and the veg beef soup was terriffic. The hubby stole the masala, but not without me getting bite, and it was delish! I can't wait to try the rest!
Kudos to all!

bella54330 wrote:ooohhh... sorry, I should have known that it was bad form to comment on individual dishes. For what it's worth, I haven't had many of them, but I've love what I've tried: The pork/ cabbage soup was right up my alley, the guinness soup was amazing, and the veg beef soup was terriffic. The hubby stole the masala, but not without me getting bite, and it was delish! I can't wait to try the rest!
Kudos to all!

Hi,

I don't think anyone suggested your comments were in bad form. Relax. We are kindly souls here who like to talk about food. If it weren't this dish, it would be some other food element.

Regards,

Bella,

I certainly didn't mean to suggest that it was bad form to comment on individual dishes (in fact, as a result of the comments, I did just that). It is, however, not required to comment on dishes, even if you totally love them! I expect to love the rest, but I may not respond to each one.

Oh good. I thought that there was something I missed...so..can I get the mole recipe then??? LOL.

I've loved all of the dished thus far though, and REALLY can't wait to try the rest. These are all things that I'd have never thought to make myself, and I can't stress enough how happy I am to become a part of this. I promise to make something a little more interesting next time, but red gravy is just a standard that I've always made WAY too much of, so I thoght it would be a good first start

Thanks for the tidbits guys!

Bella - the red gravy was plenty interesting for me. For various reasons too boring to explain, I'm watching my carbs these days and enjoyed it over spaghetti squash. When I make tomato sauce, I rarely make it with meatballs, so this was a treat.

I'm looking forward to the red gravy too I am a huge fan of pasta with red sauce which the DH doesn't like nearly as much as many other things. So I don't get it as often as I would like. This helps remedy that!

bella54330 wrote:Can I just say that I LOVED the chicken mole... I've only had mole twice, but this was SOOOO good. I'd love the recipe

Hi bella54330,
Glad you liked the mole. I've been traveling a bit so I still have my pasta sauce in the freezer (really looking forward to it though, I'm a pasta fiend). The pillau looks amazing...glad I still have mine tucked away.

I posted the process for the mole here. The recipe is copyrighted but I'm happy to provide a more detailed ingredient list (PM me if interested/needed).

nr706 wrote:I'm going to try a traditional Cornish Pasty.

You have to smile when you have a package labeled like this:



Unwrapped:



Dinner exposed:



Dessert made from fresh pumpkin is revealed:



Handmade treats like this make this dinner exchange worthwhile.

Thanks, Tom!

Regards,