What 3 things do you LOVE to cook/bake and why?

melt71

I'm trying to get back into OS ways after having my baby. I didn't have time to spend ages cooking and baking over the past 4 months and I've really missed it but I'm now lacking inspiration.

So I want to know what 3 things do you love to cook/bake (if your recipe is different in any way from the norm that would be useful!!) and why do you like doing it (because your family appreciate it, it tastes amazing, baking relaxes you etc).

I'm hoping to get some inspiration from here so thanks in advance!

stressedoutmumof1

Chocolate bownies, flapjacks and banana muffins - because every time I make them I'm always amazed at how easy they are

melt71

stressedoutmumof1 wrote: »

Chocolate bownies, flapjacks and banana muffins - because every time I make them I'm always amazed at how easy they are

Flapjacks is one of my favourites too. Only problem is they only last minutes and they've been eaten!

I've never made chocolate brownies so I'll have a go at them.

Larumbelle

I like making risotto, I find all that stirring very soothing, and it's an excuse for a glass of wine when I cook then of course the resultant meal is pure comfort food!

My second one is making a huge indian feast with all the sides for friends, because they think it's taken me all day and cost a fortune, whereas I know the recipes are all easy and don't cost much at all We always end up with a houseful for those evenings and it's lovely.

I also love making sticky ginger cake, because it's the one cake nobody seems able to resist!

vivw_2

silvercharming wrote: »

I like making risotto, I find all that stirring very soothing, and it's an excuse for a glass of wine when I cook then of course the resultant meal is pure comfort food!

My second one is making a huge indian feast with all the sides for friends, because they think it's taken me all day and cost a fortune, whereas I know the recipes are all easy and don't cost much at all We always end up with a houseful for those evenings and it's lovely.

I also love making sticky ginger cake, because it's the one cake nobody seems able to resist!

They all sound brilliant....any chance you could post the recipes?

emmie1234

mmmmm we had today homemade pizza at lunchtime, took minutes to make and the little 'un wolfed it down. My other half made flapjacks yesterday and we've been nibbling on those today too...yummy and then for tea tonight we had fish finger pie...really filling and cheap!!

fishhawks

Just been baking today, first time in ages. We made choc buns with choc icing, cheese scones and flapjacks (to be frozen to stop me eating them!) - they all for packed lunches as the kids go back to school soon in scotland and they all make fabby lunch box fillers.

Never made choc brownies, does anyone have a recipe?

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there

My latest finds are
Cranberry n chocolate brownies a lower cal/fat one too :T

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=12894525#post12894525


Courgette teabread/muffins
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=10749355#post10749355

Ohh and baguettes :-
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=11463623#post11463623
I find that you seem to need about 100g more flour than told

The 1st 2 are really quick n easy..the baguettes take a bit more effort, but are worth it -and the more you do them -the quicker you get

glitterycloud

i love to make HM pizza - i can throw anything i have on it, also fairy cakes using a victoria sponge reciepe and lastly i love to make carrot cake, everyone seems to love it!!

I just love baking altogether lol

NickiM

I'm going to cheat and do three savoury and three sweet because I will never narrow it down otherwise.

SWEET:
My friend's chocolate cake recipe because it tastes divine
Flapjacks - quick and simple and very moreish
Scones

SAVOURY
Pitta bread - a recent adventure, I don't cook it often, but I loved making them
Twice baked potatoes
Sausage bake

Hmm, I am sure there are more things but I can't think of anything at the moment

tiff

Any kind of soup because its cheap, easy and nutritious

banana bread - I dont do much baking but love using up brown bananas this way

any slow cooker meal - makes me feel organised and homely!

I'm no great cook, wish I was though.