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HM galric puree
My garlic bulbs are begining to dry up a touch (don't use garlic quick enough). Can I make a homemade garlic puree? What would i put the garlic in to preserve it? Any ideas greatfully received. P.S. I have thought about slicing it finely and putting it in a touch of rice vinegar with summer bouquet herbs but really i want…
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Best beans!
Am hoping for help and inspiration! I have heard recently that eating beans and pulses will help reduce cholesterol levels, and need to do so. Though am compeled to admit that other than chucking a can of red kidney beans at at chilli, i don't use beans at all!!! I know that I'll have to buy them dry and cook(?) them…
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Using up yoghurt, sour cream and eggs
My housemates mum gets him deliveries fron tesco's but he never uses eggs, plus he's started a job at a nearby deli and we now get their end of week stock. He's not so much of a cook so it's mine if I want it. Problem is I now have about a pint of greek style set yoghurt, 9 eggs and half a pint of sour double cream (not…
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does the slicer actually result in saving money?
recently watched a demonstration for a slicer thing (can't remember name) where you get the veg/fruit, pick it up with guard and rub it over a grater and it slices it for. made of plastic and metal blades. not sure if they sell them in woollies. the man selling stuff said hotels use them and less waste than cutting with a…
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Proper fairycake icing
After many, many attempts at making the perfect fairy cake I finally succeeded today by following a recipe I found on here (of course :D ) But I very nearly ruined them by smearing them with horribly runny icing. I really want to make that thick icing that you get on shop bought cupcakes or really thick cream cheese…
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Outside of slow cooker seems to be losing heat
Shamed by the enthusiasm here for slow cookers, I have dug my almost 30 year old model from the back of the cupboard and started using it. It seems to me that an awful lot of heat is being lost to the outside, and I wondered how hot the outside of current models gets, or whether they are better insulated? I don't suppose…
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Is cornbread meant to have a 'gritty' texture??
Hi Guys, I've just made cornbread for the first time and it was lovely but had a gritty texture (which seemed to be caused by the cornmeal or polenta), is it meant to be that way:confused: or did i do something wrong? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks. Tess
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You've given me a "Reputation" - LONG- SORRY
He he he he – thought you guys would appreciate this. Seems like I’ve now got a “reputation in town” Yesterday was a crappy day at work – Bank Manager for business got caught up so rather than hang on for him I asked him to drop in with the forms that need signing on his way home. Anyways!!!!!!!!!!! 6pm he turfs up in his…
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What to do with a squash?
Was given a squash yesterday by my neighbour, not sure what to do with it? In my cupboard: Couscous spices Olive oil Sweetcorn Chopped tomatoes brown rice Arborio rice Fridge/freezer: Eggs Milk Peppers Feta cheese Philadelphia cheese Cauliflower Brocolli Quorn mince Vegebacon frozen peas Please help!
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Jar of sundried tomatoes
My sister has asked me to ask you guys a question cos I've been going on about how great it is!!!....so, she has a jar of sun dried tomatoes in olive oil which she's been keeping in the fridge, but the olive oil goes cloudy and not very nice. Can she freeze the tomatoes individually was what I was thinking?
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chicken thighs and drumsticks..kentucky style seasoning ?
i have a load of chicken thighs and drumsticks that i had for free curtasy of tescos r & r policy..... my freezer is jammed packed so cant freeze them.... so i was wondering if anyone had a recipe and cooking instructions ...to jazz them up a bit.. as normally i just cook them in the oven plain...and its getting very…
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Baking Soda???
Sorry yet another question is baking soda the same as bicarb. Fancy doing the ginger cake recipe for the BM that is on the index, but it lists baking powder and baking soda. Sorry if this is a really thick question :rolleyes:
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Oaty Crumble Recipe??
Just wondered if anyone had a recipe for oat crumble topping? Am wondering if you just swap so much sugar for oasts byt thought I would ask rather than mess it up. First apples from the trees. Picked a load of plums yesterday and distributed round the neighbours. I thought about trying a plum crumble last year but the…
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Chutney - preserving pans?
I', looking to make a chutney to use up some of our red and white wine vinegar but it says put al the ingredients in a "preserving pan". What the heck is this and can't I just use a normal saucepan?
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Please help me choose what meat to order...
I'm going to use http://www.mettricksbutchers.co.uk/home.htm What are the best value/taste cuts to get? We like a roast 3 times a month, I make salt beef, I make bacon, I make sausages, lamb is a favourite. We never really fry meat bc of the expensive cuts but just once a month this would be great. We eat meat 2-3 times a…
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Muffins, Cookies & bars
For anyone interested I have just got out ot the library the most fantastic receipe book called 'Cookies - irresistible biscuits, brownies and bars' by Hilaire Walden. Gorgeous receipes and clear step by step instructions. I might even have to buy this one.:D regards doddsy
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Duck Crown in slow cooker?
I bought a reduced price duck crown last night in tesco, has to be used today... Can i put crown in the slow cooker and does anyone know how long it would take? No mention of duck in my slow cooker manual and it is only the crown, not a whole duck. If it was breasts I would cook it with apple sauce and orange juice for…
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turnips and beetroot
I have these in my organic box this week. can cook beetroot, but any other ideas for this? no idea what to do with turnips. never eaten them!! I need to find a way to use them which will be palatable for husband and two small children... that is a challenge..
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Potato seasons
Picking the growers brains here. When can I expect the maris pipers in season again, they were so cheap at £4 a 12kg bag and lasted 2 - 3 weeks. Spending a fortune on the supermarket tatties. Google tells me it's an all year crop... Advice and education appreciated :o Jo
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The perfect cup of tea and coffee?
I don't know what's wrong with me a the moment but my tea and coffee making has gone downhill:confused: It is either too weak or too strong, how do you all make the perfect cuppa? I ude PG Tips and Nescafe gold blend so it cant be the quality :confused:
