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am on a diet, why so so many calories? how about a dieters version!

Posted by april on 01/11/2008 17:24:48

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Really enjoyed the recipes, cooked with my daughter and her partner, we all enjoyed a delicious dinner at the end of it, well done

Posted by Ellen Ridler on 27/10/2008 13:45:11

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My boyfriend and I were really looking froward to the cook along. How disappointing - the swearing, sexual innuendos and total lack of respect for food really did make for a truly tacky and piontless show. I assumed the point of cooking along meant exactly that - not throwing expensive ingredients around and making a total mess. Channel 4 have made you look a fool Gordon, and as for the "STAR" guest ... I could go on ..

Posted by Moana (getit ?) on 27/10/2008 13:14:20

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Please could we have the shopping list ready for Friday, it would be ideal if it was posted after the show on the Friday night so that I can buy it over the weekend! Aboslutely loved the show and thought Patsy was a great help in getting Gordon to slow down a bit occasionally!

Posted by Ree on 27/10/2008 11:33:16

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Nice one roger!!!

Posted by Joe on 27/10/2008 11:30:05

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Totally agree with all the comments regarding the unnecessary swearing, comsidering these TV chefs are so passionate about the standards of the food they are involved with they should maintain their standards in their conduct

Posted by Roger Ashby on 26/10/2008 19:33:24

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Please can we have the list for next week!!!! Didn't cook along on Friday but it was a great show. Prep seems to be the key. Looking forward to trashing the kitchen this Friday ;)

Posted by Rossibarr on 26/10/2008 16:00:27

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Great programme - but PLEASE could Gordon go just a little bit slower and have the camera stay on the food and preparation so we can see exactly what he is doing as that is much more important than any guest celebrity.

Posted by Carole on 26/10/2008 12:03:48

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Please can I have the recipes from last night. I saw the programme by 'accident' and loved what was cooked. Thank you.

Posted by Jane on 26/10/2008 10:08:07

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loved this,but I need the how to do it wrote down some where. We don't have a TV in our kitchen.

Posted by helen on 26/10/2008 06:17:34

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CAN WE HAVE THE INGREDIENTS FOR NEXT WEEK PLEASE.

Posted by L on 25/10/2008 22:09:46

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wooow!! nice one gordon the salmon was awesome when i cooked it. Im only 13 but so intregued by it. It tastes nice in a course with homemade creme brule!! There was a lot of pastry for the fish but the unsalted butter and dill and basil was really tasty. The salmon was quite expensive at Â£10 but worth it and means ill be cooking it when i go away in the holidays. More cooking time!! :):):):):):)

Posted by Joe on 25/10/2008 21:14:42

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wethepeople7 - The beans are for breakfast the next day, you wash out the tin and use it to cut out the croutons!!

Posted by Marky Lon on 25/10/2008 21:01:24

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I am 14 years old and i just want to say Gordon Ramsay is my role model (i just kinda leave out the f words!) well im inspired by him and i want to become a chef and would love to be as successful as he is... Thank you so much xxxxx

Posted by Gorji on 25/10/2008 20:47:20

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I watched this last night and thought it was great. I'm on a budget too, so I've been out to get the ingredients for just the salmon recipe as that looked awesome. The goats cheese did look nice, I might try that another time but just use a smaller volume of cheese cos the portions were pretty big. Great programme!

Posted by Nessie on 25/10/2008 19:50:52

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Gordon, great show - the 3 favourite dishes my partner loves - will be cooking first 2 courses tonight for her.....never seen Patsy kensit swear so much - poor love looked knackered by the end....tough pace - we'll be taking longer!! compulsive viewing for next week!

Posted by Brian on 25/10/2008 18:35:21

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Great show and recipes all though disappointed Gordan choose to cook with rhubarb especially as it is out of season, so I found it hard to get. Look forward to the rest of the series Graham

Posted by Graham on 25/10/2008 17:02:08

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Very very very disappointed. Downloaded the recipe on the 15/10/08 following a television advert only to find last night that the pastry had been left off the list. Please make sure if you are to advertise recipies that they are full and complete at the time of advertismement. Not at all happy complete waste of money!

Posted by Lisa Smith on 25/10/2008 16:37:19

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try this for salmon encroute from BBC website, by lesley waters - comes with video http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/get_cooking/videos/052.shtml Much cheaper, less fuss, tastes better, no swearing, no celebrity fawning etc etc etc ...need I say more ?

Posted by nw on 25/10/2008 15:36:05

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What a great evening we had, Thanks Gordon. Loads of laughs cooking together, if a bit manic, what with losing the remote control just when we wanted to pause the TV. Had a lot of the ingredients in the cupboard already, so it didnt cost us all that much, It was a very special 3 course meal at home. We also left the odd minor thing out. Next week may record and cook a bit earlier on another night. Will be recommending it to friends as it was so much fun.

Posted by Cowgill paddlers on 25/10/2008 15:08:58

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What do you do if you don't like walnuts?

Posted by janet dennan on 25/10/2008 14:46:33

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Can we have the recipe as well as the ingredients, we don't have a tv in the kitchen. Watched the program, thought the main course looked nice but don't want to have to watch the program again and run backwards and forwards to get the details right.

Posted by TIM on 25/10/2008 13:53:36

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We recorded the program last night and are going to give it a go tonight. Hoping for some good results.

Posted by Jennie on 25/10/2008 10:58:24

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He is an excellent cheff, & I like his recipes, but as soon as he starts withe the "F" word I switch off.

Posted by Judith on 25/10/2008 09:30:54

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Great idea, great recipes and great fun except for Patsy Kensit who was an irrelevance and spoiled the presentation. Hopefully future guests will get on with it without trying to take over the show! Go Gordon !

Posted by viv on 24/10/2008 23:12:16

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I would like to thank you personally Gordon for what was a lovely meal, however my wife made a magnificent effort with my 11 and 14 year old daughters only to be appalled by what is your trademark "language ". I work in the building trade and do not use that sort of language to people i don t even like let alone customers. You are without a doubt a genius in the kitchen but unfortunately my beautiful well adjusted daughters now think that the f word is a normal part of most peoples vocabulary. Please let me know as a parent how i explain to my kids that the f word is not to be used as an every day word. Yours respectfully, Martyn. P.s I still have not had my " pudding" as we could not keep up with the instructions ! x. I eagerly await your opinion G

Posted by martyn on 24/10/2008 22:30:27

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Whats That Shop Called

Posted by john on 24/10/2008 22:19:29

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A bit slower would be even more awsome

Posted by Tom on 24/10/2008 22:13:27

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Loved the programme especially the new format where Gordon didn't swear so much!! Much better if not at all we don't like it. Jamie Oliver seems to have taken a leaf out of Gorsdon's book by swearing more in his new Ministry of Food series, so we tunred off last week and din't even turn it on this week.

Posted by Anne Withington on 24/10/2008 22:09:30

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Just watched week 1. Never watched before and think it's brilliant. Will be doing it with you next week but just wish it was on a little earlier. Perhaps next series!!!

Posted by Linz on 24/10/2008 22:09:19

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brilliant. Thoroughly entertaining and informative.. well done Gordon PS I am a Delia fan!!

Posted by P Walne on 24/10/2008 21:57:33

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can you please remove the blue flashing screen from the backround as it spoils the viewing

Posted by lady angela on 24/10/2008 21:20:09

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Would have been helpful if details of menu and ingredients (or at the very least referral to web site)had been communicated in the adverts for this tv program.Where do you get lambs lettuce and is there something similar readily available.Program should be earlier in the evening-surely no later than 7.30pm

Posted by blue nose on 24/10/2008 21:18:38

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hi i love gordon ramsey he is so sexy im on benefits and yet i still made sure i had bought in all the ingredients for the cookalong im sure it will be lovely i have my family and friends over to taste the delights, thank you gordon great idea x

Posted by lucy1_1 on 24/10/2008 21:06:55

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Why do this program at 9pm hoping everyone will make it live and follow Gordon? Who wants to eat 3 courses at 10 pm???

Posted by Nelly on 24/10/2008 21:05:22

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I'm glad Gordon picked seasonal Fruit like rhubarb!?!? what's that all about ;-(

Posted by Rodge, Lancs on 24/10/2008 20:08:51

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Too expensive for most pockets Gordon, you need to remember those of us who dont have much spondulix my love. But i love cooking, and i will be watching, just try and do something now and again for those of us who cant afford a bottle of Rum :) lol

Posted by Debbie on 24/10/2008 19:52:32

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I'm a Food Tech teacher (NQT) and did the last one, but this is way out of my budget. The people saying 'it is not that expensive, £30 for all the ingredients' clearly have no idea what it is to really live on a tight budget. I have had to drop our 'food luxury' which was a weekly £6 take-away as money is so ridiculously tight. I would have loved to have joined in, and my daughter was looking forward to Sky 'ing it and doing it too. Gordon, you have made use feel sad :(

Posted by Miss on 24/10/2008 19:41:50

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So - you've not got enough cash - you're allergic to whatever - it's too late - NEVER MIND - just watch/record the programme - learn something (yes, you will) - use on another occasion with different ingredients/when you've got some cash/when you're awake...but the whole point is....GET COOKING. Get rid of the takeaways/ready meals, high in fat,sugar,salt and all the other stuff that's turning us into the fattest people in Europe. Cooking is FUN - even on Friday nights. And sooooooo much better for us all. Go for it GR.

