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Sun 7 Aug 2005, 7.18PM

Melon starters ;D;

Make a dressing of orange juice, congnac, tomato ketchup, paprika and sea salt. Mix well and toss the melon in it gently. (balls are best) and chill well before serving.

Créole melon, balls again if you can, mixed with cold rice, grated fresh ginger, cream and lemon juice, served with large whole prawns.

Spicy chicken and melon salad, marinate small chunks of cooked chicken breast in oil, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, pinch of sugar and black pepper. Spice up some mayo with finely chopped onion, ginger and paprika along with some chopped celery. Mix the chicken, in the mayo. Serve chopped melon on top of crisp lettuce with the chicken mix on top.

Sun 7 Aug 2005, 11.23AM

Electric coffee machine

Seeing the amount of gunk that comes out of my machine when I descale it anyway, I would say don't do it, but you could always descale on a more frequent basis.

Other suggestions are to use more coffee, it could depend on the size of "cup" they mean and the size of spoon or scoop you are using.

Or, turn the machine on for a few mins until the coffee is soaked, then turn off for 5 mins to let it brew then on again to finish the operaion.

Exactly what sort of machine is it?

Sun 7 Aug 2005, 9.52AM

ORGANIC FOOD :)

What area of the country are you in Goldie? You can buy online but it seems very expensive.
For example
[link]

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 10.48PM

Brighton Rock

Boards close at 10pm you can see & post but that's all. Open at 9am.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 7.09PM

Garden Party Food

A whole salmon, dressed, as the centrepiece is marvelous.

Large bowls of green salad, potato salad with chives, coleslaw, tomato slices with mozzarella and basil leaves, wordolf salad.

Small triangle sandwiches - cucumber, egg and cress, gentlemans relish, potted chicken, beef and shrimp.

Asparagus spears wrapped in ham, cocktail sausages, cheese straws, mini sausage rolls and cornish pasties.

A couple of tarts (goats cheese and red onion, spinach and ricotta) or quiches

A selection of cheese with some fruit

Then the strawberries and cream to finish

Any good ideas there?

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 1.58PM

Henderson's Relish

Thanks to a very good friend I have now been able to try this. Very much like Lea and Perrins / Worcestershire Sauce, but truly vegetarian as it does not contain anchovies which puts many veggies off.

It really is good stuff and would recommend it to anyone if they can get their hands on it. Unfortunately I simply could not buy it down here in the south.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 1.45PM

Where can I buy edible flowers?

Garden rose petals can be used, but take care over pesticides and herbicides which can prove lethal. Sorry I don't know of anywhere in the London area to buy from, but there are places online for edible flowers, may not be worth the expense for rose petals though.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 11.53AM

Green peppers

When I grew my own peppers, if I had too many I just halved or sliced them into large pieces, then open froze them on baking sheets before putting in bags. I could then take out however much I wanted for using in cassaroles, quiches, tarts, soups and the like.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 11.50AM

Garden Party Food

How far ahead do you want? prepare then freeze or just the day or few days before sort of thing.

Have you done a search on this site? If you click on recipes you can search by occasion, course, cusine, all sorts of things and there are fantastic recipes and ideas there.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 11.42AM

nigella's baked cheesecake

Was it the forum part of the website Snowy? If so it is because people can exchange details etc there I expect.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 11.40AM

can you freeze cheese sauce?

Alternatively you could make up several batches of the whole dish, then freeze. Simply defrost, sprinkle with extra cheese and reheat when required.

Sat 6 Aug 2005, 11.17AM

Vegetarian Parmesan

Yes Braces, the one I get is from Tesco, unfortunately it is not always available so I buy it when it is and make sure the use by dates are good (don't really like freezing it) It is supplied by Castelli.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 8.08PM

A Cook's Tour/Antony Bourdain

I too love this series, this person, his atitude to food and places, people you name it I love it. More please.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 3.07PM

I had an idea for a recipe

I would take some brocolli, asparagus and frozen peas I thought. I will cook them gently in the oven with some lemon slices, white wine and olive oil, with some halved hard boiled eggs tucked away as well.

I will also chop a hard boiled egg and add it to some breadcrumbs along with parsley, a little lemon juice and some parmesan. I will sprinkle this on top of the dish and finish under the grill.

So, when I tell my beloved offspring of this idea what was the reply?

Oh, hotpot then!

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 1.02PM

Daughters 14th Birthday Party

Chops and ribs, steaks, chicken wings and drumsticks, kebabs and satays for meat eaters.

Fish in foil, as kebabs or steaks (ie tuna) and large tiger prawns for the fish eaters.

For the vegetarians, corn on the cob, peppers, thickly sliced onions, beefsteak tomatoes, large field mushrooms (all brushed with oil and topped with cheese if liked) aspargus, baby leeks, sliced aubergines and courgettes. Slices of haloumi are lovely or again done as kebabs with cherry tomatoes and onion or peppers.

Pasta salads, new or jacket potatoes, plenty of salad, vegetables and dips.

Then bbq'd slices of fruit, apple, banana, pineapple, plums, you think of it, with icecream for afters if you like, and don't forget the toasted marshmallows (unfortunately they are rarely veggie though but some veggies do accept having gelatin)

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 12.42PM

wonton wrappers

I have bought them from Sainsbury and Tesco, packets not frozen, with the other Chinese ingredients.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 12.37PM

Vegetarian Parmesan

I think most of them are these days as they found a substitute for the rennet. But you know what the majestic PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO is like, not likely to change it's ways Smile

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 11.26AM

Wild Garlic

I think there are recipes on this site and the beeb one using wild garlic aren't there? We have some growing nearby, I have to admit I don't often go gather but finely chopped like chives or parsley, sprinkled on bread, in soups, sauces, salads and meat dishes it is delish.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 11.19AM

Recipe I have to share - Stovies! :)

Sounds lovely! Very similar to the other versions already on the site. Have you done a search on the Scottish recipes? There are some really great ones by other Scottish people, but as with most things I think they can sometimes vary in different areas.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 11.10AM

Vegetarian Parmesan

I get a vegetarian version if I can, but it isn't always easy. The only reason Sonia is that tradiional parmesan contains rennet which is taken from the stomach of newly born or very young animals, normally calves. That is why vegetarians are not keen on it!

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 11.06AM

gary rhodes trifle recipe :rolleyes:

Actually it says

"Sometimes spelt "Clootie" it gets its name from the "clout" or cloth in which it was traditionally boiled. This is a favourite at Christmas time and there have been many variations over the years as cooks have experimented. You may be glad to know that it doesn't have to be made in a "clout"!

After the first recipe below, there is another Cloutie Dumpling recipe - this time a tried and tested one from "Granny Geal" - provided on the Scottish Culture Forum! "

But never mind, I am sure all variations are nice and wouldn't disregard anyone's.

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 10.30AM

Chillies

From a safety point of view, this website gives clear info.
[link]

Fri 5 Aug 2005, 10.13AM

gary rhodes trifle recipe :rolleyes:

Try here breadmaker, [link]

but it is spelled cloutie on that site Smile

Thu 4 Aug 2005, 1.53PM

Ice Lollies :)

You mean adding some alcohol to some of the juice for the adult ones? Yes of course, but remember not too much or the alcohol will stop them from freezing.

For really fruity ones, pureed tinned or fresh fruit can work well, again with a little slug if you like for the adults. But taste in case you need some icing sugar.

Thu 4 Aug 2005, 1.36PM

Ice Lollies :)

Why be sorry? Keep it up!

I use pure fruit juices, may have to water some down a little as freezing concentrates the flavour. Any flavours you like really but Pineapple and coconut is lovely, so is the watermelon and tropical fruits one. I also make "mini milk" type ones using condensed milk, you can dip the tops in melted choccie just before eating too.

Sun 31 Jul 2005, 7.03PM

Alternative ingredients Shrimp Paste :mad:

Soy sauce and soy paste are good substitutes for fish sauce and shimp paste. This sort of qustion is quite often asked so a good tip on this site is to type whatever it is you are looking for into the search bar, top left, and select chat. Then you can see any answers or discussions already on the site.

Enjoy whatever it is you are cooking. Smile

Sun 31 Jul 2005, 10.00AM

Nasturtium "capers"

Just do a google search on nasturium capers Alex, there is a lot of info.

Sun 31 Jul 2005, 9.56AM

flavoured pastry :rolleyes:

I would use very very strong beef stock instead of water to make the pastry, then also paint the pastry with the same stock instead of a milk or egg glaze.

Mon 25 Jul 2005, 9.26AM

GFL on Holiday

There have been a couple Flaky, but have to admit I like this new place. Less off the menu, more genuine food questions and answers, not so many people just coming on to moan or critisize, or be downright nasty about chefs and presenters. Jeni is always missed as are the life shows, but maybe more people are seening the bigger picture these days, and the site is being used in a much better way.

Sun 24 Jul 2005, 4.28PM

Jennifer 264's caramel slices

Click on chat
Click on the subject you want
When you have that look down the list and find the thread you want or click on next for the next page
when you finish with that subject click on chat to start again

Sun 24 Jul 2005, 4.06PM

Jennifer 264's caramel slices

Just click on the page number or next at the bottom of the page.

Wed 20 Jul 2005, 7.30PM

Kulfi moulds :confused:

Or lolly moulds was another suggestion.

Tue 19 Jul 2005, 8.25PM

Any Ideas For A Recipe?

Make filo baskets in muffin tins. Put some custard in the bottom of each basket, make a chocolate mousse with the chocolate, cream and a couple of eggs if you have them, and put a layer of that on top of the custard. Make some chocolate curls with a little bit of the chocolate to decorate. Dusting of icing sugar to finish.

Sat 16 Jul 2005, 12.50PM

Weekend course at westminster Kingsway college

If you do a google search on "westminster kingsway college steve walpole" you will find the website www.westking.ac.uk/wkc_website/students_work/alumni_steven_walpole.asp
Hope this helps

Sat 16 Jul 2005, 10.44AM

coconut cream

Have you ever tried it frozen ceiling's nice? Like mini milk lollies but coconut flavour. I wonder if it would be nice on it's own or would maybe need some condensed milk added. What do you think?

Sat 16 Jul 2005, 9.04AM

Coconut milk

If it is the taste of coconut you don’t like then to replace the creaminess I would agree crème fraiche, yoghurt, or even whipping cream. If you then think it needs something to replace the coconut flavour, I would suggest a little almond essence or some ground almonds.

I have heard of evaporated milk being used as a substitute for coconut milk but have never tried it myself.

It does sound like a nice recipe so good luck experimenting Smile

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 2.55PM

Indian menu for crowd

umm not for pud Nimisha sorry, but chick peas make a wonderful side dish.

I am rethinking on the trifle for pud tho, have you time to do sorbet? lemon or lime even grapefruit or mango?

Failing that some nice yoghurt based puds?

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 2.48PM

Indian menu for crowd

chick peas chick peas, don't forget the chick peas......

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 1.22PM

Indian menu for crowd

I thought this was posted twice and people replied to the other one, but it seems I am wrong.

But this is the same one as the puddings we are discussing at the moment isn't it? (my trifle suggestion)

Are you definitely doing Indian now as I see on the other thread you say you are already cooking the starter and main and were asking about puds.

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 12.41PM

prune puree

Yes I agree with Essex Girl, have seen prune puree used as a replacement for fat, well reducing the amount needed, but not sugar. I should think that if your daughter can't have sugar or fruitrose, then natural sugar as found in prunes, or any other fruit, would also be out?

Or is natural sugar/fruitrose ok? Not sure of this.

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 12.36PM

Recipe Books - starters only

Sorry MammaChef, this was a personal perference BECAUSE of the canapes etc as I hate being filled up by a starter and not being able to go on and face the main course. I know there are an awful lot of others like me out there. The idea of having a pre-starter then a starter before you even get near a main course fills so many of us with horror!

AWT's idea of having a starter, or just some nibbles/canapes, and pudding was right up my street.

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 11.22AM

Recipe Books - starters only

Then I would go for...
Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites of Delight Before the Meal Begins
by Rick Tramonto, Mary Goodbody

French Delicacies: Dine with the Master Chefs of France: Appetizers by Peter Hayter

Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for Antipasti, Tapas, Hors D'Oeuvre, Meze, and More by C.A. Wright

I don't personally have them all but have read them and used them.

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 10.34AM

Ideas to keep fruits from discolouring

I have tried the lemon juice, and it does seem to work. However as Frexy says, the earlier you chop your fruit the more vitimins they will lose. You could do the fruit that won't discolour etc early, keep in the fridge and add the more perishable ones as late as possible.

Pud that can be done ahead of time? How about fruit crumble? (lots of different fruits to do seperate ones) a simple choccie mousse? or even trifle

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 10.21AM

Recipe Books - starters only

Can I ask a stupid question, are we talking a book of recipes for "starters" or Hors D'ourves, or a book to start someone off making puddings?

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 10.16AM

Juice makers

Errrr well I'm glad we have sorted things out, well I think we have. (medear?) Oh Terry my dear!! lol Keep taking the Lemsips.

Anyway, to claify my muddled post.

I have heard reports that "just" having the juice doesn't count as much towards the recommended amount, there is a previous discussion from before some people were here, and I also believe that a lot of advice has been given about different machines that people have bought.

Thanks Sugar Smile

Wed 2 Mar 2005, 9.48AM

What is the difference between........

I agree with rday here, celeriac may have a slightly celery-ish taste, but are very different vegetables, and celery isn't a root vegetable.

What I would suggest however is if you can't get the celeriac you could use a pinch of celery salt if you like the flavour of celery.

If you can't get both turnips and swede you will have to just use one or the other, but they do have different flavours and textures, just as for example carrots and parsnips are different again.

Parcels of root vegetables and chicken, does sound nice!

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 10.10PM

Juice makers

And before the post here, megypop hasn't posted since dec 6th so I am a loss unless you didn't like my reply about juicing. If so I am sorry. Only trying to help as this has been discussed before.

What more can I say?

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 10.01PM

Juice makers

But I have never swiped at you that I know of, certainly not intentially or otherwise, I have just read back the whole of the thread and I still don't understand.

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 9.53PM

Juice makers

Where? I don't understand?

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 9.38PM

CHOCOLATE CAKE

I remember years ago Russell Grant did a big thing on chocolate cakes. He tested them all out himself.

What is really sad is that I still have the Family Circle book that went with it..... Smile

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 9.32PM

Juice makers

Check it out a bit more first Suemc, there was quite a large following of the idea a while ago that "juiced" did not count as a full portion. The main reason being that the fibre was taken out I think. But not really sure now. There was a discussion about it on here if you can find it.

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 8.08PM

What is the difference between........

Hello Sugarpuff, two veg, one is orange one isn't, both root veg, depends where you live which one is called which.
Eh Frexy?

Tue 1 Mar 2005, 6.18PM

Choccie cake with mayo!

The chocolate cake with mayo recipe has been around for years, and is very nice, think about the ingredients of mayo and what is the problem?

Mon 28 Feb 2005, 11.23AM

Mothers Day

No Adrian, she isn't vegan just veggie, and will even eat the odd prawn or a little fish now and again, she loves pasta and does lots of it. But again, your idea sounds very nice and will suggest it.
We do love courgettes, used to grow them in the garden. And one of our favourites is "courgette mousaka" which to be honest is nothing like a mousaka, but very very yummy.

Mon 28 Feb 2005, 11.10AM

STRAWBERRY LEAVES

They are also said to be good to combat acne and eczema going by the Internet search I did. Smile

Mon 28 Feb 2005, 11.01AM

Mothers Day

Sounds lovely Boneyapper, if my daughter wasn't a veggie I would get her to make that for me on Mothering Sunday. But I think she and I will have Celia Brooks Brown's Roasted Veg Hotpot again, we love it, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Of course it would work as a wonderful side dish as well, so would go with any meat dish.

Sun 27 Feb 2005, 4.58PM

ROLLMOP RECIPIE

I would soak the herring fillets in a strong salt and water solution for 24 hours, change water and soak in a fresh solution again (about 4oz salt to pint of water)
To make the marinade, bring to the boil in a pan ~ about half a pint each of white or cider vinegar and water with a bay leaf, about a dozen plack peppercorns, a couple of cloves, half a dozen juniper berries if you can get them and about a teaspoon of mustard seed, boil for about 5 mins and allow to cool.

Chop a couple of tablespoons of capers, 2 onions and a large gherkin, wash the herring fillets under cold running water. Spread the non skin side with strong mustard, sprinkle with some capers, gherkin and onion and roll up securing with a stick.

Then put them in a large jar or container you can cover tightly, with the marinade, and leave for 4 days before eating.

Sun 27 Feb 2005, 4.32PM

mung beans

So, you need help or not? are you soaking and sprouting? 85p sounds good, but I want to know how many sprout and how many don't. I suppose asking for size of sprout is going a little too far? Big Grin

Sun 27 Feb 2005, 1.13PM

St. David's meal

Caephilly would be the authentic one Snowy, which is mild and crumbly, so not sure of what you can get to substitute.

Sun 27 Feb 2005, 12.52PM

Post pub nosh

I agree goldie, I had to question the use of hot oil by SUEMC, bit dangerous, and how do you cut the cheese into 1cm cubes with double vision? Big Grin

Sat 26 Feb 2005, 10.31AM

St. David's meal

Why do you think I asked? for these particular friends and neighbours of Snowy?

Never mind! I give up with you

Sat 26 Feb 2005, 10.15AM

St. David's meal

Do you need meat?

How about a Welsh Fish Paté to start ( shrimps and whiting the main ingredients )

Anglesey Eggs for main ( potatoes, leeks cheese and eggs )

and then a fruit tart for afters.

OR, small portions of the anglesey eggs for starters and Brithyll a Chig Moch ( trout stuffed with herbs and wrapped in bacon )
for the main

Tue 22 Feb 2005, 8.19PM

lasagne for the in-laws

The simple answer lila-bill, is yes, you can make it friday, cool it, keep it in the fridge, then reheat thoroughly on saturday. Have a lovely time and make sure you get help with the washing up!! You don't want to go into labour in the middle of dinner either! Smile

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 6.25PM

chilli powder scare

Was it the FSA who let your relative know in the first place? As I said, this time there seems to be a lot of publicity, but normally the FSA let people know and they take the appropriate action.

I do get a lot of emails a week from them about any food scare.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 5.27PM

Chicken soup.

My soups turn out different everytime I make them as I would simply start of by breaking up the carcass and boiling with seasonings, such as bay leaf, a quartered onion, maybe a carrot, black peppercorns, a bouquet garni and a couple of whole unpeeled cloves of garlic.

After an hour or more you have your stock, allow to cool, remove all the stuff you don't want, keeping only the stock and nice bits of chicken.

Then use this to make whatever sort of chicken soup you want.Chicken and veg, sweetcorn, mushroom, you name it you can make it.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 5.08PM

pomegranate

There is a recipe on this site by Ed Baines using pomegranate juice in a stuffing for Pheasant. I have also seen recipes using the seeds in stuffings for chicken, and for stuffing and rolling shoulder of lamb, also in Lamb stew.

As Flaky says in salads, and also in dips.

Or for afters a syrup or sauce with other fruit or icecream, or make a granite.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 2.54PM

mincemeat cake

Hmm, yes sounds good, but I will have a look for chilli tea for you if you really want.

You must be able to get it, cos I found this.

[link]

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 2.06PM

"SLIPPERY SLOPE"

Yes you can, and for about 9 months. Wrap it well and tightly in foil or plastic first.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 2.00PM

chilli powder scare

Oh, go and have a nice cup of tea and a sit down....... and hope that no sudan 1 has found it's way into any biccies (sorry I haven't read the whole list)

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 1.53PM

mincemeat cake

I do an apple and mincemeat pie. I use sweet shortcrust pastry, chopped up cooking apples, mincemeat, lemon zest and juice and some spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, cover with more pastry and cook in a fairly hot oven for about 25 mins then reduce heat for another 15 or so.
When cold make some lemon icing and drizzle over.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 1.32PM

to die for recipe

LOL LOL so sorry!! I was going to ask what alemon was cos I had never heard of it. Then it clicked.

Try here.
[link]

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 1.23PM

chilli powder scare

Agree?
Who agreed?
Did I agree with someone?
I must be slipping!!

Big Grin Develish

I would just like to add though, that the FSA are very quick off the mark to warn people, and every company who got the dubious stuff would have done an instant recall of their goods from the outlets they have supplied, those outlets or shops then do a pretty good job of removing the stuff from the shelves and putting up notices in every store. I think they have it pretty well covered, however the extra publicity can as always turn to scaremongering. Which in turn can make people a little blazé to future scares.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 12.50PM

Chewy cookies

I would say that the 8-10 mins are right for a rounded tablespoon amount of mixture, of course if you make smaller ones reduce the time again and larger ones may need a little longer.

Have you looked on the How To website?

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 12.29PM

question for boneyapper (adrian)

Not sure that Adrian looks at the recipe and igredient sections Tina so may have missed this.

The recipe by Simon Rimmer on this site for Beef Olives just says to use thin serloin steak, but if you can't find thin enough or large enough pieces, can I ask if bashing out a piece steak with a mallett or rolling pin would give the desired effect?

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 12.17PM

Nigel Slater"s Real Food Show

Yes, there is Nigel Slater's Real Food, Real Fast Food, Real Fast Puddings, Real Good Food and Real Cooking that I know of.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 11.57AM

chilli powder scare

It hasn't, there have been various scares over the years, all of which the FSA let people know about, I get an average of 3 emails a day from them about various different things.

I think this one has just got more publicity because the dubious batch found it's way to so many different processed foods.

But as Jen says, the full list is available for everyone to see, and you can sign up to receive an email from them every time there is a scare if you want.

Sun 20 Feb 2005, 10.59AM

chilli powder scare

From what I can see this is one large batch of imported chilli powder that went to various sources and into a lot (359 so far) different foods.

Also the story continues about the Crosse and Blackwell worcester sauce scare, which actually started a couple of years ago at least.

But I can find no mention of there being a problem with the packets of chilli powder or cayenne pepper bought for home use.

Sun 13 Feb 2005, 12.48PM

HELP??????

jillyflower, Feathers answered your question as to which book it is in when you asked yesterday.

New British Classics I think, but just look to see.

Sun 13 Feb 2005, 11.38AM

Salt and Pepper Block (James Martin)

Yes James Martin's is somewhat unique, it was from a till his Grandmother owned. But there are similar items available. I have found them out by doing an Internet search before and I think bearheaven was one of the best to go.

Sun 13 Feb 2005, 10.06AM

Quark ???

Quark is a curd cheese, you could use cream cheese instead if you needed.

Sun 13 Feb 2005, 9.39AM

Celeriac???????

I don't like celeriac so I leave it out, but Celia Brooks Brown's recipe for Oven-roasted Hotpot uses it. Yes I know I go on and on about this recipe, but really is so good.

Sat 12 Feb 2005, 4.59PM

Gosht Moghlai

There are lots of recipes on the Internet if you do a search. Smile

Sat 12 Feb 2005, 10.54AM

Champagne Jelly

To be honest KC52, I don't really know. Looking at my measuring jug, 40ml is a very very small ammount, so I am wondering if it should be 400ml which would give a greater ratio of gelatine to liquid than the norm of 4 sheets to a pint (500ml approx) so would set a little firmer for chopping.

The other thing about that recipe, and I do think it was me who mentioned it in the first place for your dinner party, is that the chilling or setting time seems very short. I would give it longer.
There is also a recipe by Celia Brooks Brown on this site for Champagne Jelly, but of course hers is vegetarian and uses veggie gel or agar agar, but she uses 3 tsp to 500ml.

And Richard Phillips in his recipe, Summer Fruits in Pink Champagne Jelly with Vanilla and Mint Syrup uses 6 leaves to 350ml.

So I see what you mean about them all being different, sorry if that complicates things further.

All I can say is..... 40ml does not seem much for 4 leaves or to be divided between 4 people, but it will need to be very firm to chop it. From a personal view, I would email ukfood and mark it urgent. Go for 400ml or maybe do a dummy run with water and 1 gelatine leaf to see the consistancy.

Sorry not to be of more help.

Sat 12 Feb 2005, 10.34AM

tagine cooking pots

I know we have had this sort of discussion before, and if you type tagine in the search bar and make sure you are searching in chat, there are lots of different threads on this subject.

I will have a quick look round, but if I did find an answer before it will be on this site in one of those threads somewhere. Smile

Sat 12 Feb 2005, 10.17AM

Herbs for Pasta sauces

Sorry Adrian, but ham and pineapple pasta, especially a creamy one just doesn't do it for me. Porridge surely if you take out the gammon, as you must, wouldn't it be more like a pudding?

I do have a recipe for pasta shells in chocolate sauce tho, so maybe it is just me. Big Grin

Thu 10 Feb 2005, 11.32PM

Champagne Jelly

I don't think it is so much a case of how much gelatin per person, as, how much to give a really firm set so that it can be chopped. As opposed to some other recipes where only a soft set is required.

Mon 7 Feb 2005, 6.50PM

Savoury chocolate

My daughter did the Sophie Grigson choccie/ chilli pork ribs or belly one from this site a few years ago at school. It is good.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 6.40PM

Stem Ginger Cookies

RitaB, to copy and paste a recipe from another website breaches copyright, so it will have been removed. That is why I only gave the link earlier.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 5.03PM

Copyright?

I would say "Up the Swannie without a paddle" but I am sure it is copyrighted by someone somewhere...... so maybe I better not. Develish

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 3.59PM

Fresh yeast

ok, can you use fresh yeast in a breadmaker? Yes.
I know that because it has been on here before, I do not have a breadmaker so do not know from personal experience.

As for the rest of it, I have to hand over to someone else, there are lots of people on here who use fresh yeast and who use breadmakers. Who know how to store fresh yeast, and yes I again know it will freeze cos you can buy it frozen and some people have posted on here in the past about freezing.

From what I remember there is sometimes a problem cos when you defrost the yeast it goes runny, but I think it still works ok.

Now, I don't have as much time as I did to search all this out. But. Promise. If these questions are not answered soon........ I will.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 2.55PM

Kent Applecake with Calvados Cream

LOL, the Calvados only goes in the cream Boilerplate, cold, silly you!!! Big Grin

I think probably emailing the website is the best idea on this Tracey. They will then probably email you back with the info and ammend the recipe as well. Smile

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 2.45PM

Copyright?

LOL actually Carl, my neice and nephew love cheese and jam sandwiches, so your idea would probably go down well with them.

Copyright is a nightmare of pitfalls etc. but ultimately, when you register with this site you agree to abide by the rules at the time. The rules at this time say you cannot post recipes by others. So to post a copyrighted recipe or close version of a copyrighted recipe now would be to break your agreement with this site and let the site down at the same time.

If a recipe is somewhere on the Internet, someone will find it and let others know. That, we have to be happy with if we don't want to harm this site.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 2.12PM

Dried Chilli Flakes

Any supermarket, crushed dried chili, or dried chilli flakes, the little jars and packets of the supermarket own brand or Schwartz, maybe Barts as well.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 2.01PM

Copyright?

I doubt it would stop you being sued if the owner of the copyright felt strongly enough.

Any copyrighted recipe, whether you change the wording or not, if deemed to be close enough to the original, could get you sued, personally, and the site into trouble for being seen to allow it.

Not only that it is a goodwill thing. As was explained before, this site relies on the goodwill of the chefs, their publishers and agents. If that is lost ~ so are we.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 12.53PM

Stem Ginger Cookies

It has made me think though, once you have an idea of how much ginger to use, would a chocolate chip cookie recipe do, but using the chopped ginger instead of choc, or nuts. You know what I mean. Smile

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 12.40PM

Stem Ginger Cookies

See what you mean.

Have found a gluten free one
[link]

and having a little more luck using "preserved ginger cookies recipes" as the search rather than stem ginger, try that.

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 12.34PM

chocolate lime cheesecake - please help!

or you could always have a look at this link
[link]

Sun 6 Feb 2005, 11.44AM

Stem Ginger Cookies

Is this any good Rita?


[link]

Sat 5 Feb 2005, 9.26PM

Questions for Ching

So dolforgan, your question for Ching is?......

Mon 31 Jan 2005, 10.37PM

repeats

Look, just cos you have been watching lots of repeats on the TV Cep there is no need to repeat yourself on here. Big Grin

Mon 31 Jan 2005, 6.55AM

pastry

For whatever reason Adrian, pastry rolls more easily at room temperature. Apart from anything else it is softer and so needs less pressure with the rolling pin, and as you know, pastry should always be handled gently.

If I am really honest tho, my pastry always turn out well, even when I simply guess the amounts, bung it all in the foodprocessor, turn it out, roll it out and cook it straight away. As I said in my first post on this thread, saying about bringing it back to room temperature, I was probably being pedantic. Smile

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 9.53PM

rock cake help

Look I don't know what is going on here, there have been a lot of deletions today and I really don't know why.

But to delete links to recipes for rock cakes???? are you crazy?????

If the rules have changed, no one has bothered to tell us the members/posters.

So I will try again, because as far as I know there is no reason not to post a link to a recipe for a rock cake.

A ROCK CAKE!!!!!!

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 9.52PM

rock cake help

How about this one Smile

[link]

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 9.41PM

rock cake help

It's a lovely little family rock cake recipe Smile

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 8.44PM

Stuffed onions.

I thought I had seen something, and Roger replying to you, glad I'm not going mad, and now Lesley can see what I mean when I said it was strange too.

No idea why it would have been deleted Livewire, but a lot of stuff has been removed or edited today.

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 6.58PM

repeats

Awwww sorry you are not feeling well cep, but the repeats, is that not good? cos at the end of the day you don't have to come on here and ask if the recipes are anywhere, you should know all the details of all the shows off by heart by then.

Hope you feel better soon. Smile

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 5.56PM

STAND UP FOR DELIA.

Yes Jenny, me too, I think you dabble with chickens and things to be flexitarian, Tongue that is on the same site, lots of others referring to other diets or preferences too.

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 5.50PM

Stuffed onions.

Now this is strange, because I thought Roger was saying thank you to someone, maybe Livewire for posting a web address or link or something where he could find the recipe or a similar one.

Maybe not, Confused

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 2.31PM

Slimming World

My post is to Blackburn about the msn site posted by Carol of course...... not to Goldie about the slimming world one and red and green days Confused

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 2.18PM

Slimming World

I think is probably because that was posted in August 2003 so the website may have changed, moved or even not exist anymore.

LOL, look, even Nick was still posting under one of his previous names.... Wink

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 1.11PM

pastry

Not sure of the science, just that it rolls better when at room temperature, less likely to crack etc.

I think it was James Martin who said this, so who am I to argue? Maybe we should ask him about it the next time he is on GFL or in a live chat.

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 12.53PM

STAND UP FOR DELIA.

After I posted that I did find all this Almazz ......

Pescetarians (usually pronounced as English, not Italian), is a variant of pesco-vegetarianism that dates back in print to at least 1993 [1] . As of August 2004, "pescatarian", "pescotarian", "piscatarian", and "pollotarian" can all also be found on the internet, but "pescetarian" is the most popular. "Pescavore" is also somewhat common, formed by analogy with "carnivore". "Fishetarian" was also used in print as early as 1992, but is no longer very prevalent

www.vegkansascity.com

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 7.57AM

I have to make a meat dish in school tomorrow, but we can only use, beef, pork or lamb.....what should i make???

Actually TerryDox, you are mixing your drinks a little here.......
I may have sounded like a Martini ad, but "The Aircraft One" with Joan (aka Melissa) and Leonard was a Cinzano one.

Sun 30 Jan 2005, 12.05AM

I have to make a meat dish in school tomorrow, but we can only use, beef, pork or lamb.....what should i make???

