Quick questions on ANYTHING (see first post for Freezing, Reheating, Slow Cooker, +)

mandy_moo_1

hi kate, i've had stuff like that in the freezer for 6 months before, and as long as its wrapped up well ( and labelled!) its been fine. just defrost it overnight, then make sure you re-heat it thoroughly x

10past6

Hi peeps

I'm going to cook some rice, I have some peppers that need using up, I was thinking of putting them in the rice, do I have to cook the peppers on there own first, or can I chop them up, and put them in with the rice as it cooks?

r.mac_2

OOOh I someitmes like to make a version of fried rice. While the rice cooks I gently fry some onion, pepper and perhaps some bason chopped up. Drain rice well, stri into veggies and add an egg. cook through until hot and egg has 'set' then top with soysauce and yummy

Savvy_Sue

10past6 wrote: »

Hi peeps

I'm going to cook some rice, I have some peppers that need using up, I was thinking of putting them in the rice, do I have to cook the peppers on there own first, or can I chop them up, and put them in with the rice as it cooks?

I'd go for greeypixey's method myself: I tend to cook veg separate from pasta / rice etc, but then I'm not doing the washing up! :rotfl:

I do that because different things need different and not always predictable cooking times. For example, rice is usually 15-20 minutes in my head, but I'd only do carrots for 10. If I put my carrots in half way through, the rice will cool down as they go in, and then it will take longer to cook, and my carrots will be done to death.

Does that make sense? (Have you noticed I'm trying to teach you cookery from first principles here, to help you work things out for yourself? Not that anyone minds you asking, but if you're in a hurry it will save you waiting for an answer!)

10past6

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Does that make sense?

Errr, I'm not sure :rotfl: :rotfl:

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Have you noticed I'm trying to teach you cookery from first principles here, to help you work things out for yourself?

Yes Sue, and I'm very grateful to you :A

It's just that I'm a slow learner

Mind you, at least now I understand the difference between eggs and flavorings :rotfl: :rotfl:

angelyaz

Hi all,
ISTR reading a post on cleaning stainless steel with baby oil so it doesn't get all smeary, and I'm sure someone recommended something else that wouldn't give you the oily aftereffect, but for the life of me I can't find the thread! Can anyone help? I'm on a house blitz this weekend and am trying to get all my OS tips together beforehand so I can charge on through it all :A
Thanks.

Pink.

Hi angelyaz,

Welcome to MSE :hello:

Is this the thread? Cleaning Stainless Steel????

Pink

angelyaz

Duh!!! Thank you Pink-Winged - no idea how I missed it!!! :rolleyes:

Fozz

Hi, could anyone give me advice on how long homemade quiche keeps in the fridge? I made one on Monday & my DD wanted to eat it yesterday (Thursday), but I wasn't sure so binned it (only one portion so not too wasteful!)

missyg_3

Hi all! Just wondering if there is any reason why I couldn't/shouldn't freeze Muller Vitality yoghurt drinks into ice lolly containers and eat them frozen?

So far I've stuck to freezing juice into lollies and they come out great Would love any other ideas on stuff I can freeze into lollies. Thank you!