Posted by MaggiB1943 on 24/10/2008 18:23:56

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I dont understand why you would want beans? maybe its a typing error. Im a chef and i know that beans does not come into any of these meals. But i have everything else, except im making apple crumble instead of rhubarb. We look forward to starting. p.s i think 9 is a bit late, but hey, what do i know

Posted by wethepeople7 on 24/10/2008 18:18:20

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I like the menu but like some of the others that have posted its just a bit to late for us to start cooking and eating. I will be cooking it on another day. If you already have most of the basics in your store cupboard then its not so pricey. If however you dont usually cook, then I can see that the price would be high and you may be left with ingrients that you wouldn't use. Happy cooking

Posted by Helen on 24/10/2008 18:15:46

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how about doing some nice receipes for diabetics as my husband has a very sweet tooth but unfortunately cannot take sugar would appreciate it if you come up with a nice menu soon thank you and good luck with your programme

Posted by shirley fordham on 24/10/2008 17:56:24

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A really great idea. Can't wait for the action. I will buy afterwards, and do it all via Sky Plus. I only wanted the list of the stuff to buy, but got 13 pages of comments!! Ha Ha. Good luck with the show.

Posted by John Jensen on 24/10/2008 17:36:47

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You need to make the ingredient list more printer friendly! You can neither copy and paste the text or print out that ingredient list without taking everything else on the screen with it Poor show, had to write it out manually... Off to shops now...

Posted by Timewasted... on 24/10/2008 17:34:15

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Due to the credit crunch I will not be taking part, I would think that all the above ingredients will cost me a small fortune! Good idea but too expensive for me

Posted by loz on 24/10/2008 16:53:15

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i cant believe i spent money on the beans and bread when we dont even need them. Ragin

Posted by im_bored on 24/10/2008 16:48:31

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Are you guys and gals all set! Yes it is a shame that the ingrediants did cost a lot and it is a shame the cookalong isn't on til 9 but lets all just have a good laugh doing it. I too, didn't manage to get hold of rhubarb so god knows what I'll do? The big bottle of dark rum I had to get (out of desperation!) will keep me propped up if it all goes wrong. How many of you are having to move a telly or PC into the kitchen? good luck y'all! x

Posted by LINDSB on 24/10/2008 16:30:09

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Can't wait for this evenings cook along If its anything like as good as the last one it will be great. Jut a small problem with the rhubarb The stuff in the garden is past its best and there is none in the shops May have to use frozen

Posted by JC on 24/10/2008 16:29:16

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hahaha in reply to dudley livesey.....was thinking the same thing myself but have come up with a solution.......the pub ask for a shot o dark rum to go lol good luck everybody x

Posted by louise magee on 24/10/2008 16:26:58

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Does any one know where I can get some rhubarb, have tried everywhere!

Posted by janeums on 24/10/2008 16:20:55

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what ingredients do i need for each course? Seperatly listed please.

Posted by taylor on 24/10/2008 16:08:32

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HELLO PEOPLE I REALLY HATE GOATS CHEESE WOT CAN I USE INSTEAD PLEASE POST BACK THANK YOU

Posted by TIPPY on 24/10/2008 16:01:11

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Gordon,did you manage to find rhubarb,cause i cant find any,what are you thinking of,my daughter thinks this is hilarious.

Posted by francine edwards on 24/10/2008 15:19:30

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Gord, this is ridiculous, so much stuff to buy. I'm a poor student and cannot therefore afford the food. I already know how to make crumble in my sleep and I can imagine that salmon en crut is not that hard. I'm guessing the starter is a walnut, apple and goats cheese salad, which again s not hard at all. Unless you incorporate the cheese into the salmon somehow. I was expecting something a lot better particularly with the cost issue- you could have made a bit more effort. Also I'm sure both the salmon and rhubarb are British even though rhubarb is out of season and the salmon is probably from Alaska.

Posted by Richard on 24/10/2008 14:12:43

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I am hoping to take part in tonight's cookalong, and have bought all the ingredients apart from ONE, I can not get rhubarb anywhere, I have tried all the major supermarkets and even my local farm shop but it's out of season!!!! Tut! Tut! Gordon, I thought all great chefs cooked with seasonal produce!! I was really looking forward to the rhubarb crumble!! Anybody got any suggestions?

Posted by mms on 24/10/2008 14:11:04

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I suppose that the beans are a back up and not just there to empty out to get a ring to cut the toast.

Posted by kim on 24/10/2008 14:02:34

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Woohoo! My little munk is gonna be soo happy tonight, she goes crazy for this....shoppers beware tonight, cos we're gonna be hitting the shelves hard!

Posted by munks fella on 24/10/2008 13:41:24

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Ramsay you are a legend we salutue you, the boys from Greens

Posted by Fans!!! on 24/10/2008 13:04:09

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I was put off straightaway by the description of the salmon required. How on earth would anyone manage to get hold of that at the local supermarket? I was also put off by the quantity of ingredients. In these tough times it would be far more appropriate to select menus where the ingredients are easily accessible and not too expensive. Generally, I think the idea for the show is brilliant, but in practice this will not work.

Posted by Jackie Nixon on 24/10/2008 12:34:40

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My hubby is going to join in this cookalong and I'm just wondering whether I'll end up having beans on toast in the end! Hope not!

Posted by Ruth Davis on 24/10/2008 12:29:17

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Baked beans & bread? Rhubarb? What about adding wine recommendations. Had great fun last time - looking forward to tonights.

Posted by Ann McMorrow on 24/10/2008 12:26:34

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Can't get Rhubarb anywhere, bee told its out of season, so what now????????

Posted by Harriet on 24/10/2008 12:24:23

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Come on people, the reason it's on at 9 is that Gordon likes to swear! It wouldn't be half as entertaining if he couldn't and Channel 4 would have to do 50 takes of each course.

Posted by Chris, Devon on 24/10/2008 11:59:17

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Come on people, the reason it's on at 9 is that Gordon likes to swear! It wouldn't be half as entertaining if he couldn't and Channel 4 would have to do 50 takes of each course.

Posted by Chris, Devon on 24/10/2008 11:58:11

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Got it all including the salmon- Looking forward to this Mr Ramsay, Keep it coming!

Posted by Blonde_Yank on 24/10/2008 11:52:55

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the tin of baked beans is in case you have not got a chefs ring. clean the tin out and use to cut a circle in the toasted bread for the starter.

Posted by John Crutchley on 24/10/2008 11:46:18

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I bought my vegetables and some other things from Lidl, my fish from the market and others from Sainsbury's and Waitrose. It all came to just under ?30 :)

Posted by penny-watcher on 24/10/2008 11:46:18

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Ingredients list says Baked beans??!!???

Posted by kat on 24/10/2008 11:28:02

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Well Mr Ramsey, as Mary Macneal rightly says, only 5 months after announcing that UK restaurants should in fact be fined for not using seasonal produce, here you are cooking with Rhubarb which I only imagine to be Dutch! Gordon Ramsey should be fined I say! Where are the fantastic autumn berries and apples that our country produces? Isn't he supposed to be setting an example?

Posted by clare on 24/10/2008 11:18:04

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gordon a drop of rum were do you buy a drop of rum without havin to buy a bottle?

Posted by dudley livesey on 24/10/2008 11:08:03

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Maybe the tin of beans & bread are the back up meal if it all goes wriong?! Great idea to get everyone cooking but agree with other comments that 9pm is a bit too late. I will be taping it to do another night - also so I can cheat & pause while I catch up and run between the lounge & kicthen (no TV in the kitchen!).

Posted by Alison on 24/10/2008 10:59:57

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Got our ingredients so we're all set for tonight. Just 2 of us eating so we've halved the ingredients. I reckon the beans are a standby in case something goes wrong. I can just imagine Gordon right now - tin of beans, open, pour into bowl, microwave, done!!! Lol. Good luck for tonight everyone.

Posted by poomagoo on 24/10/2008 10:43:51

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cant wait untill cookalong live i am getting my ingredients tonight cant wait charley brown

Posted by charley brown on 24/10/2008 10:41:34

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Done all my shopping, except of course, the rhubarb. I will use fresh apples from the garden instead. As I did the shopping, I did realise the bread and beans are for the beans on toast if it all goes horribly wrong. BUT, I still got them just in case Im wrong. Looking forward to this so much. Have fun everyone.

Posted by Christine on 24/10/2008 10:20:50

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Gordon, well done for gettin our lazy behinds cooking and especially on a take out Friday!! However I LOVE apple crumble, not PIE,RHUBARB & APPLE,or indeed anything else that anyone wants to throw in for good measure!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE does noone just love crumble with cinnamon spices with hot custard anymore?????? I'm making myself drool so I'd like all to take a minute of silence for the forgotten apple crumble............................. Thank you! Love Caroline from Birmingham

Posted by Caroline on 24/10/2008 10:12:27

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Too expensive? Don't like walnuts? Wheatflour intolerant? Get a grip - the menu isn't just for you I'm afraid... And - it's so expensive I may as well eat out? I think you may have missed the point here.. You nip out to McDonalds, We'll enjoy Gordon.

Posted by Happycook on 24/10/2008 08:32:09

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I am soooooooooooooo excited. I did the first cookalong in january, never cooked steak before and enjoyed the experience, the food was amazing!! Cant wait for this one too, this is a fantastic idea in getting people in the kitchen learning new recipes and having a social get together at the same time......champagne at the ready!!

Posted by Janine Fountain on 24/10/2008 08:26:07

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why are the people moaning even visiting this site just dismis the cookalong and get on with your life maybe it is a bit expensive but it is a TREAT so just try it most people that have an interest in cooking have most of the ingredients already all u have to get is meat and veg come on

Posted by neil on 24/10/2008 08:19:21

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looking forward to watching but wish for a menue that would be suitable for cealiacs instead of usual salad and meat and veg. I know that gluten free pastry could be used but it can be so difficult to deal with depending on what it is used for. maybe I will get some ideas from the series however will not be doing the cook along which is a shame, would have loved to have got in there with my sleeves rolled up.

Posted by susan b on 24/10/2008 00:29:15

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Bought pastry? A tin of beans? Come back Ainsley, all is forgiven.