Joan Collins and Leonard Rossiter. sigh

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 9.40PM

My UKTV food

Well I am sorry to tell you this Sugarpuff but you may be wrong. To be honest I don't often save recipes to my ukfood, I just look at what I want when I want. So I am not sure what you want to know Mackthechef...... but having said that there are lots of other people who will be able to help.

I have saved recipes to my recipe box by simply clicking on "add to your recipe book" while looking at the recipe I want, but as for sorting them in any way once they are there, no sorry, not done anything like that.

Smile

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 8.21PM

I have to make a meat dish in school tomorrow, but we can only use, beef, pork or lamb.....what should i make???

Sugarpuff, it takes more than a little upset to stop me replying to anyone, anytime, anywhere, anyhow, any....... Big Grin Big Grin

Reprimand indeed!!!! HUH!!!! REPRIMAND!!! you shouldn't have reminded me.... LOL LOL LOL

Try the recipe tho, different but gooooood.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 7.44PM

chocolate

Try ~ [link]

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 7.25PM

suet pastry

I have seen breadcrumbs used in a sweet suet pudding to lighten it, but not in a savoury one where you are basically using a suet crust pastry but lining a basin with it and steaming it rather than topping a pie with it and oven baking.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 7.20PM

pastry

OK I may be being a little pedantic here, but I always thought that you should chill pastry for half an hour or longer, but bring back to room temperature before rolling out. Yes chill again before baking, but it rolls better at room temperature than chilled.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 7.06PM

I have to make a meat dish in school tomorrow, but we can only use, beef, pork or lamb.....what should i make???

Yes, it was based on Sophie Grigsons recipe, chocolate and chilli glazed pork? go and have another look.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 5.49PM

STAND UP FOR DELIA.

Sorry for being so late to reply about Tony Tobin and the Lea and Perrins Flooky, Big Grin , but no he did not know that it contained anchovies, but having said that the Lea and Perrins recipe was a very very well guarded secret until they were made to list the ingredients on the bottle wasn't it?

As for non mean eaters, or fish eaters, or non meat eaters who eat fisheaters (sorry Mary) well this will go on forever, and there are many different terms, I think Mary started the piscotarian name on here but I don't know if there is an "official" one, and the arguments will carry on untill one is put in the dictionary or whatever.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 5.34PM

pasta alfredo

There are many versions and recipes on the Internet, try a google search on chicken alfredo or chicken pasta alfredo (not this one tho [link] Big Grin )

After all is said and done it is only Alfred's recipe for pasta, with or without chicken. Smile

As for pasta bakes, yes I have had them dry out too much as well so tend to cover with foil and only uncover at the end to put cheese on top and either put back in the oven or under the grill to melt and/or if with breadcrumbs to crisp up.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 5.19PM

Oats

I would use either, but I would not stick my neck out and say there is no difference at all, there could be, but not one that would worry me.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 5.14PM

Now for Tea

Not sure to be honest, both the ones I have are Chinese.

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 5.09PM

Okay here I go again - Oil

Don't worry Sugarpuff I put it down to a Jamie O thing Big Grin

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 2.51PM

egg yolk ideas please?

If you really need to use up yolks, look for Simon Rimmer's Lemon Tart recipe.

Can't remember quite how many egg yolks it uses, but it is a lot..... Smile

Sat 29 Jan 2005, 2.48PM

I have to make a meat dish in school tomorrow, but we can only use, beef, pork or lamb.....what should i make???

Hi Becky, how's it going? nice to see you stayed with us.

However, people should not be giving you full recipes (even if they aren't the ones you want Big Grin ) they should only be giving you ideas and suggestions.

So, I am going to be tough here........ type pork into the search bar at the top of this page and select recipes. There are over 200 recipes there and at least that way you will have done your own search and found your own recipe to follow.

When my daughter did a pork recipe at school and then had to develop it etc, she did sweet and sour ribs and then chocolate/chilli ribs........ even the Home Ecc teacher was a little taken aback. But it worked!!

Good Luck sweet.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 9.17PM

Help - Dinner Party Dilemma

Smoked Salmon Parcels by Sara Jayne Tidman from Just For Starters
or
Sushi Shish Kabobs by Tracy Griffith from Good Food Live

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 7.45PM

Quest for Australian Cheese

oohhh yes Marie, Australia Day Wed 26th, good tip.

I'm on the south coast too, Dorset.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 6.40PM

Quest for Australian Cheese

My local Tesco doesn't, they sell well over 100 different cheeses, but not one of them is Australian. Frown

Don't know about the CO-OP tho, the only ones here are very small.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 6.24PM

Quest for Australian Cheese

Ah ha, all is explained, so when is the party? how long do we have?

I have to say tho, can you not pretend you misread it and do Austria instead..... much easier. Smile

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 6.17PM

Olive Oil

Bye the way

Tongue Tongue Tongue

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 6.13PM

I'm looking for inspiration for brown rice!

For peppers and mushrooms I would say some mushroom ketchup or worcestershire sauce, a dash of soy and lots of fresh herbs, whatever you fancy.

Or add curry powder to the rice when cooking, I would then also add some almonds and sultanas sometimes.

Chilli and ginger are good.

Or, if you leave the rice plain, add the mushrooms and peppers then put a little plum sauce on top, or black bean or hoi-sin.

You could even add some pineapple chunks and put some sweet and sour sauce on top.

I suppose it depends what you have in the storecupboard at the time.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 6.07PM

Olive Oil

Cheek!!!
Big Grin
IWOJ

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 5.45PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

But I don't understand why people are now expecting instant replies. I ran into someone yesterday as well, and it upset me that it seemed I wasn't helpful, and that what I said upset them.

I really don't know what is happening here.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 5.18PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

Or misunderstanding as others sometimes do as well.

But it would seem I just can't win.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 5.02PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

Hello Beckie, now can you find the recipe from the link I have given?

Please understand that the site is a lot slower than you thought it was. You have to give us time, but we will always always help if we can.

OK?

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.53PM

Olive Oil

No Nick, I don't know what you mean.....

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.49PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

Or the curry sauce can be found here.......

[link]

now, just make sure you come back and talk again please?

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.46PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

Jamie Oliver's recipes are not on this website due to copyright, but you dad may find the curry sauce on Jamie's own website.

This is not a live chat room, only a messageboard and sometimes it takes days for someone to reply, it is nothing to do with your age I promise.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.43PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

right, I'm here, and will explain some things, ok? stay with me?

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.42PM

Did anyone just watch one of the two Jamie Oliver shows (The Naked Chef)

hey hang on there

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.29PM

Olive Oil

Not sure what IYKWIM means Sugarpuff, but I would only use Extra Virgin for salad dressings or drizzling over.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 4.08PM

Chefs in the real world?

Not sure which recipe you are referring to here, is it one one this site? When I put Chocolate and almond cake in the search it came up with Lotte's Meringue cake, which while using 4 egg whites, only used 150g almonds.

But apart from that...... maybe it is because of the difficulty of dividing eggs (assuming that you have the right size eggs of course) that the chef used whole eggs and the rest of the ingredients to suit?

But I don't see that any chef, living here or on another planet, can know what you have in your cupboard anyway. But I am sure that if you tell them beforehand in the future they will try to accommodate you.

LOL, lovely post Oh I Give Up, and hope you don't mind me replying in the jokey way I am sure yours was intended.

How did yours turn out by the way?








Smile Smile Smile Smile

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 3.02PM

grenadine syrup

Grenadine (grenadine syrup) is a blood-red, strong syrup made from pomegranates. It is the number one among fruit syrups, and is used in many cocktails not only for sweetening, but also to give them a red color.

Grenadine syrup for use in a bar is usually bought on bottles, but you can also make your own:
Use 4 pomegranates to make about 2 cups of pomegranate syrup. After removing seeds, process with food processor knife blade. Simmer pulp with 1/4 cup honey over low heat 3 minutes. Stir well. Strain to remove seeds.

From the Webtender.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 2.46PM

Damson and Almond pie

Found this triple buggy too.

[link]

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 1.06PM

Quest for Australian Cheese

Not really at the moment Jane, I was wondering why you wanted Australian cheeses, I thought maybe you meant some specialist Aussie sort of cheese because I didn't understand.

I have found a site that export cheese from Australia to the world, but not a British importer as yet. Will keep looking and asking though. Smile

Maybe someone else will come up with something in the meantime.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 12.07PM

Creme Fraiche ??

From previous discussion on here, which you can find by typing creme fraiche or cream fraiche into the search bar. If you can't get creme fraiche you can use soured cream, or if you can get double cream make your own with a little lemon juice. Yoghurt is also sometimes a substitution. We have more often had people in Italy being able to get creme fraishe but not double cream, it does seem to vary in different areas. Smile

Nice tip about the bread for James Martin's recipe, I think his bits are good too! Big Grin

Welcome aboard Palestrina, hope you have fun posting here.

Sun 23 Jan 2005, 10.34AM

Pate de fois gras

If they are ordinary goose livers you could use any duck liver recipe or even chicken liver. You may even use a mix of more than one sort of liver.

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 10.58PM

Sprout Recipes

Do you put a cross in the stalk end of them to make sure water gets right in Frexy? Oh and while they are bubbling away I have found something to do.

[link]

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 8.09PM

Good Food Live - Kevin Dundun

Hold on Sugarpuff, I didn't reprimand you at all, I said I was amused...... and I tried to help. I won't bother again.

Thanks for your comment.

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 7.06PM

Silvana Franco web chat

All of "The Best" recipes are in a book called "The Best". The only reason the recipes are not on this website is because the website does not have copyright permission.

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 4.40PM

Quest for Australian Cheese

Was there any particular Australian cheese you were after or just all or any Aussie cheese?

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 4.25PM

Goose fat

Yes I think so, try www.relishthecontinental.com

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 4.21PM

the best cheese dish in the world

Well I know it doesn't begin with an E, but I have it on good authority from a certain Mary from Australia, who has a certin kiwichef staying with her at the moment..... that the cheese you may be looking for is Vacherin.

Who am I to argue?

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 2.01PM

HELP- NEED A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD FOR A MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

How about these....

[link]

Just a little word, meant kindly, typing in upper case on this messageboard is seen as shouting, so we normally use lower case unless in exceptional circumstances.

Good luck with your murder mystery evening, I found a game whilst doing a google search for some recipes, looks good! Smile Smile

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 10.48AM

Recipe for biscuits using All-Bran

Do you mean they are saying All Bran OR All Bran Bran Buds? I remember both and it was only the shape that was different, the All Bran was the little worms and the Buds were... well like buds, but the same content.

All purpose flour is plain flour. Good Luck. Smile

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 10.18AM

Good Food Live - Kevin Dundun

I don't think the recipe you are referring to is on the site Sugarpuff, I did a google search on Kevin Dundon and it only really came up with the chicken one on here.

I am quite amused that you were expected such quick replies though, this is only a messageboard not a live chat room recipe service.

Sorry I can't be of more help, someone else may be able to if you can hang on a while...... welcome to the site. Smile

Sat 22 Jan 2005, 1.06AM

Why are there no comments from this year?

Not sure why you can't see recent posts Lullabell, all the most recent looks up to date to me.

Wed 19 Jan 2005, 6.58PM

STAND UP FOR DELIA.

No, I think we have been through it all enough, but does anyone remember the time that Jeni told Tony Tobin someone had emailed in about him using Lea and Perrins in a dish he called veggie, because it had anchovies in?
He didn't believe her, and was very put out.

Mon 17 Jan 2005, 10.09AM

dinner partys

Celia Brooks Brown roasted veg hotpot for the main course. wonderful, with crusty bread, or garlic bread.

starter ~ how about a mix of meats, fish, cheese, veg, egg mayo, salad, you know a mixed platter whatever you like and people pick whatever they fancy

and pud? fresh fruit salad, always good, but then a couple of other ones as well

Sun 16 Jan 2005, 1.14PM

lamb shanks

Try typing lamb shanks in the search bar above.

Search under recipes, and then search under chat.

Between the two you should find lots of good recipes Smile Smile

Sun 16 Jan 2005, 12.30PM

What is Dholl

Lizz, relishmama knows what they are now, she knows what they look like too, she just didn't at the time she posted because she didn't know (at the time) the different names for split peas.

In fact Livewire solved the problem for relish straight away, it was just the post by M.C. that confused us all.

So, onto pears......... I did wonder if we were missing something so have been searching for Mauritian recipes with pears, and I am sorry to say I drew a blank. Total failure........but!! I did find a recipe for Mauritian Rum Punch Cake which looks very nice, and seems very easy to make. So....
[link]


Smile Smile

Sun 16 Jan 2005, 8.34AM

Keeping rice fluffy

I don't think it going to be the cooking of the rice that is the problem for you here Scarborough Cookie, just the availability of nice hot fluffy rice during the 2 to 3 hours you will be needing it.

I would suggest cooking the whole amount of rice, in whichever way you normally do, but then run it under cold water straight away and keep it in the fridge. You can then take out as much as you want when you want and heat in the microwave quickly and easily.

Or, you could always buy lots and lots of microwavable rice in packs and do it that way Big Grin

This is all assuming you do have a microwave.

Sun 16 Jan 2005, 12.13AM

heathier eating --desserts

If you go to recipes Blackburn, then click on low fat in browse by diet, and then refine your search in course with desserts, there are a few low fat puddie ideas.

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 9.42PM

What is Dholl

Yes I do eat a lot of veggie food, not much meat,

and whether it is Dhal or Dholl, it still ain't got no pears in it!! Develish

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 9.38PM

What is Dholl

LOL, I was only joking H Tongue

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 8.50PM

What is Dholl

Well, from what I know a dhal is a dish made from any sort of pulse, whereas dholl is actually another name for yellow split peas as well as a dish made from them, and of Mauritian origin. Of course I could be wrong. Smile

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 7.49PM

What is Dholl

"R"? "R"? whom may I ask is "R"?

And, I am not a veggie.

Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 7.32PM

Searching for ingredients in Australia

The one Mary is doing is not for a show Tina, she has managed to get lots of publicity for her event from local papers and radio stations, but as far as I know it is not being recorded in any way, well apart from lots of photographs. Maybe afterwards a photo or two may get put on the Ross Burden website though.

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 7.01PM

What is Dholl

Hmm, I think relishmama is making yellow split pea curry not pear, so she probably wouldn't have thought about putting peas in if she was making a pear curry, or pears in a pea one for that matter, but you never know it could catch on. Big Grin

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 6.20PM

Searching for ingredients in Australia

Go to the website, and if it doesn't tell you all you want to know, use the contact button to ask.

It's got to be worth finding out about if nothing else!! Smile


www.rossburden.com

Sat 15 Jan 2005, 1.38PM

freezing chicken

I have seen them too Flaky, never tied one though, and I don't really know what the difference is.

Fri 14 Jan 2005, 11.05PM

Worrall Thompson

I imagine she would have signed a disclaimer.

Fri 14 Jan 2005, 9.46PM

Jack Daniels Tennessee glaze

Can't help you with where to buy it, but TSR have a recipe to make your own T.G.I. Friday's Jack Daniels Grill Glaze if that is any help.

[link]

Fri 14 Jan 2005, 9.29PM

Bread!

Oooh yes, French Onion, love it! Or how about that cold fresh tomato soup where you use chunks of ripe tomatoes, tomato juice or pureed tomatoes, lots of garlic and fresh herbs, olive oil and then put chunks of bread in to soak it all up for a while before serving.

Fri 14 Jan 2005, 7.41PM

Camera People Dont give up your day job!

Yet I was watching an old episode of Nigella last weekend and exactly the same sort of camerawork was used, and I don't think anyone ever complained. Strange.

Thu 13 Jan 2005, 9.08PM

Bread!

Or kinda following AWT's recipe where he took a large round crusty loaf, hollowed it out and filled it with veg, like onion, peppers, courgette and feta cheese, lots of olive oil then wrap it tightly and leave overnight.

Or how about a savoury bread and butter pudding for a change, using cheese (like gruyere or cheddar) and some mustard, oh and add some white wine to the milk and egg mix.

Or a bread tart, about 7oz bread, toasted, then crumbled into half a pint of hot milk. Cream 3 eggs and 3 tblsp. of sugar, add a pinch of salt, a little nutmeg and a teasp of vanilla extract. add some sultanas, chopped dates, and chopped almonds, then the bread soaked in milk.
Stick in a greased baking tin, 20cm or so, amd bake in the oven (350f or 180C) for and hour. then cool and make a nice plain, lemon or choccie icing to go on top.

Wed 12 Jan 2005, 8.53PM

Searching for ingredients in Australia

I don't think you have to have it in your own home if it's not suitable. Still worth making enquiries about if you are really interested.

Tue 11 Jan 2005, 7.56PM

CHEESE

Yes I would say that was about right. It is so that the true flavours develop, serving at room temperature is best. Smile

Mon 10 Jan 2005, 9.42PM

Rice Pudding recipie

Well I always go by my Gran's method of a couple of ounces of round grain or pudding rice, a pint of milk, (used to be full cream but I now use semi-skimmed) and about an ounce of sugar. Butter a dish, bung it all in and stir, top with knobs of butter and pop in the oven. Stir a couple of times in the first hour, then sprinkle with a little nutmeg and leave to cook for another hour but keep an eye on it so it doesn't "dry out" too much. Gas mark 2-3.

Of course you can use all the same ingredients and amounts and cook in a saucepan, although not for as long, but personally, I like the skin!!

Mon 10 Jan 2005, 8.57PM

i really fancy making some good sourdough

My pleasure Vash, when it comes to the web, the words "anything is possible" come to mind.

Sorry relishmama, never made sourdough, and vash has done the search. So looks like I am redundant. Frown

Mon 10 Jan 2005, 8.15PM

sophie grigson todays show monday 10th

If this was from Sophie's Herbs series, I don't think this website had the copyright on it, may be worth trying the bbc site as that is where the recipes used to be.

Mon 10 Jan 2005, 8.06PM

Paul Hollywood's curried naan bread...............

From what I have seen, Paul Hollywood very rarely used dried yeast, always prefering fresh. So I would guess fresh, but if you email the website I am sure they will get the recipe checked out and made clear.

Smile

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 11.19PM

Creme fraiche - A question for the Aussies

How's the Aussie Late Lunch going Mary? Hope you can find plenty of creme fraishe if Ross needs it for the menu.

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 8.35PM

Did anyone get Nigella's chicken dish recipe on today's program

Even if it resembles the original, it can lead to legal action against the person who posts it. It is up to you to start with, and then up to the moderators, but it is a very risky area, and I for one, no longer risk it as I do not wish to have legal action taken against me as other posters on other websites have.

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 6.51PM

Sprout Recipes

The spongy ones Flaky? can they be used in the bath?

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 5.55PM

Did anyone get Nigella's chicken dish recipe on today's program

It isn't a recipe chat room as such, it is a chat area of a food website, which included a messageboard. Because it is the website of a TV company who air programs, they have to abide by copyright laws. That is all BC Bud, a pain maybe, but the law.

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 5.27PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

Yes she makes that choccie sauce and she and her daughter both agree it is heaven, hot choccie sauce, cold ice cream, oh yes!! I can go there! Develish

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 5.18PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

semifreddo
[say-mee-FRAYD-doh, Sp. , say-mee-FREE-oh]
Italian for "half cold," semifreddo culinarily refers to any of various chilled or partially frozen desserts including cake, ice cream, fruit and custard or whipped cream. Such a dessert's Spanish counterpart is called semifrío .

OK, hope that is clear enough, and some chefs, such as James Martin have developed further, not using cream etc.

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 5.09PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

Oh for goodness sake snoozy, I said I wasn't talking generally but that the recipe I had said about on this site by James Martine did not have cream or custard. It doesn't, yes it has eggs, yes it has sugar and then it has Masapone. No milk, so not custard as such. Jeeze, what is your problem? There are many many different recipes and diferent names for different frozen deserts as I also said. sheesh this is getting so stupid!!!

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 4.57PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

Ice cream and Semi Freddo are slightly different goldie, but probably only in words and terms. Go for it if that is what you want. I suppose when all is said and done they are all only different recipes and names for frozen deserts.

Have you looked at the James Martin Semi Freddo recipe on the site?

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 3.58PM

Did anyone get Nigella's chicken dish recipe on today's program

The best advise I can give is to go to Nigella's own website, nigella.com, see if it is there, or visit her messageboards for further advise. I am sure it will be somewhere. But it cannot be published or posted here due to copyright. Good Luck, and hope the kids have stopped screaming. Smile

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 2.17PM

brioche

There are lots of recipes on the Internet for Brioche, here is one, but if you do a google search there are lots of others.

[link]

Let us know how it turns out Smile

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 2.12PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

Well the I can't speak generally, but the semi freddo recipe on this site by James Martin doesn't contain any cream or custard, it does have mascapone tho, and sounds very nice.

Sun 9 Jan 2005, 1.32PM

Mmm Yummy TOM YUM and Scrummy PAD THAI Sauce!!!

Marie, if you ask Mary from Australia very nicely, she may be prepared to ask Ross Burden about this when he goes to her house to do a Late Lunch on the 22nd January.

Afterall he is an expert on Thai food and I think he is away from the boards at the moment.

Sat 8 Jan 2005, 5.18PM

clodagh mckenna

I really don't know but it may be worth using the contact info on the Slow Food Site

[link]

Sat 8 Jan 2005, 5.09PM

Semi freddo - how far in advance

I thnk it should be ok popsey, the James Martin one on this site if frozen overnight, I don't see that it can get any more frozen than that if it is left in the freezer longer longer.

Raspberry and Nougat Semi-freddo by James Martin

Sat 8 Jan 2005, 4.59PM

bread pudding

Yes, Hi tigger, just type bread pudding in the search bar and select chat. If you then scroll down there are references to bread pudding and traditional breadpudding. there are recipes there somewhere so take a look.

Smile

Fri 7 Jan 2005, 9.58PM

Old Delhi-style chicken curry from the cinnamon club

Have a look at the recipe, it is on this site.

Fri 7 Jan 2005, 8.49PM

Cling film or not to cling film???

There was a brief discussion about cling film a while ago, Paul Young says to use it to blind bake pastry, but the stuff I buy says you can't, and I have to say when I experimented it melted. We did suggest that Paul could do a feature on GFL. Until then, read the pack as suggested.

Fri 7 Jan 2005, 8.22PM

Clotted Cream Ideas?

There is a recipe for White Chocolate, Clotted Cream and Orange Ice Cream on the bbc site.
[link]

and for Clotted Custard Ice Cream
[link]

Also clotted cream rice pudding or clotted cream fudge sound good to me.

There is an interesting idea on this site too. Poached Strawberries in Champagne with Clotted Cream and Champagne Jelly by Curtis Stone

Mon 3 Jan 2005, 6.35PM

Slow cooker

Try doing an Internet search for crockpot recipes too, the Americans use slow cookers quite a lot and have lots of ideas, but they do tend to call them crockpots.

Mon 3 Jan 2005, 6.01PM

The Hi Lo Club

I think no one has replied because no one can find the recipe GeeClaret. That is all. Hopefully once New Year is properly over and people are back at work tomorrow the website will be updated and the recipes will appear. Smile

Mon 3 Jan 2005, 4.42PM

Wheat, dairy & yeast intolerance

Then there is that Alpro stuff as an alternative to cream.

Mon 3 Jan 2005, 4.17PM

Storing soup in the freezer??

If I have various bits and pieces of veg left over and starting to go limp or whatever, I will make a soup to put in the freezer, I start off with whatever I need to use up, then add bits and pieces from the cupboard and freezer. Home made soup is a great thing to freeze.

Sun 2 Jan 2005, 6.09PM

Caremelised onion and lentil wellington

I have been using V8 instead of carrot juice recently as it is easier for me to get hold of Jenny. Get it in a tin which is enough for a smaller hotpot and no waste.

Sun 2 Jan 2005, 5.01PM

Christmas Pudding storage

As long as your puddings have some alcohol in them they will store for a year, and if you "feed" them now and again with more alcohol so much the better.

My Mother only used greasedproof paper and then foil, the greasedproof is important as the pudding will eat into the foil if used on it's own. If your basin has a lid, better still.

Then a cool dry place to site and wait for Christmas 2005
Good Luck! Smile

Sun 2 Jan 2005, 4.28PM

Yogurt Whey

There is one idea here Christopher
[link]

and I found somewhere else someone suggested using yoghurt whey in making pancakes.

There is quite a lot of info on the Internet that I found by doing a google search on yoghurt whey, but it does take a little sifting through if you understand what I mean.

Sun 2 Jan 2005, 10.17AM

Carlin/Pigeon/Grey Peas

Have you seen this website andybee?

[link]

Sat 1 Jan 2005, 11.25PM

Caremelised onion and lentil wellington

No, but my daughter is, so when she comes home from Uni I do veggie stuff as I don't eat a lot of meat and don't miss it.

Celia Brooks Brown's Roasted Vegetable Hotpot is wonderful, and I made her Low-Fat Wild Mushroom Strudel as part of my veggie buffet, but I did add some cheese to the breadcrumb mix, which I suppose made it not low fat, and added some mushroom ketchup to to mushroom mix for a little more flavour. It was lovely.

Sat 1 Jan 2005, 10.11PM

Robert Carrier's Chocolate Brownie Recipe

It will probably break the copyright rules if you post it though cheff.

Sat 1 Jan 2005, 10.07PM

Wheat, dairy & yeast intolerance

Are you sure about not being able to have rice? I didn't think that would fit into Wheat, dairy or yeast. You can get pasta made from rice flour too, so I hope that rice is ok.

I can't advise much really, but there are others on here who can, and will.

Sat 1 Jan 2005, 8.01PM

Caremelised onion and lentil wellington

Thankyou lapcat

I intended making this for Xmas dinner but then decided to do a veggie buffet type thing instead.

But I will now certainly make this in the future. Great feedback. Thank you again. Smile

Sat 1 Jan 2005, 10.05AM

Egg Custard tart (Pie)

Have you tried James Martin's version on this site?

Click on recipes, then on James Martin - Sweet in find recipe by series and scroll down till you find Custard Tart.

Fri 31 Dec 2004, 6.32AM

Left over shoulder of lamp

Can't think what you mean about typos Mary! (innocent look)

Cubes of lamb, rice and veg all together makes a nice pilaf. But always thought lamb was a lovely meat to have as a cold cut, with pickles and some salad and chips as well.

Wed 29 Dec 2004, 9.56PM

What is Alexanders?

Aparently it is also known as Black Lovage, so maybe ask for it by that name at your local garden centre.

[link]

[link]

Wed 29 Dec 2004, 6.16PM

recipe search drama

Well if you click on recipes and then scroll down you can find the 20 most recent recipe additions, but I think these are only for GFL/Bites, and the website does not have permission to publish all of the recipes for all the other programs on UKTV Food.

.

Tue 28 Dec 2004, 8.20PM

Gary Rhodes Mushroom Suet pudding

This recipe was on the bbc site at one time but was later removed. The only help I can give is that it is in his book "At the Table", and if you type "mushroom pudding" in the search bar above and select chat, there is a little more info to be found. No recipe though.
Frown

Tue 28 Dec 2004, 7.26PM

Limp Celery, Squashy Radishes

Well I have to admit that if I do a basic Google search and there are loads and loads of entries, I do as snoozy does and just say "do a google"

But some things are more difficult to find, that makes it more interesting for me, I learn lots along the way, revel in the feeling I get when I eventually crack it and find what I am looking for, and of course love it that so many people do appreciate my searches and make a point of saying thank you.

I've always let people know how great Google is, never pass off informaion I find as my own idea etc. In fact, I should think people get fed up with me talking about Google!!

Nice pun snoozy!! Wink

Tue 28 Dec 2004, 7.06PM

George Foreman Grill

One of my daughters' ex housemates, used to cook his meat on the grill, put it on his plate and then pour the fat over the top so he could mop it up with his buttie! Big Grin

Tue 28 Dec 2004, 10.47AM

Bombay potato

I personally like them squidgy, a lovely gooey curried potato mush suits me just fine.

But, if you don't, can I suggest using waxy potatoes, or even "new" potatoes. Cook them in their skins then allow to cool before removing the skin.

Cook the spices and create your sauce then only add the potatoes to heat through, coat with the flavours and serve straight away?

Mon 27 Dec 2004, 6.17PM

scrunchy bites/bits?

Sorry, I did a google, as I do, but couldn't find anything. Can you give more details of what sort of veg etc? That way, even if we can't find the original recipe, people will come up with some good ideas that may well help.

Has she tried contacting Woman's Weekly direct to ask them?

Mon 27 Dec 2004, 6.07PM

Limp Celery, Squashy Radishes

Oh, and did anyone else see the news item when Google anounced that they are to scan library reference books and put them on the Internet? Brilliant news!!!

Mon 27 Dec 2004, 6.00PM

Limp Celery, Squashy Radishes

Yes Google, IMHO, is the best,and as I think everyone on here knows, the one I always use first, but there are many others that still come up with stuff that Google misses somehow. Then the secondary searches and links within them, plus a few other sites that I pay for the use of their facilities. Oh, and friends, personal and Internet, from all walks of life come in useful as well. We have even thought about setting up our own reasearch company...... who knows??

Sun 26 Dec 2004, 9.02PM

Limp Celery, Squashy Radishes

LOL, set me a challenge why don't you Anna??!! But I couldn't resist.

Ok, coalgas is more commonly known as carbonic acid (aparently) so I carried on from there and found this...

[link]

The bit next to the tomatoes and apples I think may be interesting.

Sun 26 Dec 2004, 8.00PM

Limp Celery, Squashy Radishes

Didn't this idea originate in the cellar? If the coal cellar and the veg store in the basement were next to each other the gases from the coal would have an effect on the veg?

Sun 26 Dec 2004, 6.07PM

chicken brick

On earth or anywhere else......

[link]

Happy Birthday for tomorrow Marie. Smile

Sun 26 Dec 2004, 11.00AM

Pickled onions

And the Balsamic comes in where gastro?

Sat 25 Dec 2004, 8.11PM

Pickled onions

Not sure about an exact recipe, I think it would probably be a matter of adding some balsamic to whatever vinegar you were using rather than using all balsamic. But here are are couple of sites selling online.

[link]

[link] Onions in Balsamic Vinegar of Modena_4097_2.aspx

Fri 24 Dec 2004, 9.21PM

Buche de Noel

Strange, it says 10 minute cooking time at the top, then 5 mins in the middle. So yes, I think there is something wrong somewhere.

Fri 24 Dec 2004, 9.06PM

oranges

Sauerkraut doesn't have oranges.

Then again, sauerkraut and orange relish? could have possibilities.......

Fri 24 Dec 2004, 6.46AM

Nicholas

Sorry, missed a "p" out of disapproving.

Fri 24 Dec 2004, 6.44AM

Nicholas

There are several different definitions of ponce/poncy.

One definition of poncy is UK adjective used to show informal disaproving.

Therefor James was absolutely correct in the way he used it to express his opinion of unsalted butter. Would you not agree?

Thu 23 Dec 2004, 6.47AM

Braxelloise sauce

Yes Blondie, that is exactly what is says on the link I gave.

Wed 22 Dec 2004, 8.23PM

Sumac

Try here

[link]

Wed 22 Dec 2004, 7.49PM

Braxelloise sauce

Are you sure it is braxelloise sauce you mean? I only ask as I did a search and found this...

[link]

However there are quite a few references on the Internet to Bruxelloise sauce.

Wed 22 Dec 2004, 6.44PM

Vegetarians

www.vegparadise.com ~ Brilliant

Sun 19 Dec 2004, 6.47PM

Tomato and Basil Soup

The Greatest Tomato Soup by Paul Bloxham

Well if he says it is, it must be!!!

