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veggie lasagne
Hi does anyone know of a veggie lasagne reciepe where it isn't obvious that it is veggie .I'm trying to (even though I don't do the cooking )get half the meals we have each week to be veggie but two youngest are not too keen so really need a disguise for it IYKWIM;).Any help gratefully recieved
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Ottolenghi mange tout and orange salad recipe anyone????
Hi all, Could anyone be a love and help me out. I am trying to make the ottolenghi mange tout salad (out of the first book) and can't remember what else to add to it. My book is somewhere amongst my moving boxes (I have just moved house) and I have guests coming shortly ;) Thanks in advance, J x
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chocolate yule log recipe with real chocolate NOT cocoa powder please anyone?
Hi there, The title says it all really, but I'd be very grateful to know if anyone has successfully made a yule log without cocoa powder, only real chocolate. Many thanks! Weezl x
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OS Daily Sunday 29th August 2010
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 29th August 2010. It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve…
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Help need ideas for sweet/biscuit things for kids
Hello everyone, Im wondering if anyone can give me any ideas for cheap and easy sweet/biscuit things to make for the kids (and Dh of course). I am having to really cut back on my food shop and plan to join the September grocery challenge when that is up and running, but find that a bit part of my money goes on treats for…
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Chip shop recipes and seveloys!
I live in the sticks and miles from a chip shop and anyway, in true MSE style, I want to make my own as its cheaper. Does anyone have any tips on how to get that "chip shop" taste? Whether its chips, fish, scallops, curry sauce, mushy peas etc etc I would love to know. Also, where does one buy saveloys (without going to a…
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Ruby Wedding Meal - on a budget!
Its my parents ruby wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks and as part of their pressie I want to make them a ruby inspired meal, at their house (and as cheaply as poss!) I had thought of roasted red pepper and tomato soup venison/steak/roast beef in red wine sauce (meat dependent on offers at the time, whatever is…
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Is my chest freezer behaving normally or do I need a new one?
I need your wisdom again old stylers :o on tuesday i made a huge batch of chilli and on wednesday i made another equally huge batch of curry to freeze. i cooled the food down, boxed it all up and stashed it in the chest freezer. however when i went to check them on thursday they had not completely frozen so i had to…
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impossible pie-what happened?!
morning guys! Have made an impossible pie this morning & i dont appear to have a pastry layer on the bottom! I've made it previously & it worked fine so what has gone wrong? Hope someone can help me was making it for a bbq tomorrow! Thanks.x
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Making a chickpea and spinach curry without a jar of sauce?
Hi, I'm not the best cook but am willing to have a go and wanted to make a chick pea and spinach curry but without using a jar of sauce. I have tins of chick peas, fresh spinach, onions, chopped tomatoes, peppers and a lot of various spices (most never used:o). Can anyone help me? Thank you!
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How to use silicone baking cases?
Hi, I'm looking for some advice.I've got 6 small silicone baking cases and have decided to try making muffins. Do you have to grease these before you put the mixture in?Would using these change the baking time? I'm just not sure about this,thanks!
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Old Style Daily Thread 28th August 2010
Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 28th August 2010. It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve…
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Has anyone got a fool proof muffin recipe
Has anyone got a fool proof muffin recipe. my dd whos 10 is just getting into baking and would like to make some muffins. im looking for a recipe that you can add different ingredients to like banana or nuts etc
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Please help me with seriously reducing my food bills
Hello everyone Im new here so hope Im posting this is the correct place, this site is fantastic with really good people on it but there is soooo much to read through Ok our situation is a family of 5 2 Adults 3 children (youngest is a baby who has just recently started weaning but still mainly breastfed) 1 cat Im…
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"Fusty" cast iron ridged griddle pan
Hello. I got the above this morning from a car boot sale. It looks fairly old, is very heavy and hasnt been used for a long time. I have given it a good scrub, heated some oil in it (to season), and then rubbed it with lots of salt. Despite this it still smells "fusty" - does anyone know how I can get rid of this as I…
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HELP! Before i commit murder
I should have known when DH starts a conversation with 'babe' he is about to drop a bombshell :mad: Anyway to cut a long story short - i now have 8 guests plus me, him and the two kids for dinner tomorrow (late afternoon / early evening) all guest travelling some distance and therefore will be expected to be fed and…
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Malt loaf without fruit?
Does anyone have a recipe for malt loaf without fruit? My OH loves malt loaf but hates fruit!
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Where can I buy oat groats please?
Good morning all. I have a little grinding machine that grinds up oat groats for use in breakfast, cooking etc but i'm really struggling to get the actual groats! I've seen them for sale online and they are really quite cheap at a pound or two a bag but then delivery is expensive because of course they are heavy. I live…
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menu plans for week 27 Aug
Can't see the thread for this coming week so thought I would start with some ideas. Fri - out for lunch/ mushroom stroganoff Sat - out for lunch, courgette and smoked salmon pasta Sun - Roast chicken with vegetables, Chicken with tarragon cream, rice and veg OR scrambled eggs and smoked salmon (ended up just havingsmoked…
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OS Daily Friday 27/08
off to get sticky :cool: Thread Stats Views: 1,291 W W Factor Coming Soon... Share This Thread: Share .fb_share_no_count { DISPLAY: block !important} Hi there! This is the Old Style Daily Thread for 26th August 2010. It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little…