Posted by Anthony W-T on 24/10/2008 00:03:44

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I was a bit disappointed to see that Gordon is using Rhubarb in his first cook along program - it is a great British ingredient especially when in season - at the moment in Britain it is not the Rhubarb season - at this time of the year there are lots of wonderful British apples and pear in seasn - it is a pity he has not used a product which is in season in Britain at the moment

Posted by Mary Macneal on 23/10/2008 23:57:43

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I'm up for the challenge and will even some use some of our precious frozen rhubarb (cant find fresh anywhere!) and hope that'll do the trick! Get the wine, your 'pinny', TV and family and enjoy! I'm really looking forward to it!

Posted by Ioans mum on 23/10/2008 23:34:49

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am looking forward to cookalong, unfortunately won't be taking part on the night as it's a bit late but will be taping it to do another day, as for those who say thay can't afford it, it's not like yr gonna be doing it every day, see it as a treat, and for 4 bods it's miles cheaper than going out, i'll be watching friday, and giving it a go soon after hope everyone has fun, just gotta try and get tv in view of kitchen now..... yay

Posted by lissy on 23/10/2008 23:16:09

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Sounds great - just a bit surprised that people don't have most of the basic ingrediants in their cupboard already and are moaning at the price?? It's fantastic that the tv chefs are once again reminding Britain that food doesn't evolve out of a plastic tray. Why is it on at 9 though on a Friday night? Surely 7 to eat at 8 would capture a wider audience?

Posted by Lucy Russell on 23/10/2008 23:08:33

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Aargh, what do I do if I only want to make one course? All the ingredients for all 3 courses are mixed up!!

Posted by Ali_N on 23/10/2008 22:48:59

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hi, I would love to take part but I simply cannot afford to spend this amount of money on ingredients just for one meal,thats our full weeks food budget in one go! P.S we had beans on toast tonight. Times are tough and moneys tight. I will enjoy watchin though.

Posted by sharon on 23/10/2008 22:42:29

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Don't you realise we are entering a recession Gordy, hun? You are a gr8 Chef..and I would love to cook-a-long with you, but your beautiful menu would cost me around Â£30 and that is unrealistic for one meal out of 21 (in a week) Plz come down off your well-deserved pedestal and practice more of what you do in your 'Nightmares' and show us how to cook simple, practical, homely nutritious and traditional British meals!! Bighugs...xx

Posted by LlamaGirl on 23/10/2008 22:28:37

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from reading the comments one thing comes to mind... you can please some of the people some of the time but you cant please all the people all the time-----

Posted by cherylwaza on 23/10/2008 22:14:28

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Having looked at all the ingrediants for each individual recepie, what are the tin of beakes beans for??? Not an item I would have thought Gordon Ramsay would have used...

Posted by ElaineH on 23/10/2008 22:04:49

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Baked Beans huh!!!! Where are you going to put these!

Posted by leecarey on 23/10/2008 21:31:55

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big fan gordan but very dissapointed in the menu we want to try some of your modern dishes you are famed for...im sure these are very tasty but weve had them all before, what are you thinking? Marcus Scotland

Posted by Marcus Barnett on 23/10/2008 21:25:18

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Rhubarb! Does Gorden not know its out of season?

Posted by bobby b on 23/10/2008 21:07:41

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Hi, I'm having trouble finding rhubarb. Have checked local grocery stores and a nearby farmer's market, as well as a few neighbours. It's just not available. Any suggestions?

Posted by Tracy on 23/10/2008 21:07:24

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What are the tin of baked beans for?

Posted by StevieE on 23/10/2008 20:54:14

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Looking forward to the live cook along with Gordon but will not be able to take part as we have no cooking facilities at this time,this is due to major works going on in the kitchen area. See you on the 7th December Gordon with The Festival of Christmas at the ExCel Center Docklands London. Most of the what you will need for the evening can be purchased at most Waitrose stores.

Posted by NeilS on 23/10/2008 19:54:47

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Managed to get all the ingredients in Sainsburys tonight... though I did have to resort to frozen rhubarb! Good Luck everyone

Posted by Meryl G on 23/10/2008 19:25:52

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I think it's a great idea get the nation cooking again. Instead of having fatty takeaways. Eat some real descent food and have fun doing it. Well done Gordon and channel 4 looking forward to it. My only concern is by 9 i might get a bit peckish can it not start abit sooner (7 or 8)

Posted by kelvin on 23/10/2008 19:06:41

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I love gordon I think its a great way to spend a friday night in. My boyfriend and I shoot alot so would like to see more game on the menu. All food should be created with love and care be proud of what you have shot grown and caught enjoy the prep as well as the end product it will always taste great. Its not what it was its what you make it

Posted by Naomi Grady on 23/10/2008 18:36:33

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Hi Just wondering if Gordon's menu is entirely seasonal? Really keen to go local and seasonal as per Mr Fearnley-Whittinghall!! Thought rhubarb was a winter fruit? Helena

Posted by Helena on 23/10/2008 18:27:38

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We were really looking forward to the cookalong until we realised there are more nuts in the ingredients than in a zoo. There are a huge amount of people in this country who are allergic to nuts and you've just oestracised all of them. Not cool.

Posted by Mrs MT on 23/10/2008 18:24:10

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Cant wait for friday night, cant cook but i hope i will wow my guests with my new found cullinary skills, but can i just ask ..... what are the beans for? is that back up for if all goes wrong? lol

Posted by leesa xxxxx on 23/10/2008 18:06:01

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excellent concept as john says but agree to quick and too late im off up to waitrose to see if there's any ingredients left

Posted by paul Gomez on 23/10/2008 18:00:22

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rhubard should be avalible anywhere it is in season now.

Posted by amy on 23/10/2008 17:58:40

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in trying to print ingredients list I have had to print 16 pages of comments - you need a print ingredients list option

Posted by Pam on 23/10/2008 17:50:31

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I'll dine with John B. at 7 please!

Posted by K Jennings on 23/10/2008 17:26:06

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way too late . my kids will be asleep

Posted by Big M on 23/10/2008 16:20:20

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I have contacted every supermarket / farm shop in my area and cannot find rhubarb anywhere. Refusing to give up on the crumble we are going to do a mango, pear and ginger crumble!! I believe the tin of beans will be to cut the toast for the starter - we can always have beans on toast if we mess up. Really looking forward to it.

Posted by Jo on 23/10/2008 16:11:06

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I only want to cook one course, can the ingredients lists be broken down by dish?

Posted by TR on 23/10/2008 15:45:26

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i work in a morrisons produce department and have been informed by buyers across the country that there is no rhubarb available anywhere in the uk! any suggestions about alternatives?

Posted by James W on 23/10/2008 15:08:31

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There's not a stick of rhubarb in N Ireland, the Dutch don't have any to export and the UK stuff is stringy and out of season. Someone should have done their homework

Posted by Tony on 23/10/2008 14:34:03

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Ingredients for each course: Click on; week 1(at the top of page in red) Then look on the right hand side of page and click on: get the cookalong menu. Then click on the course you want the ingredients for. Good luck to everyone.

Posted by anticook on 23/10/2008 14:05:12

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I am very surprised to see rhubarb on the menu at this time of year! I believe we should be using food that is In Season in the UK! It would also be easier to get a hold of ingredients that are In Season, and it would be lighter on the purse strings. Come on Gordon think man! I am rather peeved about this, but I hopefully have some rhubarb in the freezer and will be joining in. BUT next time please consider what time of year it is! Regards From Yvonne Mitchell

Posted by Yvonne Mitchell on 23/10/2008 13:57:26

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Can't wait to have a go at this, we had a right laugh last time!! :)

Posted by Jack on 23/10/2008 13:24:20

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9pm is perfect for me as I finish work at 8:30 and Friday is one of the only days I get to eat with my girlfriend... loving the opportunity to cook something good! I'm going to try and half all the ingredients as we go along though since there are only two of us.

Posted by Gordon on 23/10/2008 13:23:19

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Hi all Going to try and get my mum doing this in Carlisle and me in Manchester...so we can have a cook off competition!!!! Rhubarb...try the frozen counter....some supermarkets now freeze fruit!!! Good luck all....lets see who wins the North or the SOUTH!!

Posted by ladymouse on 23/10/2008 13:20:46

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For those of you wanting seperate ingredients lists for each course, they are already there if you click on the photo for each course. Also lambs lettuce is commonly found in any supermarket bag of ready prepared salad. Can't wait for friday. Did the last cook along with my 12yr old son and had great fun, albeit a little chaotic! Great concept, well done!

Posted by mking on 23/10/2008 12:40:38

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I am working my way through Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food at the moment. The family love it, and the meals are turning out to be very economical, especially when you can make so much from mince and braising steak. Gordon may be attracting a bigger purse, but any programme that promotes cooking for the family, and using fresh fruit and veg, has to be supported. We should all get behind him!

Posted by Julie Hallgate on 23/10/2008 12:29:12

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What are the baked beans for?

Posted by the other wife on 23/10/2008 12:15:54

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Is there anything that i can use instead of the hazelnuts and walnuts as i have a nut allergy

Posted by davehardingshepphard on 23/10/2008 12:13:42

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My daughter and I have laughed so hard at some of the comments, negative Britain hey, lets punish all the people that got off their bottoms and did something with their lives to only entertain the poor and unfortunate. I hate cooking however am going to purchase a LCD TV for the Kitchen and cook! who cares if I am eating at 12 (no one seems to mind when they are shoving a curry into their mouths at 1.00am after a night on the town)spending money on SKY TV, Internet Connection, Ciggs etc. so lets see what happens. We may all be sick or may all be poor after but maybe just maybe we had fun trying. Go on Gordon keep on cooking and entertaining the nation else Delia might return! love you Delia xxx

Posted by Louise on 23/10/2008 11:47:38

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Is the tin of baked beans in the ingredients list a joke? Or an alternative if you don't like salmon ;-)

Posted by Debbie Ford on 23/10/2008 10:47:45

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I love the concept but find it is on too late at night to be eating the meal. Could thetime not be brought forward. Starting at 7pm for instance.

Posted by John B on 23/10/2008 10:07:09

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help me i cant find rhubarb anywhere, ive tried morrisons, asda, sainsburys, tesco, somerfield and my local farm shop.....its so last season....