Sun 19 Dec 2004, 5.37PM

Cooking Ham

Don't forget though, that if you are buying a gammon or ham from a speciality supplier, to follow their instructions and/or check with them about soaking. Because as relishmama says, it is only in most cases you need to soak, not all. Smile

Sun 19 Dec 2004, 4.46PM

Simon Rimmer Recipe

The only thing I am concerned about by reccomending a substitute is that maybe Vingotte is "vegetarian" cheese and that some other cheeses may still use whey. But as long as you check on that, then it is a soft cheese, almost a cream cheese I think.

Sun 19 Dec 2004, 2.48PM

can anyone help?

Nah, just put it all in the oven or saucepan whichever way you are making it, give it a stir, and go.

Love rice pud with a sprinkle of nugmeg on top as well. Good luck Smile

Sun 19 Dec 2004, 10.49AM

ribs

Oohhh, I would make a cassoulet, with lots of beans, and tomatoes, and peppers, and black treacle and chilli...
Big Grin

Sat 18 Dec 2004, 3.38PM

Wild Mushrooms

Yes I will be going for the oriental mix that they normally sell in Tesco.

Thu 16 Dec 2004, 9.15PM

For Your Information

Still like the one with the camel best...........

Big Grin

Wed 15 Dec 2004, 11.06PM

Desperately seeking Panettone recipie!!!

Hi zotica, if you type panettone in the search bar above and select chat you will see all the previous discussions on this, and I am sure Martino will give us his genuine Italian recipe on his return. Smile

Wed 15 Dec 2004, 2.10PM

sodium glucomate

Sodium Gluconate is an additive, banned in some countries, one of it's uses is to inhibit bitterness in foodstuffs

[link]

Wed 15 Dec 2004, 1.36PM

80's recipes

I also thought that Nouvelle Cuisine was 70's..... to me the 80's was the burgers and pizzas, junk and takeaway came into it's own, cheesecake and mudpie etc all hit us.

Then again a decade is a long time in food.

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 10.20PM

Rennet

I was saying to Terry earlier today, watching The Victorian Kitchen today, the jelly bag they were using was identical to the one I have, that I used to use for making wine.

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 9.56PM

Wild Mushrooms

[link]

I think there are other websites as well.

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 7.55PM

Tunisian Chapati

I this any help?

[link]

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 7.51PM

Rennet

The only rennet I could see in my local Tesco was the Little Miss Muffet raspberry flavour junket stuff.

Not quite the same methinks. Good luck with your cheesecloth.

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 7.06PM

fresh salmom

Do you you mean raw? or to eat cold, as in the classic whole salmon with cucumber looking like scales? If so have a look at Whole Salmon Glazed with Cucumber Scales, by James Tanner, from Tanner Brothers, on this site.

If that isn't what you mean, can you give a little more detail as to what you do want to do. Smile

Tue 14 Dec 2004, 2.15PM

Recipe wanted - Venison Pate..............

[link]




Smile

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 9.34PM

Help - Sunday Lunch Live

Well... Drain and refresh in cold water. Shred the sprouts and place in a saucepan with the orange zest and 40g butter.

But the recipe is on the site anyway. Good show wasn't it? Really enjoyed it this week. Smile

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 9.03PM

Irish Cream Cheesecake

Hi martin, LOL, me again, ummmmmm the link that Livewire posted the other day kinda says 6 leaves per pint for liquid, 4 leaves per pint of creamy, but for creamy dishes that are turned out use 8

[link]

LOL Smile Smile Smile

Shall I go away now?

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 7.48PM

Prawn veins

Yes it is the intestinal tract thingy, but not that bad really, in the very large prawns it can be gritty. I've never worried about it too much. Smile

What are you making?

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 6.53PM

Prawn veins

Only the one that runs down the back and only with larger prawns, as far as I understand it.

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 6.48PM

Greetings from Warsaw

Hi Alex, welcome to the boards!!

Now, the self-raising flour thread by now should have you completely confused, so I will now start on the strong flour bit.

I found a post from Sonia for German Bread Flour (yes Sonia, I found it but it took ages) but those numbers go from 405 for all purpose to 1800 - coarsly ground rye flour/buckwheat flour, so I don't think these will be any good.

I think for this one you will have to wait for maybe Kamilla to log on who if I remember rightly is originally from Poland.

But welcome anyway, good to have you aboard.

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 4.25PM

help please

Just type clementine cake in the search box above and select chat.

Smile Smile Hope you enjoy it

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 4.08PM

salt petre

Merry Christmas to you too Maggie, Good Luck, Vash managed to win her bid on some a little while ago. Smile

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 3.47PM

changing plain flour to self raising????

Ok, I admit I am now being deliberately pedantic here. But, when it comes down to it, it does depend on WHAT you are making, how much baking powder you need. There is one ratio for plain to SR flour, but then some recipes call for SR flour plus extra baking powder, ie scones.

So, I don't think it is plain and simple or SR and reasonable, baking, is a science, it has to have balance. Wholemeal flour would be different again.

To convert ordinary plain to basic SR, Delia says. 1 oz (25 g) baking powdersifted into 16 oz (450 g) plain flour

1oz being just under 5 teasp. So who am I to argue with Delia and Roopa in the same day? Big Grin

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 3.22PM

changing plain flour to self raising????

So........ that is 1tsp/15ml/gr to 100g/3½oz flour

so, that one works out about/approx 4-5 teasp per lb

Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 2.03PM

salt petre

There is some on ebay again.

[link]

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 1.49PM

Fish Potatoes

Yes Livewire, I saw that site, but by the description would call them Pommes de terre parisienne, or Pommes noisettes.
[link]

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 12.35PM

changing plain flour to self raising????

Oh dear, just another complication I think, and there used to be advise in the Ingredients section on this but it is no longer there.

PaulHollywood
Posted 3.33PM
Fri 2 Jul 2004
report this post I would put about 30grms per kilo. Hope that help[s I would help you more if you told me what it ws for regards
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Mon 13 Dec 2004, 12.21PM

changing plain flour to self raising????

I would have said about 6, but, I would go by the instructions on the brand I was using as the ratio of bicarb to cream of tartar could be different.

My calculations were simply querying the 8 teaspoons = 4oz when I would have thought that 4oz is more like 8 tablespoons.

Paul Hollywood also advises making up your own flour each time and not using SR flour, in fact somewhere on this site he has posted what he thinks are the correct amounts.

Shall I start searching?

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 11.51AM

changing plain flour to self raising????

I would have said that 8 teasp would be 1.41095844 oz going on the formular that 1 teasp = 5ml/gm therefor
8 x 5ml/gm is 40gm

4oz = 113.39809252gr more like 8 tablespoons

I think

Mon 13 Dec 2004, 12.53AM

help does anyone know a recipes for ox tongue

The first one for plain, the second for spiced

[link]

[link]

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 9.49PM

truffles

Never had truffles Jen, love the idea of a pig snuffling them out though LOL, anyway, I have found some more recipe ideas for you.

[link]

So, the book is selling well? What is it called again? Oh and isn't it available on Amazon?

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 7.04PM

can someone please help me find mixed berry Oatso Simple

I suppose that if you start a rumour that it is in short supply or discontinued, ebay will get people selling it.

(there aren't any yet ~ I checked)

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 5.59PM

Pasta with Pan Fried onions

Yes some versions also have fried eggs, will look again.

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 5.39PM

Pasta with Pan Fried onions

Could it be one of the variations of Groestl?

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 5.38PM

fruit cake

Oh yes vash, or cold tea, how could I forget that bit!!

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 4.33PM

fruit cake

Well normally lots and lots of fruit, nuts if you like and of course ground almonds or hazelnuts can add moistness as well.

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 4.31PM

Easy Moroccan Brik recipe??????

There is this on the Delia messageboards

[link]

If not, dare I say it? do a google search.

Sun 12 Dec 2004, 3.47PM

Panettone

LOL wouldn't we all Mademoiselle Camembert!!!! Deary me you will make Martino blush.

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 11.29PM

Panettone

There is a recipe for "Traditional Panettone" on the link below, as you can see it does have cardamon in it, but not all the recipes that you will find by doing a Google search on Panettone do, so maybe just a matter of taste. Smile

[link]

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 11.01PM

Italian Food On-Line

Have a look at

[link]

Brilliant, unfortunately when they tried to put their own website address on here they were deleted, so I thought I would do it for them. Smile

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 10.49PM

Parma Ham

Yes of course, because I am sure you eat a lot of parsnips Martino, but I also thought it was something to do with making pigs sweet. My mistake again I suppose.

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 10.44PM

Chocolate Mousse recipe - not too bitter please :0) ??

Oh Susie, the best quality chocolate is the best to use, 70 percent cocoa solids plus, is best, it won't make the mousse bitter, just give it the best possible chocolate taste. Trust me, bitter chocolate and high percentage cocoa solids chocolate are different things.

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 10.23PM

Survey

LOL, never mind, just that it would probably have got more attention on website feedback, anyway, once you have clicked on "enter the competition" there is a paragraph that says......

The NetObserver survey questions focus on the internet and how you use it – from shopping, research and banking to keeping in touch with friends.

So that bit is made clear before you actually give any info at all. Smile

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 10.03PM

BELL CREAM MAKER

Oh yes of course, hers worked and the one I bought for you didn't, Mary reminded me of that not long ago too. Oh well, can't win 'em all.

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 12.45PM

Naviating UKTV FOOD

LOL, goldie, I used to work from home and had the telly on all day, now I go out to work, quite long hours and also do emergency oncall, so I don't get to watch much telly at all. Ok nosey? LOL, I know I could record, and watch here, or repeats there or........ but I just don't have the time anymore so only catch bits now and again. Big Grin

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 12.12PM

Gary Rhodes Friends for Dinner

Whether it is Cottage or Country Marcelle, it still won't be on this site due to copyright. Read the previous posts for more info. Smile

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 12.09PM

Survey

LOL, it's on the homepage Jenny, under all the competitions. Big Grin

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 12.07PM

Naviating UKTV FOOD

Normally it would be....
Click on the Home Page to the top left of the screen
Click on Good Food Bites to the top right of the screen
Click on which ever date you want from the drop down menu.

But Friday, yesterdays do not seem to be there. Was there a show yesterday? Sorry I can't watch it anymore now, so don't know for sure.

Sat 11 Dec 2004, 11.50AM

Survey

I have to admit that the first bit you click on leads you to believe it is about the website, but the next bit, if you read it, makes it very clear what it is all about. I filled it all in, no problem.

Why did you put this under recipes though Sharona?

Fri 10 Dec 2004, 11.08PM

Recipe by Nigel Slater

UKTV Food have bought the right to show the program, but they do not have permission to publish the recipes, this is quite common and happens with a lot of programs bought from other channels.

Don't blame the TV station or the chef, I blame all the other people in between.

Fri 10 Dec 2004, 11.04PM

Using agar agar

I have got on ok with the veggie gel, but not for marshmallows. Haven't used it as you want to for a mushroom layer thing, so can't really comment on that.

Mon 6 Dec 2004, 10.29PM

One Pot Wonders

Dried beans, some mixes come with lentils in as well, soaked, cooked in stock and tomatoes, (tinned are fine) with vegetables ie. carrots, swede, onions, leeks, green beans, mushrooms, peas, sweetcorn, peppers, oh the list and variety is endless.

Sun 5 Dec 2004, 9.27PM

James Martin webchat

It would seem not by just looking at What's on TV, but I could be wrong.

Sun 5 Dec 2004, 2.50PM

Gravlax

This should tell and show you all you need to know.

[link]

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 5.25PM

roast goose,duck & chicken

Or have a look here.....

[link]

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 4.44PM

What is a moule vegetable?

Yes I was going to say the same but spell it Mu

[link]

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 4.12PM

Low fat cooking

For a great veggie site have a look at this one....... we love it
[link]

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 3.36PM

silverside beef

I have roasted it but agree it can be a little tough. You could try pot roasting it, or braising it in a saucepan with a little stock, I would add carrots, onions, celery and maybe some parsnips.

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 2.34PM

Trio of bird

Do a Google search for Turduckhen, the same principle applies.

Sat 4 Dec 2004, 2.32PM

Sesame Seeds

Open sesame! Do a Google ...... magic.

Found quite a few recipes, but these look so simple

[link]

Fri 3 Dec 2004, 9.49PM

Chop Suey Fruit Loaf or Bread

I did a quick google search and came up with a couple of recipes.

[link]

[link]

Wed 1 Dec 2004, 7.35PM

Egg Nogg

Or buy it from.......

[link]

Wed 1 Dec 2004, 7.26PM

Help-Hungarian ingredients

Found this site.

[link]

Wed 1 Dec 2004, 12.35AM

Luxury 5 Nut Roast

Nut Roast is something I have never cooked, but I have done quite a few of Celia Brooks Brown's recipes and they are superb. I have had a look at the nut roast recipe and it looks pretty good, but I will be doing the Caramelised Onion and Lentil Wellington.

Tue 30 Nov 2004, 11.49PM

Deep Fried Turkey.

Yes Frexy, there has been a discussion, but hey, it ain't never gonna live up to the beercan one!!! Big Grin

Sun 28 Nov 2004, 10.49PM

Salmon

There is also the dishwasher version.......... oh and wrapping in wet newspaper and putting in the oven.

Sun 28 Nov 2004, 6.40PM

fruit cake

I did a Google search on "defrosting wedding cake" and found there are several sites giving info.

This one looks quite good though.

[link]

Sun 28 Nov 2004, 2.42PM

Cranberry Help

You can type cranberries in the search bar above and select recipes, you can type cranberries in google (the site that comes out top is the group not the fruit though) the Ocean Spray site looks good.

Sun 28 Nov 2004, 1.53PM

How can i cook mirengues in the microwave

I don't whip my eggwhite either, just break it up slightly with a fork.

Sun 28 Nov 2004, 1.43PM

Help! Weisskraut anyone?

How about making your own?

[link]

Sat 27 Nov 2004, 8.31PM

Tunis cake

Have a look on the Delia site.

[link]

Fri 26 Nov 2004, 7.25PM

Worcestershire Sauce

There was quite a discussion about this not long ago.

Just type Hendersons Relish into the search bar and select chat, it will all be there to read.

Thu 25 Nov 2004, 7.31AM

tart, flan and quiche.

Or, lol, maybe a pie just means covered, as in fish pie, shepherds pie, lemon meringue pie.......

I do remember we had this discussion before, and decided in the end it could have gone on forever.

Talking of which, did anyone watch Full on Food last night and see Jenny Bond's fish pie with meringue topping, different idea?

Thu 25 Nov 2004, 7.19AM

Beef burgers

Yes, good quality rump, and if you can, freshly mince or process it yourself, not too fine. Don't overcook either, I think by now that good British Beef is really safe, and pink is good.

Mon 22 Nov 2004, 9.31PM

alcohol free christmas pudding

Have a look at what Delia says

[link]

Mon 22 Nov 2004, 7.33PM

Fresh Kaffir Lime Leaves

Well if all else fails you could order some online, and freeze some.

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 10.47PM

Steamboat

It went well then? LOL, cleaning the table is your own fault for inviting messy eaters! Big Grin

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 2.57PM

Devs Spices

Nice one Devs thanks for the info. Smile

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 2.54PM

Lobster

We did have a discussion about lobster here a while ago

[link]

and you will see from that thread that the best website with details etc that Martino and I could find was

[link] a Live Lobster for Broiling

Good luck

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 2.23PM

Australian Womens Weekly

Not sure about this, but have a look at this website.

[link]

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 2.11PM

How can i cook mirengues in the microwave

Oh good, so pleased, I used to make them for cake stalls, you know for the school when my daughter was still at school and in the Brownies etc.

LOL, they did make a lot of mess on the floor though cos they are soooooo light and crumbly, but it's ok, the Church Hall made me do all the clearing up afterwards.... every time!!!

Sun 21 Nov 2004, 1.11PM

How can i cook mirengues in the microwave

I think about the size of a hazelnut maybe, and they will probably take about a minute, space them out well and just stand and watch them rise, then kind of set and when they do that, stop the microwave.

One other thing tho, they are very light a crispy all through, no gooey bit in the middle. And the only other disaster we had was when my daughter was making them at school as part of her Food Tech, she tried using chocolate flavour icing sugar, it did not work. Obviously the cocoa in the sugar has some effect, but I think we would need a scientist to explain that one.

Good luck! Smile

Sat 20 Nov 2004, 11.04PM

Lobster Tails

Glow Smile

Sat 20 Nov 2004, 10.53PM

Lobster Tails

How about this idea Jackie.....
[link]

Sat 20 Nov 2004, 10.44PM

brandy and cream sauce

Gently pan fry the pork in a little butter and olive oil, then cover and leave til cooked through, add about 4tbls of dijon mustard and a couple of good shakes of worcester sauce, and seasoning, then remove from heat and add a good slug of brandy and ignite, then add cream (double or whipping) and boil till reduced to the required thickness.

Sat 20 Nov 2004, 7.43AM

How can i cook mirengues in the microwave

I simply use 1 eggwhite and enough icing sugar to make a fondant paste. Roll into small balls and place in a circle round your turntable. Not one in the middle though. The only time I knew of a disaster was with my sister who has a metal turntable as hers is a combination oven, the turntable must be glass or use a large microwavable plate.

Thu 18 Nov 2004, 6.51AM

Branston pickle shortage!

Well the company announced on the 2nd Nov (in the article TerryDox refers to above) that there was no crisis, that they had enough stock to cover Christmas and that they would start production again within 3 weeks, so not long to go now then!

They actually said at that time people would not need to rush out and buy it, and I haven't noticed the same fuss abut Hayward's pickles, Loyd Grossman sauces and the Waistline range.

Ebay is a great place to buy and sell, but I think a lot of people have kind of missed the joke here. Smile

Wed 17 Nov 2004, 8.17PM

Steamboat

Oh wow cep, can I come, I'll sit under the table and someone can pass bits down to me. Yes it should be fun and I do so wish you luck! My sort of dinner party that. Smile

Tue 16 Nov 2004, 11.04PM

Branston pickle shortage!

My favs are the quarter jar, with left over bit of cheese in it, and the offer to sniff a jar, paying for your own transport of course!!

Tue 16 Nov 2004, 10.41PM

Branston pickle shortage!

Hey Nick, go for it!!! LOL Big Grin

[link]

if they can........

Sun 14 Nov 2004, 8.51PM

Paprika Paste

If you do a google search on Hungarian ban on paprika, you will find lots of info about this.

Sun 14 Nov 2004, 6.00PM

Creme Fraiche

Oh yum, don't see why not. Or have a look here....
[link]

Sun 14 Nov 2004, 3.31PM

Creme Fraiche

Got any fresh or tinned fruit, preferably peaches but....

put in a dish, cover with the creme fraiche, sprinkle with lots of sugar, brown if possible, and stick under the grill till all nice and caramelised. Smile

Sun 14 Nov 2004, 2.56PM

red cabbage

Have a look at Brian Turner's recipe for Braised Red Cabbage on this site.

Sat 13 Nov 2004, 10.10PM

kidney beans

Boil for at least 10 mins then simmer for about an hour.

It is the initial boiling that kills the toxins, the rest of the time to cook and soften.

Sat 13 Nov 2004, 8.13PM

Suet!

Yup, the fat around the kidneys is very solid when at room temp, and one of my very fav recipes from years ago was kidneys in their jackets, superb.

Fri 12 Nov 2004, 8.37PM

Pheasant

Definitely not!! but if you want to go and have a look on another site..........

[link]

Develish Big Grin

Sun 7 Nov 2004, 4.59PM

Sterno fuel

Oh dear, I'm not doing very well here am I?

Sun 7 Nov 2004, 9.04AM

Sterno fuel

I wonder if Mervyn would be of more help on this, I was also going to suggest a camping shop, and Merv should know about that sort of thing and he is in NI

Sun 7 Nov 2004, 8.52AM

Sterno fuel

Try this one Kromusdomus, they say there is no delivery charge for the mainland but can arrange for overseas delivery and to contact them. Fingers crossed.

[link]

Just click on the help button for details of p&p and delivery

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 7.36PM

Sterno fuel

Have a look here, I haven't checked out the p&p or minimum order though.

[link]

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 6.49PM

white chocolate cheesecake , HELP!

Even if someone has it they won't be able to post it on here englishrose, it would breach copyright. But there are some white chocolate cheesecake recipes on the Internet that you may be able to adapt.

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 6.18PM

pickled onions

Not sure about the balsamic, I would use white wine or cider vinegar. Mammachef? come on where are you?

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 6.13PM

Just wondering..

Also spelled antipasto

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 6.01PM

Just wondering..

Antipasta is an appetizer usually consisting of an assortment of foods, such as smoked meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables.

What used to be called Mixed Hors D'oeuvres Smile

Sat 6 Nov 2004, 10.27AM

Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup.. HELLLLLPPPPP!!!!

Carrot sounds good to me too, and the right colour, have a great time.

Fri 5 Nov 2004, 9.11PM

Suet!

Have you asked at a local high street old fashioned butcher's shop Merlin?

Fri 5 Nov 2004, 8.57PM

Ostrich meat

Have you looked here normskii? [link]

Thu 4 Nov 2004, 6.27PM

Chicken,Leek & Parma Ham Ciabatta pie

Hi Flow, if you click on chefs in the list to the left of the screen, then select Mike Robinson from the dropdown, click on Recipes Available it is top of the list, with a video as well if you like. Smile

Thu 4 Nov 2004, 2.58PM

scramble eggs:microwave Vs pan

Excuse me Pug Lover, but what is wrong with soda streams?

Wed 3 Nov 2004, 5.31PM

scramble eggs:microwave Vs pan

Well I use the microwave to cook the eggs but find that I have to wash the bowl by hand because my dishwasher never washes it clean. It is ok for my eggs cos I like them slightly runny, but my daughter liks them really firm and the stuck-on egg just never comes off.

Tue 2 Nov 2004, 8.50PM

cheap and filling

I'd go for pasta bake and salad (plus some roasted veg if the budget stretches)

Tue 2 Nov 2004, 8.36PM

Is it possible to home-make cream

Like this Essex Girl?

[link]

Tue 2 Nov 2004, 8.19PM

Is it possible to home-make cream

That's the cream maker
I bought one from Ebay for a friend, but it didn't work, so in the end Mary from Australia sent hers to our friend instead.

Mary had taken the cream maker from here to Oz with her.

Tue 2 Nov 2004, 7.50PM

Is it possible to home-make cream

LOL, Bacon try doing a search for a thread called

How do you make double cream?

It started here in chat in August last year, and went on and on, but there are some ideas and suggestions, including buying a cream maker.

Mon 1 Nov 2004, 8.22PM

Pheasant

No I'm not kidding cep, and not everyone can say they have had a question answered by the great man.

Others? oh Lotte Duncan, Paul Young (top choc) Paul Hollywood (but not as much as he did) Simon Rimmer has done, Steve Walpole.
This is one of the reasons that some of us get so annoyed when people come on here just to have a go at a chef or presenter, that person could be reading what is said.

But I think Ross is our most prolific celeb at the moment.

I laughed when I read your original post, because not so long ago I said that I now know why they are called gamebirds, it is a game trying to avoid them on the country roads I sometimes have to dive along.

Now, watch those cats..... and yes, please let us know how the cooking goes. Smile

Mon 1 Nov 2004, 6.25AM

Pheasant

Cep, Kiwi is in London at the moment, well as far as I am aware, you do know that it is Ross Burden don't you?

Sun 31 Oct 2004, 12.52PM

grated parmesan

Have you tried asking at your nearest large supermarket to see if they would be prepared to do you a special order? Has to be worth a try I would have thought.

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 4.10PM

Perfect Meringue

Mary Berry says to add 1 tsp of cornflour and 1 tsp of white wine vinegar. (That is for 3 egg whites)

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 2.49PM

chinese banana toffee

The only recipes I came up with were dipped in batter and I don't think that is what you are after.

However on a couple of restaurant sites I found descriptions on banana toffee as being banana caramelized in honey and sesame seeds, so have you thought about just using honey?

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 2.40PM

roast goose,duck & chicken

Not sure about the TV Dinners one, but I do know that there are recipes for turkey, duck and chicken, if you do a google search for Turducken you will find them.

Also galantine and ballotine are good things to search under. We have had this discussion a few times on here before and ages ago I even found one recipe that ended up being stuffed in a camel. (I could find it again for you if you really wanted to impress your friends!) Big Grin

I do wish you good luck and hope you let us know how you get on.

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 2.30PM

Malaysian Recipes

Hi Mervyn, I have found a couple of sites with recipes that might be worth you looking at to see if they are familiar.

[link]
[link]

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 1.11PM

Pumpkins galore!

There are lots of pumpkin recipes on this site Snowy,
Mashed, spiced, roasted, pickled, tempura, sambol, pies, tarts, dip, ravioli, fritters, parcels, curry, cake, with chicken and with salmon, as well as a couple of different soup ones that you may not have seen. Good luck! Smile

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 11.41AM

chocolate bread recipe

So how about the Mediterranean Lunch Loaf or All In One Breakfast Bread recipes, using chocolate as the filling?

Sat 30 Oct 2004, 10.58AM

Waxed Lemons

Talking of my speciality being silly answers, I'm not really sure if this is going to sound silly or not, but here goes anyway.

If you have nice fresh lemons and don't want to just keep them in the fridge for when you need one, why not grate the zest and squeeze the juice then freeze in an ice cube tray?

I am sure the lemon juice would be fine, and if you put the juice of one lemon per cube you would know exactly how much to take out for your recipe.

The zest I am not as sure about, would it freeze well? and you would probably just need to wrap it in cling film or foil, if you wanted it kept seperate from the juice.

But as I type, I am listening to AWT on Saturday Kitchen and he has just mentioned buying dried orange zest, so how about drying the zest?

TerryDox, you wouldn't need the freezer, just leave outside somewhere. Big Grin

Fri 29 Oct 2004, 11.42PM

Waxed Lemons

I DO specialise in silly answers, but only when the questions demand it, hence the practice.

Lemon meringue pie is good too, cold in warm weather and warm in cold, if you see what I mean. ( northeners may get confused by that) Big Grin

I should think that good fresh lemon an honey is a good thing too at the moment.

Fri 29 Oct 2004, 7.03AM

Chicken Roll - Gary Rhodes Friends for dinner

If revenue from booksales wasn't or couldn't be taken into account when budgeting for a TV program, think how much more each program would cost the BBC, and the licence fee increase to compensate.

Also, you can look at and use a book as often as you like, at your leisure, in your own time, without people complaining about repeats.

But the idea that "we" the licence payers own the BBC is a whimsical fallacy. We, if we buy a licence, own the right to watch the BBC, so we sponsor it, not own it. Just as buyng a Road Fund Licence for your car give you a right to use the roads, not own them.

Another way of looking at it is that if the recipes were on the Internet, he would be paid in some way for that, so, in that view would it not make it that we were paying 3 times as most of us have to pay something for our Internet access.

As to the publishers, some are by the BBC some are not. Copyright is a very very complicated subject, but when it comes down to it, buying a book is an option that many many people are glad to have, when James Martin DIDN'T produce a book for one of his series', that was complained about as well.

Thu 28 Oct 2004, 8.10PM

chocolate bread recipe

There is a Chocolate Bread recipe by Paul Hollywood on this site, (and it even has how much flour to use) I could imagine having it sliced with choccy hazelnut spread. Smile

Thu 28 Oct 2004, 8.04PM

Waxed Lemons

This is the weather for a Sussex Pond Pudding, or one of those yummy lemon puddings where you get the sponge on top and the saucey stuff underneath.

TerryDox, there is a first (and last) time for everything, and as for the silly question, don't worry, I'm used to it. Big Grin

Wed 27 Oct 2004, 6.24PM

Waxed Lemons

What? TerryDox? not the Mary Berry Lemon Curd Tart, I have heard it is very good, if you can find the recipe.

Tue 26 Oct 2004, 11.00PM

Simon Rimmer's restaurant

Greens Restaurant, 43 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 8NT, Tel: 0161 434 4259

Tue 26 Oct 2004, 8.03PM

Sainsburys 'Jamie Oliver' Hung Meat

Of course you can, with the right conditions, but never heard of tongue or cheek being hung. Big Grin

Tue 26 Oct 2004, 6.20PM

gary rhodes

Yeah yeah, cheers guys, just call me Hoppity!! Smile

Essex Girl, I think I would say no, if you look at the date that those ingredients were listed it was before the copyright matter became an issue. Ian Fenn did post lots of guidlines to what was and was not ok.

But he did explain that it wasn't JUST the letter of the law copyright thing, it was the goodwill of the chefs/agents/publishers all that sort of thing.

However Ian is no longer with us, so maybe an email to UKTV Food asking about this would get you a better answer.

Mon 25 Oct 2004, 11.12PM

gary rhodes

OH PLEASE, Brie don't do this, cos if I see one more request of Nigella's Clementine cake..........

Mon 25 Oct 2004, 7.23PM

Help By Tomorrow Please

oh, and thank you both so much for your lovely comments. Hug

Mon 25 Oct 2004, 7.23PM

Help By Tomorrow Please

Well this is much more Kiwichef's field of expertise than mine, but sites of interest I found are.

[link]

[link]

There was also a site that had information about medical research that is being carried out, but I haven't found it again yet. But give me time. Smile

Mon 25 Oct 2004, 6.15PM

gary rhodes

Depends which programs are on Brie, trust me, I know.

Mon 25 Oct 2004, 6.11PM

Condensed milk, does it freeze?

Brill Big Grin Big Grin

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 7.36PM

Help By Tomorrow Please

Sorry you have had a rotten day, but glad I have brightened it up.

One problem with the Millionaire thing tho, they record it the day before so I wouldn't have time to look it up on the Internet. Big Grin

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 7.28PM

passion fruit souffle???

Don't know about the Gordon one, but there is a Paul Rankin recipe from RSC on the beeb site that may be worth looking at.

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 6.57PM

Unknown title.

There is an idea of it posted, maybe try searching for pork and bacon roll would help? search in chat that is.

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 6.30PM

Help By Tomorrow Please

I know why it looks very white, it is because it is the only fish to not have red blood cells, this also acts like an antifreeze so it can live in very cold water and still not get very sluggish.

See I did a search looking for a recipe but only found information.

Frown

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 5.59PM

The one recipe you really cannot do however hard you try!

Brie, Good Food Live were askeing for people to go on the show for a chef to take them through a recipe, why not go for that?

Sun 24 Oct 2004, 10.48AM

roast beef

Peppered Roast Beef by Sanjay De from Coconut Coast sounds good too, maybe a little late for today tho, and of course it depends what cut of beef you have.

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 2.47PM

Coq Au Vin. Wine?

I don't think you can say there is a best wine to add, it is a matter of taste, I have heard chefs say to use the same wine in the dish as you serve with it though. So I would go for your favourite.

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 2.10PM

Gary Rhodes Pork pie recipe

Hi, I replied to this when you asked a couple of weeks ago, although I think you will find your post was edited slightly.
If you click on your name and then on your other post you will see the answers.
Smile

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 2.00PM

Squid Ink Linguine

It won't stain your teeth at any other time though? Cheeky

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 12.01PM

Cake boxes

www.sugarshack.co.uk also do them. Smile

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 10.53AM

Autumn surplus

I would just cut them in half or quarters depending on size, open freeze then put in freezer bags. You can then take a few out at a time to use in casseroles etc.

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 10.36AM

Cake decorations

Have you tried www.sugarshack.co.uk?

Sat 23 Oct 2004, 10.27AM

PULLED PORK - ADVICE NEEDED

If you search for Pulled Pork above Michelle, to start with it wil just bring up Steamboat, but if you then select chat and search again the second entry on the list (containing 18 posts) is the recipe by Chef Ashbell McElveen, which has BBQ, grill and oven instructions, and the sauce is in vaious posts after that. Good Luck. Smile

Mon 18 Oct 2004, 12.38PM

Fantastic British recipes Have a look!!!

