I am not a good cook. Friends would say that I can destroy a pizza. There was one incident at my 30th birthday celebrations where I dished up a char-coaled offering. It is not my strength.
However, now there is a family to sustain. Since lock down we have been so sick of the same meals and started to get creative in the kitchen (I say we, but my husband is far better in the kitchen than I am). Planning our meals and shopping in line with the week we had ahead. We don't do it every week, but to save you all the time of having to scroll through numerous cookery books we will be asking for recipes from busy parents all around the UK to find some new inspiration and motivation!
So, here we go with our first Culinary inspiration - Easy Fish Pie (Serves 4 to 6)
What do you need?
Frozen fish selection 400g (or you can use a mix of fresh fish
Onion - half
Garlic - 1 clove
Creme fraiche 1 pot 300ml
Carrot's - a few
a form of green veg - could be frozen peas
Potatoes - a few
Salt & Pepper
Tarragon OR Wholegrain mustard
Lemon & Prawns - Optional
Step 1: Defrost the fish (if applicable)
Step 2: Peel and boil the carrots and potatoes for 10 minutes
Step 3: Chop onions and garlic
Step 4: Pop fish, onions and garlic into the oven in a baking dish for 15 minutes at 180oC
Step 5: Bring out of the oven and drain any juice away
Step 6: Mix all creme fraiche with a little butter and either Tarragon OR Wholegrain mustard and add lemon juice. Add mixture to the fish and season with salt and pepper and add carrots and green veg
Step 7: Place potatoes on top- mashed or sliced, or however you like them really
Step 8: Place back in the oven for 25 minutes. Check and serve
You can serve it with bread and butter or garlic bread, ciabatta or homemade sweet potato fries (which is how we like it). Also very easy! Chop the sweet potatoes into wedges, drizzle oil on and season, put in the oven at the same time as the pie and let them roast.
Estimated cost is £3.20 per head which includes optional's and garlic bread.
Any left over? Freeze it and keep for another day!
Send your suggestions in for us all to share. Bon appetite!
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