Posted by pammyp on 23/10/2008 09:47:18

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really looking forward to the new series! Is it cheating if I sky plus it?

Posted by dianet on 23/10/2008 09:43:09

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could be nice... But, who can afford to buy all that for a family meal these days? Bring it on Jamie!!!

Posted by Matt on 23/10/2008 00:04:19

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I have never read such a load of twaddle from all the moaning minnies who have left negative comments. Gordon Ramsay is about cooking proper food. Stop moaning and try it rather than wallowing in your own vat of negativity. Pull yourself together and stretch yourselves. You'll be glad you did.

Posted by John C on 22/10/2008 22:48:51

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I bought my 1 kg side of salmon from Morrisons - no problem - I just cannot get rhubarb!

Posted by Marilyn Jones on 22/10/2008 22:38:38

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Just to say Im looking foward to this alot and guys who say its extremely expensive... Look at it as a 3 course meal. for 4. for Â£30... thats Â£7.50 a head, Â£3.50 a course, and as long as you follow gordon its going to taste as good as going out! Sure its expensive if its every night, but for one night its not a huge expense... Just because its not the usual Â£2 for a box of dunking chicken fillets and Â£2 for a bag of chips doesnt mean its not worth it!

Posted by M on 22/10/2008 22:34:21

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Disappointed in the menu,was looking forward to trying the cook-a-long too as never got chance last time.The Menu just does not tickle my taste buds im afraid . Lets hope next weeks is better =[

Posted by Krazykim on 22/10/2008 22:06:55

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Gordon - great idea! The cookalong really is a fantastic idea (I didn't see the last one) and I think it certainly will encourage a lot of people to cook, or come out of their cooking safety zones. And another plus - a free lesson from an expert that would probably run into the hundreds for the one lesson if you paid for the lesson! (I know it would cost me thousands to get toutelage from a vocal coach I greatly admire because he teaches all the stars - so I opt for his dvds and cds instead - the same stands for any line of work). I will definitely be watching on Friday, my partner probably will too as Gordon is one of the few chefs he will watch full stop. BUT All these ingredients are way too expensive to obtain all at once, and that's even considering the fact that we already have a few of the staples here already because I'm a keen cook already. I haven't got time to cost all of these ingredients individually from the 4 supermarkets within a 10 mile radius to me, but the price range for these sort of things all together assuming I could get them all, which I can't, would cost between 35-55 quid. This might not seem like a lot of money to some, but to us two in the house this is our weekly shopping budget considering I have a very specialised diet due to allergies, ad a lot of the things I need to eat are expensive anyway. Yeah if I don't have the money for the cookalong which I don't I can choose just not to join in, which I'm not because I can't, but I thought the whole point of this show was to include as many people as possible, not just those with the money to do it? Which is really not a lot of us at all, especially since the credit crunch has hit. It's all too easy to try and get us with little money to shut up by saying well just don't join in or don't watch, but this was meant to include most people not exclude us. Even if I had the money for this, as it's only for one meal, I couldn't justify spending that much for one meal. Yeah it'd be cheaper for us two, the costs would be halved but I still couldn't really justify the cost. It is cheaper than an average night out for most people but I have a restaurant near us that I can take me, my partner and friends to where we can get a very nice three course meal for less than ?30. And that's including drinks. Its not a one off place either. They're all over the country I just won't mention names on here in case I'm not allowed. We can't afford this list including the fact I have a lot of the staples already and that's just now, BEFORE my study fees start to come into play! And there's the time. 9pm, it starts. It's because Gordon swears a lot, but he could try coming on a lot earlier, maybe even as early as 7pm, and NOT swearing? It wouldn't kill him! And by the time I've cooked all of this I'll have dropped with starvation anyway, and even if I haven't done that I'll be way too tired to eat it all, if any. Cooking is MASSES of fun, but it is extremely draining, even when you're well organised and have help, which I have both of. I just don't think Gordon has though this one out well enough to cater for most people in the country. I love the man, I've got a great amount of respect for him, I've seen simple yet cheap recipes from him before, so I know he can do it. But this is why this one is such a let down. Think I'll do what others are doing and just BUY the beans and bread and eat that while watching Gordon and hopefully I'll be able to afford to join in with the next one! or at least one course, if the ingredients lists gets broken into courses next time, that is! Great idea Mr Ramsey, but think the next one through a litle better please. You could get even more people cooking just by doing this!

Posted by Tina P on 22/10/2008 21:38:08

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when cookalong live was first advertised i was very exited to have a go at cooking some top quality nosh in my own home. however after working out the cost of the ingriedents for every thing on your list at my local tesco this weeks recipe totals a massive 44 quid although i already have some of theese ingridents at home already eg olive oil and tyme most people prob wont have this stuff and will be forced to go and buy it. lets be honest gordon people are hard up theese days so please next week more cost effective recipies.

Posted by dan2000and7 on 22/10/2008 21:22:07

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A lot of ingredients required, there are only two of us in family. It would probably be too expensive for our budget.

Posted by rita mckay on 22/10/2008 21:09:23

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hi can't wait until friday but can you explain what a side of salmon, skinned, pin boned is. other than that it's going to be a good old night with loads of wine.....

Posted by angry on 22/10/2008 21:06:02

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Do you have any idea how much these ingredients cost from the average supermarket? Can you please specify which supermarket is with you in your endeavour to get the country cooking and will offer these products at a reduced price for the week of the live cooking. Obviously they are going to sell more produce that week and could reflect that in their prices.

Posted by jmdownes on 22/10/2008 20:42:20

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I got all ingredients from tesco for Â£22.67 excluding the rum and the salmon! I am not sure, but quite often there is two salmon fillets on buy one get one free - so going to get them. There is no way it will cost more than Â£30! Thats Â£7.50 each! what is everyone complaining about! I also got Rhubarb from Tesco for those of you looking! I can't wait - just got to get the TV in the kitchen now!!!

Posted by kate on 22/10/2008 20:21:11

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Is there any chance of having ingredients supplied by course?

Posted by Nicola Arthur on 22/10/2008 19:53:57

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reely luv da show itz gr8

Posted by cherise on 22/10/2008 19:50:54

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Was really looking forward to this...But i hate salmon. So good cooking everyone and hopefully i like the ingredients in week 2.

Posted by Filthy Greid on 22/10/2008 19:21:22

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Had the best time cooking with the last cook live show. We have always said we would love to do it again! Can't wait till Friday .........its a great night. Thanks Gordon

Posted by Jayne coles on 22/10/2008 19:17:51

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Hi all I am really looking forward to friday had great fun last time - The menu is not what I would choose, but that is part of the enjoyment - trying something new! Just bought 99% of the ingredients including salmon at morrisons for less than Â£30 - to feed 4 - and many I'll have in the cupboard for next time - bargain for quality grub! nice one Gordon!!

Posted by Chris A on 22/10/2008 19:12:25

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I am really looking forward to Friday night, I couldn't do the last 'Cook In' because the crown at the front of my mouth snapped, so I just sat at home and watched and felt very sorry for myself! This time we are making an evening of it with 4 other friends. Can we replace the goats cheese with any other cheese, I really cant stand goats cheese, it tastes like the smell of goats!! How about Hallumi?

Posted by Louise on 22/10/2008 19:11:36

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Thanks Buzz. Couldn't believe there were so many negative comments. How many times do you get to cook with a Master Chef. Whatever ingredients you use you will learn something. Use your imagination and it will be a wonderful experience and meal. Marlene

Posted by Marlene on 22/10/2008 19:10:52

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What if you dont have a TV in the Kitchen? 85% of Britain probably dont have TV's in the Kitchen.

Posted by Dominic on 22/10/2008 18:16:02

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Gisele, try Morrison's, my local do whole and half sides (don't everyone rush at once or if you do leave one for me please!)Also your local fishmonger would, I am sure be thrilled to take your order. Getting really excited about this now. Brother has sharpened my knives for me and my only problem is I can't get the videos to work, any suggestions?

Posted by Von on 22/10/2008 17:43:50

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No vegetarian main option Gordon?? My son will not be happy!!

Posted by Buzzybee on 22/10/2008 17:05:41

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Why is there baked beans on the ingredients but not in the recipes. Is that incase it all goes wrong?

Posted by lou on 22/10/2008 15:09:33

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Sounds brilliant! But I was just wondering if there were any recommended wines to go with each of the courses, as these things always go a bit better after a swift half! I cant find any anywhere.

Posted by FarnerBones on 22/10/2008 14:12:40

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Why is it on so late??? I want to eat it at 8! It should start at 7.

Posted by Jennifer on 22/10/2008 14:06:32

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Really looking forward to this now, i've had as much fun looking for the unusual ingredients as I'm sure i'll have cooking the meals! Gonna have to Sky it though as I reckon i'll have to see bits over and over.

Posted by Disco Stoo on 22/10/2008 13:16:48

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My wife and I both agree with Karen and we are both looking forward to her cooking dinner on Friday night. Again, what are we supposed to drink with this meal???

Posted by PJ on 22/10/2008 13:15:52

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Gordon do you think it's possible to try and hold back on the swearing?.....My 11 year old son is just getting really interested in cooking and doing brill, so we're going to have fun doing this together, but it'd be so much better if you could set a good example.....he thinks you're cookings great, but the language a nightmare! It's hard these days to bring children up when so many values seem to have gone out of the window. Watching Hells Kitchen the other day with him the 'high-pitched bleepings' when everyone kept constantly swearing was almost giving us a headache and it completely disrupted the flow.....Please Gordon...can you try just an itsy bitsy bit? :0)

Posted by Nads on 22/10/2008 12:38:34

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I cant believe there are so many people moaning If its too expensive go to your local food market and the pastry can be made in advance as opposed to buying it. My husband and I had great fun planning it and cooking it last time that we are really looking forward to cooking together again (it's the only time I can get him in the kitchen!) Everyone should take it as a bit of fun!