LOL, this is one of my favourite sites, a rival to my other fav Rampant Scotland, lost count of the times I have posted the url for it on here.

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 4.04PM

Slow Cooker & S&K pudding

Thank you Sue Smile

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 4.04PM

WHAT ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN RELAX'S YOU! Bread Making, Preparing Sunday Lunch...

Listening to the dishwasher. Big Grin

Sorry, no for me it is making soup, any sort of soup, normally with just whatever I find in the cupboards/fridge/freezer.

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 3.24PM

Kitchen Takeover - Fri 15 Oct

Of course Ross may answer this himself if he sees it here, or you could always pop onto his website www.rossburden.com where there is a contact Ross button so you can ask him any questions. Might be worth a try. Smile

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 3.05PM

Slow Cooker & S&K pudding

Can I just ask, is that starting with raw meat or part cooking the filling beforehand?

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 2.34PM

Kitchen Takeover - Fri 15 Oct

I think maybe you mean Kitchen Invaders rather than Kitchen Takeover? If so the recipes were on the BBC site at one time but not sure if they still are.

Sun 17 Oct 2004, 2.17PM

steamed suet pudding

There is a nice one on Helen's British Cooking Site.
[link]

Which I have to say is becoming a rival to Rampant Scotland in my favourite food sites list.

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 8.18PM

Kali Ladika

This is the recipe section, if there is a problem the best way is to email UKTV Food with the information or post in the website feedback section. Smile

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 4.37PM

Cucumber marmalade

Not something I have ever tried, there are some recipes on the Internet though.

Frexy? where are you? is this one of your specials?

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 4.18PM

spiced lamb with goat's cheese ...

That's great Livewire!! The videos still don't work for me, but it is impossible for anyone to but in one here, this is what it is all about. (but, lol, I hope you didn't mind me saying on another thread about the Tony Tobin fig recipe you found on the BBC site) Smile Smile

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 3.32PM

spiced lamb with goat's cheese ...

I can see what you mean aryann, it just says to make the marinade and leave for the flavours to develop, but surely it wouldn't be called a marinade if you didn't add the lamb to it?

I would say that you marinade the lamb in the mix and then tip the rest over the lamb later in the oven cooking stage.

I may be a good idea to email the website or post this under website feedback for more info.

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 2.56PM

Abalone Sauce

Isn't it the abalone sauce in a bottle that is used for stirfry's etc Blondie and the one in the jar a different kind of sauce?

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 2.42PM

New York Cheesecake

Sorry Paula, have never tried it and my local Tesco does not stock it, well not as far as I can see on the website, so I can't even get an idea of what it is like. Think we need more information on it to be able to help.

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 2.20PM

Question for Rustie.

As far as I know, Reza has not written a book as such Burty. But there is a book by Nigel Farrell to go with the second series of A Place In France, which does contain some of Reza's recipes.

Georgie posted about it before it is called:
A Place In France: An Indian Summer - Nigel Farrell

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 11.37AM

sauce

Not sure what you mean by Thai sauce terry.

There are numerous Thai style sauces depending on what you want it for, dipping sauce, curry sauce, for fish, chicken or meat?

I think more of an idea what you are thinking of would give people on here more of an idea what to suggest.

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 11.32AM

A pudding to sit along side Tiramisu !

If you want a recipe for Blackberry and apple strudel, have a look on the BBC site and there is one by AWT from the Saturday Brunch series.
[link]

Or what I would think of, ok I know you say not individual puds, but I would make something similar to samosas. The filo pastry with a dob of filling then folded into a triangle, brushed with butter and popped in the open. That way you could do an assortment of fillings, blackberry and apple, pineapple and peach, apricot and almond, mincemeat, oh lots and lots of ideas for that.

Or, how about going for the old but well and trusted favourite and make a bread and butter pudding, good recipes on this site for that one.

Smile

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 10.48AM

Question for Rustie.

Sorry Essex Girl, dunno where that came from, it should say about 7oz which of course is 200g. Golly, I am so glad you didn't use that amount of butter and made a wasted dish. I will report that post and see if it can be edited or deleted just in case someone else gets caught out.

Glad you are enjoying the other ideas tho, I love broccoli and so does my daughter.

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 8.04AM

chocolate twists or scrolls

Try www.sugarshack.co.uk

Sat 16 Oct 2004, 8.00AM

gary rhodes

Ah but let's not forget that Nigella's recipes aren't available on this site, they are in other places, namely her own website, which I assume is designed to make her money, and other websites who have bought the right to publish them. So Nigella is making money out of it in one way or another.

Ok, I admit there are a couple of websites who have Nigella's recipes where it seems fairly obvious don't have permission, but they, being the site and the individuals who post the recipes, could be sued for breaching copyright laws in that way.

Arnavaz had one of the best ideas because it does not break any laws to copy anything for your own personal use.

Fri 15 Oct 2004, 9.51PM

Gary Rhodes recipe

If you read the thread kaz84, you will see that Gary's recipes cannot be put on the site, by the website themselves or by anyone else. Copyright rules ok.

Thu 14 Oct 2004, 11.52PM

TV chefs resturants

Nancy Lam's Enak Enak
56 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5RQ
Telephone: 020 7924 3148

Reza Mohammed
Star of India
154 Old Brompton, SW5 0BE
Tel 020 7373 2901

But if you click on chefs to the top left of this screen you can find a long list of the chefs who appear on UKTV Food and what their restaurants, if they have one, are called.

Tue 12 Oct 2004, 11.38PM

native oysters

There is some info on the Internet, even buying online, but it would seem that in Scotland the native oyster is now becoming a protected species.

Tue 12 Oct 2004, 8.05PM

reblochon cheese

Emmental, Morbier, Gruyère, Jarlsberg, Reblochon or Raclette

Sun 10 Oct 2004, 2.34PM

Weighted Pasta Machine

Well this may sound silly, and I am sorry to answer with another question, but do electric pasta machines need to be clamped? If not that that could be your answer.

Sun 10 Oct 2004, 2.02PM

Oyster sauce

I have a recipe that simply says that soy sauce can be used as a substitute for oyster.

Sun 10 Oct 2004, 12.42PM

Tartlet Rings

If you type cooking rings in the search bar above and click on the little dot next to the box, then when the next page loads select chat, you will find lots of references to this, people call them different things but they do seem to be widely available and many people have said where they have bought them from. Smile

Sun 10 Oct 2004, 6.27AM

recipe for panna cota

Just type panna cotta in the search bar above, there are a few recipes on this site, and they all look fairly easy. Smile

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 10.17PM

PORK PIES

Or it could even be Gary Rhodes New British Classics (alfresco) (why do they have to show more than one series for the same chef at the same time just to confuse me?)

Ta Livewire Smile

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 9.50PM

PORK PIES

Well, cheeky Rodders old chap, I just clicked on What's on TV the left of this page and it says...... Gary Rhodes The Cookery Year.... so, I wonder if it could be called that? Develish

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 6.35PM

apples in Christmas mincemeat

I would use any apple that I had to be honest, I think that bramleys go soft very quickly so a crisper apple may take a little longer to break down, but that is all IMHO.

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 6.29PM

PORK PIES

Of course, there is always help available here, that is what makes it such a lovely website!!

Now, if you just pop along to your local bookshop or even library you will be able to find the recipe in the book that accompanies the series.

That is the only place you will find the recipes for Gary Rhodes because he does not allow them to be published much anywhere else.

Good luck and hope you enjoy. Smile Smile

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 4.50PM

Irish Corned Beef

Have a look here Big Monkey Man, ( lol love the name )

[link]

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 1.32PM

Odd coloured ginger, is it ok to use??

Not sure about this, never come across it myself, but I found a few references, let me know if you want more.

It has a tan skin and a flesh that ranges in color from pale greenish yellow to ivory.

Whole raw roots are generally referred to as fresh ginger. A piece of the rhizome, called a ‘hand’. It has a pale yellow interior and a skin varying in colour from brown to off-white. Jamaican ginger, which is pale buff, is regarded as the best variety. African and Indian ginger is darker skinned and generally inferior, with the exception of Kenya ginger.
Whole fresh roots provide the freshest taste. The roots are collected and shipped when they are still immature, the outer skin is a light green colour. These can sometimes be found in Oriental markets.
Dried roots are sold either ‘black’ with the root skin left on, or ‘white’ with the skin peeled off. The dried root is available whole or sliced.
Avoid wrinkled, discolored, or moldy ginger.

Smile

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 10.30AM

Dummer, Hants

No, things are a lot Karma at the moment. Smile

Sat 9 Oct 2004, 10.19AM

Dummer, Hants

Are you sure you don't mean the Queen Inn?

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 3.39PM

A nice ploughmans!!

Oh yes he can!!!! Develish Develish

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 1.50PM

Cajun seasoning

Livewire!!! I cannot believe it!!! thank you thank you thank you.

No I had not noticed it, and yes you can!!

Oh boy there is a fantasic search facility behind that little dot. Why didn't UKTV Food tell us it was there?

So if you click on the dot then search for "cajun" you can search in chat for all that has been discussed before. Also if you search in recipes Paul Bloxham has a recipe for Blackened Cajun Catfish which lists all the ingredients with amounts for the cajun seasoning.

WOW Livewire, thank you again. Smile Smile Smile

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 12.15PM

Cajun seasoning

I know this has been asked and answered a while ago on here, but without the "search in chat" facility I don't think I can find it for you.

So have a look here instead and see if it helps Smile

[link]

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 12.01PM

Cling film query

This was discussed not long ago regarding using cling film instead of baking parchment or greaseproofed paper when blind baking.

I did suggest at the time that it would be nice to have a feature on this. Maybe we should lobby GFL for this?

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 11.47AM

Onion Sauce

To make an onion sauce, I would soften the onions in the butter, then add the flour to make the roux, cook for a few minutes, stiring, to "cook out" the flour, and then add the liquid.

But this is only the way I do it, not necc the "right" way Smile

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 11.43AM

eggy mushrooms!

Mervyn, there is a thread under GFL/Bites about eggs for this week, called how do you eat yours? I think this is a good one for there. Smile

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 11.36AM

Onion Sauce

I find that it is the initial cooking of the flour and butter, or whatever you use for your roux that makes the difference. The flour and fat should be cooked well, but not until browned unless you want a brown sauce, before the liquid is added gradually.

Whether the liquid should be cold or warm or hot is another story. I use cold, but only a very little to start with.

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 10.08AM

Somerset Chicken

I would use a Normandy Chicken recipe.

Fri 8 Oct 2004, 9.54AM

YORKSHIRE CURD TART

I would go for this one....

[link]

Thu 7 Oct 2004, 8.51PM

Fried Green Tomatoes

How about a green tomato casserole? or just open freeze them, whole or cut in half, put in a freezer bag and use a few at a time in casseroles or sauces.

Tue 5 Oct 2004, 6.49PM

Wher can i buy alfalfa sprouts ?

I should think it is best to sprout your own.

Tue 5 Oct 2004, 6.04PM

Custard

I wear a vanilla scented perfume, Venice by Yves Rocher, it is my favourite Cry Cry

Sun 3 Oct 2004, 6.04PM

lamb henry

The only lamb henry recipe I found on google, only looked quickly tho, was with shoulder . Confused

Sun 3 Oct 2004, 1.26PM

BROCCOLI recipes wanted

Ideas I have used,

Broccoli quiche, I love that but put cheese in as well
Broccoli with almonds ( or any other nut I suppose ) with a cream sauce
Sicilian broccoli, now this is supposed to have anchovies in it but I am not keen, so broccoli, mozzarella, onion, and olives layered in a dish, tip over some red wine cover and cook in the oven for a couple of hours on a low heat

or broccoli with a paprika sauce, the sauce I use is butter, about 750g of butter, 2 egg yolks, a big pinch of cayenne and 2tsp paprika, a little lemon juice and a touch of water if necc, oh and salt not not pepper unless you want.

Sun 3 Oct 2004, 10.25AM

Tea room in Bristol

But if you can pop down the road from Bristol to Bath VAgirl, I think you will find lots of them there. Smile

Sun 3 Oct 2004, 10.24AM

Saltpetre

Well, when we were talking once about why sausages were call Bangers, one theory mentioned that it was because of the saltpetre in them that made them explode.

Sun 3 Oct 2004, 9.46AM

Tea room in Bristol

Well I have eventually remembered to ask my daughter about this as she is in Bristol a lot, she says (and with the amount of times I have driven round it, I should agree) that Bristol does not have a High Street as such, and she can't think of any tratitional places right in the centre, but she does suggest The Boston Tea Party, which is in Park Street.

I have asked her to keep thinking.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 7.55PM

Saltpetre

Well there is some on ebay at the moment, well I think there is, it says....

250g OF SALTPETER.
This is the main ingredient used in making vesta powder, used in spell's and sacred rituals for excorism and other purification rights.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 7.34PM

microwave clootie dumpling

Well I haven't actually tried this myself but having looked around it would seem that you can, you just turn the heat up and cook them at the end as you would normally.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 6.40PM

tomato tart

I think someone else was looking for one and someone else answered that it was called chilli tomato tart, but you can find out about it by looking for a thread called Beef tomato tart on 28/29th sept here under the recipe thread.
Hope it's the same one.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 5.45PM

Chocolate cake??

I'm not sure that vanilla would stand up to the black treacle very well, and a plain one would also be treacle flavoured I think, but I know that ginger cake with treacle comes out lovely. You have to keep it for a few days to get it really moist and yummy though.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 5.20PM

microwave clootie dumpling

Have you tried an Internet search? there are lots and lots so I wouldn't know which may match the one you had before Smile

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 4.21PM

pickled cabbage

Hi tigger, long time no see, great to hear from you again.

I have never made pickled cabbage, but I do know there is sauerkraut which is salted, and then the ones done with vinegar, with various spices to give more flavour, oh and of course red or white cabbage.

I did a google (lol as I always do!) and found lots of different ways, but I can't tell you if there is any particular method that is better than another.

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 3.30PM

Tin foil

Hmmm and I thought we would be using foils.....

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 3.18PM

Tin foil

But of course if it was Gold(miners) Plated that would be a different matter, come out of the Arcade Frexy Big Grin

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 3.14PM

Tin foil

That may well be Frex, but just do a google search on

"energy saving shiny side"....... Develish Develish

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 2.02PM

Dovedale Blue & Apple Cheesecake

Well there is a Blue Cheesecake recipe on the site below, it has walnuts and grapes on top which sounds good too.

[link]

Sat 2 Oct 2004, 7.33AM

rick steins belly pork(29/09)

Me knowledgable? nah, the only thing I have a good knowledge of is how to find the knowledge out from the Internet!

But agree there are some good and genuine people on here, loads of them, one of them also being Feathers (or Penguin if you prefer) but you can tell that by the post above. Smile Smile

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 7.42PM

Tin foil

Oh and of course energy saving tips by the power companies, refering to putting aluminium foil behind radiators. Shiny side facing the rad.

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 7.40PM

Tin foil

So why do recipes often say "shiny side up" or "shiny side out" Frexy? For wrapping I would say that maybe one side is more non-stick than the other, although a brush with oil or butter will help with that, but for covering a cake whilst cooking to stop it over browning?

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 6.27PM

Tin foil

Yup, that is what I have always thought as well. So I line with shiny side out, and wrap to cook with shiny side in.

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 5.55PM

Cake boxes

The two speciality cake shops in my area sell them, you know the ones who make wedding and christening cakes etc.

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 6.38AM

Favourite words

Ah but, cep, James Martin changes his favourite word to go with his latest series, a while ago everything was delicious, then later it was sweet. Haven't seen his recent new series so not sure what it is now Big Grin

Thu 30 Sep 2004, 6.32AM

recipe for poppadums

Do you mean a repice for actually making the poppadums, or just ways of using them?

Poppadums are made from Gram Flour, Rice Flour, Oil, Salt and a raising agent, possible baking powder or bicarb. Then rolled out very very thinly and left to dry. I don't have any quantities tho. Frown

Tue 28 Sep 2004, 10.38PM

Prawn Dumplings 28th Sept

Just click on Home at the top left of the page, then click on Good Food Bites at the top right of the page that loads. All the recipes from today's show will be there.

If you don't get back to look till tomorrow do the same as above but select 28th from the dropdown menu. Smile

Tue 28 Sep 2004, 12.55AM

Cooking the perfect chicken

So what is wrong with chicken cooked with a beercan all of a sudden?

Mon 27 Sep 2004, 6.55AM

Differnces between types of mustard seed

There is a lot more to mustard than meets the tongue, lol, I also didn't know that it is mixing the cracked or ground mustard seeds with a cold liquid that makes it hot, but it will then rapidly loose that heat if not mixed with an acid ie vinegar or lemon juice.

So interesting, well I think so, so thank you to does the cooking, and Aliz, sorry, it looks as if I am saying about the curry to you, I also meant to say that white mustard seeds for anything that only needs warmth not real heat. How about trying them just cracked in a honey mustard sauce or dressing for example?

Mon 27 Sep 2004, 12.06AM

Differnces between types of mustard seed

But even that one, they still uses turmeric for colour Blondie.

Sun 26 Sep 2004, 8.54PM

rosemary. castle cook

Have a look here goldie
[link]

Sorry fossils, can't find the lemon tart one, but great to see you here again, it has been a long time since I have seen you. Hope you are well.

Smile Smile

Sun 26 Sep 2004, 6.11PM

goats cheese tarts

Or, how about using the recipe for Tomato, Goat's Cheese and Herb Tart by Tamasin Day Lewis as a guide but use caramelised red onions instead of the tomatoes?

Sun 26 Sep 2004, 2.40PM

Differnces between types of mustard seed

Well on that same website that I have given the URL for above, it says that white ones wiill just give a gentle heat in the mouth, whereas the brown and black go up your nose and into your forhead, if that is of any help.

I must admit that quite often when someone asks a question and I do a search to find an answer, I get quite intrerested and involved with what I find. So I learn from other people asking questions. I am no expert on anything, well unless you count searching the net and finding things out.

Good luck with the Coriander Chicken Curry, I would say for a mild one just use the white, for more heat use some brown or black as well. Smile

Sun 26 Sep 2004, 1.43PM

Differnces between types of mustard seed

So, I thought to myself, if mustard only comes in white, brown or black, why is english mustard bright yellow like the flowers?

I had a look on the webisite I have given and find that english mustard is made from all three colours of mustard seeds to give the hot flavour, and then turmeric added to give the colour.

Good eh? Smile

Sun 26 Sep 2004, 1.39PM

coconut essence

[link]

Maybe at arometherapy shops as well?


Smile

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 5.47PM

anthony worral thompsom

Erm no, ignore that, yes it is on the bbc site but I gave the wrong address

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ database/chilliapplejelly_7293.shtml
Cry

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 5.46PM

anthony worral thompsom

The recipe is on the bbc food site titch. www.bbcfood.co.uk
under Food and Drink Smile

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 12.59PM

Differnces between types of mustard seed

Not sure about this, I only every use common and ordinary mustard seeds, but if you want lots of info to get you thoughly confused, ( sorry genned up ) have a look here.

[link]

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 11.02AM

Jeni's getting LOUDER!!!

Sylvana? would not that have just made it perfect for you SJ?

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 8.36AM

tamasin day-lewis

Yes, renap, I agree with relishmama that it would be a shame if you were to stop posting so soon. Please post on another thread, do you watch many of the programs on UKTVFood? Are you a keen chef/cook and love food? Hope to see you posting on lots of the other threads.

Thank you for your support and sorry it got you an ear bashing, this matter is now better left. Smile

Sat 25 Sep 2004, 1.00AM

Custard

Yup, vanilla custardy ice cream, lovely

It is strange that people say not to freeze cream, yet so many icream etc recipes contain cream. I is confusing, as was the question of wether you can freeze condensed milk, it is used in many many ice cream and cheese cake recipes etc that surely it must freeze ok.

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 9.54PM

Apple pie

Oh sorry, forgot about the apple pie bit.

I have said this before, but I cheat, I stew the apples without stiring too much so you get some puree and some lumps as such, then cook puff pastry (bought lol) seperately in rounds or squares and pop it on top when on the plate.

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 9.52PM

Apple pie

Well done Feathers, good for you, started a new job myself a couple of months ago, not much advice I have give from mine tho. (again people who know what I have said to some of my customers please stop laughing now)

Hope you are really happy in your new role. Smile

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 7.47PM

So Brie.....

your inbox is full again Brie!!! Smile Wink

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 6.10PM

Recipe Wanted for Traditional "Scotch Pies"

Scotch eggs and Scotch Pies are just a little different DeLeeder, pop onto the link that Livewire has given have a look at the recipe section, and check out the Scotch Pies.

I say it once again, lol, one of my favourite sites. Smile

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 5.49PM

So Brie.....

Did something happen today then Brie?

Big Grin Develish

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 5.46PM

tamasin day-lewis

Thanks renap Smile Smile

You are new here I think, welcome aboard, hope you enjoy posting in the future.

Fri 24 Sep 2004, 5.35PM

Jeni's getting LOUDER!!!

LOL, are you a Gino fan Brie, did anything good happen today? Just wondering?

;D

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 11.52PM

tamasin day-lewis

nite sweet Hug

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 11.47PM

tamasin day-lewis

My point exactly Forbye, but I have been trying for this for 2 years now, but it has just got worse and worse. I also seem to have, whilst trying to get people to see that these upsetting and hurtful comments to and about the celebrities are just not acceptable on this site, set myself up as a target as well. But I am better able to defend myself than are the chefs and presenters, who, if they retaliated would be slated for that as well.

They can't win can they?

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 11.38PM

So Brie.....

And video it so you can watch again and again and again and again and.......

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 10.45PM

Dripping

No you are right DeLeeder, she is sounding almost like Brie!! Roll Eyes Eek

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 10.43PM

tamasin day-lewis

umm aren't I always? LOL, just kidding, honest, I just can't help myself sometimes. Develish Big Grin Cool

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 10.34PM

So Brie.....

Brian Cant still has his own kids program today, on Channel 5 I think, but can't remember what it is called, has animals in it though.

But I remember as the one who wrote Camblewick Green and Trumpton, even though I was too old for them and it was my ickle sister who watched them. I just supervised. Cool

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 10.17PM

tamasin day-lewis

Yes just behave yourself kiddo!! Big Grin Big Grin

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 8.54PM

home grown sweetcorn

Well I have had some corn cobs that have been very tough, but blamed it on them being too old before being picked. But then again I haven't boiled one for years, I either wrap in greasedproof paper with some butter and microwave, or cut into cobbettes and grill.

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 6.50PM

Diabetic cake recipe needed

I did a google search for diabetic recipes chocolate cake and found there are lots of different ones, but I'm not sure about the type 2 either.

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 6.31PM

So Brie.....

Oh yes!! Sonia, what a lovely idea! Develish Big Grin Develish Big Grin

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 6.11PM

Dripping

Yes we were given bread and dripping, or toast if the bread was a bit stale....... cheap but tasty, but I wouldn't have it now.

Thu 23 Sep 2004, 6.05PM

tamasin day-lewis

That is a positive comment is it? Then we differ very much, you made a derogatory comment about Tamasin Day Lewis, and her guest, you followed it up with another, you then had a go at me, then another go at me, both of which I found insulting but did not reply to you because I felt it should rest, but then you brought it up again yesterday, after saying you wished that relishmama would let it go?....... and then you get at me again, and call me childish?

As I said before, if you find that comments made to you upset you, think about the people YOU are making comments about. That is my whole point, I do not need to defend whoever, or myself, they do not need defence, as they have done nothing wrong. You found time to be so negative again here and if I need to lighten up, geeze what does that say about most other people. LOL, LOL, LOL. I don't think I will be following your positive attitude and life being too short philosophy, I really don't need it. But thank you for your advice.

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 11.19PM

Ainsleys Sesame Prawn Toast

And as Blondie has rushed off without explaining how to find where she and Martino posted the recipe....... if you type Ainsley's sesame prawn toast in the search bar and select chat, you will find this thread and the other one, they have identical titles apart from the capital A for Ainsley. Smile

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 11.16PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

LOL, Lil'Abby, your space is filled up now!! You can't receive my message, maybe you can do a clearout tomorrow. Smile

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 11.13PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

Night kids, talk again soon. Hug Hug

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 11.03PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

Getting messages from the other site Big Grin

Working hard during the day, having a drinkie at the moment, what else would you like to know? Cheeky

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 10.57PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

Here! Tongue

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 8.53PM

Ainsleys Sesame Prawn Toast

Don't know about Ainsley's, probably have to get the book, but these look and sound good.

[link]

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 8.17PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

Well I hope you let me know when you are about to disappear, I will have to prepare for the loss of my daily Brie fix. Big Grin

Not not too personal Lil'Abby, but keep an eye on it for the future Develish

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 7.57PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

(was that nice enough?) Brie is mad and I am not, Brie is mad and I am not....... Big Grin

Lil'Abby, is sometimes crazy, but not like Brie, and most of the rest of us are just nice and kind and helpful and I creep a lot. Develish

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 7.52PM

Worst recipe for pesto rosso by gino d'acampo

Hi all, Bustie Rustie here, I sooo wanted to reply to that little "insult" because that is what MammaChef called me on the wonderful Pinnie thread, so I hold the name of Bustie quite dear to my cross your heart BRA, (Sorry I can't remember what BRA stood for now).

Hi Grant, yes back to topic again, welcome to the boards, and we are always nice to nice people. Glad to hear you liked the pesto, feedback like that is always good

Smile Smile

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 7.12PM

So Brie.....

Oh thanks Porridge, we won't be able to do a thing with her for ages now!!! Big Grin Big Grin

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 7.10PM

tamasin day-lewis

I take it you mean me baboush, but no matter how you read it, I did not insult you. Well if you feel I did, then think again about what you and others post about other people, especially the celebrities. You can't have it both ways.

Also, we know very well that they DO care what is said on here, as quite a few of them have posted to thank us for our support after some upsetting remark has been posted.

But I am not religious either, and if you think me a spoilsport...... I think maybe you should read a few more of my posts before making THAT remark. As for the mods, they are paid to keep the rules, unfortunatly the rules are not as clear as they were. But the bottom line is, it is NOT acceptable to keep on an on bashing the chefs and presenters on their own website, lets face it, if it weren't for them, we would not have this forum in the first place, so a little respect for their feelings is in order. As you feel is for yours.

Wed 22 Sep 2004, 6.51PM

Mincemeat

My local Tesco has a lot of Christmas stuff out including mincemeat, but they also sell the less luxurious ones all year round.

Tue 21 Sep 2004, 7.50PM

Delias Vegetarian Collection

Yes, I have had some wonderful bargains from this company, not used the website though.

Mon 20 Sep 2004, 9.52PM

TV CHEFS: Who's your fave? Who Is Not? And why?

If I remember rightly, snoozy was INVITED to eat at Rick Stein's restaurant, so I doubt she had to pay.

Mon 20 Sep 2004, 7.48PM

Savoury Summer Pudding

I saw AWT on Food and Drink make something fairly similar. But he used a round crusty loaf, cut the top off and scooped out the insides. Then filled that with layers of roasted veg, lots of olive oil and lemon juice then weighted it down overnight so all the juices squeezed out and soaked into the bread.

Some nice goat's cheese or feta added in would be nice too.

Sun 19 Sep 2004, 7.19PM

Nigel Slater

Have a look on Amazon

[link]

Nigel Slater has written several books, including Real Food, Real Fast Food and others.

Sun 19 Sep 2004, 7.15PM

Condensed milk, does it freeze?

Not sure about this, I know that it can be used in ice cream recipes and lollies etc, so of course frozen, But don't know, and haven't found any info on if it can be frozen on it's own.

However there are a lot of superb ice cream recipes that use it, so that could be the answer. Smile

Sat 18 Sep 2004, 5.05PM

swiss chard

Hi, gin and tonic, here is a website about swiss chard, but there are lots and lots of recipes on the Internet, I did a google. Smile

[link]

Sat 18 Sep 2004, 5.00PM

marrows!!!!!

Hi ruffbum, type marrow in the search bar and select chat, there are lots of ideas and recipes there. Smile

Sat 18 Sep 2004, 2.26AM

Who do you think you are???

No, DeLeeder I doubt this is aimed at you. There have been many many not nice comments, and you my sweet are not top of the list.

Fri 17 Sep 2004, 11.34PM

Who do you think you are???

Well said Gingerbread. You must know from some of my previous comments I agree with everything you say. Good on you, and I hope you stay for a long long time. Smile

Fri 17 Sep 2004, 7.56PM

Pickled Lemons

There are also a lot of suggestions and ideas on this website, just type pickled lemons, or preserved lemons into the search bar above and select the whole site.

Fri 17 Sep 2004, 6.18PM

Smoked Food Equipment

We had quite a long, "hunt the Liquid Smoke" thread quite a while ago, and the conclusion was....... that SOME branches of the larger supermarkets do sell it, but not all. I really does seem to vary by region.

Fri 17 Sep 2004, 7.16AM

beef stew and noodles

It is by Ching He-Huang, and Juliet has posted under Good Food Live / Bites that the recipe can how be found under Good Food Bites for the 15th September. But unfortunately even though I am sure it was there last night, I can't find it this morning.

Tue 14 Sep 2004, 8.18PM

Courgettes

I don't always use courgettes or marrow in ratatouille, if your recipe says use them, just leave them out, I would use whatever I had available, well ratatouille is basically a vegetable stew. Maybe green beans, or of course field mushrooms, do you already use aubergine? or, cauliflower and broccoli? Anything really. But lots and lots of different colour peppers sounds good to me. Smile

Tue 14 Sep 2004, 7.49PM

Difficult dinner party

Following on from MammaChef, for the vegetarian one pot I would suggest Celia Brooks Brown's Oven Roasted Hotpot. I would maybe suggest Lamb Shanks, Beef Casserole, or Ham Hocks for the meat one. Extra veg if wanted. Then crusty bread and maybe a big bowl of salad to pick at.

Tue 14 Sep 2004, 6.21PM

James is in Richmond today

gastrovolpe, Hendersons Relish is mentioned in one other thread about Regional food, and also Nick from Dorset Cottage Foods started a thread asking where he could get it from.

Mon 13 Sep 2004, 6.40PM

a little rant

Yes agree cheff, but millym, I have never had one come off in anything but one piece. Very strange.

Mon 13 Sep 2004, 6.22PM

Monk Fish Steaming or Poached

LOL, was re reading the Chicken and beercan thread yesterday, and as you know the beercan keeps the chicken upright........ lots of xxxx there as well now!!!! Big Grin

I would go for the roast as well

Mon 13 Sep 2004, 6.16PM

nutless xmas cake

Or ground rice for the ground almonds instead of extra flour?

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 6.59PM

mastika

I don't know choccy, what does Paul say in the recipes? I suppose in tablet form it can be ground in the mortal and pestle, but the quantities could be dodgy.

Why not send an email to GFL to ask him for advice, he does, as you know, read some of our posts and reply, but not all the time. But I am sure he would answer if you asked.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 5.51PM

THREE SAUCES

I have found a mention of two sauces, "two piquant sauces of red chilli peppers and parsley respectively."

Not sure if this is what you are after and no recipe I'm afraid.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 5.29PM

Thining home made mayonaise

Ah, so it is more the whisking than the mustard then Mamma? and doing it a little at a time.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 5.16PM

nigella lawsons chocolate cake covered in icing

I think it is Nigella's Chocolate Fudge Cake, have a look here, or in the forum at Nigella.com

[link]

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 5.07PM

Thining home made mayonaise

If your mayonnaise separates or curdles, mix 1 teaspoon mustard and 1 tablespoon curdled mayonnaise in a bowl. Beat it with a wire whisk until it is creamy. Add the rest of the mayonnaise slowly and blend well.

