Quick Questions on ANYTHING part 2. Please read first post for links to other threads

liz545

What's a good price for a ham hock? I noticed them in the farmer's market the other day - largeish, maybe around 1kg - for £2.95, but I've never seen them in my local supermarkets so I don't know if this is ok or overpriced. I'd probably want to boil it and then flake the meat off for a pie or quiche or something.

BIZZYIZZY

Hope some one is out there just now, as I need a v quick answer.
I fancy prawns for my tea (now) have just taken them out of freezer.
Can I defrost them quick by putting them in hot/warm water/ or is that a no no

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I put them in a plastic bag in warm water and make sure they are eaten the moment they defrost. Haven't keeled over from food poisoning yet!

Minihauk

They will defrost in you put them in a colander under running COLD water. No chance of heating them then so no chance of food poisoning.

greenbee

Defrost under cold water (that's what I used to do when I worked in restaurants) but don't do it for too long as they won't taste of anything.

If you're cooking them, add them frozen and they'll quickly cook through.

juliapenguin

Presumably if you do them in cold water IN the plastic bag they won't have all their flavour washed away!

flutterbyuk25

Hey all

Can anyone point me in the direction of a thread which has essential store cupboard ingredients?

I'm moving out of parents home next week and need to make a list of what essential stuff I need like seasoning, flour etc (I'm veggie if that makes a difference).

Also, if there are any other useful OS setting up home stylee threads too I'd be very grateful if someone can post link

TIA

x

Wonder_Girl

Try this one x

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=560196&highlight=store+cupboard+essentials

4Moneysaver

Where's the Old Style Weight Loss thread gone? I can't find it today!

Allegra

4Moneysaver wrote: »

Where's the Old Style Weight Loss thread gone? I can't find it today!

Here.