Posted by CLAIR on 22/10/2008 12:31:01

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Where can I get Rhubarb this late in the season? I grow the stuff and it's finished for this year, anything left will be tough and bitter. We too are having friends around, but I am going to have to improvise a little, I dont like fish, my friend doesnt like cheese... but it should all add to the fun. We are really looking foward to it.

Posted by Christine on 22/10/2008 12:17:52

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As a worker in the fruit and veg industry my comment about week 1's menu is 'Rhubarb in late October? is not very seasonal is it' Alot of the general public are going to struggle to get fresh Rhubarb. A much better idea would have been A desert using Autumn fruit such as Raspberries ,Apples or Pears.

Posted by Richard Burtonshaw on 22/10/2008 12:08:07

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no picture to post, but during last cookalong live, there was an unfortunate swap of creams while making the chocolate mousse, which in fact turned out to be a wicked success and actually tastes a lot better than the actual recipe!! Tried both, and definitely sticking to the new "mistake" recipe. Much tastier.

Posted by gisele on 22/10/2008 11:43:44

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Could you please give the ingredients for the main course. The rest doesn't appeal. looking foward to great food (hopefully) and wine!

Posted by paul on 22/10/2008 11:38:56

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One thing I must complain about though is the fact that getting 1kg side of salmon is almost impossible, I've tried the best of the bunch, waitrose, m&s, sainsburys, cannot find a local fishmonger, nothing bigger than individual fillet portions available...

Posted by gisele on 22/10/2008 11:24:23

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This is something new and exciting and to be enjoyed, you are cooking food for fine dining. If you want a more affordable and every day type of meal watch river cottage autumn this will show you whats good for the season. I will give it to you there are a few things like goats cheeses, hazelnuts and walnut halves which are the only things out of the scope of every day goods.

Posted by Bruce on 22/10/2008 11:19:04

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Hi, I have to say I'm really really looking forward to Friday evening, having friends round, going to give it a bash and have fantastic time while doing it! I agree with Buzz - if things are too expensive try one course or replace with something a little cheeper - I've estimated that its far cheaper than 4 of us eating out and probably going to be more fun! I too am intrigued about the baked beans - If all goes to pot at least I can serve Beans on Toast (perhaps with the goats cheese on top to make it cheesy beans!!!!) So guys if your going to be sooooo negative remember there's an off button on the telly!!!! - Nobody is forcing you to watch it!

Posted by Karen on 22/10/2008 11:04:27

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It's a bit pompous Gordan I prefer Jamies' "simple crowd pleasing meals". If you really want to change the nation you have to cater to the masses.

Posted by jcag01 on 22/10/2008 10:24:39

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hello! i am really looking forward to this one!!! i can't wait. i do think that it is a really long ingredients list!!! and by the amount of posted comments, i imagine that the food will be flying off the shelves!!! anyway why is the show on so late? i mean by the time it's 10 o'clock we will be too tired to start eating a desert!! anyway it will be really fun!!! moo 3=(:)

Posted by lucy the moo cow from guernsey on 22/10/2008 09:03:17

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Full recipes and what they are for are at http://www.channel4.com/food/on-tv/cookalong-live/cookalong-live-the-series/week-1/menu_p_1.html - if people don't like goats cheese then a nice blue crumbly cheese would work well I reckon. What people might want to do to make the costs less is to get together with others in your Uni/Street and share some of the ingredients like walnut oil, dark rum, thyme.. If you really can't afford this menu then there are some very good sites where you can follow along with online videos - sites like http://www.bestcookvideos.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/get_cooking/ and http://ifoods.tv/web/index.jsp - I'm sure there are plenty more to choose from and I'm sure some of them will be more credit crunch friendly. All the Best P

Posted by Paul Cowen on 21/10/2008 23:21:17

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i live in north devon and i cant find them 'exotic' ingredients either!!!! how about stuff we can actually buy here in devon gordon seems as we dont all live in london!!!

Posted by Ria on 21/10/2008 22:23:49

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Suggest that they should release all off the programs on DVD for Xmas.

Posted by Jordan on 21/10/2008 21:55:59

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Please can we have some more vegetarian /vegan recipies I adore food and am passionate about cooking healthy, wholesome and tasty food but would love to be guided by this same idea you offer for meat eaters such as cookalong...let us veggies join in!!!

Posted by Sophie on 21/10/2008 21:47:40

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The ingredients list is all good and well if you fancy making all three dishes - unfortunately not all appeal to me (Also don't think I manage all three). In the future could the list the three indgredients lists separtately? Apart from this I can't wait till Friday - Gordan's a real inspiration!!!!

Posted by Catherine on 21/10/2008 21:45:49

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Can't believe so many people have this much time to moan! This is meant to be fun... Good on you Gordon X

Posted by Bec on 21/10/2008 21:20:08

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The ingredients are beyond the scope of most normal families. Why not try something that normal working class people can afford. Kind Regards Peter

Posted by Peter Pavlovic on 21/10/2008 21:06:06

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I'm sorry if this seems stupid but I don't really know much about fish. Could someone explain to me what the salmon description means exactly. What do I buy? Would salmon fillets do?

Posted by Nooshin on 21/10/2008 21:04:00

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Im recording it so i can try it another time (and the pause button is always handy!) Im also only cooking the dessert though, the starter and main are not really for me but thats ok different strokes for different folkes and all that! Love the show it was a great laugh cooking along with friends last time!

Posted by Lou_P on 21/10/2008 20:52:57

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hey Gordan, thats Â£30 at least there and I'm on a budget!!!

Posted by nottinghamperson on 21/10/2008 20:09:29

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My god guys the comments are all so negative.....typically English! Cooking's about being creative so lets try these solutions: - If you can't get the specialist ingredients use regular ones - If you don't like something e.g. Goats cheese swap it for something you like - Use the recipes as a starting point then experiment with the ingredients to find something right for you - If the ingredients cost too much just do the courses you can afford! It's not all black and white, use your imagination!!

Posted by Buzz on 21/10/2008 20:00:28

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Getting impatient , where are the recipes??? you said tues 21 ..... need to know before friday that I can do this!! hurry up

Posted by specky chef on 21/10/2008 18:02:32

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Anyone managed to find Rhubarb? I've tried everywhere!

Posted by Katie on 21/10/2008 17:35:22

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Is there a little joke within the ingredients or are baked beans on toast the alternative should it all go pear shaped? Enjoyed the cookalong the first time around, having my brother and sister in law over for this one, ingredients I have to say are rather expensive but taking a mortgage out with Northern Rock to pay for it may be an option

Posted by Von on 21/10/2008 17:17:54

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Hi, just a reminder to note the addition of 500g shortcut pastry to the week 1 ingredients list, as of this week. Happy cooking!

Posted by 4Food Ed on 21/10/2008 17:08:08

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I'm sure there are plenty of wealthy people who would like to learn to cook,but if they can afford this lot they can afford lessons. Plenty of poor people would like to cook too, and this would have been a good way to learn practical and cheep recipes, but most of them will think "he's having a laugh". Were am I going to get Lambs lettuce? Not in Asda that's for sure, and I wouldn't recognise Gevrik cheese if I slipped on it. Pity Jamie Oliver didn't come up with this idea, at least I could afford what he was cooking on his Ministry of food, and I would have enjoyed cooking along with a top chef, but I can't afford to buy this stuff on Incapacity benefit.

Posted by Chris on 21/10/2008 16:17:20

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Hi Got all my ingredients apart from the rhubarb - apparently it's out of season - can anyone give me advice on where to buy it?

Posted by sam fletcher on 21/10/2008 16:13:44

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Does anybody have any idea how many people the menu is supposed to serve as there are a few of us doing it together and we don't want to produce an amazing menu but not have enough to feed us all?! Please help!

Posted by Hannah on 21/10/2008 16:00:00

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Can you use another type of cheese, and if so what do you think? Charlotte

Posted by Charlotte Hornsby on 21/10/2008 14:37:06

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great idea. it'd be nice to have the ingredients by course aswell so if you choose you can just do one course.

Posted by m on 21/10/2008 14:21:45

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can't get any rhubarb from the shops...and only could find puff pastry, could that be used instead or should I rather do one myself from scratch? Is it possible to replace the rhubarb with pineapple or so? Was told to get tinned rhubarb instead by sales assistant but guess that wouldn't caramalise?

Posted by Ulla on 21/10/2008 14:14:30

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No rhubarb anywhere?? Wot were u thinking Gordon! :(

Posted by chez40 on 21/10/2008 12:53:52

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having a problem finding fresh rhubarb! does anyone in the hull area know were to get some form? if not will tinned be OK!!!!

Posted by samantha on 21/10/2008 11:33:22

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I think encouraging and helping people tp have the confidence to try recipes is great.Most large supermarkets like asa or morrissons will have these ingrediants and as for not being able to afford them-me and my friends (4 of us) are just divvying stuff up and getting a few items each so it actually works out fairly reasonable - (a three course meal for four people!!!)you certainly wouldnt be able to eat like this in a restaurant for cheaper. Thank you Mr Ramsey for encouraginf our nation of takeaway lovers to cook.its a great fun way to spend an evening!

Posted by suze on 21/10/2008 11:09:56

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I hate baked beans. (Am from the continent!) Is it possible to replace them with something else like peas or lentils or so? Or if I miss out the baked beans dish, what else should I leave? And what is it all going to be in the end? Also for how many people is it? If I just cook for 2 or 1 person, could I please half the weight of the salmon - its getting a bit expensive otherwise. (At home they say don't use rhubarb after the 1st of july cause its getting too sour. Well will hope there is still some rhubarb left in the allotment to get, but its dieing down now and a bit outta season...)

Posted by Ulla on 21/10/2008 11:00:15

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Really like the idea and was looking forward to trying it and make the family nice meal,but unfortunately when I seen ingredients required it is a wee bit expensive for me as I would have to purchase practically everything,maybe nxt time it will be simpler.