Found this, but never tried it, I normally use my mayo almost straight away. Sorry.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 5.01PM

mastika

mastika can be obtained from
[link]

Matzo meal should be available at large Tesco and Sainsubury supermarkets, but meclebe I cannot find at all.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 4.07PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Word of warning my dears......

I have posted links to this and the Pinwald the Pinhead thread on Karma, just so they know how crazy the people who post here are.

Evildustbunnies chief of Karma, (sorry Shrek but I see her as boss) has already posted that by reading this thread she can see why people from here are fitting in over there so well.

Me? Mad? nah, never!

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 3.43PM

Meal for 8

Or a nice chicken casserole, with chicken portions, spicy sausage, olives, parma ham and cannellini beans. Served with new or jacket potatoes, salad and crusty bread. The main casserole can be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge.

Or even a fancy shepherds pie, with chunks of steak, button mushrooms and onions, chestnuts (tinned if necc) red wine and stock to cook in, and topped with sweet potato mash.

Sun 12 Sep 2004, 3.19PM

Meal for 8

How about a cheese, ham and potato bake? Just layers of sliced potatoes, ham, onion and cheese. With a little milk to moisten, or eggs and milk mixed. Can be prepared in advance then covered with foil and popped in the oven, take the foil off and top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs and returned to the oven til crisp.

Then serve with roasted on the vine tomatoes, with garlic and basil, cooked along side the bake. Mixed salad, and bread or breadsticks.

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 9.34PM

Champ

Well, Bubble and Squeak is another of those things that starts off a bit basic and can then be anything you like.

The basis is leftover mashed potato and cabbage, so normally done on a Monday with the leftovers from Sunday lunch. YUK! hate roast dinners especially at lunch time too.

But, you start off with just potato and cabbage, but you can then add whatever you like, beans, peas, onion, corn, carrot, just bung it all in, whatever you have leftover, and fry it. I think originally it was done in dripping, again from the Sunday lunch, but these days, well who knows.

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 9.12PM

Champ

Don't get many haggis this far south, too far for them to fly, and please don't get upset wee scottish lass, but I hate whisky. Maybe I will stick to bubble and squeak. squeak, squeak.
Wink

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 9.01PM

Goose, Chicken & Duck

Ahh, but was the olive stuffed as well, and if so..... with what?

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 8.59PM

Champ

No Forbye, we haven't.


Is is painful?

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 8.22PM

where to buy sushi ingredients online

I found this one.

[link]

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 6.14PM

Bobotie (where can I get a good recipe?)

LOL, I just did a search of the site because I knew this had been asked and answered before, and it brought up when you asked back in june. Were the suggestions then no good? If not, I know there are quite a few recipes on the Internet if you do a google.

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 5.05PM

dry red wine

With you here MammaChef, Sherry, being a fortfied wine would probably overpower.

My rule of thumb would be the lighter and younger the wine the dryer it will be, full bodied aged wines will be sweeter.

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 10.30AM

Low Fat Delights

Well there maybe some people who have their own low fat recipes, or low fat adaptations of published recipes, but have you tried doing a google on low fat recipes, you will be suprised just how many there are.

Sat 11 Sep 2004, 12.48AM

Soft Flour

I wasn't sure so did a google and found this site.

[link]

which says the same as Blondie

Fri 10 Sep 2004, 10.09PM

microwave flapjacks

I used to have a wonderful one with mashed banana and rasins in, it was from Family Circle, but unfortunately I lost that one. But I have tried both of these, but have had different results on different occasions, so tried and tested, but not always succesful.

[link]

[link]

Fri 10 Sep 2004, 9.49PM

Goose, Chicken & Duck

Sorry can I rephrase that..... a recipe for stuffed camel, does that sound better? oh, you know what I mean anyway!!

and another called A Modest Meal For A Few Friends, which says ~ Boned swan, stuffed with a boned goose, stuffed with a boned capon, stuffed with a boned muscovy, stuffed with a boned mallard, stuffed with a boned pheasant, stuffed with a boned partridge, stuffed with a boned woodcock, stuffed with a boned dove, stuffed with a boned snipe, stuffed with a boned sparrow, stuffed with a dozen larks' tongues. (Chopped truffle will do instead of larks' tongues if you are a fairly law-abiding conservationist. The swan is not negotiable.)

It must be American, not allowed the swan in this country unless you are the Queen.

Fri 10 Sep 2004, 9.43PM

Goose, Chicken & Duck

Well if you can't find that recipe or similar, I know of one that ends up stuffing a whole camel. Big Grin

Fri 10 Sep 2004, 7.37PM

Thining home made mayonaise

If you don't want to add anymore oil, vinegar or lemon juice, depending on what you have used, a little hot water can be used to thin. Smile

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 8.55PM

Fresh cep mushrooms

I think they are included in the exotic fresh mushrooms from Tesco, but Waitrose do them as well.

Well, here they do.

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 8.45PM

Champ

LOL, I just knew someone would ask! the only difference is that Irish uses scallions or spring onions (with the green bit) and English uses ordinary onion. Smile

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 6.07PM

Champ

Oh oh, and what about the difference between English Champ and Irish Champ!

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 5.51PM

Goose fat.......

It will keep in the fridge for a couple of months or so, and I have seen it said that the more times you use it the better it gets.

But if in doubt, you can also freeze it.

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 7.18AM

Help with veggie school packed lunch

Just another thought, bean salad. Either using dried or tinned beans, red kidney, chick peas, cannellini, flageolet, black bean, butter beans, mung, pinto. With a tomato sauce, spicy if she likes.

Thu 9 Sep 2004, 7.09AM

cooking with egg replacer!!! HELP

How about using vegan recipes jo.jan?
This one looks quite good, has some cake recipes, and you can always adapt flavours etc.

[link]

Vegan recipes cut out egg completely so maybe worth doing a google and read what is on some of the sites?

Wed 8 Sep 2004, 9.47PM

Help with veggie school packed lunch

Oh and we haven't mentioned peanut butter if she likes it, and I always gave my daughter a little pot of dried fruit and nuts to nibble on when she was little, she then moved on to the "snack packs", but apricots, prunes, jumbo rasins, pineapple, mango, papaya, all very very healthy as well as veggie. Oh and a little bag of veg, carrot sticks, mange tout, peppers, cucumber, raddish, etc etc.

goldie ~ Hug Hug

Wed 8 Sep 2004, 8.53PM

Help with veggie school packed lunch

goldie, I have said many many not nice things here, and if you think I can be not nice now......... well you should have seen me a year or more ago!! I am very very good and nice now, well compared with then. lol

What you said wasn't really not nice, just maybe not thinking before you hit send, I just hate the idea that so many of the celeb chefs read this site and can see what we are saying. I have very great admiration and respect for you for your reply. So please don't hold it against me, I never will you Hug

Dorz, if ruffbum wants to be ruffbum or even has a ruffbum that is up to her (sorry if you a male ruffbum, I just see you as female) I don't think it paints an awful picture, on a food site or anywhere else really.

Now, Dorz, what about these corriander flavoured stink bugs you were going to barbecue or was it cook on the raclette or whatever ages ago.

Veggie lunches? My daughter and I have experiments with lots of things, including scotch eggs, make with veggie sausage mix, mushroom pate, homemade or bought, humous I think has been mentioned, I always make my own cos I don't like the sesame paste in it, but have tried aubergine and mayo spread/dip for the first time this week, love it! Red pepper pate is good, and I make little veggie pasties, with whatever veg I have, and maybe chick peas or red kidney beans, ok I am going on too much now, but the list is (almost) endless. Smile

Wed 8 Sep 2004, 6.29PM

Morels

Yes I saw the small packs as well, but wondered just how many mushrooms would be in them, but the large pack is a pretty scary price. LOL

Wed 8 Sep 2004, 6.27PM

cannoli tubes

Oh, that's great rialto, so pleased I helped, and thank you so much for letting me know the outcome.

Smile

Tue 7 Sep 2004, 8.14PM

Morels

I have found a site that sells dried ones online

[link]

Not sure I like the price tho........


Eek

Tue 7 Sep 2004, 8.04PM

Tuscan Pepper Stew

I have found one for Tuscan Vegetable Stew, it does have peppers in it, probably not what you are looking for, but could be worth a look to see if you can adapt it.

[link]

Tue 7 Sep 2004, 7.02PM

Sausage & potato bake?

Why thank you Shimmy, or the "O" wise one as opposed to old!!

In another recipe I read, it was suggested that Savoy Cabbage could be used instead.

Tue 7 Sep 2004, 6.19PM

blackberry crumble cake/toffee flapjacks/surprise choc cake

I just tested out Terry's instructions, ( just in case you understand Tel) and it worked perfectly.


Another way is to click on recipes to the left of the screen, then scroll down and click on Method, then Baking, after that click on chef, and chose the chef you want, ie, Janet Brinkworth or Sue Lawrence. Unfortunately only two of the recipes come up for me by this method, but we can keep working on the other one.

Tue 7 Sep 2004, 6.03PM

Sausage & potato bake?

Yes ShimmyStar, it is black kale, so if you can't get hold of it, I think people had problems when the recipe first came out, maybe ordinary kale would do instead.

Mon 6 Sep 2004, 8.55PM

Confit of Duck

Tesco do a Goose fat in their finest range, just a little pot, or I think you can buy it online, there is a site called www.relishthecontinental.com
they might have some, or even the duck confit, or, well there is a lot of stuff on there.

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 6.54PM

Making Pork Sausages

Also, can I offer a little tip? To make sure you get your flavour the way you want it, add some of your chosen seasonings, then cook a little bit of the mixture and taste, then add some more if necessary and repeat.

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 6.33PM

Making Pork Sausages

Have a look at these links frenchtart, one is quite ordinary, one is a cumberland one and the last one is pork and veal.

[link]

[link]

[link]

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 3.44PM

Gary Rhodes- Gypsy Tart

Schottland, if you type Gypsy Tart in the search bar, you will be able to see all the previous posts on this subject.

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 10.19AM

Aduki Beans?

I think I have seen them in Tesco but they are not currently on their .com list.

Delia recommends www.clearspring.co.uk

As for recipes, there is one on Delia's site, deliaonline.com, and I also did a google search and found lots and lots, I just typed aduki beans in the search.

Good luck.

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 10.02AM

Baking blind with clingfilm

Yes I did, 4 layers, and I made almost like a parcel with it. But it shrivelled, went hard and split.
So even though it seems to work for you, I think I will stick to greased proof paper. Smile

Maybe you could demonstrate it properly one day on GFL?

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 9.48AM

Stainless steel chopsitcks

Hey that's great William, glad to be of help, and thank you for taking time to let me know.

Smile

Sun 5 Sep 2004, 9.40AM

The Best

LOL (laughing out loud) please don't cry goldie, IMHO means in my humble opinion.

Welcome aboard.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 11.15PM

Lemons/Limes

You may find some of the info on this site of interest Jax

[link]

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 9.54PM

Apple Pie

Our first Domestic Science lesson was on how to wash a tea towell, testing for colour fastness first.

Oh, and we were taught never to use soap to wash hands whilst cooking as it would taint the flavour, just rinse under cold water.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 9.38PM

Food series where you flick channels faster than you say go away!

Or the River Cafe, not keen on that one myself.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 9.26PM

Apple Pie

LOL Jackie my dear, I said make puff pastry sqares or rounds......... I didn't say make the puff pastry!!!!

Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 8.59PM

Gary Rhodes potted salmon

Hi tonny, I'm afraid you won't be able to find any of Gary's recipes on this site because of copyright restrictions, I don't think there are many of his recipes on the Internet at all, but someone may know if this one is in one of his books which you could either buy or borrow from a library.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 8.41PM

Apple Pie

I would cheat, instead of making a big pie, cook the apples gently in a saucepan, adding sugar and spices to taste, don't stir too much so you still get nice pieces, then make puff pastry squares or rounds.

To serve, spoon some apple on a plate and top with a piece of crisp pastry, oh, and then maybe a dollop of cream, or some custard, or icecream of course.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 7.51PM

Fondue set

Especially if you have forfits if someone drops their piece of food in the pot.........

Big Grin

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 7.38PM

Damson Jam

Well, our resident jam making expert, Frexy, ( ok Tel I know you are good, but not an expert yet, sorry ) is away on holiday, others may have good recipes they have tried, unfortunately I am not a jam maker or eater, but, I am a google searcher, and when I typed damson jam in google, it came up with oodles and oodles of recipes.

Hope it goes well, but sure the damsons will keep for a while if they're not too ripe already.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 7.00PM

Baking blind with clingfilm

Hi Paul,

Can I be really pedantic and ask if it has to be "Cling Film" as the brand name name one, and does it have to be PVC or non-PVC, or a microwavable one?

I tried it with some of my supermarket brand one, which incidently does say not to use in microwave or conventional oven, and whereas it didn't melt as such, it did shrivel up and the beans all spilled out when I removed it.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 5.32PM

The Best

Sylvana is a little bigger than she was, but then again she did have a baby not very long ago......

She looks good and very obviously happy, being slightly bigger and a mother hasn't changed her cooking in anyway, and that is the only important thing. IMHO

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 11.56AM

Pastry

I use the food processor method as well, but I also add the water in a trickle to the wizzing crumble until it forms a ball. Very quick and easy.

Adding too much water can make it hard, but also over working it can have that effect. Hardly any kneading, then after chilling let it come back up to room temperature,then when you roll it out, be really gentle, try not to push down too much.

Sat 4 Sep 2004, 11.31AM

Sausage & potato bake?

Was it the Irish Sausage and Potato Pie by Antony Worrall Thompson?

If so it is still on the site and should come up if you type it in the search bar and select recipes.

Fri 3 Sep 2004, 5.38PM

Zampone...Italian pigs trotter!

I have found a couple of sites with recipes on for you gastrovolpe2


[link]

[link]

Will look again if neither of these is what you are looking for. Smile

Thu 2 Sep 2004, 9.17PM

Weekend Shows

erm, I should explain Karen, that it is mostly because I used to work from home and now go out to work instead that I hardly watch UKTVFood at all now, but I suppose having said that, if I was that inspired by the programs I would watch evenings and weekends and maybe record as well.

Just wanted to even the balance of my previous post.

Thu 2 Sep 2004, 7.06AM

cannoli tubes

or have a look here, there don't seem to actually sell online but they give address, telephone, fax and email on the site.
[link]

Wed 1 Sep 2004, 11.43PM

cannoli tubes

I am sorry rialto, I thought the same as jax to start with that you had used a different spelling of cannelloni, but my friend TerryDox says he thinks you mean the metal tubes to wrap the pastry round to make cannoli, a sweet pastry tube.

Well I have found one site that seems to sell them that may be worth you looking at. [link]

But I wonder if there is anything else you could use instead?

Wed 1 Sep 2004, 9.13PM

cannoli tubes

I used to buy dried cannelloni tubes from the supermaket, but if you can't find any you could always use lasagne sheets, just part boil them until soft but not too soft, put the filling in and roll.

Wed 1 Sep 2004, 6.21PM

Plain flour into seld raising flour

If you click on Ingredients on the left of the screen in the orange box, then on Home Baking, if you click on next page at that stage you will find Baking Powder. There is some help and advice there. Smile

Tue 31 Aug 2004, 8.32PM

Stainless steel chopsitcks

HAF Designs 0800 389 8821

[link]

[link]

I found these sites using Google, hope at least one will help you out.

Tue 31 Aug 2004, 8.02PM

indian tinny type lunchboxes??????

Could they be tiffin boxes?

Mon 30 Aug 2004, 9.35PM

Gypsy Tart

DT, please don't not ask about a recipe again, a lot of the time someone on here will know where you can find it, either on another website that does have permission to publish it, or a book it is in, which can always be borrowed from a library.

It is just that copyrighted recipes, especially those of celeb chefs cannot actually be posted here.

It is always worth asking tho. Smile

Mon 30 Aug 2004, 9.14PM

Lescure butter

[link]

[link]

[link]

[link]

These all have Lescure Butter listed.

Mon 30 Aug 2004, 7.57PM

Pancetta - is it worth the hunt?

Yes, I would say that there is a difference is taste, but whether it is worth the cost, I really wouldn't like to say. It all comes down to a matter of taste, so why not use streaky bacon, and if you like it, then that is all that matters.

Mon 30 Aug 2004, 1.24PM

vegetarian recipes without eggs

Have you seen this ?

[link]

Mon 30 Aug 2004, 10.06AM

Coconut Fruit Cake - Patten

Hi Saundra, I am sure Forbye won't mind me answering this, the recipe is on this site, if you click on recipes to the left hand side of the screen and then click on "by series" and Grigson, you will find the recipe on the second page, third one down I think.

Sun 29 Aug 2004, 11.43PM

Anybody out there got an interesting 'ravioli' filling ?

LOL, hi DeLeeder, you know me, I can get blood from a stone........

Sun 29 Aug 2004, 10.48PM

Anybody out there got an interesting 'ravioli' filling ?

As the search engine isn't working too well at the moment, the full name of Paul's recipe is
Almond and Amaretti Filled Chocolate Tortellini with Blood Orange Sauce
or you can find it by clicking on recipes, dessert in course and Paul Young in chef.

Sun 29 Aug 2004, 10.23PM

Weekend Shows

Maybe I shouldn't be posting on this site anymore, cos I very very rarely watch uktvfood anymore, and I haven't seen any of the new series of GFL or Bites, a few months ago I had the channel on all day long. (slinks away and hides in a corner with a guilty look on face)

But I have to say that yes there are lots of repeats, but there are always new people watching, but some of the new programs, well, no comment is probably best. Some are good tho. I think.

Sun 29 Aug 2004, 2.07PM

Yellow string beans!

I love the little yellow ones, used to grow them and red ones and tiger stripey ones as well, I think a lot of it is in what you feed them on as well. But I used to be organic so the compost I created was different from year to year and even month to month lol

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 10.24PM

Grigson

I hadn't heard that Marguerite Patten had died, and can't see it online anywhere, that saddens me, she was an icon, and very much loved and will be very much missed. This must have been in the last couple of months?

I will say no more about the smilies Mamma, you already know how I feel. Roll Eyes

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 9.28PM

Beer Can Chicken

Yes, thrifty is the word isn't it Kromusdomus, well done to your daughters, lovely to hear they have done well. As for my daughter, she works part time when at Uni, and has worked full time all summer, yes I am a very proud mum, and I am sure that people here get very fed up me going on about her, but if I can't be proud of her then what can I be proud of? She will be going back to do her third year of Law, and the idea that in less than a year I could be a mother of a beautiful girl who has a Law Degree is pretty mind blowing I can tell you. Cool

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 8.56PM

Yellow string beans!

Yes Merv, I would treat them exactly the same as the green ones. Smile

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 6.45PM

Tinned Fried Onions

Nope
Develish

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 6.19PM

Beer Can Chicken

I know all students need a break, and what they do or don't do is entirely up to the individual. However I think that if DeLeeder feels he should concentrate on his studies when he returns to Uni, and not spend time here, we should respect that and not try to entice him back unless he feels he has the time, and if he has the time I am sure nothing will keep him from posting his normal comments.

Maybe your daughter has her own Internet access Kromusdomus, mine doesn't and uses the University computers, but at her University hogging a computer for posting on messageboards etc when the computer could be being used for study, is rather frowned upon.

I really wish DeLeeder well in his next year and I am sure he will visit us during holidays.

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 5.25PM

5 spice powder

I have downloaded a programme that checks and corrects my clock for me as it was always gaining time. [link]

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 3.46PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh that's a paltry point Frexy!! Big Grin

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 1.13PM

Roast Pork w/ cracklings - how do you do yours?

Yes I think that is the way that Sylvana Franco does it, but I think you have to dry it thoroughly before the salt, don't you grubhead?

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 11.38AM

lost recipe

Was it: Spaghetti Marinara by Ed Baines?

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 10.24AM

Beer Can Chicken

err yes, see what you mean Missy Moo, Tony did say the search facility was being worked on this weekend.

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 10.20AM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

It does seem a long time ago, but oh was it fun or was it fun........

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 10.15AM

Beer Can Chicken

You need to make sure you have messageboards showing not recipes Missy Moo if you are looking for the chicken and beer can thread

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 10.09AM

Beer Can Chicken

Oh no Kromusdomus, I really don't think we should try and distract DeLeeder from his studies, as the mother of a University student, I would feel I was being irresponsible to encourage him to post when he really should be studying.

Frexy, the only likeness that I can see is that Pinnie was a pain in the whatsit when he first arrived, but improved with time!


Develish

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 9.18AM

Kleftiko

I found it by clicking on recipes, then Greek, then main meal and it is third on the list. Cheeky

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 9.15AM

grigson

Maybe it was put on after you looked first time Babs, glad you have found what you want tho. Smile

Sat 28 Aug 2004, 7.50AM

Roast Pork w/ cracklings - how do you do yours?

I always used to use the method of a hot oven first and then turn it down, but then one of the chefs on TV said to do it the other way round as Vash has said and turn the heat up at the end instead, this way you cook the meat first and then just crisp up the skin afterwards, less chance of it burning that way as well.

But then, of course, I stopped cooking roast meat so I didn't try it very many times.

Fri 27 Aug 2004, 5.32PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Carol, I had to think long and hard before posting about the Bishop's Finger and where it may end up being stuck! well a couple of minutes anyway. Big Grin

Jaybee, shock more like!!

So glad this thread has reared its wonderful (chicken) head again, and pleased that there are people now enjoying it as much as we did creating it, (well it is a work of art isn't it?)

Fri 27 Aug 2004, 4.27PM

Beer Can Chicken

No, Kromusdomus, he didn't, so in the end we just ran out of things to say, but it was fun while it lasted, and we, well I for one, hope that Pinnie does return one day.

Big Grin

Thu 26 Aug 2004, 11.54PM

Beer Can Chicken

Ah, DeLeeder, you haven't read the thread have you? or you would see that you can get to cook the chicken AND drink the beer, well sometimes........

Look before you leap my dear lol Wink

Aliz, no not really, but honestly, there are SOME sensible people on here, well there were, where did they go...........

Thu 26 Aug 2004, 11.27PM

Beer Can Chicken

LOL, I will point in the right direction, if anyone wants to know about the beer can chicken.........

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

type that in the search bar and make sure that messageboards is showing, it is one of the best threads we have ever had on here, on a par with the Pinnie one...... and if anyone wants to read that one, it is called, Egads! I've been recalled!

But, hey, anyone new, please believe me when I say we are not all mad all of the time Develish Develish

Thu 26 Aug 2004, 10.38PM

Gypsy Tart

Essex Girl, you, personally could be sued for posting the Gary Rhodes recipe you did, yes people will ask for recipes because they assume, wrongly, that every recipe featured in programs that UKTVFood show should by right be on the website, you cannot stop people from asking, but if you look in his book that you obviously have, you will be able to read the copyright, and if the recipe was allowed on the website, the website itself would put it on the website.

Frexy a jobsworth Feathers? lol, you don't know our Frexy! The rule about not being able to post recipes such as the one that Essex Girl did, is there to protect us, more than the website, if the website allowed the recipe to stand and Essex Girl was sued, I bet people would start shouting, why didn't they remove it..........

Wed 25 Aug 2004, 6.25PM

Curry Leaves

Well the Asian Food Glossary website tells us that fresh leaves are much better than dried, and that the dried ones have much less flavour. Fresh curry leaves are usually found in Indian shops, in plastic bags in the refrigerator, so if you have an Indian shop near you, that is the place to go. The site Georgie has given above is the only one I know of who sell them online, and has to be the best way if you don't have a shop nearby.

Also be warned that if you attempt to buy a curry plant in a plant nursery, you will probably end up with the herb which goes by the name of 'curry plant' (Helichrysum italicum) but which does not taste even remotely like Murraya koenigii.

Wed 25 Aug 2004, 6.37AM

Programmes you'd like to come back with new series!

The latest book I can find on Amazon by Sylvana is
Home Cooking (shortcuts to success)
~Silvana Franco, Silverback Books Inc
Paperback - September 1, 2004
Limited availability

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 10.59PM

Gammon/Ham

I also found this.......

Ham is the cured product of the upper leg and buttock of the pig and differs from gammon only in that the latter is cut from the side of bacon after it has been cured. It is stable when raw after a certain period of maturation but is often cooked to pasteurisation temperature, 70°C, or it may be canned at pasteurising temperature. It may be smoked as an additional means of preservation and flavouring.

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 10.42PM

Gammon/Ham

No it's not Lil'Abby, and also you can buy Shoulder Ham. I always thought that 'ham' could be any any of a few joints from a pig, cured, but gammon was simply a better cut from the leg, cured. Just to confuse it more, I used to buy Gammon Ham.

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 9.55PM

Lescure butter

The info on the site under the show for Thu 19th Aug, says it is available from specialist shops, but I did a google search and it is available online from several sites.

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 9.35PM

instant powdered coconut milk

Delia says that Coconut milk powder is sold via www.the-tryst.co.uk and in some branches of Tesco and independent stores.

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 9.30PM

Gypsy Tart

This subject has come up before, and there do seem to be different variations. If you type Gypsy Tart in the search bar above and select messageboards from the dropdown menu, you will find all the posts and threads from before. Smile

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 9.27PM

SKATE

Was it the Fried Skate Wings with Warm Green Salsa? if so the recipe is on Delia's own website ~ [link]

Tue 24 Aug 2004, 6.28PM

Does anyone know any good recipes for Marrow's?

Hi Tracey, if you type marrow in the search bar and click on messageboard, you will find quite a lot of posts about ideas and recipes for marrow. A lot of them posted by me about this time last year I expect. Wink

Mon 23 Aug 2004, 5.24PM

pasta

Yes you can, have a look here for more info.

[link]

Sat 21 Aug 2004, 9.04AM

Life is too short!! Am I the only one?

You mean you DON'T peel your baked beans??????

I am too short, not sure about life yet.

I am with you on this, I have never skinned broad beans, but have to admit that sometimes the outer skin on older beans can be a bit tough and have a unpleasant taste, but young and tender beans are fine.

I rarely peel potatoes, never carrots, rarely tomatoes, very rarely peppers, and not often mushrooms.

Thu 19 Aug 2004, 10.22PM

jeni barnett

No I didn't mean a clickable one, I didn't think you put any web address at all, just refered to the site, like I have done, but I have also put the web address to the site, and did before, so no Brie I cannot answer your question, once again the mods have mystified me, the rules are no longer clear and precise as they used to be, so maybe that is what is causing the problem for them as well as us.

There are many different mods and it does depend who sees a post and which way they interpret the rules as to whether something stays or goes, and to be fair, from what I understand, they do not see the whole thread as we do, just each post as it is posted.

But this really does need to be clarified, and as I posted before, the rules no longer say that email addresses cannot be posted, but mine was still removed when I posted it.

Thu 19 Aug 2004, 7.24PM

jeni barnett

LOL Livewire, I didn't!! but I do now Big Grin

Thu 19 Aug 2004, 7.07PM

jeni barnett

I didn't think you actually put the link Brie, you just mentioned the site didn't you? www.imdb.com or just do a google for IMDb as Hels Bells says, the Internet Movie Database is a great place.

Smile

Wed 18 Aug 2004, 8.48PM

jeni barnett

I have mentioned it before Brie, so it should be fine. The shame is that now people know that I get my information from there and not from some fantastic memory I convinced everyone I had!!!

Wed 18 Aug 2004, 8.43PM

Chocolate Nemesis

Can't post the recipe here, but try looking on:
[link]

Wed 18 Aug 2004, 8.41PM

RIVER CAFE COOKBOOK

I think it is 675g of dark chocolate (70% solids)

Wed 18 Aug 2004, 8.35PM

Lentil Dhal

Ahhh, so flatulence all round then? Big Grin Maybe if you had got wind of it earlier you would have used it?

Sorry Porridge, only joking, hope all goes well for you.

Wed 18 Aug 2004, 6.36PM

Lentil Dhal

LOL, seems strange that asofetida has anti flatulence properties, and also has the name Devil's Dung!! Big Grin

Tue 17 Aug 2004, 5.33PM

dried beans and pulses

If I forget I also cover with boiling water but then put them in the microwave for a minute, let them cool and soak for about 15 mins, bring to the boil in the microwave again, then allow to soak again for about half an hour before using as normal. (you could do another heat and soak to be extra sure but I normally find this does for me)

Sun 15 Aug 2004, 10.08PM

kaiser buns for kromus

dakangel, if you are posting recipes from other websites the reason they are not showing is because they are being deleted as it breaches copyright.

Sun 15 Aug 2004, 10.27AM

Recipes

Hmm, what were you licking Livewire?

Big Grin

Sat 14 Aug 2004, 7.10PM

Kaiser Buns

TerryDox can't get here at the moment but sent me this link for you,

[link]

Sat 14 Aug 2004, 6.28PM

Kaiser Buns

Sorry Kromusdomus, I had never heard of them, but did a search on google and although there are a few references to them, I could not find a recipe for you.
Cry

Sat 14 Aug 2004, 10.05AM

Yeast and Salt

I think what PH has always said is to keep them seperate until mixed with something else, he puts them on top of the flour and then mixes it round before adding the water, maybe Gino prefers mixing them with the water instead of the flour?

Sat 14 Aug 2004, 9.56AM

whats the best way to cook aspagarus?

Oh right, and when was the last time you only ate one asparagus spear at a sitting?

Weee must stop doing this tho. Cheeky

Fri 13 Aug 2004, 9.51PM

Coriander Root

Yes it sounded odd to me also Mamma, but did a little reasearch, and found that the roots add the flavour of corriander without adding the greeness, but as you say they are very small, so I would think you would have to grow your own corriander to get them......... and if you use the roots, you kill the plant. Oh well, that is the way I see it anyway.

Fri 13 Aug 2004, 6.42AM

whats the best way to cook aspagarus?

Sorry, that should have been But, not Nut. Embarrassed

Fri 13 Aug 2004, 6.07AM

Super noodles

LOL Blondie! Sorry DeLeeder, but she has got you there, I think you should have said to add the contents of the sachet, not the sachet itself. Big Grin Big Grin
See these pro chefs know all the tricks.

Fri 13 Aug 2004, 1.14AM

whats the best way to cook aspagarus?

Nut never eat too much of it, don't you agree Georgie?

(wish there was a little "holding your nose" smilie)

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 9.36PM

Lancashire Hot Pot

Well, welcome aboard DeLeeder, look forward to more conversations with you Big Grin

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 9.31PM

Apple pie recipes

Sounds wonderful Helen, are you looking to freeze the pies after making?

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 9.30PM

Lancashire Hot Pot

I think you should maybe pay a little more attention and pay a little more care about people you are insulting here DeLeeder. You may say you are only goading but not offensive, but you are treading a very thin line and in my opinion have crossed it a few times already.

You have a good sense of humour, so please, use it in a good and nice way, then people here will really appreciate you and your input.

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 9.12PM

Lancashire Hot Pot

Ah so cheap cuts of meat in tomato is ok then?

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 9.01PM

NOT REALLY A FOOD EQUIPMENT QUESTION

Betterware did one last time I looked, and Kleeneze which is the other book that keeps coming through my door.

But if you have a small ironmongers near you it could be worth trying them.

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 8.51PM

Lancashire Hot Pot

I hought that a jus was something you made to serve with or over the dish, not cooked in it, but what do I know?

But if, as some people would say that a jus is just a modern name for gravy, well then Lancashire Hot Pot IS cooked in a jus. Smile Wink

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 6.17PM

kidney beans

Not sure what you mean ginger biccie, I have only ever used tinned red kidney beans, so the only tool was a tin opener, or dried ones, which need to be soaked and then boiled, so no tool for that.

