PH Cooking Competition #19 - A Twist on Tradition

[croakey]

Ok so i won the last one (out of 3 so luck rather than judgement some would add) and now i get to choose a theme/topic/genre for the next one.

So without further ado i propose that the glorious PH Cooking Competition number 19 shall be A Twist on Tradition

Now the idea behind this if it isnt obvious is to take something traditional to a country and then put a twist on it, whether its an italian inspired cornish pasty, a chinese themed roast dinner, or a saurkraut curry of polish origins.

As per normal rules try and take some decent photos of the ingredients/process/finished job. I know the usual rules of 3 photos apply, but seeing as its my competiton this time i'll allow a few more aslong as they provide some substance.

I think from previous experience we allow anywhere between a week to two weeks - however it fits that we close this one at close of play 23/01/2012 - which gives you two weekends of cooking to create your masterpiece

Get on it boys & girls!

[Pixel-Snapper]

eeeewwwwww I like it.

This should be a good one Croakey.

[madbadger]

Interesting.

Thinking hat on.

[calibrax]

Isn't that called 'fusion'?... excellent theme though, whatever it's called!

[croakey]

Fusion is a tad pretentious for us mere mortals... Something normal done a but different is closer to the truth

I've got a couple of ideas to mull over

[Pixel-Snapper]

I've had a thought about a welly.

[Cotty]

By conincidence im doing my Indian Cottage Pie again tonight. Will have to get some pics taken.

[Cotty]

Indian Cottage Pie. Ground cumin and garam masala in the meat. Turmeric, mustard seeds and fresh corianda in the mash.
Ingredients.

One for the oven, two for the freezer.

Ok it does not look pretty but it filled me up so mission accomplished

[Shaw Tarse]

Looks good to me!
Haven't had leeks for ages, think I'll go shopping tomorrow.

[captainzep]

Feck.

Been away from these pages for a bit and could have entered last weekend's meal, but didn't take pics. I did Roast Pheasant. Curry.

Marinated pheasant breast and leg in spices. Roasted the legs in the oven, pan fried the breasts until just pink. Served on buttery saag aloo with a mild tomatoey curry spiced onion gravy. One of the nicest and most surprising combinations I've cooked in a while. Pheasant takes on curry spices really well.

But no photos...

[Pixel-Snapper]

Well that buggered it then ran out of time to make my dish for this month comp.

Haven't had time to do much cooking recently but I was and still will at some point going to do.

Asian style pork wellington with wasabi mash and a star anise consomme.

[Cotty]

I don't want to win by default. I suggest croakey picks another ingredient/theme

[jas xjr]

I made some lamb keema yesterday , so inspired by cotty , I will make a shepherds pie tonight. Fusion stylee

Edited for iPhone numptyness

Edited by jas xjr on Monday 23 January 19:00

[croakey]

Bugger! i've been so busy @ work and home i even forgot about this!

if people want to i'll have a think tonight and think up a new competition?

I was going to do Mexican Chimchurra Beef Wellington

[Shaw Tarse]

How about an extension for the comp?
Some nice sounding dishes have been suggested!

[croakey]

we'll leave it to the masses then... either

1) new competition with new theme
2) same rules, 2 weeks to cook

[Cotty]

Shaw Tarse said:

How about an extension for the comp?
Some nice sounding dishes have been suggested!

Ill go with that suggestion

I don't want a new competition with "same rules, 2 weeks to cook" as it will mean my dish is inellegable and I will have to cook it again. As you saw from the pictures I made extra to freeze so I don't need to make it again for a while.

[Pixel-Snapper]

Im good to go with say a week extension and finishing up this sunday? Would make it the end of the month, then we could get back into to having two comps a month again.

[Bob the Planner]

A week extension would give me something different to do on Aussie day ! Good call !

[croakey]

Ok done deal ... Now closes 30-01-2011 prompt