Posted by Ally on 21/10/2008 10:57:41

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I only want to cook the main, any chance of getting the ingredient list clearly stated for just this course please. And is the quantity list to serve 2 or 4?

Posted by Marc on 21/10/2008 09:47:34

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Oh like yeah - we can all afford that - not !!!

Posted by Lynndyloo on 21/10/2008 06:12:54

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All stuff is available to be delivered to your door with ocado on line shop. Been shopping with them for a while now and I've had no problems.

Posted by mel on 20/10/2008 23:24:42

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Hey perhaps what we all need are good meals made from basic seasonal products. Not meals made from ingredients that are flown in from third world countries where the majority of people are existing on roots. Next time youre shopping in your supermarket check out the country of origin on your produce. I live in spain and thank goodness a lot of our produce is local or at least from Spain, I don't buy anything imported. This means you have to think about and plan ahead for your menus. Maybe in the Uk we need the return of good old Domestic Science in our schools.Not trying to lecture just encourage outside the box thinking

Posted by ros on 20/10/2008 22:55:17

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Elizabeth, You want to try it in Shetland!! Lamb's lettuce you are joking. Love Gordon though and wouldnt miss friday the 24th for anything!

Posted by susan logan on 20/10/2008 22:36:24

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I thought everyone was pushing seasonal produce - so why are we cooking with rhubarb in October? I can't get rhubarb in my local greengrocer at this time of year!

Posted by Justine Park on 20/10/2008 21:23:30

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9pm ?!?!? Are u mad !! I'll be climbing the walls with hunger before I get fed. Crazy!! I don't suppose anyone thought of this properly.

Posted by Moz on 20/10/2008 21:07:50

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Rhubarb is not in season ... thought that British food was all the new fashion now-a-days?! Still cooking along though, because I love food ... yum yum!

Posted by Andrea on 20/10/2008 20:00:28

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Baked beans?? is this just in case the salmon goes horribly wrong? I loved the last cook along and i am really looking forward to this one too.

Posted by Kirstie on 20/10/2008 19:02:12

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Can we please have the list of the ingredients for the courses seperately? Don't do deserts and it would make it easier to work out - thankyou.

Posted by thewrongtrousers on 20/10/2008 18:48:33

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OMG, I can not wait to get it all ready, although I cant stand the Rhubabrd.. I have to find an alternative any suggestions, would be gratefully received. cheers.

Posted by deedee on 20/10/2008 18:24:56

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Next time can you cook something we can afford? hehe

Posted by bev on 20/10/2008 18:24:49

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wow!!! after checking out the ingredients, this is going to be one expensive cook along,(about 50 quid)i like the idea, but might just have a pizza instead, way cheaper..... mind u baked beans sounds good they're only about fifty pence, i wonder if they are in the ingredients incase you burn the mains.

Posted by fiona on 20/10/2008 18:24:23

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Hi I love watching Gordon cooking. I watch all his shows. But I cant eat most of the stuff because Im a coeliac. I cant have flour, and gutten. These to items are in nearly everything excluding raw meats and veg , fish. I would love if he could cook a gutten free meal and Im sure the rest of the coeliacs would love it to. It is so hard to eat nice food. Everthing is has to be toasted like breads etc. Cakes are dry and not really nice. I cant really eat out much because of the cross contamination in the resturants.very few places will only serve me a salad. With so many people now adays being coeliacs I think they should be catered for better. Hopeful this email will not just be deleted Emily

Posted by emily on 20/10/2008 17:47:37

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Hey were ready and waiting Gordon

Posted by Wolfman on 20/10/2008 17:44:30

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I am so looking forward to this event, and also concerned with the baked bean element (wierd). Sympathies for the people who can't afford to join in, its definitely going to be an expensive one as a side of salmon could be nearly 10 quid on its own and, contrary to what some people are saying, salmon en croute can't be "re-used later". Okay, the rest of your bags of sugar and flour can be, but they won't be the expensive ingredients. Top tip - for those people who don't keep rum in the house, you can take a container to your local pub and buy a shot, which will be sufficient for the dish. As we're a couple and this serves 4 I'm inviting friends round to share to make it worthwhile, then they can return the favour sometime, and I think some people would be able to contribute ingredients?

Posted by Mrs MadeInChina on 20/10/2008 17:15:02

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How many people is this intended to feed?

Posted by Michelle on 20/10/2008 16:46:38

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I think we are gona have trouble finding lambs lettuce -is there any alternative we could use instead please??? any ideas anyone

Posted by Jody on 20/10/2008 16:36:22

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I only wanted to cook the main meal and dessert, however the ingredients are listed in such a way I cannot tell which ingredients are needed for each course apart from the obvious is there a way you can see the ingredients for each individual course?

Posted by Julie Young on 20/10/2008 16:34:14

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Please can you tell us how many people the menu serves? Thanks

Posted by jean emly on 20/10/2008 15:49:35

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Looking forward to doing the cookalong with friends on Friday night. Hope we don't drink too much!! I think it's a great idea and it's fun to have a night in with friends (and they can do the washing up!)

Posted by Rachel on 20/10/2008 12:58:24

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Lambs lettuce is incredibly easy to get a hold of and i am sure dill is too. I am living in a small area of Yorkshire and i can get access to it all. If it is too expensive then don't do it! It's too rich for my budget but i am not going to cry about it.

Posted by Anthony on 20/10/2008 12:55:05

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How many people is this ingredients list based upon?

Posted by SadieP on 20/10/2008 12:53:08

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I have been really looking forward to this but agree with Elisabeth - it is really difficult getting hold of some of the ingredients even in the biggest stores in Edinburgh! Even the online delivery services cannot supply me with dill or lambs lettuce or rhubarb. I am sure the evening would be fun and the food taste great but I would prefer not to have the hassle of sourcing out of season ingredients.

Posted by Leigh on 20/10/2008 12:49:22

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I just think that the ingredients for this sort of thing should be alot simpler and ready available around town. Iv just moved out for the first time and would have to look long and hard and pay heartbreaking amounts of money to do this cook along. I like the idea, just not the food choices, sorry Gordon.

Posted by Matt on 20/10/2008 12:16:54

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In Radio Times article Ramsay suggests his ingredients are available everywhere. Here in Norfolk they're cetainly not. Dill and Lambs Lettuce - shopkeepers are amazed to be asked for such "exotic" items. And Rhubarb - in late October! Wouldn't it be a pleasant change if these food journalists and chefs came out of their big cities to the places where a great many people live in quieter (and pleasanter) places?

Posted by Elisabeth on 20/10/2008 09:06:04

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im a student getting five a day is a stretch- and meat is a luxury can we not have a program about food that doesn't cost my entire student loan- also on every 1 of Gordon's adverts he wastes food- it wouldn't surprise me if he is singularly responsible for England's food wastage percentages.

Posted by tori on 20/10/2008 07:40:50

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I'd like to join in but as with so many...can't afford the outlay...which is a pity, because it's a great idea and a great way to get the nation cooking. There must be an easier/cheaper way to cook an extra special meal that doesn't include the ingredients listed. Next time can I suggest household foods, or at least inexpensive, obtainable ingredients. I like the premise but can't stretch my budget to accommodate these luxury items. good luck to you and everyone that takes part, count me in next time. As long as it's an achievable menu.

Posted by Allan on 20/10/2008 03:20:12

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Love Gordon and the idea for Cookalong is fantastic - just wish it started earlier then 9pm as we could get our children to help but by the time you eat it's past their bedtime even for a Friday night!

Posted by Amy SB on 20/10/2008 01:59:40

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the only ingredients i will have due to the credit crunch will be the beans and bread so i will make some beans on toast and wotch u cook!!!

Posted by tanya trainer on 20/10/2008 00:17:05

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hey gordon, adored the last cookalong, hoping to surprise my mum with this one!!!! any suggestions for an alternative to the goats cheese..... none of the family like it, not even me...the adventurous one :)

Posted by Cuz on 19/10/2008 22:59:44

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sounds delicious cant wait to get started

Posted by mandy jeremy on 19/10/2008 22:09:33

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Hi, can't eat fish, any alternative available as I have been looking forward to doing another cookalong as I loved the last! Thanks.

Posted by Jenni on 19/10/2008 22:08:06

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I just want to cook the pudding, please can you list the ingredients by course? I'll have a very upset 11 year old on my hands if not!!!!

Posted by Lisa on 19/10/2008 20:56:30

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Would it be possible to display the ingredients lists as courses? For example, I don't like goats cheese so I know I wont be cooking the starter, however the other two look fab. By displaying the ingredients as above I don't know what goes in which course! Katie x

Posted by Katie on 19/10/2008 18:53:29

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sounds like a good menu and like so many other people have said you wime of the stuff in your cupboards and most of it is reusablell have so! yeah there is a credit crunch at the mo but it dont seem to be putting people off smoking and drinking! its only one meal i'd rather have a nice meal that i cooked than waste money on fags and booze!

Posted by lynn on 19/10/2008 17:37:52

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So looking forward to doing this but I am slightly worried about why we require one tin of baked beans? At what point do they fit in to the menu?! I can't think where we would use them or why! I'll buy them but does anyone else think that it could be a mistake on the ingredients list?

Posted by Caroline on 19/10/2008 17:24:01

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Please break the ingredients down into courses as then we can just make one/two of them!!!!!

Posted by Claire on 19/10/2008 17:01:59

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enjoyed the 1st cooking but this menu is far to complicated and furthermore will cost to much to buy gordon will have to change his menus to suit bieng a jock he will know what frugal means

Posted by mark willetts on 19/10/2008 16:53:50

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I'm a student and I love cooking but I cant afford to eat like this. I would love to take part even for just one of the courses but it is hard to decipher which ingredients are for which course. The other issue i have is, I live alone and this meal will definately feed more than one person. I know you cant please everyone all the time but one program for students would be really good, or even those who live alone or a couple.