What did you think you would need a tool for? is this a special way of preparing them you are talking about?

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 6.13PM

whats the best way to cook aspagarus?

Iv'e started just putting mine in a frying pan with some olive oil and popping it under a hot grill for a while, tossing it about every couple of mins and testin with the point of a knife for doneness.
Then add some lemon juice and black pepper.

Wed 11 Aug 2004, 6.46AM

Reza Muhammed

Oh Georgie, wish I had been there too.

I know that Reza insn't actually working as a professional chef now, he runs the restaurant which I believe is a family business. But I was under the impression that he has worked as a chef in the past and is very much a part of the kitchen as well as front of house at the Star of India.

Tue 10 Aug 2004, 11.26PM

The series 'the best'

Glad you said that Livewire, thought I was going crazy for a while........ ok, no need to comment on that bit.

Roll Eyes

Mon 9 Aug 2004, 6.56AM

Eating it up

Newcastle and Sunderland, leagues apart! of course they are, doesn't Sunderland have a better football team than Newcastle? Or am I getting muddled again? (innocent look)

But in answer to the original question, which may have only been been partly answered by Kiwichef, (Lil'Abby, I blame you for all of this) the recipes for Eating It Up are not on this website nor are they on any other site to my knowledge.

Which is a shame really cos it may have given us more of an idea who Victoria Trevor is, apart from a super dinner party hostess, well everyone seems to have a good time at her dinner parties in Portsmouth, or Plymouth or Torpoint........... well somewhere in the south anway.

Ok Tel, that is it, I am finished, I will shut up now (thank god for that I hear him mutter) Smile Smile

Sun 8 Aug 2004, 9.46PM

Eating it up

But I can understand and sympathise with Terry's confusion, I keep getting Newcastle and Sunderland muddled up. :(

:devilish:

Sun 8 Aug 2004, 9.37PM

Eating it up

LOL I Googled Victoria Trevor Eating it up, and it came out top!!!!!

:D

Sun 8 Aug 2004, 3.46PM

Eating it up

Of course I forgive you Tel, I did that ages ago. But whether I will ever let you forget, now that is a different matter.

Now, this curiosity of yours, would it be about the Plymouth Victoria Trevor or the Porstmouth Victoria Trevor?

Smile

Sat 7 Aug 2004, 4.13PM

Eating it up

LOL, Lil'Abby, poor OLD Terry does sometimes get confused, and as for his P's and his mouth? well I will say no more! But I doubt us southerners will ever understand those northeners anyway.

:devilish:

Oh cummon Tel, you know I love you really, just remember the Lemon Curd Tart and you will feel better. (I would do a blowing kisses smilie but we don't have one on here lol) Cheeky

Lil'Abby, I had never heard of her before either, and I am not sure we ever will again..........

Sat 7 Aug 2004, 9.07AM

Holiday food buys

Or rather the Ctrl and Alt with the $ to give € even

lol, confusing isn't it? I had a lovely website in my favourites that told you all of this sort of thing, but since the hardrive went down again and again I have nothing now........ Cry so I just try and remember or keep using different combinations till I find what I want.

Sat 7 Aug 2004, 9.01AM

Eating it up

Yes Terry, who is Victoria Trevor, and why would Lil'Abby know of her if she is in Porsmouth?

:D :devilish:

Sat 7 Aug 2004, 1.25AM

Holiday food buys

Hi Ross, I might not be able to help with the foodie bit here but I can help with €

it is the Alt Gr key held down and the $ key €€€€€

Smile Smile Smile

Fri 6 Aug 2004, 11.38PM

Nigellas cheesecake recipe

If you type Nigella in the search bar above and click on chat in the dropdown menu, click on go and look at no. 91 in the list of Nigella references. You will find a recipe there that is very very similar to the Nigella one if you can't find the original on the net.

Wed 4 Aug 2004, 6.41AM

salad cream

Quite a while ago, when someone was asking for Gary Rhodes recipe for salad cream, karen found out the recipe for school salad cream I have checked and the recipes she found are still on this site, along with a couple of other suggestions.

Just search for Old fashioned school salad cream, but be prepared to ignore all the irrelevent waffle in the thread too!! lol :D

Wed 4 Aug 2004, 6.24AM

Veggie barbeque recipes

Large field mushrooms with garlic butter, corn on the cob and courgettes sliced lengthways.

Wed 4 Aug 2004, 6.19AM

Fish stock

I always used to make my own stock but now realise I don't anymore, but nor do I use cubes etc either, I just don't seem to use stock anymore. Eating habits, along with everything else, have changed I suppose.

Wed 4 Aug 2004, 5.51AM

Key Lime Pie

Like a little thing such as search links not working ever stopped me LOL, but have to admit that the beeb site, Mary Berry, and that Lemon Curd Tart, have an awful lot to answer for!!!!

Smile

Sun 1 Aug 2004, 3.50PM

Key Lime Pie

lol, not always the easiest place to find the recipes you want is it?

Glad you have it now Smile

Sun 1 Aug 2004, 3.30PM

Key Lime Pie

This recipe is on the bbc food site

[link]

Sun 1 Aug 2004, 10.01AM

Rillettes

The same as Rillettes.

as far as I know

Sun 1 Aug 2004, 9.49AM

Rillettes

Rillettes are one of a trio of very similar French dishes using belly of pork - the other two are rillauds and rillons.

Rillettes are small pieces of pork fried with garlic, then cooked very slowly in the oven for about 3 hours with seasoning, spices and stock. The fat is strained off, the pork is put through a mincer twice, then packed in sterilized jars. The fat is poured over so it sets, sealing the meat.

Rillauds are a chunky variation, made in the same way except that the pork is not minced, while rillons are slightly larger pieces of pork which are served hot, straight from the pan, after the fat has been strained off.

Apart from the garlic, I would add, salt and black pepper, ground allspice, nutmeg, and a chicken or vegetable stock.

Sat 17 Jul 2004, 10.30PM

dehydrator

Or do a google search for drying food, there is a lot of info on drying food without buying a dehydrator if you prefer.

Fri 16 Jul 2004, 6.32PM

Gin & Tonic Sorbet

Try this link then

[link]

Fri 16 Jul 2004, 6.25PM

Honey

Well there are, as Frexy says, laws on this

[link]

Tue 13 Jul 2004, 12.40PM

Tiddy Oggies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Connections with Cornish Pasties?

Tue 13 Jul 2004, 9.05AM

Gin & Tonic Sorbet

Just type ~ sorbet in the search bar above and click on chat, my recipe is at number 12 on the list at the moment, under the heading of sorbet.

Or type Gin and Tonic Sorbet in and again click on chat, to find links to other recpices.

Smile

Mon 12 Jul 2004, 9.37PM

Giorgio Locatelli dishes

If you type bowls in the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will be able to see all the previous questions, answers/sugestions, but I am not sure if anyone has found any recently.

Mon 12 Jul 2004, 6.44PM

Creme Fraiche

I think that low fat cream cheese is a good substitute.

Mon 12 Jul 2004, 9.55AM

Cornbread

I think polenta in the same thing.

Mon 12 Jul 2004, 12.06AM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

OOH I know the High Corner, and yes it is good!!

Sun 11 Jul 2004, 7.57PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Hmm speaking of which, did you ever get the anchovies you wanted Chadman?

Sun 11 Jul 2004, 2.23PM

Asparagus and Gorgonzola Soufle

Josophineanne, please look at the other thread with the same name for my reply.

Sun 11 Jul 2004, 12.24PM

Raspberry Viniagrette

I have just seen Merchant Gourmet Raspberry Vinegar at my local Tesco.

Sat 10 Jul 2004, 6.27PM

Cranberries

I found a website that said fresh cranberries are only available between oct and dec, but then you can keep them in the freezer for a year.

So maybe you will have to wait until oct, then stock up your freezer.

Sat 10 Jul 2004, 12.09PM

Sauerkraut

If that is what you want, but have a look on here

[link]

Sat 10 Jul 2004, 11.14AM

Sauerkraut

Well it can be served cold as it is as a veg, or in salads, hot or cold, dips, in soups, stews, stuffings, toppings, and even cakes and desserts.

Sat 10 Jul 2004, 10.42AM

Rainbow trout

Have you had a browse through the recipes already on this site?

Just type trout into the search bar and select recipes to see them, it there is nothing there to take your fancy I am sure there will be other suggestions.

Sat 10 Jul 2004, 10.40AM

curry

Have a look here.....

[link]

Fri 9 Jul 2004, 5.23PM

Freezer Defrosting

Well my steam cleaner is a lot quicker than my hairdryer, but I spose it depends on how powerful each one is really, I used to use the hairdryer before I got the steamcleaner.

Fri 9 Jul 2004, 4.58PM

Freezer Defrosting

I use my steam cleaner....

Fri 9 Jul 2004, 4.39PM

chocolate pudding

Or was it the Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding, if so it can be found at

[link]

Thu 8 Jul 2004, 4.47PM

Raspberry Viniagrette

I think this was posted twice Helen, and people answered on the other thread and left this one.

But your beetroot sound great!!

Thu 8 Jul 2004, 4.44PM

chocolate fudge brownies

Not sure if it is Ashbel you mean as the American chef, I cannot find a recipe by him, but there are brownie recipes by Tamasin Day-Lewis, Ed Baines and James Tanner on this site, all of which, if I remember correctley are supposed to have gooey middles.

Smile

Thu 8 Jul 2004, 4.21PM

finding tinned green peppercorns

Tesco's do "Fragata" Green Pepper (Pimienta verde) in a jar with brine, 77p

Wed 7 Jul 2004, 7.00PM

Freezing cream products

I normally keep a bag of frozen cream in the freezer, it comes sausage shaped portions and the amount of each portion is on the bag, so I can just take out one or two or however many at a time to defrost.

Wed 7 Jul 2004, 6.56PM

cricket teas

THE CRICKETERS TEA. This tea is perfect for almost any occasion and if you are playing cricket.....well your set! More substantial than the other teas, put together a selection of goodies that could be served at an elegant affair or packed up and taken on a picnic. Real men do play cricket and they will certainly scoff this tea down with few complaints.

Sandwiches are made fresh and crusts left on or off as you prefer. Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, with Horseradish cream cheese and fresh basil, thinly sliced tomato and cress, Smoked Ham and leek salad, with Brie and apple butter, Curried Chicken salad, with mango chutney, Nova Smoked Salmon with thinly sliced Cucumber, and Water cress sandwiches are accompanied by Sausage Rolls, Egg and Bacon Pie, Potato Salad. Stilton Cheese, Chunks of Strong Cheddar, crusty bread and of course Branston Pickle and fresh celery sticks.

Sally Lunns warmed mini scones with clotted cream and preserves, fruit tarts and Victorian Strawberry filled cup cakes after the savouries.

Hot or Freshly Brewed Iced Tea

Wed 7 Jul 2004, 6.32PM

Recipe needed please for tomato chutney

Have you tried searching google using relish instead of chutney, I found a few that might interest you.

Wed 7 Jul 2004, 6.25PM

nigellas trifle

Try Nigella's forum

[link]

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 11.06PM

steak in a cream sauce

Just having fun like we always do Mamma, well I have been anyway, is there a problem?

A list is what they talk about in celebrity parties, lol, but I never mentioned the B list, as if I would!

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 9.35PM

steak in a cream sauce

So happy to have made you so happy, :D

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 8.35PM

steak in a cream sauce

Smile Smile Smile

c'est la vie!!

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 8.17PM

steak in a cream sauce

Hey girls, calm down, just accept that maybe you ain't on Tel's A list, no shame in that, well maybe it is a shame, but hey, what goes around, comes around.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.48PM

steak in a cream sauce

Hope the meal is going or has gone really well tonight Laura Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.45PM

A challenge!

I wouldn't often use squash, but corn yes, sweetcorn on or off the cob, green beans yes, peas, courgettes (zuchini) brocoli, cauliflower, also pulses.

My daughter is a vegetarian and I am not a great meat eater so we do use a lot of veg in our meals, and I rarely do mash, more potato wedges, hash browns or potato rosti, but we more often have pastsa or rice dishes.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.39PM

steak in a cream sauce

OK then, Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.35PM

steak in a cream sauce

OK, whatever you say dearie. Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.27PM

steak in a cream sauce

Thoughtful snoozy? not sure what you mean, just saying that we won't be fighting.......... and as for Rena being a wise owl, well you are losing me there too, but she certainly is a sweetie.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 6.16PM

steak in a cream sauce

Oh don't be silly snoozy, Tel, Rena and I won't be fighting at all.

Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 5.38PM

A challenge!

Chuck in whatever you have jaybee, herbs, tomatoes, cheese, on top or mixed in, olives if you have any, anything really. I am your very basic see what you have and chuck in whatever goes sort of cook.

So what else have you got in the cupboard/fridge/freezer?

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 4.11PM

American style muffins

Not sure if the one I use would be any use to you, it uses butter, but not creamed, it is melted first.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 4.07PM

A challenge!

Or, lots of pasta, any veg you have and the sausages cut into pieces and all mixed in, or rice if you don't have pasta.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 3.10PM

A challenge!

Sausage casserole

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 11.13AM

steak in a cream sauce

aww Terry don't worry we will be gentle with you, us southern girls know how to behave you know.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 11.02AM

steak in a cream sauce

LOL, don't really blame you, I mean, Rena and I, together, both at once, I think we could be a bit of a handful for you, well anyone really, never mind their age!!!

:D

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 10.58AM

steak in a cream sauce

aww Tel, I thought you had forgotten us, I am really looking forward to it, and I am sure Rena too

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 10.31AM

Re-tinning copper pans.

Divertimenti (139-141 Fulham Rd, SW3 020 7581 8065 & 33-34 Marylebone High St, W1 020 7224 0058, www.divertimenti.co.uk)

offer a retinning service.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 9.41AM

steak in a cream sauce

Do you mean a cream a cream sauce that would go with both steak and chicken?

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 9.30AM

lobster

The website address given in the thread I mentioned above is

[link] a Live Lobster for Broiling

and the intestinal tract and/or stomach sac should be discarded, and of course the roe will only be found in female lobsters.

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 9.14AM

Corn dogs

Oh I quite agree Broilerplate, not to use plastic sticks, they would surely melt when deepfrying!!

In most recipes wooden ones are reccomended.

James, I am not sure which programme you saw this on as I did not see much tv yesterday, but (dare I say it Broilerplate?) when I did a google search on corn dogs, which I must admit I didn't know what they were until I read this, I found lots and lots of recipes, some with meat hot dogs, and even some veggie ones.

So good luck with your search. Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 8.58AM

vanilla filling

hangelhug, have you tried asking at one of the local bakeries, just to see if they may let you have some, just for this one special cake? Or you never know, they may offer to make one for you.

Smile

Tue 6 Jul 2004, 8.41AM

steak in a cream sauce

Well done you, laurasomerville, I think that cooking one thing for both of you rather than two seperate meals, on this occasion, is the best way to go.

But maybe in the future you could try a cream sauce, and put some on a steak for him, and some on a chicken breast for you?

Mon 5 Jul 2004, 6.44PM

lobster

If you type

lobster cooking time

in the search bar above, and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find a thread that gives a lot of information that you may find helpful.

Mon 5 Jul 2004, 3.44PM

Maths test or fridge purchase

Oh dear Lins, that is awful, is it coming back another day?

But look, I only gave calculations for the insides not the outsides and pallets................. and just cos we joked about your front door not being big enogh........

I blame the builder myself!!! :D

Mon 5 Jul 2004, 12.16PM

UKTV Extended Hours

Oh and I have Sky Travel Extra, and Douglas Chew Cooks Asia is on at 13.30 today, channel 932

Mon 5 Jul 2004, 8.47AM

steak in a cream sauce

If you type steak into the search bar above and select recipes from the dropdown menu, you will find all the steak recipes on this site, 85 of them, not sure how many have a cream sauce but there is at least one.................

Flambéed Pepper Steak with a Whiskey Cream Sauce
by Paul Rankin

Smile

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 9.13PM

UKTV Extended Hours

Well it is about ¼ past nine and I am still getting uktvfood, The Two Fat Ladies to be precise, so hope you are getting it too Georgie.

Oh and yes I get Nick Jnr. and Boomerang as part of my Family Pack.

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 5.40PM

UKTV Extended Hours

Well I am afraid I didn't look to see if I could get it or not last night, but looking today, my pink and purple program bar says I should get it, I have the list of programs.

So I will look tonight, promise, and we can compare notes.

With NTL. I pay £29.00 for the "Family" pack, I don't have any film or sports channels.
£17.99 for Broadband, that is the slowest speed they do.
But I don't pay line rental for the phone, only pay for the calls.

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 2.35PM

Maths test or fridge purchase

Well let's just hope the fridge fits through the front door then Mamma, or someone could be in trouble.

:D

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 2.25PM

Banoffee Pie

I think the most important thing is to keep it covered with water............. all the time!!

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 1.57PM

Banoffee Pie

No it won't.

But if you type banoffee pie in the search bar above and select chat, you will find many references to this from before, and lots of references to websites etc.

Fri 2 Jul 2004, 11.35AM

Fussy Eater Dinner Party

How about........
Sweet and Spicy Wonton Soup by Alan Coxon
or
Thai Chicken Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce by James Martin
for the first course

then
Monkfish Sunday Roast by Mitch Tonks
for the main

there are loads of sweet recipes on the site, and then a cheese board.

Wed 30 Jun 2004, 5.18PM

Pastry weight

Well this is interesting because Delia says that 4oz of butter and 6oz of flour gives a "finished pastry weight of 10oz"

[link]

but this other site says that it is the weight of the flour only so I am none the wiser.

[link]

Wed 30 Jun 2004, 5.07PM

Chocolate Crunch

YSL is the person who has posted the recipe on the board, if you do as I have said in my earlier post on this thread and type school puddings into the search bar and select chat, you will find it.

Wed 30 Jun 2004, 1.35PM

HELP- who knows how to make gazpacho a cold tomato soup?

Or even a lot of chilli in some peoples cases! :D

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 11.02PM

WHO KNOWS RECIPES THAT CAN BE MADE IN AROUND 5 MINS?

Listen, I haven't tried to insult you at all, hidden or otherwise, you can have fun, we like fun, but please don't insult us. If you want to use the site, look at all the recipes, read the posts, search for what you want. But join in with us not try to make us look or feel stupid. OK? So I say again, welcome to the site.

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 10.09PM

Delicious Middle Eastern dish

and if we are losers cos we are losing you...............

oh hush my mouth!!

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 10.08PM

WHO KNOWS RECIPES THAT CAN BE MADE IN AROUND 5 MINS?

Hmm yes nice one snoozy, but maybe not enough talent.

But, ultra, if you really want a sandwich, type SANDWICH in the search bar and select recipes ......... hey there are 47 recipes to choose from.

Just trying to be helpful. Smile

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 10.01PM

Delicious Middle Eastern dish

Btw, have you been skiing recently, some people just love taking in the piste!!

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9.58PM

Delicious Middle Eastern dish

Oh yes, indeed.

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9.57PM

WHO KNOWS RECIPES THAT CAN BE MADE IN AROUND 5 MINS?

Topless Rye with Goat's Cheese and Pear Chutney
by Tonia Buxton

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9.50PM

WHO KNOWS RECIPES THAT CAN BE MADE IN AROUND 5 MINS?

Yes I agree, far far too many to post without more of an idea of what you chefs want............

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9.44PM

Delicious Middle Eastern dish

Well you may be brothers, and rivals, but when it comes to humous............ I don't like either of your ideas.

But welcome to the boards anyway, we need a little entertainment sometimes.

Smile Smile

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9.27PM

Delicious Middle Eastern dish

But why buy the humous when it is so quick and easy to make yourself?

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 4.25PM

Help...chocolate cake :0)

Well when it comes down to it, it is a matter of taste, but I wouldn't use regular eating chocolate, cooking chocolate is ok for some things, but if I want a really good result I use the 70% plus.

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 8.13AM

unflavoured seltzer water

Opps!

Tue 29 Jun 2004, 7.33AM

unflavoured seltzer water

Yes I agree with Frexy, or just carbonated water, but I did a google and found this..........

[link]

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 9.40PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Oh and Georgie, we don't watch football so we are watching Grease on ITV2,

it just got to the bit about the DEFECTIVE typewriter................ Mad

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 9.15PM

Ginger ale/beer

By golly she's right, a quick twist and bob's ure uncle!!

It tastes like the cola ( pepsi or coke ) I used to remember as a child, my daughter is not quite sure as it is different to todays taste.

Not cheap tho!!!

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 6.55PM

Ginger ale/beer

Yes Frexy, Safeway now sell the Fentimans Ginger Beer, and it says on the label, not more than 0.5% alcohol by vol. it is botanically brewed.

It is still on the soft drinks shelf, but admittedly on the top shelf, so 'lil 'ol me had problems reaching it as well as reading the label this time, but as I think you said before, 0.5% or less, legally, does not count.

They also do a Curiosity Cola, also saying not more than 0.5% alcohol by vol. they both come in lovely olde worlde bottles with proper beer caps.

I still hate Ginger Beer, but may try the cola, just out of curiosity.

Smile

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 6.49PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Ok so you have put up lots of piccies of yourself, where are the funny ones?????


I just wish I could let more people know how I feel about Ginger Beer.........

Mad

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 4.53PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Hi Jaybee, we will just have to be a little club of our own......... lol

and it's ok Georgie, you can stop making faces now. Cheeky

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 4.02PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Oh ha ha!!!

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 3.32PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

No, Jaybee, I agree totally, I just didn't like to say, cos people normally look at me as if I am mad.

But I really do not like tha taste of coriander at all, can't stand it, and the only other thing I really don't like is ginger beer ( with or without alcohol content )

Sun 27 Jun 2004, 12.46PM

Quick rant! baby sweetcorn!!!...

Sorry Merv, I love them, raw, steamed, stir-fried, or just bunged in whatever I am doing.

But it is good to see you posting again. Smile

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 6.40PM

American vs British Flour

Yep, just keep coming back, we like that!! welcome

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 6.22PM

American vs British Flour

American all purpose flour in English is simply plain flour, unbleached if that is what you want.

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 4.18PM

Mealy Pudden

Well I have found a recipe for the Mealy Pudden, but as for the cheese or whatever sauce, sorry can't help there.

[link]

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 12.44PM

Chilli con Carne with Cocoa Powder

Yes, I think you mean, Sweet Lamb Chilli by Merrilees Parker

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 10.09AM

that yummie italian desert

If you click on What's on TV and then on Good Food Bites, it says that the show was on at 7.30 and 8.00 today, maybe you watched the 7.30 one on the plus channel?

If so, do as I have said above, click on What's on TV and then on Good Food Bites, and it says on the 7.30 show that Ed Baines did

White Peach, Orange, Raspberry and Almond Tart


Hope this is the one you want, and welcome to the site

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 7.54AM

Ginos pasta dish

Well I did look at that one Helen, but it doesn't say anything about going in the oven........... but who knows, you are probably right.

Sat 26 Jun 2004, 7.28AM

Ginos pasta dish

If you type Gino D'Acampo in the search bar above and select recipes, you will find all 80 of Gino's recipes he has done on GFL or GFB, have a browse through them to find the one you want

Fri 25 Jun 2004, 8.50PM

Bread Mountain!!

Would it possibly regain his intrest if a slice was warmed slightly in the microwave?

Fri 25 Jun 2004, 4.41PM

Traditional Bread Pudding

If you type Bread Pudding in the search bar above and select chat, you will find recipes for both Bread Pudding and Bread and Butter Pudding, Look out for one by karen, it is a very old and traditional recipe.

Thu 24 Jun 2004, 5.19PM

When to pick ? monge tout

Not so sure about the flavour, but you could end up with peas instead of mange tout, depends on the f1 hybrid you have, but basically the tiny peas inside the pods will grow fatter into proper peas in most cases.

Thu 24 Jun 2004, 3.55PM

alternative to taleggio cheese!

If you type talaggio into the search bar above and select chat, you can see a few previous discussions about taleggio cheese, but the couple of points made that you may be intrested in are.........

that Tesco added it to their Finest range
and that Brie can be used instead, I would say any other cheese similar to Brie as well.

Thu 24 Jun 2004, 9.36AM

Maths test or fridge purchase

I found a site that says to comvert from cubic feet to litres you multiply by 28.3200


[link]

Wed 23 Jun 2004, 11.08AM

reza mahammad

... Star of India. 154 Old Brompton Road. SW5.
020 7373 2901

Wed 23 Jun 2004, 9.19AM

Grappa sauce

Well if you can't buy it locally it is available online

[link]

Tue 22 Jun 2004, 12.15PM

UKTV Food Channel Tick

Out of your reach then Georgie , cos I am sure your little boy could climb up a reach it if he wanted to, knowing how clever he is...... Cheeky

Tue 22 Jun 2004, 10.36AM

Nut substitute in cakes

Or ground rice? or is that the same is semolina?

Fri 18 Jun 2004, 7.16PM

chilli sauces (GFL 18-06)

That clip was actually from the end of August last year, but they are available online from www.hot-headz.com

Fri 18 Jun 2004, 6.20PM

Dal

LOL!!! nice one Spice Boy, my not so little secret is out at last............. but you have my utmost admiration, how long did it take you to go through all 3835 of my posts to come up with that?

Fri 18 Jun 2004, 5.22PM

How do I roast a whole pig??

I did a google search on how to barbecue a whole pig and came up with a few different sites, but this one looks quite good.

[link]

Wed 16 Jun 2004, 12.37AM

Ginger ale/beer

Yep and as Martino has said, I am the crazy cow who went to the supermarket to read the label.

LOL what he has been kind enough not to say, is that I didn't take my glasses with me, so couldn't read the label so had to buy a bottle of the stuff and bring it home, to read the label.

And. as Martino very well knows, I hate ginger beer!!!!! whether it has alcohol or not!

Tue 15 Jun 2004, 12.37AM

ground saffron

Yes I agree with the colour and the smell, Blondie, turmeric is a darker colour and a stronger smell, isn't it?

Mon 14 Jun 2004, 2.00PM

Honey

Oh and Helen, think some honey might be good for that cough, why don't you have a look as well.

:D

Mon 14 Jun 2004, 1.58PM

Honey

Oh I think I saw something like this on a site called Relish the Continental.

Not sure you will have to check it out yourself Kaff

[link]

Mon 14 Jun 2004, 12.38PM

Dal

Having said that Spice Boy, and I am in no way doubting what you say..... but it does seem strange to me that you only ever post on here about natco, are you actually natco? you only have to click on your user name to see that these are the only posts and threads you take part in.

Just a simple question.

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 7.27PM

Salsa Verde

I could be wrong on this, but my feeling is that most chefs, well the TV ones we seem to be talking about, would normally use a knife but use the processors etc. for quickness when doing TV shows and presentations.

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 7.02PM

sauces

Or how about Mrs. Beetons version on the bbc website?


[link]

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 6.56PM

Sour cream

Yes there are other queries about this on the site, just type sour cream into the search bar above, select chat and you will find them, the cream also thickens.

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 6.34PM

Juicer mad!

I remember a thread on here not very long ago, asking about just how much the juice contributed towards the "5 a day" I think reports said that the juice alone didn't do very much at all, but if the skins were included in the juicing process and the juice consumed straight away then the vitamins and minerals were useful. But still not as good as eating the whole fruit or veg.

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 6.47AM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

So, Terry, have you tried again utilizing all this wonderful and helpful information? and if so, did it work?

Have your milky puddles and soggy bottom, caused by your watery balls or wet sauce been eliminated? Or do we have to probe deeper?

Sun 13 Jun 2004, 6.01AM

Yeast

Strange tho, I have seen a report in the Science Tribune, that says British Scientists have developed a yeast like bacteria that eats explosives, such as Semtex.

Not really connected with this I know, but strange all the same.

Sat 12 Jun 2004, 6.20PM

Sourcing Fresh Truffles

Yes well Martino, there are pigs, and there are pigs...........

Sat 12 Jun 2004, 5.19PM

Sourcing Fresh Truffles

I did a google search on Fresh Truffles, and found a few sites, but of course it depends on the availibility and price depend on the season.

Not sure about a deletion, but........ well these things happen.

Just one thing tho, I think getting a Snuffle Truffle Pig to help source the truffles could make them even more expensive.

Fri 11 Jun 2004, 11.35AM

Plums!!

What about Lotte Duncan's plum vodka baboush?

and if you have any plums left over......... just a plain old plum crumble.

( I'd go for 2 lots of vodka myself )

Fri 11 Jun 2004, 11.19AM

unknown ingredient

Don't I always sweet? well maybe not when it comes to Lemon Curd Tart..........

Fri 11 Jun 2004, 11.13AM

unknown ingredient

It is the French word for gherkins.

Thu 10 Jun 2004, 5.21PM

What can I do with angelica ?

Have you had a look at this site? [link]

Wed 9 Jun 2004, 5.46AM

desserts

It's another name for the Cape Gooseberry.

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 5.56PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

No, no recipe here Relishmama, never been game enough to try it, think I will stick to a jug of the hair of the dog instead!!

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 4.06PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

What hair? is it jugged hare?

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 3.46PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

Well you have to laugh really, yes I agree Relish.

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 3.33PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

Oh so you are the only one entitled to an opinion then, haven't seen that bit in the message board rules anywhere.

But I, unlike you do know how to read the rules, and think that maybe I should draw your attention to rules number 3, 4 and 5.

Plus once you post something on this site, it becomes public, in which case it is anyones business.

But I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the boards, and hope that, as I have said, you will find something nicer to say next time.

Smile

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 3.11PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

baboush,


I don't think Blondie ever has a problem, I think maybe your opinion is upsetting............... ok you are entitled to an opinion, but was it really necessary?

Ok, so you have had your few minutes of fame, now maybe next time you can find something more positive to say abou something.

Smile

Tue 8 Jun 2004, 9.07AM

Passione

That's really good, not even having to use a pasta machine!

Good for you

Fri 4 Jun 2004, 9.21AM

Scottish morning rolls

I agree Livewire, a wonderful site, I recommend it often.

Smile

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 11.44PM

Brocolis & rice

There are lots of recipes for broccoli and rice on this link:

[link]

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 11.25PM

Chicken with ????

I think you would have been better keeping all this on your original thread girl racer, that way people would have all the information, I think you have 3 threads going now, and it will get people confused.

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 11.13PM

Black pepper, what's up?

Can't you just pop down to the beach and get a bucket of sea water Blondie? Smile

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 6.58PM

ny style cheesecake

( and she says her kids have tantrums)

passing very very large glass of chilled wine,

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 6.20PM

Chilli

LOL Smile

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 6.15PM

Chilli

Hmmm, pseudo name, not sure I would like to be in a crusty bed, but it does say a lot about you LOL :D

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 5.26PM

Chilli

If you want it special how about

The Greatest Chilli con Carne
by Paul Bloxham

on this site.

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 4.55PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Oh Frexy, how could you be so uncaring about Terry's watery balls and his soggy bottom?Especially as he is going to have Mary and Trudi squeezing his balls, and Blondie saying he should tear them up, not sure who is going to dry his soggy bottom though, or how?I have to admit to liking a bit of spice in my sausage as well, paprika is a good one.But we still haven't worked out what has changed about the balls to cause this problem in the first place.

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 2.06PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Well maybe Frexy gets a whiff of your pizza when you are cooking it, soggy bottom, watery balls, milky pools, wet tomato sauce ................ I bet they still smell good.

Smile

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 1.03PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Oh, I can keep it up, for ages and ages, how about you Tel? are you up for it too?

Now I have had one concerned friend think it may be your tomato sauce that is too wet. What do you think?

