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Showstoppers
« on: April 11, 2004, 08:12:54 AM »
GrnEyesnUK's mention of bannana pudding got me wondering--has anyone made a US dish that absolutely wowed 'em in the UK?  Is it one of your spesh-ee-al-i-tees or a family recipe?  Did you surprize yourself?

I made a beef stroganoff with hamburger and Campbell's soup.  I was amazed at how good it turned out when I used UK sour cream.
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2004, 09:51:43 AM »
Definitely!
I once made a 7-layer Mexican dip for a buffet at my work... you know the sort of thing, layers of refried beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, etc... everyone commented positively, and at least 5 people asked me for the recipe.

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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2004, 10:51:15 AM »
Outside of the banana pudding, the two things I've cooked that got raves from the Brits were stacked green enchiladas (sauce from scratch) with a fried egg........and marinated BEEF fajitas- most Brits have only had chicken fajitas. In fact, very quickly I've learned that my version of a BBQ [Texas, of course..hehe] is much more appreciated here(honey/garlic chicken, orange chicken, etc, etc).......key word is marinating! lol
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2004, 02:04:41 PM »
My Scottish relatives loved my "boston" baked beans which is a family recipe.  The cornbread went down a real treat too.  Both are embarassingly simple but they just loved 'em.

My husband has yet to snub anything American I've made.  But I think he may be a special case since he'll eat just about anything.   ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2004, 06:02:56 PM »
Latino, Mexican, South American (etc.) food is very popular here in NY. I missed it VERY much in England. A lovely Mexican woman at my old job taught me how to make alot of dishes.

I made alot of dishes in the UK for my boyfriend and he LOVED them. His room mates were 'wowed' that I boiled chicken breasts (to shred up in different dishes.)

Mom is from Italy so Im spoiled by lush, home-made Italian food. Made alot of her specialties while I was over there. Again, my boyfriend loved them (or so he said- did clear his plate and had seconds...?!) Couldnt get over how many 'pasta bolognese' dishes were on menus in England. Never had it before here.

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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2004, 04:09:42 PM »
So what's a person to do to get recipes for these wonderful things?  ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2004, 04:59:05 PM »
I have a brownie recipe that I am practically famous for! I've even had young guys ask me for it so they could give it to their Mums! I can now confirm that it's made in Germany, UK, USA, and it's on it's way to Slovenia, France and Chile! I have to say, I rarely find a good brownie in the UK from a bakery, restaurant or store.

I really wish we could have a recipe exchange on here. I'd like all those recipes up there! Please! Leah?!  ;D  ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2004, 05:21:28 PM »
Acutally it's coming with the new upgrade or so I hear!  ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2004, 05:53:03 PM »
My boef bourgingoinne (sp-don't have it written down nearby to copy correct spelling!) certainly wows my MIL-but then, if I may be so bold, it wows everybody, it's fantastic.  My Mom's recipe.

Don't worry, it will be one of the first I post when the cookbook is up!
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2004, 06:42:51 PM »
Yeah!

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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2004, 12:36:58 AM »
Oh, a coobook area sounds very nice! I will post some of my Mexican and Italian recipes there... along with my 'unique' (per my boyfriend) vegetarian recipes.
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2004, 06:07:14 PM »
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My Scottish relatives loved my "boston" baked beans which is a family recipe.  The cornbread went down a real treat too.  Both are embarassingly simple but they just loved 'em.

My husband has yet to snub anything American I've made.  But I think he may be a special case since he'll eat just about anything.   ;D


I can attest to Wishstar's baked beans being incredible!  I had how many helpings yesterday?!   :o   ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2004, 10:34:44 PM »
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I can attest to Wishstar's baked beans being incredible!  I had how many helpings yesterday?!   :o   ;D


Ummm...I lost count somewhere after 3.  But I know I had you beat tho...I had a fair sized bowl of them before we even left the house just to test 'em...you know, Quality Control.   ;D
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Re: Showstoppers
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2004, 12:24:04 PM »
Another 1/2 hour at *the Heath* and I probably could have finished them off... :D
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