Posted by butterflyhippy on 19/10/2008 16:25:26

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For those wishing to complain at the people unable to afford this meal: GET A GRIP! At the end of the day, people can only afford what they can afford. Some ingredients can be used again of course, but the problem lies in people not having the money to buy them the first time round. Please refrain from ostracizing those who cannot afford to join in, to be honest it's pathetic. That said, I find it even more pathetic that the majority of the people signing up can't cook! It's a life skill, and I find it shocking that people in their middle ages are having to be tough via the medium of television. I will concede however that not all of you lovely people are in that category, as I'm sure a lot of you are there for the fun! I'd say the bottom line is that some people just cannot afford this menu! Have heart my lovelies as there will be a budget menu in the cookalong series!

Posted by Alex Fox on 19/10/2008 16:15:34

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Simple, Quick, Passionate, Food!!! Dont burn the beans big boy!!!!

Posted by smiggler69 on 19/10/2008 16:12:07

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Helpfull tip. don't cook and drink along with Gordon Ramsey as I did last time. Things went a bit pear-shaped come the end.

Posted by Sparky on 19/10/2008 15:26:43

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Sounds good but who actually starts to make a three course meal at 9pm??!! Will be eating dessert at midnight!

Posted by marie on 19/10/2008 14:55:29

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Can't wait to get started but before I go & buy the ingredients, I need to be sure of a few things... Are the list of ingredients to serve 4? Do I really need a tin of baked beans?? Also... Do I need to prepare any of the ingredients before the show? Thank you :)

Posted by Troski on 19/10/2008 12:57:09

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Please can the ingredients also be listed by course as I wish to make the starter and main course but not the dessert.

Posted by Jeremy G on 19/10/2008 09:06:56

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i'm a single mum on a low income.i would love to have taken part in the cookalong,but the cost of the ingredients is absolutely ridiculous!!mr ramsey might be able to afford these ingredients,but normal working families cant.the cost of this 1 meal is about a third of my weekly shopping budget.does mr ramsey not realise there is a credit crunch happening at the moment?come on channel 4 chef ramsey-get a grip on reality!!!!

Posted by jojo3014 on 19/10/2008 08:49:11

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ear is that the ingredients for one meal?coz if it is i wont b able to afford to eat during the rest of the wk.....lol

Posted by erica simms on 19/10/2008 03:41:25

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for all you lot that are complaining about the price i have jus checked sainsburys and tescos for all the ingrediants except the rum including flour and silly things that people must have in the cupboards and it only came to ?33 that is 8.25 per person for a decent meal. i would like to ask everybody where can you go to have a 3 course meal for less than that. it is a decent meal. even if you havent got any of the ingrediants you will have next time and wont have to buy them again. alought i will not be joining in live as i have to work i will be setting my sky plus so i can make it another time.

Posted by stefeb on 19/10/2008 00:54:51

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In response to all those who are moaning about the cost of the ingredients, You are basing your gripes upon the assumption that you will only use these ingredients once. However if you think about the aim of this program ie. to encourage people to cook at home, then you will realise that most of these ingredients will last for more than one meal. If you take that into account then you should realise the recipe is not actually particularly expensive. Thank you and peace out me breadrins

Posted by Alexis Howard on 18/10/2008 22:41:27

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Some of you people really do wind me up! Your talking about cost yet you really should have a lot of these ingredients already in your cupboards/fridge. Cost wise it would be no more than cooking any other 3 course meal. Just because its has clotted cream and salmon it doesnt mean its extravagant. Salmon is actually one of the cheaper fish available!! Price this up per head and i think you would be surprised. Concider that you wont be using all the oil and a lot of other bits. I dont like seafood - Salmon is NOT seafood. Its fish... a freshwater (sometimes brackish) fish. Seafood is saltwarer. We want proper home cooked food! - I suggest you get yourself back down the chippie then! This is proper home cooked food! Gordon is proving that by showing you it LIVE!!! If I can do it then you can do it as well. Take some time to cook and you will find its not a chore but an artform. How many will this feed? - A minimum of 4. Last time Chris Moyles did it for 10 if i remember correctly. What sized baked beans? - A standard 320grm tin should do. Finally, bare in mind that this menu may not be for a run of the mill family meal but could be an entertaining menu. If anyone saw gordon on Jonathon Ross last night he said each week will be themed. People, stop moaning and just enjoy it. If this weeks doesnt take your fancy, noone is putting a gun to your head. Dont do this week and see what happens next week! I for one will NOT be doing this weeks... but i'll try out the recipe on the sunday! Watch enjoy and for god sake get cooking! To answer a few questions... Can you use anything else other than salmon? - Not really... not with this recipe. You could adapt it to use chicken but i'd imagine it would be pretty dry. You would be best to experiment outside of this cookalong to get it right. If you want to use beef then its pretty much a beef wellington although you would again need to adjust some other ingredients. Why is it shown at 9pm? - The F word... and i dont mean gordons other series.

Posted by Lee from Leicester on 18/10/2008 16:55:43

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can't wait. Had such a laugh last year but I'll try to drink less and concentrate more this time.

Posted by bernie on 18/10/2008 15:45:32

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Is this for 4 people? I am assuming so!! I need to cook for 2 so assuming half of all ingredients will suffice?? x

Posted by GT on 18/10/2008 15:07:03

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Hi Gordon cant wait till friday its my birthday this week and im cooking for my wife, brother and family he is a chef and on friday he is my commi. wish me luck

Posted by gareth wood on 18/10/2008 14:15:00

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I really enjoyed doing this last time and cant wait to join in again this time. Unfortunatly my son has been diagnosed with a serious nut allergy since then and we cant have nuts in the house or consume nuts ourselves. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes for the nuts? Thanks!

Posted by Kyle on 18/10/2008 13:35:37

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This is gonna be great fun. We live in Portugal and sister arrives from London the Friday morning, so thats her first evening taken care of! Man with the telly in the kitchen problem......move the cooker to the living room!!!!

Posted by shaznpete on 18/10/2008 13:26:01

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Oh no, rhubarb! I've always hated the stuff, but I'm willing to give it a go as hopefully Gordon's touch will convert me!

Posted by Jue xx on 18/10/2008 10:41:05

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Will Everyone Stop Complaining About The Cost! If You Went And Had A Meal For 2 At An Indian It Would Cost Â£50! I Think What Gordon Is Doing Is Great And I Cant Wait For Friday! Come On Everyone, Get In The Spirit OF Things!

Posted by Daryl on 18/10/2008 09:52:40

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You've missed off the shortcrust pastry on the shopping list!!. It's on the downloadable one!!

Posted by ahalloway on 18/10/2008 09:50:07

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loved the last one. i am going to watch it friday and make loads of notes and cook it saturday,as have no telly in kitchen.i am lucky as i like cooking so have a store cupboard with the basics(flour,sugar,mustard,oils),have an allotment and a freezer full of rhubarb, and keep chickens for eggs.Now need to move house to be by river for the salmon!oh thanks gordon!

Posted by sally on 18/10/2008 09:30:25

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woo hoo!!!! its starting you go gordon i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by sharon nicholls on 18/10/2008 08:20:14

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I spotted the joke about the beans on toast. But where in the recipe are the ingredients for the pastry. surely there is only enough flour for the crumble

Posted by sandra wescott on 18/10/2008 08:14:38

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Hi chef, so glad you made yourself public, you have been like a breath of fresh air. Keep doing what your doing love ya. PS Don't forget bout those poor deliverers n staff who have to put up with the Gordon wannabe's x

Posted by Emma Jeffery on 18/10/2008 00:48:31

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Absolutely ridiculous! My respect for Gordon Ramsey as a chef has took a severe downturn the majority of families this day in age cant afford ingredients like that on top of their regular food shop! If Gordon is for everyone trying to cook then he should at least suggest making meals where the ingredients are accessable and good value for money for the participant to therfore be able to cook time and time again.... very dissapointed

Posted by claire on 17/10/2008 23:33:41

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I can't wait for the next cook-a-long! The last one was frickin' great! Scallops, chilli chips and a hint of butter on my steak have been to my repertoire what che was to cuba! Love the food, love the idea and love Gordan's enthusiasm and passion! See you on the 24th! Even my dad who is the ' garlic, oh i feel sick garlic' man from Peter Kaye's sketches, joined in! Come on, Gordon! Divine inspiration, that's what you give! Rachel, Liverpool

Posted by rachel on 17/10/2008 23:27:37

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I guess most of the cost and please break down the recipes comments are coming from those not blessed with an ickle common sense. Now what profession could they be from?

Posted by amused on 17/10/2008 23:26:56

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too many ingredients. Please make it simpler.

Posted by sharon on 17/10/2008 22:59:36

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I'd love to have a go at this but it's on ridiculously late and I'll have keeled over by then, how about channel 4 starting the programme an hour or so earlier?

Posted by Jo on 17/10/2008 22:55:57

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I agree with the comment about the time - its crazy! Why not start the show earlier??

Posted by anonymiss on 17/10/2008 22:02:03

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I am looking forward to this A lot!! Would appreciate if it was on a little earlier, saw 8pm-9pm. im going to be ravenous by the time ive finished cooking!But can't wait

Posted by Beth on 17/10/2008 21:25:24

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I think for anyone only wanting to make one course, or who cannot afford the ingredients for all 3 courses, the ingredients should be shown per course.