Thu 3 Jun 2004, 11.28AM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Oh, so do you have to milk the bufalo balls before use then?

btw, what is the hardest thing to do in all the world?

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 10.43PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Maybe you used too much spinach Terry.........
Oh and I forgot to ask if you have large balls or the mini ones, that could make a difference as well.

Hi Blondie, do you not tear the cheese? I normally do.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 10.18PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

I heard that Olive got stoned on one of your pizza's Terry, and you led her a right caper.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 6.56PM

delhi belly rice

Thank you Georgie, we posted at the same time.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 6.54PM

delhi belly rice

well I never
I clicked on recipes, then found Delhi Belly in Browse by Series and look what I found..........



12. Lentil Pilaff
Aromatic Indian spices add a delicious fragrance to Reza Mahammad's simple lentil pilaff, a tasty side-dish


must be a different Delhi Belly list of recipes then.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 6.25PM

delhi belly rice

ok try this way

click on recipes

then scroll down and find Browse Series and click on Delhi Belly

all the recipes should come up for you

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 6.06PM

delhi belly rice

Yes thanks Kathy, like I originally said, just browse series.............

Smile

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 5.10PM

delhi belly rice

All the recipes for Delhi Belly are on the site, if you go to What's on TV and then click on Delhi Belly in Browse Series, you should find them all there

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 2.55PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Sorry about this, I am posting a question to Terry about his pizza for the 4th time, (the last three having been deleted) I just want to ask if he makes a pepperami type pizza, if he uses, pepperami, or salami, or any other spicy sausage, and if he has a favourite, sausage that is.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 2.28PM

blueberry pancakes

Good isn't it, sorry you didn't know about it before!

enjoy Smile

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 2.09PM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

No Relish, I really don't think this has anything to do with Tony, he is not a mod.

But I have emailed Ian about my post being removed.

so back to the Pizza, soggy bottom or not, is it thin crust or deep fill or whatever Terry?

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 1.06PM

Hollandaise sauce easy

I think the recipe is there under

Eggs Florentine with Roasted Mushrooms
by Celia Brooks Brown


I think she is brilliant as well, but don't have a book.

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 12.01PM

blueberry pancakes

The recipe is now there Becca so if you do as I have said above and then select yesterday (01 June ) from the drop down, the link is in place.

And they did look yummy didn't they? Smile

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 11.39AM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Nick!!! surely you are not saying that Terry's balls are cheap??

But isn't that just typical of an Italian........

:D

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 11.09AM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

Oh dear, watery balls and a soggy bottom.

Where will it all end Tel?

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 10.31AM

has anyone else got a problem with watery balls?

OOOHH Trudes, I can hear Terry squealing from here!!!!

Wed 2 Jun 2004, 9.26AM

blueberry pancakes

It's still not there Becca,

but if you go to What's on TV, then GFL in browse series, you sill see the message I mentioned.

Tue 1 Jun 2004, 7.15PM

blueberry pancakes

Oh and there is a biography of her on the bbc site, and if you type her name into Google lots and lots of info.

Tue 1 Jun 2004, 7.09PM

blueberry pancakes

She is Celia Brooks Brown, she is brilliant, and there is a note on site saying the recipe will be here tomorrow.

Smile

Mon 31 May 2004, 6.53PM

Japanese Breadcrumbs

OK, so if you want to know what they are go to:

[link]

and scroll down to:

panko = panko bread crumbs

and if you can't find anywhere that sells them they are available online at:

[link]

Mon 31 May 2004, 6.17PM

sushi salad

I think what you saw today was a repeat of a previous programme, but if the recipe you want is:

Chargrilled Sticky Squid and Sushi Salad
by Merrilees Parker

The easiest way to find it is just to type Merrilees Parker in the search bar above and select recipes from the drop down menu, click go, and you will find a list of all her recipes, I think this one is at number I.

Good Luck Smile

Mon 31 May 2004, 3.49PM

PIE'S

Well a Quiche, is really just a basic shortcrust pastry case. Which is then filled anyway you wish.

The basic filling would probably be, 2 eggs, with ½ a pint of milk, salt and pepper and about 3 oz of whichever cheese you like. Cheddar or Gruyère would be excellent, but most cheeses can be used, or there is a recipe on this site using goats cheese if you like that.

I would also add some gently sweated onions, or snipped spring onions or chives.

If you like you can replace some of the milk with double cream.

I would then say to bake at 400F (200C) Gas 6 for 15 mins, then reduce heat to 325F (170C) Gas 3 for a further 25-30 mins.

This is a very basic idea, there are many many variations you can use.

Sun 30 May 2004, 3.34PM

Graham Crackers

There are a couple of recipes for Graham Crackers on the internet, one plain and one honey.

[link]

[link]

Sat 29 May 2004, 5.49PM

STIFADO AND KLEFTIKA

But the spelling used on here is Kleftiko, not with an a, so I hope it is what you are after.

Sat 29 May 2004, 5.34PM

STIFADO AND KLEFTIKA

There are a few recipes for each of these posted on the site. If you type one at a time in the search bar above and select chat, you will find them.

Smile

Fri 28 May 2004, 9.31PM

Georgio Locatelli Bowls

Just try

bowls

instead then............... I have just tried it and it worked, but make sure you select chat

Fri 28 May 2004, 8.57PM

Georgio Locatelli Bowls

Just type pasta bowls in the search bar above and select chat, you will then be able to read all the previous discussions on this. Smile

Fri 28 May 2004, 8.38PM

Adavcardo

Avocados got their name from the Spanish explorers.
They couldn't pronounce the Aztec work for the fruit,
know as ahuacatl, "testicle," because of its shape.
The Spanish called the aguacate, leading to the
guacamole we know today.

See what you mean Terry............

Relishmama.......... you have a better and more helpful idea???? of course the torch would have to have thos durexcell batteries I suppose. to keep going all night, but it could work. :D

Fri 28 May 2004, 8.04PM

Chocolate caramel shortbread

Try this link to Rampant Scotland,

[link]

Fri 28 May 2004, 7.33PM

Chocolate Crunch

Ah, so was it the Chocolate Concrete then?

Fri 28 May 2004, 6.42PM

Adavcardo

jch, if they are not ripe yet you could always try leaving them in the oven overnight with a torch............ ok ok it was just an idea!!

Fri 28 May 2004, 3.03PM

Duck Sauce

Have you browsed through all the duck recipes on the site, there are lots of different sauces there.

Fri 28 May 2004, 8.47AM

Adavcardo

Can't think what you mean Terry, will have to go back and study further.........

Fri 28 May 2004, 8.14AM

Adavcardo

To ripen an avocado faster, place in a brown paper bag and set in your oven with only the oven light on.

[link]

Don't ask me if it works, I don't have a light in my oven!

Thu 27 May 2004, 8.24PM

Chocolate Crunch

Not sure about this one in particular, but there have been various discussions about school puddings in the past,

Just type school puddings in the search bar and select chat.

Smile

Thu 27 May 2004, 1.03PM

making a larger cake

Paul Young gave advise on this a while ago, if you type Pasty Paul into the search bar and select chat, you will find a list, number 11 is called 9" cakes, but Paul gives his recipe and details for making a 10" one, including cooking times etc.

Wed 26 May 2004, 12.04AM

Using a Rice Ball for cooking

[link]


Have a look here, if you click on full product details it does give brief usage instructions.

Tue 25 May 2004, 6.01PM

curry leaves

Curry leaf
Hindi Name: Curry Patta

Botanical name
Murraya koenigii (L.)

Family name
Sprengel Rutaceae

[link]

Tue 25 May 2004, 2.49PM

River cafe cookbook recipes

You won't be able to find the recipes on the website as it does not have permission to publish them, which also means that it would break copyright if anyone posted them here as well.

I am not sure that the recipes are anywhere on the internet, so it is a matter of buying the book, or borrowing it from a library.

Sat 22 May 2004, 9.17PM

lotte duncan cook book

She also has a website with more recipes

www.lotteduncan.com

Sat 22 May 2004, 5.12PM

Nigella's clementine cake

[link]

Thu 20 May 2004, 9.55PM

Milk for a starter???

Yes I would prefer eternal youth, but its too late already, sigh.

Thu 20 May 2004, 2.26PM

Budget dinner party - no cheese

You could always think about Pork and Apple, or Pork and Sage instead of the lamb....

Thu 20 May 2004, 1.50PM

Budget dinner party - no cheese

How about, recipes all on site:


Wild Mushroom Antipasto
by Janet Brinkworth

Lamb and Rosemary Envelopes
by Mary Cadogan

Baked Peaches
by Paul Hollywood

Wed 19 May 2004, 11.08PM

Starter/dessert ?

Blondie darling, I think we should stick to pudding ideas here, not personal feeling. "are you fruity" indeed, girl, behave yourself.

Wed 19 May 2004, 5.56PM

chinese recipe using minced beef

I did a google search for chinese minced beef, and lots of sites came up, including.


[link]

[link]

[link]

Wed 19 May 2004, 5.32PM

Freezing cooked sausages

This will probably be better posted on the ingredients board, but I am a little confused.

You are talking about ordinary sausages? that you want to cook, then freeze, then defrost and reheat?

I would think that could take longer than cooking from raw.

I personally can't answer you questions, but maybe soneone else can..

Wed 19 May 2004, 5.27PM

Mermaid Hard Anodised Cookware...

I am not going to be very helpful here, but. Cucina Direct ..... www.cucinadirect.com/go/Product_4722.html
sell these and they do have a help number on the site for queries.

As to whether to go for induction for gas, my personal prefernce is gas

Wed 19 May 2004, 5.17PM

Syllabub

I really can't see any reason why you shouldn't use creme fraiche, although the natural tangyness may mean that you should start off with less lemon juice?

Jill I am afraid decided a while ago not to join in here anymore, MammaChef is still here, and Mary from Oz is still around but has been busy recently. (thanks for the tape Mary)

Wed 19 May 2004, 5.06PM

a dish on coconut cost

The recipe for these does not seem to have been given in the Coconut Coast list, but if you do a google search for

Idli or idies

you may find what you are looking for

Smile

Wed 19 May 2004, 8.01AM

cheese cake

Zesty limes getting laid on chocolate?? what is sexy about that (innocent look) Smile

Wed 19 May 2004, 7.11AM

kettles!?

This website has info on them, not sure where they deliver to or anything, but there are contact details.

[link]

Mon 17 May 2004, 10.10PM

Milk for a starter???

Yes that is for dried pasta Rich, so yes I would assume 3 mins for fresh, but wouldn't be sure how long to then boil in the milk, sorry

Mon 17 May 2004, 8.35PM

Milk for a starter???

Would you consider a pasta dish Rich? ok small portions may be needed, but how about Tagliatelle al latte, simply pasta cooked in water for 10 mins, then added to boiling milk and cooked for a further 5 mins, boiling rapidly so that the milk reduces by half, after that butter, parmesan and nutmeg added.

Thu 13 May 2004, 9.13AM

nancy lam

Oh Nomesky, how wonderful, I remeber posting at the time that there was an order form or whatever on her website, but I was unsure whether it was bang up to date.

Brilliant feedback.

Wed 12 May 2004, 8.34PM

bubb,le and sqweek

Well I am sure that many people will tell you what they do, but there are 3 recipes on the site.

By, Mike Robinson, James Martin and Janet Brinkworth.

Just type Bubble and Squeak in the search bar above and select recipes.

Wed 12 May 2004, 4.52PM

Gary Rhodes' Lemon Semolina Cake!

Then I would advise that you pop out to your nearest book shop or library, cos Gary Rhodes has not given permission for his recipes to be on this site, and it would break copyright if anyone posted it her as well. In fact Gary doesn't have many recipes on the internet at all.

:(

Wed 12 May 2004, 1.44PM

Gary Rhodes ~ Pork Pie

No, I'm afraid that Gary Rhodes does not give permission for his recipes to be published on this site, so to post the recipe here would break copyright, nor are many of his recipes on any other site, so it is a matter of buying or borrowing his book.

However there is a very nice looking Rick Stein Pork Pie recipe on the bbc site.

Wed 12 May 2004, 12.51PM

Corriander

I think that coriander does not last long, it bolts, produces seeds, then the seeds start of a new crop, maybe a little like perpetual motion!!

[link]

may be helpful

Wed 12 May 2004, 8.43AM

nancy lam

Yes she has, but the last I heard it was out of print.

Wed 12 May 2004, 6.55AM

ready rolled pizza dough

Sorry I don't know where you can get it, but there is a wbsite, with contact details, so you might be able to get a list of sockists from there.

[link]

Mon 10 May 2004, 8.43PM

Gelatine

In my experience, vegetarian geletine does not work the same as the ordinary one, it even says on the pack that it is a vegetarian slternaative to gelatine and not a substitute. Therefore it has to be used in a slightly diferent way to gelatine and it may be necessary to adapt your recipe.

Marshmallows is an example, I used to make lovely marshmallows with gelatine, but the vege-gel, just does not work.

We have discussed veggie marshmallows on here before and not come up anything.

Mon 10 May 2004, 1.03PM

Peach juice

I looked at my local Tesco online, no joy

Sun 9 May 2004, 8.20PM

student living

Only tins? does he not have a fridge and/or freezer?

My daughter is at Uni, but she has always had fridge and freezer, cooker and micro.

But I am sure people will come up with stuff or you if it is tins only.

Sun 9 May 2004, 8.04PM

Monkfish Wellington

I would go for asparagus, and maybe some on the vine roasted tomatoes, then maybe a salad bowl for ppl to help themselves to if they want.

Sun 9 May 2004, 4.06PM

Gary Rhodes Chicken recipe

I am afraid that this website does not have permission to publish all the recipes the TV programmes they show, there is not a lot the website can do about that.

If a chef/agent/publisher gives permission for recipes to be published here, they are. If that permission is not given then the website, or anyone posting would be breaking copyright by doing so.

Some of the recipes are available on other websites, it is a matter of doing an internet search.

But Gary Rhodes in particular does not seem to allow his recipes on the internet, maybe because he would prefer you to buy his books.

Fri 7 May 2004, 10.34PM

perfect roast potatoes!

oh yes, sorry didn't think about that bit, you are right floury are best, King Ted's if poss for me, but I do tend to use what I can get.

Fri 7 May 2004, 10.20PM

perfect roast potatoes!

Not sure mine are perfect, but not bad, par boil, by putting in cold salted water, bring to the boil and boil for about 5 mins,

Have the oil heating in the oven, gas mark 7 ish, drain the potatoes and then shake in the colander or saucepan so the outsides rough up a bit.

Put in the hot oil, baste or turn a few times, then roast for about 30 - 40 mins, turning again a couple of times.

Basic but nice roasties.

Fri 7 May 2004, 5.35PM

feefee

LOL Relishmama, just take care sitting down after pricking your bottom tho...........

Smile

Fri 7 May 2004, 5.30PM

Pasta bowls

Lol Nick, but I can understand how Mamma got confused, I mean the shape of the bowls, you could see as a little potty, or even the vital bit of a commode.


Mamma, no need to get snotty!

:D

Fri 7 May 2004, 5.26PM

potato rumbler

I go with the skins on idea, always.

Fri 7 May 2004, 5.15PM

feefee

Oh but I agree with you Martino, I just happen to think that small is beautiful, the best things come in small packages. Quality all the way.

Smile

Relishmama, if you prick a tart, as it heats up the holes close up, so there really is no problem.

Fri 7 May 2004, 4.57PM

need a recipe

I would suggest the Rick Stein recipe for Raised Pork Pie, on the bbc website.

Fri 7 May 2004, 11.55AM

feefee

I have never found it to, well not yet anyway!!

But if it does next time, guess who will get the blame?

You only need little pricks.

Thu 6 May 2004, 7.01PM

Burning Question!!

Yet another success due to team effort..............

Thanks for letting us know Loraine Smile

Wed 5 May 2004, 8.11PM

Burning Question!!

Either Loraine, you can mix it in just before serving, or just serve it with. the yoghurt or soured cream that is.

Oh and another little thing we thought of last time, once you remove the potato, you could then cut it into wedges and bake or fry them............

Wed 5 May 2004, 8.03PM

Burning Question!!

and drink milk, maybe make milkshakes or something if you can

Wed 5 May 2004, 7.49PM

Burning Question!!

Things that have been suggested in the past

put in a whole peeled potato,

serve with some soured cream, or yoghurt

adding a tin tomatoes

I'm sure there are others.......... will keep thinking

Wed 5 May 2004, 7.03PM

Filtered Water

From what I remembered the reusing bottles turned out to be not as bad as it sounded.

Georgie did a lot of reasearch on the subject, if you type

drinking bottles in the search bar you can see what she found

or the link she gave at the time is

www.waterquality.crc.org.au/HS/pdf/HS32.pdf

Wed 5 May 2004, 12.39AM

Filtered Water

My daughter uses one of these all the time so I was interested in what you said Bassab as I had never heard of this, the filter is active charcoal, so I am not sure what substance it could add. However i have found and interesting discussion on the subject, and wonder if it is what you mean.

[link]

Tue 4 May 2004, 11.33PM

Rhubarb

I'd go for a fool.

Tue 4 May 2004, 8.20PM

The Best

It's ok Relishmama, Martino has slipped back into his little dream world again, something to do with midlife crisis I expect, or maybe late mid life crisis.

But he knows as well as I do, that I have put him right many times, too many times to list here.........
but it is lovely that at last he is publicly admitting to two of them.

Smile Smile

Mon 3 May 2004, 7.33PM

Pasta bowls

I know this has been asked before, and I know that there were different ppl with diff answers.

If you just type

bowls

into the search bar, then you will find all the past discussions, and I hope they will help you.

Mon 3 May 2004, 6.49PM

What can I do with Toberone?

Well I don't see why a Toblerone can't be used in the same way as a Mars bar................. ok the shape may be slightly different, maybe someone can contact Mick Jagger for advice.

Mon 3 May 2004, 6.43PM

please help quick

A little vinegar may help, or mustard, or if you have lea and perrins, or even a litle soy

these are just things I have tried in the past when I have made the same mistake.

one at a time tho !!!

Mon 3 May 2004, 6.09PM

feefee

Rustie on Monday 03 May:

Well this is getting my interest now, I mean when it comes to tarts, whether a tart needs pricking and covering, or whether just to prick and not cover, or if to cover and not prick, I suppose it depends on the blind bit as well.......... oh and whether you get rising. Oh dear so complicated!!

Mon 3 May 2004, 4.42PM

feefee

Relishmama, what sort of tarts and leeks/leaks are we talking about??

Cheeky

Mon 3 May 2004, 4.39PM

What can I do with Toberone?

Would you belive that if you type Toblerone recpies into google there are several sites.............

Mon 3 May 2004, 4.37PM

feefee

Oh love the idea of using marbles................ but I lost mine!!!

My daughter has a theory where they are tho

:D

Mon 3 May 2004, 4.10PM

Maggies Beer

Not heard of it being called Maggie Beer, but verjuice, yes some people on here have discussed it before.

If you type verjuice in the search bar above and select chat from the drop down menu, you will see what has been said so far..............

Mon 3 May 2004, 11.11AM

sweet and sour sauce

One takeway I use puts lovely big chunks of pineapple in their sweet and sour sauce, and another adds pineapple and large slices of red pepper.

I think there are lots of different versions, even of "takeaway" sweet and sour, although I have to say that, in my opinion, a lot of takeaways just use ready made stuff, tasteless gloop full of additives.

Blondie, not sure your quantities would make enough for two of us....

Mon 3 May 2004, 10.55AM

Cornflour

To me this would depend on the recipe, or rather what exactly you are making. Some things I would consider using ordinary flour, but cook it out longer than for cornflour, but other things I wouldn't.

Not very helpful, sorry :(

Sun 2 May 2004, 10.12PM

balsamic vinegar

If you click on Ingredients, in the red band to the left, then on Oils, Wines and Vinegars, you will find info on Balsamic Vinegar, with ideas of how, when and where to use it.

Sun 2 May 2004, 10.06PM

Marrows

Lots of ideas on the site from a while ago, I know cos I posted quite a few.

Just type marrow in the search bar and select chat.

Smile

Sun 2 May 2004, 9.17PM

Jelly Mould

Pineapple is another fruit that has an enzyme that stops gelatin setting.

Nice idea about the ice bowl

Sun 2 May 2004, 7.39PM

Jelly Mould

I wouldn't use kiwi in jelly, as Nick says it won't set.

There is an enzyme in kiwifruit which inhibits the setting properties of gelatine - for that reason it is not recommended for jellies or jams, however if you have to make a kiwi jelly try poaching the kiwis first - before adding one and half times the gelatine you would normally use for that quantity of fruit.

[link]

Sun 2 May 2004, 6.32PM

Chemical Aeration

The only thing I can suggest on here is going to ingredients then home baking and clicking on baking powder. There are three recipes there, one is muffins, one is American style pancakes, and can't remember the other one.

Or of course, Thane Prince has a recipe for Honeycomb Ice Cream, the honeycomb is made using bicarb.

How's it all going Brendan?

Will keep thinking for you...........

Sat 1 May 2004, 6.08PM

Potato

Sorry Purple Thistle, the link won't work properly with a space in it.

So if you want to look copy and paste this one.

[link]


(Thanks Tel Smile )

Sat 1 May 2004, 5.56PM

Can you freeze it?

I have also found several websites that say it freezes well, best to do it in small portions, then defrost for about an hour before use.

Sat 1 May 2004, 5.36PM

Potato

No sorry to mislead you PurpleThistle, I don't really know my spuds as such, although have grown them in the past. I just know how to search the internet and find out interesting things.

The report I referred to can be found at.

www.foodstandards.gov.uk/multimedia/ pdfs/fsis4503full.pdf

Sat 1 May 2004, 5.00PM

turkish delight

I use, ½ pint hot water, 1 oz powdered gelatine, 1 lb sugar, ¼ teasp. citric acid, few drops each of almond and vanilla essence, red food colouring, 2 oz icing sugar, and 1 oz cornflour

I put the water, gelatime, sugar and citric acid in a pan and heat slowly till dissolved, the nbring to the boil and boil for 20 mins, remove from heat and leave to stand for 10 min, but don't stir. Add the flavours, add colour and pour into dish and leave to set, for 24 hours. Mix the icing sugar and cornflour together, tip the turkish delight out onto the sugar and flour, cut with a sharp knife and coat all the pieces, it should then be stored in an airtight tin.

Thu 29 Apr 2004, 9.30PM

feefee

Will I have to pay postage?

Cheeky

Thu 29 Apr 2004, 1.25PM

Tamasin's weekends

No Veronique, I am with you, and so are many others, and most of us just like for for what she is............ but I for one, get very very fed up with the same old moans and groans about Tamasin and other celeb chefs, so in the end stop replying.

I have said this many many times before, but here I go again.

If you like a programme/chef/presenter then good, great, lovely.

If you don't, then don't watch it, turn it off, turn to another channel, there are plenty.

But please please please, people, don't keep watching a programme just to complain about it.
What is the point? apart from upsetting other people?

I like Tamasin, like you Veronique, and that is why I watch. If I didn't I wouldn't.

But I would never just watch a programme so I could complain about it afterwards.

Thu 29 Apr 2004, 9.06AM

The Best recipie book

Haven't read it Dorz, but how about checking it out at your local library first?

Wed 28 Apr 2004, 3.30PM

Nigella's Green Cakes

Hi KJoner, this site does not have permission to publish Nigella's recipes, but the ones on the show today, and others from Forever Summer can be found on the Channel 4 site


[link]

Wed 28 Apr 2004, 8.43AM

recipe

On this site there are a couple for macaroons

Semifreddo all'Amaretto
by Valentina Harris

Trifle
by Tamasin Day-Lewis

Wed 28 Apr 2004, 8.04AM

Nigellas black rice

Unfortunately the only Merchant Gourmet my local Sainsbury to you do, are the


Merchant Gourmet Camargue Red Rice, Medditerranean Rice, Red and Wild Rice 375g

not the black one :(

Wed 28 Apr 2004, 6.51AM

Potato

Well the seed potatoe does seem to be easier to find that the product, so if you could grow your own, that would be the way to go.

But I would say to ask your local greengrocer, or as Blondie says, farm shops, or of cousre farmers market if you have one nearby.

One interesting thing I found while looking at potatoes tho, a lot of supermarket potatoes are named wrongly.

Tue 27 Apr 2004, 4.48PM

Lamb with Tarragon Mousse

Sorry Suzanne, I misunderstood you, but no from what I can remember the eggwhite and cream went in as it was, I don't remeber any, folding in, and would say that it is not a really light and fluffy type mousse.

Tue 27 Apr 2004, 4.31PM

electric cheese grater

There is a Kenwood rechargeable one on the following link you could look at, but as it is Kenwood it should be availble from other outlets as well.

[link]

Tue 27 Apr 2004, 4.20PM

Storing Blue Cheese

Oh and there is an interesting quote on this link.

[link]

Tue 27 Apr 2004, 4.12PM

Storing Blue Cheese

Well from a personal point of view, and from a couple of cheese sites I have looked at, the "use by" can easily be 21 days after the "sell by".

If it is in a sealed wrapper, then I (personally) would go for it.

Tue 27 Apr 2004, 9.42AM

Storing Blue Cheese

Of course there is also a difference between the sell by date, and a use by date.

Mon 26 Apr 2004, 8.20PM

unused mash

How about some fish, maybe tinned salmon, to make fishcakes?

Mon 26 Apr 2004, 1.40PM

Lamb with Tarragon Mousse

The recipe is on the site, just tpye the name in the search bar and select recipes, or click on recipes to the left of the screen and click on Lamb or mutton in browse by food.

Smile

Mon 26 Apr 2004, 12.34AM

BUTTERMILK

Night night Blondie, sleep well, I will be around for a couple more hours yet, dunno about Terry tho, hope he is still concentrating on his breathing.

Sun 25 Apr 2004, 11.12PM

BUTTERMILK

another ..............2 ..................3

large ones for me please

Hi Blondie, can't stay long, must get back to work soon. how are you tonight?

Sun 25 Apr 2004, 10.36PM

BUTTERMILK

Not sure why the Americans love buttermilk so much, then again when you look at all the yummy recipes they have that use it............ I think it is catching on more over here, maybe because of the recipes, and the larger supermarkets are stocking it now.

Now, this watching and breathing Terry, that's ok, but getting a drink at the same time? You really shouldn't push yourself so much, please just remember to concentrate on that breathing. In ......... 2 ...........3. out ................ 2 ...............3, in ...........2 .............3, out .............2, .............3 .........

Well done to Jensen!

Sun 25 Apr 2004, 6.27PM

lamb chop with tarragan moose

Sorry Mamma, we kinda overlapped!! lol Smile

Sun 25 Apr 2004, 6.24PM

lamb chop with tarragan moose

Hi Galla,

If you click on Recipes in the red band to the left of the screen, the click on Lamb in browse by food, it is at number one on the list at the moment.

Or you can type,

Roast Cutlets of New Season Lamb with a Tarragon Mousse and Spring Vegetables

into the search bar and select recipes.

Or, click on What's on TV, select GFL from browse by series, then select the episode you want from the drop down menu, in this case Fri 23rd April


These are all different ways of finding a recipe you want. hope it helps

Smile

Sun 25 Apr 2004, 2.02PM

BUTTERMILK

Yes I am watching the race, but I am am also working, and hey I am a woman so no problem posting at the same time as well.

The buttermilk question has been asked several times, and answered as well, in fact just typing buttermilk in the search bar and selecting chat, briings up 16 entries. and by selecting ingredients there is more info to be found.

Yes maybe see you tonight, I will still be working, and possibly posting .............. they will have finished racing by then though LOL Smile

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 11.49PM

BUTTERMILK

Yes Blondie, and both those and others are on the website that Mark and I have posted.

Smile

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 6.30PM

BUTTERMILK

Babyface, if you go to the link that both Mark and I have mentioned at the start of this thread, then scroll down the first page you will see

Substitutions, Health Benefits and Recipes >

On that page there is a little chart of various ways of making or substituting butter milk.

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 2.21PM

CHAMP

Not ignorantt soizic, but maybe a little rude by keeping your caps lock on, it is seen as shouting.

Rare Roast Rib of Beef with Champ and Horseradish, Tomato and Olive Relish
by Ed Baines

If you read through the recipe you will find the ingredients and method for making Champ.

It is the bit with the potatoes and spring onions.

Smile

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 11.34AM

kitchen madness....dad on a rampage!

Any grilled meat, steak, chops etc, with jacket or roast potatoes and a salad?

Or the same idea with grilled fish.

You could also cook some mushrooms in the oven or under the grill, just spray with a little oil first.

And I have for years cooked frozed veg in the oven, things like peas, sweetcorn, broad beans, or baby carrots, just wrap in a double layer of foil, add a little butter and salt & pepper, and pop in the oven.

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 11.11AM

Mars Bars

Mars Bar Slices

[link]

Or Mars Bar Mousse

[link]

Sat 24 Apr 2004, 9.46AM

gunna do an indian ooh err missess

Don't forget to have a look on Reshma Martin's website: reshmamartin.com

Fri 23 Apr 2004, 8.43PM

irish black pudding

Hi Jen, how are you settling in? and when is your lovely hubby going to be on GFL again?

I thought that White Pudding only had pork and not liver in it, maybe these things vary by region.

Fri 23 Apr 2004, 5.26PM

irish black pudding

The Irish version seems to be made with pigs liver rather than with blood.

[link]

Fri 23 Apr 2004, 5.21PM

Frustrated

Sorry ignore that last one and try this

[link]

Fri 23 Apr 2004, 5.19PM

Frustrated

and some more here........

[link]

Fri 23 Apr 2004, 5.17PM

Frustrated

There are some recipes on this link.

[link]

Thu 22 Apr 2004, 2.38PM

Asafoetida

Yep, yummy

Smile

Thu 22 Apr 2004, 10.51AM

Brandy for Vanilla Extract?

Oxxx, I am feeling really stupid now, I have just had a thought, and have done a google search for Vanilla Brandy, and guess what...............

Smile

Thu 22 Apr 2004, 10.11AM

Brandy for Vanilla Extract?

Well write him a letter, and then let me know what he replies. lol cos it does sound good whatever it is. Smile

Thu 22 Apr 2004, 8.31AM

Brandy for Vanilla Extract?

Oxxx, if you use Brandy, it will taste of Brandy, the reason that Vodka is used for this sort of thing is because it has no real flavour of it's own.

Wed 21 Apr 2004, 4.23PM

Cottage Delight

Oh come on Nick, don't get in a pickle, ok so Keith has another Cottage, but at least he didn't Return to the River one !!

If that was the case then you would have been in a jam.......... and Saints preserve us what you would have done.

:D

Wed 21 Apr 2004, 12.54PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

LOL, poor iclke birdies.............

but I thought you would enjoy this one!!!!

Wed 21 Apr 2004, 11.41AM

Soup

I'm afraid that when it comes to making soup, I just look in the fridge, freezer and cupboards to see what I have, then chuck a few things in together. They never turn out the same twice (drives my daughter mad!)

But there are lots of soup recipes on this site, if you just type soup in the search bar and select recipes.

Wed 21 Apr 2004, 11.35AM

steak and buttery sauce by Nigella

If it is the Steak Bearnaise recipe, it can be found on her website, but in the forum.

Try this link, [link]

I found this by doing a google search using the words, Nigella butter sauce

Smile

Hope it is the one you wnat.

Wed 21 Apr 2004, 11.02AM

Tamasin's weekends

Hi Latino,
welcome to the boards, we are always please to see new people posting, however the issue of Tamasin's hair has been discussed so many times before, I am not sure that it needs to be done again.

Maybe you would like to type Tamasin Day Lewis, or Tamsin as it is sometimes spelt on here, into the search bar and read all the previous comments.

Smile

But please keep posting.

