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Three weeks

squeaky
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Hi all,

The guys have started ripping my kitchen out and stripping plaster off the walls and they reckon on being finished in two to three weeks... yeah, right :)

It ocurred to me that I could have a celebration day and really go to town on a three or four course meal... Old Style on the day it's all finished :)

Now I know we have loads of recipes in the collection but I'm thinking celebration here...

So I'd like home made tried and tested suggestions for one or more of the following please:-

Starter

Main Course

Sweet

A nibble with a drink


There's just one tiny proviso...

My cooker got condemned this morning and is now residing in the skip. I may not have a replacement by the time my kitchen is done so you're all limited to what can be done with a kettle, a microwave, a breadmaker (no jam) and a slow cooker.

I have faith in you all :)
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  • Lillibet_2
    Lillibet_2 Posts: 3,364 Forumite
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    Slow cook whole peeled pears or peaches in red/'white wine & sugar, poach gently until the sauce is reduced to a syrup & allow to cool. These can be done in advance & stored in the fridge for about 2 days, can be served warmed in the microwave or delicious cold with cream:D
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  • Kippsy
    Kippsy Posts: 259 Forumite
    Blimey Squeaks!

    Do you have a toaster? just curious, and I know I must be able to find something....

    What about rice crispie cakes? No? Ok then will try harder and get back to you! :D
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  • Allexie
    Allexie Posts: 3,460 Forumite
    squeaky wrote:
    It ocurred to me that I could have a celebration day and really go to town on a three or four course meal... Old Style on the day it's all finished :)

    Take it we're all invited squeaks??? ;)
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  • squeaky
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    Watch my lips Kippsy... :D

    so you're all limited to what can be done with a kettle, a microwave, a breadmaker (no jam) and a slow cooker.

    That's all I have that will cook things. Apart from half a box of matches and some candles :)

    I'll be able to use all my whizzers and mixers and things - just may not have a main cooker.
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  • squeaky
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    Allexie wrote:
    Take it we're all invited squeaks??? ;)
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    Of course everyone is! :)

    So that'll be a four course meal for fifty seven then?

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  • Ticklemouse
    Ticklemouse Posts: 5,030 Forumite
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    OK Squeaks - here's my twopenneth...

    A summertime Old style menu relying on mainly slow cooker and microwave.

    Starter - Chilled soup
    (eg Gazpacho, Borscht, anything you fancy that can be made ahead of time, chilled and served with a swirl of cream)

    Main Course
    Stuffed chicken breasts with rice and green veggies

    Pud
    Poached pears with cream (made ahead of time) or
    Baked Maple Custards (made ahead of time)
    Variety of cakes, again made before hand.

    Any of this sound tempting. I can provide recipes if required.
  • squeaky
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    Gazpacho sounds like a good idea since I can't have too much cooking at one time... and the Baked Maple Custards sound tempting as well! :)

    Hmm... yes please :D
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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  • Ticklemouse
    Ticklemouse Posts: 5,030 Forumite
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    Ingredients

    2 red peppers
    2 tbsp olive oil
    1 onion, finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic (crushed)
    1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
    4 fl oz red wine
    3/4 pint veg or chicken stock
    1/2 tsp caster sugar
    S & P


    Method

    Put onion and garlic in bowl with oil and soften in microwave.
    Remove skin from peppers and roughly chop
    Chop tomatoes
    Add onions to slow cooker. Add peppers, tomatoes,wine, stock and sugar. Put lid on and cook on high for 3-4 hours (or until veg are very tender) Leave to cool slightly then blitz in processor or with stick blender. Strain through a fine sieve. Chill well

    To serve, ladle into bowls, season to taste and add croutons, chives, swirl of cream etc.

    Once you have your kitchen up and running, you can quarter and deseed your peppers and grill skin side up until blistered. This will give a slightly smoky flavour but is not essential.
  • Ticklemouse
    Ticklemouse Posts: 5,030 Forumite
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    Ingredients

    3 eggs
    4 fl oz maple syrup
    8 fl oz warm milk
    1/4 pint single cream
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    nutmeg

    Method

    Beat eggs in a large bowl then whisk in maple syrup, followed by the warm milk, cream and vanilla. Grate in/ add the nutmeg.

    Strain the mixture into ramekins (will serve 6). Cover the ramekins with foil and place in the slow cooker. Pour boiling water in pot until it comes 3/4 way up side of the ramekins, Put lid on and cook on low for 2 1/2-3 hours. To test, insert skewer - it should come ut clean.

    Transfer custards to a wire rack. Leave for 5 mins and serve warm or cool then chill in fridge, bringing them out 30 mins before eating.
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Both very tempting... I might have to make this a TEN course meal :)

    And with Kippsy's efforts yet to come... even more! :D
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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