Posted by Kim on 17/10/2008 20:34:16

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How many people does the amount of ingredients serve? Planning to make a party of it by getting the males in teh group to do all the cooking while we women drink a lot and laugh at them. Think perhaps this should be mentioned on all recipes

Posted by KG on 17/10/2008 19:53:43

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why are we cooking sooo late

Posted by james on 17/10/2008 17:44:57

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Sounds fantastic, unfortunately I have a prior engagement that night so will have to Sky Plus it and cookalong some other day :( Also to everyone complaining about cost ... I am a Graduated Student with no job, but I already have most of this stuff in my cupboard, oils are essential in cooking, once you buy them they will last a few months, so it is worth it in the long run, just the main stuff to buy then :)

Posted by aidzan on 17/10/2008 13:52:09

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Totally agree with comments, far cheaper than a night out in a restaurant. Great & very cost effective way of learning how to cook. For those that are moaning about cost etc..... Just don't do it. We all have choices, its not compulsory !!! Watch it, dont do it, eat your lazy takeaway & watch us all around the country cooking this amazing food. Alternatively turn over & watch something else. Rant over. Looking forward to the 24th of October. Gordon, this is well over due, your last one with Chris Moyles was brilliant !!!!

Posted by Emma Cooke, Norwich on 17/10/2008 12:01:36

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This looks great, I burn salad, but my wife said this would be a great time to learn something. I don't see that the cost is that much of an issue. Mine is being able to get the telly into the kitchen! Otherwise I'' drop a stone dshing between there and the lounge. Nice one

Posted by Coops on 17/10/2008 10:51:37

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Say I want to cook the main course only, what ingredients would I need?

Posted by James on 17/10/2008 10:23:08

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I can't understand why this is shown at 9pm!!!!

Posted by Anna on 17/10/2008 08:14:57

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Is there any chance we can replace the salmon with chicken, even if it means altering the cooking times slightly?

Posted by Blondie on 16/10/2008 23:28:30

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How many does it serve? There's only me and the cat here. Please can you break down the ingredients into what course they're for so we can just do one course if we can't afford the things for all three?

Posted by Caz on 16/10/2008 22:39:47

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Any chance we could have the ingredients broken down by course? I hate goats cheese and really not keen on rhubarb!

Posted by Heather from Buckhurst Hill on 16/10/2008 22:13:50

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This menu looks great. Why are people complaining about the cost!!! It will cost a lot less than a night out at the pub or meal out. I will be cooking for 2 so just split the ingredients in half and therefore the cost. Thanks Gordon, am looking forward to it, as is my other half.

Posted by Donna55 on 16/10/2008 22:08:45

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This menu looks great. Why are people complaining about the cost!!! It will cost a lot less than a night out at the pub or meal out. I will be cooking for 2 so just split the ingredients in half and therefore the cost. Thanks Gordon, am looking forward to it, as is my other half.

Posted by Donna55 on 16/10/2008 22:02:36

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Just enrolled the whole family for next weeks cookalong. Six of us with son and son in law doing the cooking. The menu is uncannilly almost exactly what I would choose in a restaurant. So mum will sit back and enjoy the meal. We all did the last one but I needed a strong gin and tonic to cope with the stress in the kitchen trying to keep up with the pace.

Posted by Carol on 16/10/2008 21:26:49

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Its amazing we get a cookery lesson for free.. I dont care about all the ingredients you get a meal and an evenings entertainment.. and so much laughter bring it on!! you would pay 150 for an hour lesson at bordeuz quay bristol so this is well cheap!!

Posted by Maria on 16/10/2008 20:55:50

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Have any of you people complaining actually costed this meal? If you do see how much it costs per head and then we can talk about it relative to other things we happily waste money on.

Posted by toni-rose on 16/10/2008 20:50:37

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I think cost wise, Jamie seems to suggest simpler more sensible recipes.

Posted by Rob on 16/10/2008 19:55:30

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you need to have his money to afford the ingredients. you could out for a 3 course meal with friends drink all night and still probably come home with more money that it would cost for that lot.

Posted by nat on 16/10/2008 19:13:02

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My son age 9 and myself are looking forward to it. My son loved doing the cooking last time along with the show. He can't wait for next week. I'm intrigued about the can of baked beans and bread. Maybe they're a substitute for the people who are moaning about the cost! It about having fun

Posted by Clare on 16/10/2008 18:59:44

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I take it the recepie is to feed 4. I do hope so!The country's colesterol is going to be up after the cheese and clotted cream! Don't know how much the ingredients are going to cost, but I have two young children so me and my husband don't go out that much anymore, so we will enjoy a slap up meal without needing a babysitter. I suppose you have to shop around for your ingredients, but I shop at morrisons so I would hope it won't be too bad.

Posted by alison size on 16/10/2008 17:53:58

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we are really looking forward to the cook along next week. last time our husbands done all the cooking and waited on us so this time it is our turn. we are really looking forward to it as they think they can do a better job than us. lets wait and see what happens. really love the programme we think its brilliant.

Posted by sarah and nikki on 16/10/2008 16:19:22

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The same query as loz what else can i use instead of salmon - as i do not like seafood

Posted by James on 16/10/2008 14:00:54

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Cant wait for next friday . did the last one and had a laugh . invited friends already without knowing what the menu was... now a couple of queries..... if you cant get clotted cream what can you use instead? what quanity is a small pot? what tin size of baked beans?? can this be clarified for all us mini chefs :-)

Posted by speckychef on 16/10/2008 13:40:22

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I cook a bit, this seems like a lot of ingredients for someone who is trying this for the first time.

Posted by duckys on 16/10/2008 12:19:24

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there is to many ingridients here to buy it will cost a fortune we want proper home cooking at affordable prices please gordon

Posted by kendra on 16/10/2008 09:42:34

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Rhubarb in October?

Posted by Sparky on 16/10/2008 08:06:13

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Can't wait! loved the last one, and if this is a series, even better... GO ON G-RAM!!! And to the people moaning, Half the ingredients you should already have, the rest is salad and veg at pence and a bit of salmon - few ?!!! It's on a friday so don't go to the pub, save your beer money and have some fun cooking proper healthy food, and miss out on your fatty Donna kebab! Cookalong live - DONE!

Posted by Goodskills on 16/10/2008 04:41:54

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we wanted to take part in the cook along. (6 of us in our flat) but the ingredients are going to cost us what we would spend in a whole week on food so i doubt we can. A little bit dissapointing they couldnt be cheaper.

Posted by lincolnstudents on 15/10/2008 23:12:38

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cant wait love the shows, but dread to think what my kitchen will look like after

Posted by rebecca melling on 15/10/2008 23:11:07

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Looking forward to this years cookalong, hope it goes as well as the last one. 2 queries can i swap brie(or similar soft cheese) for the goats cheese? and is there a non alcoholic alternative to the rum? Cheers Vince

Posted by vince edwards on 15/10/2008 22:13:14

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I love the cooker longs but this one gonna cost us over Â£35 to get the stuff.

Posted by gowjit on 15/10/2008 20:44:23

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This looks great - there are already plenty of "family friendly" cookery programmes - Jamie's for example - not all of us are families and it is great that Gordon is showing us how to make something you wouldn't usually make - and get a lesson from an expert for free!

Posted by Julie on 15/10/2008 18:52:29

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what are the ingredients for the dessert and only the dessert please.

Posted by Danny on 15/10/2008 18:44:13

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Whats everyone complaining about, it works out a lot cheaper than lettin Gordon cook it at his place. To hell with the credit crunch, get enjoying yourself.

Posted by Dave on 15/10/2008 17:48:46

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hi neither myself nor partner like goats cheese or walnuts - but the rest sounds great - could the ingredients list be split down by course so i can buy all the stuff for the 2nd and 3rd courses and just skip the first course.

Posted by stella on 15/10/2008 14:53:14

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I agree - the ingredients ARE expensive. I took part in the last cookalong and it cost me a fortune - scallops and steak ARE gorgeous but I could have gone out for a good cooked meal and not had any of the hassle cooking or washing up afterwards. A menu better suited to a realistic (ie not 'London') budget would have been really welcome this time.

Posted by Janice on 15/10/2008 14:40:58

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With reference to Donna Harrison's post. I too have to use wheat free diet and using wheat free flour should be fine. I tend to favour using Dove's Gluten free plain white flour. For crumble toppings I have never seemed to have too much of a problem with, make sure you rub the flour and butter together first before adding the sugar. You say you avoid gluten, does this includes oats? As I am ok with oats I tend to add some of them to the crumble mixture to add the crunch that can sometimes be lacking in wheat free things. Hope this helps. Sorry if it doesn't tell you anything new! Let me know if someone offers you alternative advice as it would be useful to know.

Posted by Francesca Klottrup on 15/10/2008 12:00:59

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Fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the last cookalong and was hoping there would be more.

Posted by Sue on 15/10/2008 10:37:26

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We want to take part on the cookalong on the 24th Oct but could you maybe advise me as I have to stick to a gluten free diet would I just substitute the plain flour with my gluten free plain flour with the same quantity or would I need to add more liquid for the salmon en croute. Also can you advise me with the crumble aswell as I have tried to make a crumble before with my gluten free flour but it did not turn out very well. thanks

Posted by Donna Harrison on 15/10/2008 09:22:10

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With the credit crunch ya having a laugh at all the ingrediencs required aswell as having the rest of the week shop to do ! would love to take part but thats me out,

Posted by Andy on 15/10/2008 00:08:11

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Liked the last cookalong but the ingrediants seem a little expensive for this one.

Posted by marc hawkins on 14/10/2008 22:08:37

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Wow, that will cost me a fortune!

Posted by lorna on 14/10/2008 22:03:57

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please can you tell me what the tin of baked beans is needed for?

Posted by alison18d on 14/10/2008 21:53:19

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Baked beans and white bread????:-) Contongency plan in case the recipes don't work out?:-)

Posted by Aga on 14/10/2008 21:42:49

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i would like to know what i can use instead of salmon? i need an ingredient that will fit in to the cookin times!

Posted by loz on 14/10/2008 18:58:28

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I think that there are to many ingrediants on the recipe and that the food is not at all suitable for a family who want to cook for their family next time famiuly friendly menues with less ingrediants to buy I am very dissapointed

Posted by michael on 14/10/2008 18:35:13

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Week 1 Ingredients for Gordon Ramsay Cookalong: Live week 1

You will need (serves 4)

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In the fridges

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