We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
What secret/special ingredient do you add to certain food/dishes?
Options
Comments
-
its not secret as such but i put tom puree in all mince dishes as u get a nice brown colour and no greyness iykwimonwards and upwards0
-
A dash of Worcester sauce to baked beans. Chopped chives to scrambled eggs. I always use vanilla extract rather than essence in icing
ArilAiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!0 -
-
I use All purpose seasoning on a joint of beef and I coat chicken drumsticks in it - lovely in a beef stew too.
Hp sauce in cottage pie, Balsamic vinegar in Spag Bol and Soda Water or Beer to batter mix.Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones that let in the light
C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z. Member #35 Butterfly Brain + OH - Foraging Fixers
Not Buying it 2015!0 -
Tomato ketchup in bolog and other 'mince' sauces;
'Maggi' sauce in stir fries (similar to Soy sauce) - it's also good to add a meaty taste to grilled meat;
Vinegar when cooking tough old meat;
Something raw like chopped spring onions or tomato as a final last minute ingredient in stir fries to freshen it up;
Freshly ground nutmeg in pureed parsnips;
Paprika and marigold vegetable stock powder on homemade oven chips;
In baking:
A splash of orange juice on the apples when cooking in apple pie/crumble; and finally
soya milk makes cakes much lighter than ordinary milk0 -
Wow what fabulous tips.... have to say when I try making more family dinners I will definitely by trying splashes of this and that.
Well done everyone.
For God knew in His great wisdom
That he couldn't be everywhere,
So he put His little Children
In a loving mother's care.0 -
A splash of Balsamic vinegar in the mayo for coleslaw (my mum uses a mix of mayo and salad cream which is harsher but still works well.)
A layer of extra mature cheddar under the pastry in a minced beef and veg or chilli con carne pie(we call it 'cow pie').
A handful of oats to 400g mince in chilli or bolognese (spreads it cheaply and makes the sauce stick to the pasta).Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants - Michael Pollan
48 down, 22 to go
Low carb, low oxalate Primal + dairy
From size 24 to 16 and now stuck...0 -
my mum used to use Marmite and peppercorns on steakWhat Would Bill Buchanan Do?0
-
Ok here is my recipe for Chilli (mind you I don't use kidney beans as I don't like them)
800g Steak Mince
Tin Chopped Tomatoes
A good tbsp of tomato puree
Couple of carrots finely chopped.
Onion, halved and chopped on the half moon (its my ocd bit, onions have to be chopped certain ways for different dishes)
Mixed Herbs
Salt and pepper
Chopped garlic
Hot Chilli Powder - to taste - I usually use a large heaped tsp - more if its for just me and hubby.
1pt Beef Stock
I cook this for three hours or so on very low light, then remove lid and reduce, at the end I add my secret ingredient. A large tablespoon of treacle.
Let me know if you try it and like it.
PS I can sometimes cook this for up to six hours, not very moneysaving on the stovetop but its fabulous and I am always asked to make it.£2.00 Savers Club = £34.00 So Far
+ however may £2 coins I have saved in my Terramundi since 2000.
Terramundi weighs 8lb 5oz0 -
What great tips so far. So far everything mentioned I never thought to try. Someone told me to baste pork chops in mustard and that tasted awful.
I've just mixed 2tsp worcestershire sauce, 2tsp dijon mustard and 3tbsp of tomato ketchup together and brushed it on pork chops and grilled them and it was delicious:D everyone said how nice they tasted:DFeb GC £80 per week (Well I'm gunna try:whistle:)
Diet starts today(31/12/16)! Only 18lbs to lose:eek:
4/2/16 - 13lbs to lose:D
11/2/16 - 12lbs to lose:D
3/3/16 - 11lbs to lose:D0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.8K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 257.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards