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receipes for my carved pumkins
I have brought 2 pumkins to carve out a ScArEy face for Halloween in a couple of weeks - I have looked on here what to do with the inner bits does anyone have a receipe - I have done a search but have so far had no luck is the middle bit used for pumkin pie and also how do you dry the seeds for the birds
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Sloe Gin
Can up help???. I have the sloe and the gin but i am not sure what the bottle should be. Glass or plastic and anything other required. HELP
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Anyone know of any traditional irish dishes?
Hi My boyfriend is coming down for the weekend and i wanted to cook him a special dinner, he's been over here about a year from NI so thought i'd try a traditional dinner for him - any suggestions please? Thnx xx
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French baguette recipe anyone?
Hi there, :confused: Does anyone have a recipe for making french-style baguettes from scratch? We love fresh crusty baguettes and paninis but they go soft so quickly and having lived in France I really miss having fresh bread every day. The round trip to T*sco is 15 miles so I'm sure I'd save on petrol as well!…
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OS style cheat treats
I am really trying to cut back on my spending on food and struggle with the idea of desserts as my kids love expensive stuff which is both bad for them and too expensive for me. I was thinking before of the things my Mum and Dad used to give us as cheat versions of expensive shop bought creations. My favourites were:…
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HELP! Cats picking my rug
Hi there, Does anyone know how to stop the cats picking the rug, we have had it for about a month and they will not give up. We chase, shout, throw cushions so they know they should not be doing it. I keep picking bits of it out when they tug them through, at this rate there will be nothing left in six months. Its pure…
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can u feed 5 adults+pets on £140 pmth?
I did my soa yesterday and after paying everything, and assuming I get no work, I'm left with £140 pmth to feed 5 adults:eek: a biggish dog:p and a lovely moggy.:D Do you think that its at all possible? What budgets do you have for you food and household? all suggestions greatly received:T pudds
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Stupid moment!!
Decided to do white rolls in bm, great i thought, looking forward to these, just checked it just now, with only 19 mins left. Didnt look right, thought it looked a bit dry, then i remembered i did not put any water in!! duh!:o What can i do,will it work with water in now, do i put the dough setting on again, or do i have…
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Chorizo - freezable
Hi Think I know the answer is yes but looking for expert advice. I am making a chorizo sauce for pasta. It has chorizo, chopped toms, chilli, red wine & onions. Mix it in with pasta. Can I freeze the sauce to use later. I don’t see why not but am always put off when recipes say "serve immediately". Thanks all for replies
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Silly question
Wondering if you can help?! I have just made some cocnut ice (as per recipe on the OS recipe thread). Question is - how do I get it to set? Do I have to put it in the freezer?:confused: My logic is that is where the 'ice' bit comes from?! TIA inkie
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boil less water
after filling my tea cup I pour the excess hot water content of the kettle into a flask. should I need to re boil later I boil the already hot water from the flask...
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SR Flour substitute
I only use SR flour when making my xmas pud. I usually go to my local "scoop" shop and buy exactly what I need. Unfortunately, the shop no longer exists and I don't want to buy a whole packet for just a couple of ounces. Can I use plain flour with baking powder? If so, what quantities would I need as substitute for say 2…
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Hydrogenated fats
Having become more aware recently of the evils of the above, I am now reading the labels on everything and am horrified by what I'm finding. But, could those of you who know more about these things give me a wee bit of help? Are there other names that hydrogenated fats could be known by? e.g. on a Kingsmill malted loaf the…
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Cann't face a sardine can you help?
Need to up mine and familys uptake of oily fish but to be honest cann't look another sardine in the face any ideas? - Novice cook so nothing I have to cook with a head on please:D
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Recipes for a novice
want to make a cold salad type of thing with chickpeas and prob mayo in it . does anyone have a recipe ? had it in a restaurant it was gorg. also would love to make risotto but all the recipes iv seen look difficult or too many ingredients help
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what can I make with old pillow cases?
HI, I have lots of pillow cases and sheets that I no longer use and was wondering what I could recycle them into. I am going to use three pillow cases for my sons' christmas stockings as their stockings are too small and thought I could sew the originals onto the pillowcase to make them bigger! Reading through all the…
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Parenting OS tips
For me parenting OS style is important - whats your best tip - even simple ones please as somtimes I think we all miss the obviious and get a bit too complicated Mine is KEEP SWEETS TO A FRIDAY! Simple one but so many benefits - We only buy sweets now on a Friday after school - Makes friday exciting -the kids now find a…
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Rice&beans cuban style
OK I purchased ( 3 for a quid :T) 3 tins of tropical sun Black Beans/ frijoles negros in salted water What do I have to put with them & the rice, to make that luscious sticky spicy rice I have scoffed happily on many a tropical holiday? NO recipe on the tin Im afraid, but it does have a recipe for spicy black bean soup…
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Help! Christening Party- Food Menu Required
Hello all, I need some help with planning a christening party - they will be approximately 20 adults and 10 children. I want to keep it simple, cheap but tasty. My thoughts are: children - sandwiches, pizza slices, fresh fruit, raisins, cheese portions and yogurts adults - pizza, salad, sandwiches, fresh fruit, biscuits &…
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Soup recipes that freeze well
I'm on maternity leave just now and am looking to make some soups and freeze them so that we have some healthy food stocked away for when baby arrives and we're not up to cooking much. Seem to have no inspiration today so was wondering if anyone would like to share their tried and tested yummy soup recipes that'll freeze…
