What's for dinner ( or lunch )

A lot of Wetherspoons have closed recently. My nearest one has gone, along with the pubs in this and surrounding villages. Although it's a bit far away, there's an excellent licensed restaurant in a converted church that we've eaten in a few times.

Today, I made a pot of Cullen Skink, named after the village of Cullen, for lunch. I use a fairly basic recipe - probably more authentic than the ones by 'celebrity chefs'.
The main ingredients are smoked haddock, potatoes, leeks or onions and milk or cream. Some recipes specify 'Arbroath smokies' , which is an unlikely ingredient as Arbroath is a long way from Cullen.
 

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A lot of Wetherspoons have closed recently. My nearest one has gone, along with the pubs in this and surrounding villages. Although it's a bit far away, there's an excellent licensed restaurant in a converted church that we've eaten in a few times.

Today, I made a pot of Cullen Skink, named after the village of Cullen, for lunch. I use a fairly basic recipe - probably more authentic than the ones by 'celebrity chefs'.
The main ingredients are smoked haddock, potatoes, leeks or onions and milk or cream. Some recipes specify 'Arbroath smokies' , which is an unlikely ingredient as Arbroath is a long way from Cullen.
no spoons have closed anywhere near here..

Funnily enough Cullen skink was mentioned on here just the other day..... I love that...

In Old leigh near Southend there's a pub on the Estuary called The PeterBoat and it's seafood restaraunt , and they catch and serve the fish the same day ...and they do a fabulous Cullen skink using haddock and cockles .. which they call the Cockle Chowder, but it's delicious...

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It's my favourite place to go in summer....always packed out.. you need to book in advance even for the outside seating...

The Peterboat | Restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea | Pub & Bar
 
Went to DDS and then stopped at the store. I wont go out to the store unless Im out of food otherwise. :D
There was a BOGO on pork loin and chicken chests. Both are currently cooking and will be portioned and frozen.

Bought two rotisserie turkey chests. One will get frozen.
Dinner will be turkey, lumpy mashed potatoes with French onion dip, and a frozen vegetable.
 
Made a dozen pizzas last night. Indulged in a couple of skinny slices of cheese pizza, then moved to a larger slice of tomato sauce and crust only, put some salad on it, turning it into salad pizza. Very enjoyable.

Sent most of the leftovers home with DD & DS's families for their freezers.

TGS assisted with several pizzas. At almost 3-1/2 he loves helping in the kitchen. ❤️
 

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