tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post8989295898765497482..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Weekend samosa, nectarine marmalade, raitia and sliceJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40862706528689701192013-05-23T07:22:00.160+10:002013-05-23T07:22:00.160+10:00Samosas, empanadas...love them all. These sound ve...Samosas, empanadas...love them all. These sound very flavorful!Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabitshttp://www.myhealthyeatinghabits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37373232245649723332013-01-14T23:56:24.499+11:002013-01-14T23:56:24.499+11:00Thanks Mel - the fried version was more like dumpl...Thanks Mel - the fried version was more like dumplings than the samosas that I have had at indian restaurants - but the filling tasted great and I loved the spices in the pastry which made it quite different to other dumplings - maybe this should convince me to try making dumpling skins for other fillings!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-12767638816131736282013-01-14T23:55:07.004+11:002013-01-14T23:55:07.004+11:00thanks fran - I've always fancied an outdoor b...thanks fran - I've always fancied an outdoor barbie in hot hot days but never had enough urge for one at other times - but never thought to make cakes on the barbie! Am happy to take a bit of your heat - you have had had a tough enough time of it in tassie - hope all is well down thereJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19658213855345067162013-01-14T23:53:49.516+11:002013-01-14T23:53:49.516+11:00Thanks Katie - I am not a fan of mango chutney (ma...Thanks Katie - I am not a fan of mango chutney (mangos just don't interest me) so perhaps I could use them instead of it - now where did I see a recipe with mango chutney recently :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87472338158830587152013-01-14T23:53:03.337+11:002013-01-14T23:53:03.337+11:00Thanks Kari - I think I would have preferred to be...Thanks Kari - I think I would have preferred to be working on an interesting dinner than watch the aristocats again - I think if we get more hot weather I will be drawn to making more burgers so maybe should experiment with raita on themJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41182835259634639522013-01-14T23:51:21.033+11:002013-01-14T23:51:21.033+11:00Thanks Hannah - yes raita in a burger was good but...Thanks Hannah - yes raita in a burger was good but the burger just would not hold together - I haven't found the weather too bad - probably because I stocked up on the cold weather in Edinburgh :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34286602727823323852013-01-14T23:50:30.362+11:002013-01-14T23:50:30.362+11:00Thanks Astra - definitely ambitious, maybe beautif...Thanks Astra - definitely ambitious, maybe beautiful :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65304137614471025722013-01-14T23:49:59.725+11:002013-01-14T23:49:59.725+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - the marmalade was delicious but a...Thanks Cakelaw - the marmalade was delicious but a bit too much vanilla for me and could be less sweet - but I am not used to savoury marmalades so wasn't quite sure about how sweet they usually areJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27929804311510203152013-01-14T23:49:13.426+11:002013-01-14T23:49:13.426+11:00Thanks Cindy - it was definitely worth trying this...Thanks Cindy - it was definitely worth trying this to have a different but delicious dinner - the marmalade was quite sweet - it didn't have much sugar or I would have reduced it - maybe I would reduce it more next time - and perhaps less vanilla (I am not a big fan of vanilla)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1951093345822674312013-01-14T23:47:55.430+11:002013-01-14T23:47:55.430+11:00Thanks Ricki - the samosas that I have had are a l...Thanks Ricki - the samosas that I have had are a lot more crunchy (ie deep fried) on the outside and usually have spicy potato and pea filling, though I did find a good samosa pie recipe. Am sure the marmalade would work well with pancakes or on potatoes - maybe a good sauce for fries? I don't think we would fit a pool in our backyard either but the idea has always appealedJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16154725863460551052013-01-14T21:08:59.060+11:002013-01-14T21:08:59.060+11:00I adore samosas and am intrigued by your pan fried...I adore samosas and am intrigued by your pan fried version, I've never seen them cooked this way before. Anything that involves rolling out dough always seems to be so time consuming, it's great to be able to make these things when you have the time and inclination. The marmalade sounds delicious too!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72019635673068368702013-01-14T06:11:53.507+11:002013-01-14T06:11:53.507+11:00When it gets over about 30C we cook exclusively ou...When it gets over about 30C we cook exclusively outside. You would be AMAZED at what you can cook on a covered bbq. We have made cakes and cooked an entire Christmas dinner with goose fat potatoes one year. Sorry it's so hot there but we Tasmanian's have to send a bit of heat back up to the mainland, we are not used to it here! Cheers for a great recipe. Might whip some up for the barbie tonight :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-30204033833850015922013-01-14T04:06:26.052+11:002013-01-14T04:06:26.052+11:00These looks so delicious and that nectarine marmal...These looks so delicious and that nectarine marmalade sounds amazing! A jazzier version of mango chutneyKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16279362910702977402013-01-13T15:28:48.583+11:002013-01-13T15:28:48.583+11:00It sounds like you have been having some summer fu...It sounds like you have been having some summer fun around the heat - and I'm glad it has cooled down a bit for you now. All of the recipes you mention here appeal to me, and like Hannah, I am drawn to the sound of a raita burger! The nectarine marmalade sounds lovely too. It does look like time well spent on your tea!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43753378788295910082013-01-13T11:02:33.005+11:002013-01-13T11:02:33.005+11:00Love the idea of a raita burger! And am very glad ...Love the idea of a raita burger! And am very glad you're not all still buuuuurning down there!Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59456198830525574402013-01-13T07:46:21.575+11:002013-01-13T07:46:21.575+11:00I am so impressed with the samosas! You always mak...I am so impressed with the samosas! You always make the most beautiful and ambitious recipes!Astra Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875529379234934319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73327773620198953062013-01-13T07:41:19.949+11:002013-01-13T07:41:19.949+11:00I love the look of the smosas and the chocolate bu...I love the look of the smosas and the chocolate bubble slice. I think I would like the marmalade by itself - sounds fabulous.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1725019695354727302013-01-13T07:40:07.362+11:002013-01-13T07:40:07.362+11:00I can see why the samosas took so long to prepare ...I can see why the samosas took so long to prepare but they sure look worth it! I'm particularly taken with the marmalade, I imagine it's a great balance of sweet, sour and hot.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72580315550737635552013-01-13T05:19:54.294+11:002013-01-13T05:19:54.294+11:00I've never actually had samosas but boy, these...I've never actually had samosas but boy, these sound delicious. And that marmalade! I'm thinking it would even be good on pancakes--maybe savory ones for brunch. . .hmmm, you've got me thinking! Love the pool shot. I've always wanted one in my backyard, too, but our yard here is probably smaller than that pool! ;)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.com