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Post by gayturkizmir on Sept 16, 2009 21:20:40 GMT 2
I have 3 new friends coming for dinner on saturday night.
I am out of ideas.
I do not know what they eat or do not eat because they are relatively new in my friendship cycle so I need to play safe.
(none are religious fanatics so I do not need to worry about any religious food taboos)
any menu suggestions ? I am really burned out at the moment and my brain has stopped working so I need help.
any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Post by Big Iain on Sept 17, 2009 0:26:49 GMT 2
I would suggest Soup/chilli kind of thing. Easy to make and most people would enjoy it. I guess you can do the veggie version of it if you want to play safe with foods? Add fresh bread and a salad and I would say you are going to be looking good. That would certainly keep me happy (and plenty of cheap red wine too!)
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Post by Voy on Sept 17, 2009 1:02:01 GMT 2
a bit more complex but... do you know how to make that "burnt"eggplant "sauce" for "the Imam fainted"?? - stab the eggplant - cook on bbq until really soft and black. plunge in water, get the skin off, get most of the seeds out, smash it up and add it to a creamsauce made with sharp cheddar-type cheese - you could make this ahead. then serve with bbq lamb, salad and great bread.
and can I come please?
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Post by gayturkizmir on Sept 17, 2009 8:56:22 GMT 2
voy , ''"burnt"eggplant "sauce" for "the Imam fainted", you mean '' beðendi '' ? that is what we call that in Turkey .Yes I do know how to make it .
I found out that chicken is also one of the safest dishes just about everyone eats chicken (I do not know anyone who does not eat chicken)also tomato pilav rice is very safe.
another safe dish seems to be pasta salad.
yes ofcourse you can come.when you come to Turkey if you visit me I will specially cook for you.......
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Post by auntieannie on Sept 20, 2009 11:06:21 GMT 2
I concur with an aubergine based dish. Turkish/Mediterranean cuisine knows best when it comes to aubergines and they are in season right now, aren't they?
Or just take a tiny bit of time, my Turkish friend. Go to the market, get some coffee and pastries into you and then wander around the market and get your appetite going. Your brain will be back in working order in no time!
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Post by Voy on Sept 21, 2009 19:08:30 GMT 2
so what did you cook ? did they like it?
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Post by gayturkizmir on Sept 21, 2009 20:23:34 GMT 2
I found out that they liked lamb so I made honey glazed roast leg of lamb in red wine with Thai stir fried vegetables and buttered tomato pilav rice. It was a great success.(I passed the test ) I did not do any desserts because one of the guests suggested to bring the dessert which was more than fine with me  |
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Post by Voy on Sept 21, 2009 23:05:52 GMT 2
that does sound wonderful.. next time I'm en route to Eski Foca I am deffo coming to have a meal with you!
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Post by gayturkizmir on Sept 21, 2009 23:11:25 GMT 2
I will be glad and honored to cook for you.
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Post by siduri on Sept 22, 2009 0:08:34 GMT 2
lol, I think I'll stop by in Izmir, too ;-)
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