Tue 20 Apr 2004, 8.57AM

The Best

Thank you Caroline,

I am not trying to have the last word here, LOL, glad to be your friend too.

Smile

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 10.32PM

Home made sausages

What about the one that Livewire has suggested? You can just add some leeks to it?

Or maybe MammaChef or Blondie can come up with something.

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 10.14PM

The Best

Thanks for the comments guys, they have all been most welcome, and just for the record, I don't have to prove anything.

4. Don't flame fellow visitors or UKTV presenters. No personal attacks!

Smile

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 5.36PM

The Best

Hey Livewire, no need to apologise, they could have been put back on without me knowing.

LOL, the series The Best, and I, have a little bit of history on here, so thank you for confirming that I am not going mad.

Smile

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 5.16PM

The Best

well did you actually check to see if they were there, because they were taken off a while ago.

There were items on the chefs, and some of their recipes, not not the ones from the Best.

But I will check again

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 5.05PM

The Best

You can only find them by buying or borowing the book I'm afaid. :(

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 4.50PM

Totrte Capriese

dunno Bubbi, what did happen????

LOL no it is ok, I did see the multiple posting earlier.

:D

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 4.26PM

Moroccan chicken

Try doing a google search for Moroccan Chicken in Pastry, I found several recipes there. Smile

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 4.16PM

harvester

Agree with Nick, the Cooper Dean really was good, haven't been for about the same amount of time tho. ( daughter grew up )

Mon 19 Apr 2004, 9.51AM

Favourite Delis?

I agree with you there Trudi, we have some of the best cheeses in the world!!!!

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.45PM

sam mendes

You could always get Nick Dorset Cottage to advertise it and sell it through his site..............

But Oh well done you, another success story.

Smile Smile Smile

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.38PM

sam mendes

I will not finish off that line, no way, not on here!

So, what about this virgin, but expert jam maker then?

:devilish:

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.32PM

sam mendes

So good you had to tell me twice,

but you didn't say who Confused

(like the tongues in synch. v good)

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.25PM

sam mendes

Home made jam, now there's an idea, know anyone who makes it?

:D

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.21PM

sam mendes

Hi Terry, tell we where, I will be there, this does seem to be a silly night.


But I think we have the ice cream covered now.
Thank goodness.

Smile

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 9.05PM

sam mendes

I think this is probably the best one, and if this is removed, I really will be asking questions.

[link]

Smile

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 8.54PM

sam mendes

Now this is getting very very silly, twice now I have seen Georgie post the web address for the Minghella Ice Cream site.

Twice that web address has been removed!!

WHY?

There is no rule about not being able to post web addresses, there are hundred posted on the site, why is this particular one being removed?

I am sure Ian Fenn will be interested to see this.

There are several websites, but I am sure that the one Georgie posted, twice, was the one with the relevent details relating to the question asked.

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 8.28PM

cheese for cheesecake?

well make sure you let us know about your next attemp as well, and if you do try the garlic and herbs one....................

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 6.08PM

cheese for cheesecake?

I think you will be fine with soft cheese, boltonboy, there is not THAT much difference between any of them, well as long as you don't use the ones with garlic and herbs in!! lol sorry. let us know what the result is please?

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 5.41PM

cheese for cheesecake?

Hi boltonboy, there was a discussion about curd/cream/soft cheese etc a little while ago.

If you type curd cheese into the search bar and select chat, you can see what sas said then. Smile

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 4.24PM

Freezing fresh herbs, the best way?

I'm not sure there is a best way as such, but I have heard that just putting them in a bag and freezing, then when frozen you can just scrunch them up, works well.

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 2.24PM

Home made sausages

I should think the programme was on UK TV Food, but the site does not have permission to publish the recipes of Gary Rhodes. So even if someone else has the book, they would not be able to post the recipe here, it would break copyright and be deleted.

If you can't find the recipe on another website that does have permission to publish, then the only way is to buy or borrow the book. :(

Sun 18 Apr 2004, 1.12PM

chilli chiking

Go back to work Blondie, you are in a wierd mood today!!!! LOL :D

jenkies, there are loads and loads of recpies for chicken on this site, just check out the recipe section and select chicken.

Smile

Fri 16 Apr 2004, 11.09PM

Equipment poem...

Squiggles?

Very good KayH

Fri 16 Apr 2004, 9.12PM

Wholemeal Bread.

Don't you mean, keep it in the loft HAY ......... :D

Thu 15 Apr 2004, 10.30PM

mussels

Sorry no, but there is one for Spaghetti and mussels Cooked in a Bag by Lesley Waters on the BBC site.

Thu 15 Apr 2004, 10.25PM

Chicken & Taragon Teriene

I have found a recipe for a chicken and pistachio terrine, but it does have tarragon in it as well

[link]

Thu 15 Apr 2004, 10.06PM

prawn pulao

Do you mean

Jhinge Ka Pulao (Rice with Prawns)
by Monisha Bharadwaj

if so just click on recipes, and then fish and shellfish, at the moment it is at number one on the list.

Thu 15 Apr 2004, 12.29PM

Baileys Cheesecake

If you type Baileys Cheesecake in the search bar above and select chat, you can find out about Paul Young's recipe.

Thu 15 Apr 2004, 12.11AM

Millefeuille!!!

Who says the puff pastry, or layers of pastry has to be sweet Nick?

Put very simply, layers of pastry and layers of veg, you have savoury and sweet filo pasty dishes, short crust dishes, etc, so why not?

Wed 14 Apr 2004, 11.48PM

Millefeuille!!!

Yes I agree about the 1,000 leaves, and the cream slice, but also in these more veggie days, if you check out restaurant menus, you may find a Millefeuille of Vegetables, quite a popular dish.

Layers of the pastry, with a savoury filling.

Wed 14 Apr 2004, 10.57PM

Millefeuille!!!

Or.............. a millefeulle can also be savoury, as in a millefeulle of vegetables is the layers of puff pastry filled with veg.

Wed 14 Apr 2004, 6.53PM

Kung Po

So how about using a chicken recipe but turn it veggie by using the beancurd/tofu instead of the chicken, as in

[link]

Wed 14 Apr 2004, 6.01PM

Kung Po

I know you said you have trawled the internet, and I know this isn't exactly what you want, but I wonder if you could adapt the recipe Porridge?

Vegetable Kung Pao with Broccoli and Peanuts

[link]

Tue 13 Apr 2004, 1.57PM

Who was…………

That would be Merrilees Parker and you can find the Sweet Lamb Chilli recipe by going to What's on TV, selecting Good Food Bites in browse series, and then selecting Thursays episode from the drop down menu.

Smile

Tue 13 Apr 2004, 12.56PM

Nancy Lam

Nancy Lam's Enak Enak
56 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5RQ
Tel: 020 7924 3148


Also if you go to her website: nancylam.com and click on recipes there is an order form for her book, but I am not sure how up to date that info is.

Mon 12 Apr 2004, 8.00PM

three course italian meal

There are loads of recipes on this site as well, just go to recipes, then select Italian in browse by cuisine.

Mon 12 Apr 2004, 10.37AM

chocolate fondue

Have you seen the recipes and ideas already here? Paul Young has posted at least one chocolate fundue recipe, with lots of ideas for dunkers.

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 8.50PM

Easter recipe

Just done a google, on lamb shanks pasta orzo recipe, and there seem to be a few that might be worth looking at

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 2.18PM

thanks rustie

It's a pleasure kikib, glad to be of help, and I also apreciate you taking the time to come back and say thank you.

Hope your Mrs. has returned to normal now. Smile

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 2.16PM

Homemade Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

I found a few recipes for sweet chilli dipping sauce by doing a google search, I would suggest you compare the iingredients on the bottle with the recipes on the internet to find something similar

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 1.40PM

bread recipe

Yes, it is called Mediterranean Lunch Loaf,

if you click on What's on TV, then on Good Food Bites in Browse Series,

then select wed 7th April's episode, and it will give you the link to the recipe.

Smile

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 12.19PM

Roasting a Chicken

I agree, no special way, and if you read the thread from not long ago concerning a chicken and a beer can, well, the chicken is upright!!!

Sat 10 Apr 2004, 12.17PM

Butter vs. Sunflower oil!

I searched again as I suggested and it worked for me, but as it didn't for you, here is what Martino said ...............

Martino on Saturday 20 March:
Think metric it is easier.

Try this experiment, put your kitchen scales on the table and set them to metric. Weigh 500 ml of water what is the weight?

Try putting say 500g of flour into a metric measuring jug what does it measure?

You will find cooking and conversions in metric so much easier.

Finally melt down your 200g of butter and put it in a jug what does it say in liquid form?

Do you have children they would love to do this.


BTW this also works on volume so if you think metric and want to change the size of the cooking tin then metric is an easy conversion.

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 8.11PM

Best olive oil?

Yes I totally agree with snoozy, it is not a matter of who says what is best, it is a matter of what you like and what suits you. Just remember that different oils are for different uses, ie: for drizzling - maybe extra virgin oil, mayo etc, maybe virgin, shallow frying or starting off casseroles, stirfrys etc, ordinary olive oil, and then all the flavoured ones for whatever you want in between.

It really is just a matter of taste.

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 7.10PM

lamb pie

How about
Lamb and Onion Plate by Brian Turner
on this site,

or do as search of the site for Lamb dishes, hotpots etc and put some pastry on top

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 7.01PM

Corn Syrup

This had been discussed before, and I think there were alternatives and sources posted.

If you would like to see what has been mentioned before, just type Corn Syrup into the search bar above and select chat

Smile

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 3.53PM

Fillings for Homemade Pasties

Didn't Rick Stein do a crab and leek one?

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 2.45PM

Butter vs. Sunflower oil!

Yes Marmotte, I think it is, but this was discussed a little while ago and Martino and I think Blondie explained it well.

Just Type: fats to oil in the search bar above and select chat, and you can see what was said then. Smile

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 9.52AM

Gin and Tonic Sorbet

yes, type gin and tonic sorbet in the search bar, and select chat.

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 7.35AM

The Thai Way

That's strange Terry, I watched it at 6.30

Fri 9 Apr 2004, 6.40AM

Watercress soup advice

This looks exactly the same as the one you made and posted about on the 26th February Julian, and lots of people gave you advice then.

Thu 8 Apr 2004, 4.49PM

butter brioche rolls

I did a quick google search and found there are lots on the internet, for example

[link]

Thu 8 Apr 2004, 4.44PM

pavlova

Maybe your eggs are too fresh kdp, eggs that are a few weeks old are better for this sort of thing.

Wed 7 Apr 2004, 2.58PM

pants

oh yes, spam and eggs, spam and beans, spam and tomatoes, spam and chips, spam and mash, spam butty, spam fritters, spam barm cake, spam .............

Have I egghausted the ideas or are there any others?

what a spamtastic idea ..........

Wed 7 Apr 2004, 2.54PM

nigella's sticky chocolate pudding

Well an epicure is a person who enjoys food and drink of a high quality or in other words a gourmet

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 10.09PM

pants

The wonderful thing about these boards is it's sheer eggistentialism

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 8.14PM

pants

But looking forward to seening Jeni in New Yolk

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 8.03PM

pants

Well I must agree to being a little eggssasburated by the eggcentricity of the thread

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 6.42PM

pants

I think it so eggciting that we have such a free range here

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 2.46PM

frozen veg

I would blanch carrots, but only if whole or in large slices, and then only for a couple of minutes and then as Blondie says plunge into iced water.

Leeks I wouldn't blanch, but I don't think they freeze well at all, but here is a web address to give more info.

[link]

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 2.33PM

Roast turkey

For 7 people without much leftovers, I would say, about 6 - 8lb turkey, and for that the roasting time would be between 2 and 2and a half hours, at 350f 180c or gas mark 4

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 2.08PM

Storing Fresh Meat

I don't use very much meat these days, but when I did, I used to keep it much longer than that, will no ill effects.

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 2.04PM

pants

but while I am there I will try to hatch a plan......


btw, does anyone support West Bromwich Albumen

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 1.59PM

pants

I'm going back into my shell

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 1.47PM

frozen veg

A lot of veg I wouldn't even blanch first, just open freeze then bag.

Tue 6 Apr 2004, 12.13AM

pants

This is no yolk, hope you are all white now

Mon 5 Apr 2004, 2.53PM

Help-James Martin's celebration cake

Try www.sugarshack.co.uk/ its the place Paul Young recommended

Mon 5 Apr 2004, 12.49PM

Jenny

The perfect GFL show, with Jeni as the main ingredient, the other ingredients being the guest presenter and chef, but with fabulous substituions if and when necessary.

Mon 5 Apr 2004, 12.25AM

egg white

Oh well done Blondie , ever to the the rescue

Sun 4 Apr 2004, 11.03PM

egg white

No sorry, Laverne, not sure of the liquid amounts of egg whites, but will try and find out for you, but someone will probably know and answer.

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 6.13PM

Jenny

Hmm you think Jeni is rude and irritating? But you don't think that saying what you have is?

If you had had a quick look round the site you would also have been able to call the other presenters by name, which would also sound less rude.

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 4.29PM

Liquid Smoke

Loraine, I found somewhere else, might be worth checking out.

Colgin Natural Liquid Smoke
[link]

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 3.29PM

Liquid Smoke

This was asked quite a while ago, and there were some suggestions, try typing liquid smoke into the search bar and select chat, it will bring up what was said before.

If not someone might come up with a new idea.

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 3.14PM

Knockwurst

Do you mean Knockwurst? German sausages? if so I would have thought any good deli counter would have something.

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 2.32PM

traditional choclate cake

Or why not search the internet, I just typed traditional chocolate cake into google and there were lots and lots of recipes to look through, maybe you can find one that sounds similar to the one you had from your mother in law

Sat 3 Apr 2004, 1.04PM

Red Wine Sauce

There are quite a few recipes on this site, to go with meat, chicken or fish.

Just type red wine sauce in the search bar and select recipes.

Mon 29 Mar 2004, 2.28PM

Help - hypoallergenic puddings needed

Can't help with the icecream but sorbet yes.
My fav is simply frozen raspberries and icing sugar whizzed up together in a food processor or liquidizer. ok it should have a squeese of lemon juice, but I think ok to leave that bit out.

You could also do this with a bag of frozen mixed berries, or fruits of the forest.

Mon 29 Mar 2004, 10.01AM

Conversions

Here are a couple of good sites with all the conversions you should need.


[link]

[link]

Mon 29 Mar 2004, 1.09AM

Conversions

Here are a couple of good sites with all the conversions you should need. Smile


[link]

[link]

Mon 29 Mar 2004, 12.11AM

Venison

There is a recipe very similar to the one Blondie has given on the internet, but of course it gives all the cooking times and oven settings.


[link]

Smile

Sun 28 Mar 2004, 10.22PM

mmm... doughnuts

Hi Steve, great to see you back!!! how are things? whatcha been up to? exams all ok?

Tell all please

now doughnuts try this site

[link]

Sun 28 Mar 2004, 5.30PM

Carlin Sunday

Oh nooooooooo please Mamma don't, please don't, it ok for them cos they are up north, but you are much more down south, and if the wind is in my direction..............

:D

Sun 28 Mar 2004, 1.59PM

cheap family meals

Ok Bagpuss, I see what you mean, the search engine is having one of its funny five mins.

but try this. either

under recipes the thread started on the 17th Jan

or

type sausages in the search bar and select chat, and it is at about number 45

sorry.

Sat 27 Mar 2004, 11.10PM

Chocolate Biscults

How about a recipe by James Martin on this stie, but leaving out the nuts?

Double Chocolate Nut Cookies

or there is a recipe by Mary Berry on the bbc site,

Mega Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sat 27 Mar 2004, 3.46PM

cheap family meals

There was a thread about this a little while ago that had some very good ideas.

just put

COOKING ON A G STRING BUDGET

in the search bar and select chat. Smile

Sat 27 Mar 2004, 2.48PM

Curd Cheese?!?!

Come on then, everyone round to Trudes for tea!!!

Smile

Fri 26 Mar 2004, 7.27PM

Dim sum

Raise the ire of the moderator Kiwi? never! he is such a supportive chap. Now about this country pub in town...........

Fri 26 Mar 2004, 2.27PM

Ainsley Cheat Sauce

I'm afraid that Ainsley's recipes are not on this website as they do not have permission to publish them, and therefore we cannot post any details of the recipes as it would breach copyright.

Unfortunately, I do not really know where else you can find this recipe apart from buying the book or borrowing it from a library.

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 3.17PM

Help - hypoallergenic puddings needed

sorry scrap the caramilzed oranges, missed the cirtus bit.

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 3.16PM

Help - hypoallergenic puddings needed

How about Champagne jellies, with fruits set in?
(or ordinary jelly if no alchohol at all is required)

Baked apples, with a dried fruit filling

Figs, drizzled with honey and baked in the oven

Caramelized oranges

Or would pastry or crumble be ok with marge instead of butter?

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 12.58PM

cakes

what about Paul Hollywoods recipe on this site?

Mrs Hollywood's Sponge Cake

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 12.49PM

the naked chef

Yes that is exactly what Dannyboy said on the other thread the first time Marleneh asked.

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 12.30PM

Plastic pudding basins

I think Lakeland so some.

www.lakelandlimited.com

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 12.26PM

Xmas Puddings - adice

My mother always makes her puddings a year in advance, but it can, as far as I know, depend on the recipe used, and also after removing the foil etc and recovering, how well you seal them up.

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 11.59AM

pork chops

Oh yes, of course Roopa, the enzymes in the pineapple break down the fibres don't they?

I was going to suggest, marinating in a little wine vinegar, soy, and sherry then covering and cooking very very slowly in the oven.

Thu 25 Mar 2004, 10.44AM

Pakora

There are a couple of recipes for Chicken Pakora on the website, one of which is by Reshma Martin, who has appeared on GFL, and also has her own website www.reshmamartin.com

Just type Chicken Pakora into the search bar and select chat

Smile

Tue 23 Mar 2004, 10.13AM

Electric Rice Cooker

This is really interesting now, I have just done your test Blondie, although I do not have a rice cooker.

I found that 160 mls, of basmati rice, measured in my measuring jug, was around three quarters of a tea cup, and weighed about 75g.

My scales are not brilliant, but it does just go to show how things vary.

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 3.43PM

Ross Thai stuffed chicken wings

Well I am not sure here, I am no expert, but I thought the general idea was

remove bones from chicken wing
stuff with a wonderful mixture
dip in a terrific batter
and fry

Smile

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 12.27PM

Kiwichef, can you help?

Really Martino?

sounds interesting, look forward to getting more details.

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 10.58AM

Curd Cheese?!?!

sorry sent too soon,

or yes ricotta, or even cottage cheese, but beat it first to make it smooth.

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 10.56AM

Curd Cheese?!?!

I would just use low fat cream cheese instead of the two, but is only a personal view.

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 10.53AM

Electric Rice Cooker

Now now Mamma, think of the blood pressure!!

Great advice on the rice cooker tho, and if BN does want your help while you are offline, I will let you know so we can sort out some way of getting the info here.

Hurry back. Smile

Mon 22 Mar 2004, 10.17AM

Curd Cheese?!?!

Curd cheese is similar to cream cheese but with a lower fat content and it, like cottage cheese, has had a lactic starter added. This gives it a light acidity and a light flavour, colour and texture. It is sometimes called medium-fat soft cheese.

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 7.56PM

the naked chef

I think Dannyboy answered this on the other thread you started, Smile

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 1.14PM

mothers day suprise

I personally wouldn't go for white wine and wine vinegar, or herb vinegar, I would just put in a good glug of red wine, or red wine and good beef stock mixed


Hope it is going well for you. good luck Smile

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 1.02PM

Beef Stroganoff link has gone

Oh well then deffinitely do a google search, I just did one on

Beef stroganoff sour cream

and it brought up loads of recipes for you to look through

good luck Smile

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 12.29PM

Beef Stroganoff link has gone

I agree with you Martino, there are lots of stroganoff recipes around, and your advise is good if the two on the bbc site are not the exact one that Ken was looking for anyway.

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 12.14PM

bread machine

Sorry Blondie, but your post has totally confused me, I always thought that it was half the quantity of dried yeast to fresh yeast, well that is the info on this site. But you seem to be saying three quarters dried instead of fresh,
a tablespoon is 15g and I think a dessert spoon 10g yes?

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 9.54AM

Beef Stroganoff link has gone

Hi Ken, are you sure the recipe was on this site, because recipes are not normally removed.

But, I had a quick look on the bbc site (bbc.co.uk/food) and there are two Beef Stroganoff recipes, one from the Good Food Magazine, and the other from Brian Turner from an episode of Ready Steady Cook, which you might have seen repeated on UKTVFood.

Have a look and hope this helps Smile

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 9.26AM

Herbs

Would that work with coriander in Italy Blondie?

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 9.24AM

Preparing In Advance?!?

But does this not depend on what the stuffing is? I would not put a cooked stuffing in chicken and keep it in the fridge, but I would have no qualms about uncooked stuffing.

Just a persnal view

But I do disagree with Andy a little about half cooking and then finishing to order for chicken I'm afraid.

Sun 21 Mar 2004, 9.20AM

mothers day suprise

Sounds lovely Blondie, very much as I would have suggested, and I really admire the fact that with you being so young, you can still write your own recipes in imperial instead of metric for us oldies to understand, not that I am saying you are an oldie mcghee, LOL Smile

Sat 20 Mar 2004, 12.39PM

carrot cake

I think Martino may have a good point about the baking powder.

But have a look on this link and see if anything else rings any bells.

[link]

Sat 20 Mar 2004, 11.42AM

mothers day suprise

Well I thought of mushroom, or sundried tomato and olives. but there is an interesting recipe on the internet called

Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Roasted Peppers, Spinach, and Goat Cheese with Port Wine Sauce

that might be worth looking at to adapt

[link]

if you want to look

Thu 18 Mar 2004, 3.35PM

help me!

surely Charz, you must be able to find something, with all the top celeb chefs who have got recipes on this site???

Thu 18 Mar 2004, 3.06PM

help me!

Are there really no recipes in the recipe section of this site that you could do, surely there must be?

Wed 17 Mar 2004, 10.26PM

Kiwichef, can you help?

Hi Lynne,

your query about the oil, I think maybe you should email to uktvfood so they can check it and change it if necc.

But I think this could be because Kiwichef has a peanut allergy, so he would probably use sesame oil instead of peanut.

Mon 15 Mar 2004, 5.42PM

Pheasant

Personally, I don't go with what "should" be served, I would go with what I thought would be nice.

There are some lovely pheasant recipes on this site.

Mon 15 Mar 2004, 2.09PM

Mothers Days Recipe

Is there nothing in the recipe section of this site that you think your mother might like?

If not then I think you should tell us what sort of thing she does like.

Mon 15 Mar 2004, 2.07PM

Hanger steak / Onglet

Have a look here....

[link]

Mon 15 Mar 2004, 4.05AM

Message to Michelle007

Thanks for explaining Andy, got a little confused for a while. Smile

Sun 14 Mar 2004, 11.13PM

Message to Michelle007

I always assumed that "the" curry bible was the one my Madhur Jaffrey, whichi is available on Amazon as well as one by Pat Chapman, so either is there for the taking.

Sorry Andy not sure where you are coming from here.

Sat 13 Mar 2004, 12.37PM

INGREDIENTS

I think that from this, snow pea shoots can be taken from any kind of pea you grow yourslelf, this info comes from

[link]

Pea Shoots
The top pair of leaves at the top of a pea stem that are very tender and very much a delicacy (snow peas are popular in the USA and Australia). Uses raw in salads, steamed or stir fried. Just about any variety can be used for pea shoots, outdoors should be ready for harvesting in approx 30 days. It is worth experimenting with varieties and methods. Peas can also be sprouted, ready in approx one week.

Sat 13 Mar 2004, 12.28PM

Pork Colbert Style

I don't know if this well be of any help but I did a google search on colbert sauce and this is what I found.

Colbert sauce
[kohl-BEHR; KOHL-behr]
Named after the chief minister of King Louis XIV, this sauce combines meat glaze, butter, wine, shallots, tarragon and lemon juice. It's served with grilled meats and game.

Sat 13 Mar 2004, 12.20PM

Rye Bread

There is a recipe by Paul Hollywood on this site for

German Rye Bread with Caraway Seeds

Just type it into the search bar and select recipes

Smile

Sat 13 Mar 2004, 12.15PM

CARDAMON AND VANILLA ICECREAM

I did a google search on cardamon an vanilla ice cream, and it looks to me as if all cardamon ice cream recipes have vanilla in them anyway.

So I would suggest that you either do a search for cardamon and vanilla as I did, or use your normal vanilla recipe and add cardamon to that.

Smile

Sat 13 Mar 2004, 10.24AM

QUACAMOLE

Sorry Kimi and Martino,

but on last weeks Saturday Kitchen, Gino D'Acampo said he had tried this thing with the avocado stone, and it didn't work, so he and AWT agreed that it was an old wives tale.

Smile

Wed 10 Mar 2004, 11.04PM

Cotswold Pubs

Well good girl for looking after your ballgown, you never know when you will need it next.

Just turned TV over to watch these awards, and now see that it is only showing in the London area, so I can't even watch it, or listen to the ding dong.

sigh

Wed 10 Mar 2004, 10.56PM

Cotswold Pubs

Mamma, you have never heard the wonderful Lesley Phillips say ding dong, sorry Kiwi, you do it well, but not like the Master. LOL :D

Wed 10 Mar 2004, 10.52PM

Cotswold Pubs

Hmm, looks like I have missed out as well here. Oh well never mind.

:(

Wed 10 Mar 2004, 9.19PM

Cotswold Pubs

And I was only encouraging Kiwi cos, as you know I am after your "old man" Georgie, talk about disappointment all round.

Big sigh.

Roll Eyes

Wed 10 Mar 2004, 8.24PM

Cotswold Pubs

Hey Kiwichef, if you ever do want to whisk Georgie away, I am more than happy to look after her old man for her.

That ok with you Georgie?

Cheeky :p

Mon 8 Mar 2004, 1.49PM

Tamasin day lewis

Oh thank, you thank. you thank Ian, and I thought is was just me. Smile

Mon 8 Mar 2004, 1.24PM

courgette! help

oer Sharne, can I just say................stinging nettles and thistles????

ouch! :D

Mon 8 Mar 2004, 8.47AM

courgette! help

I have heard that a paintbrush is very good as well.

Smile

Sun 7 Mar 2004, 8.21PM

Mile-high strawberry pie

Have you tried doing an internet search for this, I did and found quite a few different variations.

Sun 7 Mar 2004, 8.09PM

courgette! help

Not much really, Kimi, quite easy to grow, F1 Hybrid will give you female plants, so bees do the rest. The courgettes will grow, but problem wise. you will have to remove the flowers when they are in thier prime, so more than one plant would be better, but I don't know how you can keep the flowers untill you have enough for what you need for a meal/dinner party. and the more you cut the courgettes then the more will grow, if you leave them to grow to marrows then the plant will slow down producing new growth.

Sun 7 Mar 2004, 7.54PM

courgette! help

I think, that if you grow from seed, that getting F1 Hybrid will solve the problem ( and I don't mean the racing cars ) Smile

Sat 6 Mar 2004, 11.37PM

courgette! help

Unlike coriander

Tue 2 Mar 2004, 12.45PM

Marmalade day.

Well..... I did a google ........... as I do, and some were saying that the 5th of March is Marmalade Day and others said 7th March, but I couldn't find one saying today..........

So Nick there is such a thing!!! but just not sure if is today or not, but does it really matter, marmalade is lovely every day Smile

Mon 1 Mar 2004, 8.18PM

Monkfish

Can you pick me up on the way Kimi?

Mon 1 Mar 2004, 4.35PM

vegan for dinner!!!

I think the problem is that when the celeb chefs make pasta on the programmes we see, it always seems to contain eggs. But when we buy pasta from the supermarket it doesn't always.

You just have to look at the label.

Mon 1 Mar 2004, 3.47PM

sara

Well Gastrovolpe, waiting, baited breath and all that.

Sun 29 Feb 2004, 10.41PM

"Eating it up" Analysed

Must have missed that then Mamma, was it deleted? did you go too far? please post your whole life story again ( even the bits you would rather not tell ) and if it gets deleted again you will have to email it to me, as friends do. Smile

Sun 29 Feb 2004, 11.50AM

vegan for dinner!!!

In my opinion, it is us meat eaters, who make too much fuss over what to serve a veggie, rather than the veggie making a fuss. In my experience, most veggies are just happy having whatever is on offer without containing meat or animal products.

Ok veganism is a step further, but again, not a problem with a little forethought, I think it is just a matter of caring about your guests, which obviously Pinwald does not.

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.37PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

Just wondering is this the right time and place to say....................

anyone who had me before, please can they come and get me again?

Just in case I have lost you.

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.32PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

No

don't dare ask

please

just don't

sob
sob
sob


and I know I should know better, cos the last drive only went down 7 months ago, but no, always put it off to another day, so have lost everything, and I mean everything, edresses, real addresses, phone numbers, photos, document files,

sob sob

But I am back!!!!!!!!!!

and I will recover...

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.26PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

But about being banned ? ......................... better ask Martino about that, he seems to be the expert.

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.22PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

No about the virginal hard drive, Terry, I must have been driving my hard drive much too hard, and it just gave up on me.................. sad but true.

But at least it was still under warranty so didn't cost me a stash of cash lol

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.17PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

:D

again no comment!!!!!!!!!

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.13PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

AND Terry my dear.........I only got this thing back at about 5ish tonight, with a lovely new, ( but very bare ) hard drive, give me a chance to get everything downloaded etc before I get up to speed............................... then look out you mice

The cat is back!!!!!!

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.09PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

Well I wouldn't want people to think I was banned would I??????

or risk it happening again....................

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 9.00PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

:P

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 8.59PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

Georgie, darling, shouldn't you be doing something else now? :D Hug ;P

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 8.17PM

Middle eastern ice cream Sa'alab

I really don't think I should make any comment whatsoever on here, tooooooooooo risky!! Cheeky

Sat 28 Feb 2004, 7.04PM

Corn Chowder

I personally would try smoked haddock, not sure how you feel about that idea?

Thu 19 Feb 2004, 7.46PM

meatball sauce

I this could depend on whether you fry or simmer your meatballs in the first place, I personally would simmer them in a little stock, so would not need anymore stock for the sauce as I would be using the stock/juices left in the pan when the meatballs are removed, so karen's version would be the one I use, thank you karen will try it soon, the soured cream, I think will also give it an "edge"

The thing I am very puzzled about is what on earth there could be in a packet mix to make it worth buying???

Thu 19 Feb 2004, 2.10PM

buttermilk

Oh good, I am not going totally insane.............

the website I gave before does give ways of making buttermilk, and substitutions for buttermilk, and everythingelse there is to know about buttermilk.

Phew, had me going for a while then..............Smile

Thu 19 Feb 2004, 1.10PM

buttermilk

Really? I thought the website address I gave, gave all the info needed. sorry. will check again.

Thu 19 Feb 2004, 10.50AM

buttermilk

Yes! just type buttermilk into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, and you can read all the previous discussions.

Smile

Thu 19 Feb 2004, 9.05AM

Dried morello Cherries

My local Tesco stock Whitworths Sour Cherries 75g £1.58

If that is any good.

Wed 18 Feb 2004, 11.18AM

Good food Bites Mary Berry

For the full info on what Mary Berry did, just follow what Georgie has said and click on the link

What went Wrong with my Cake?!

Smile

Wed 18 Feb 2004, 12.20AM

Italian Cream

Hi Martino,

we meet again talking about cream.

is this the what you mean? because if so it is a company based in Cambridge, but they do mail order. Could be handy for you Michelle if it can't be found in the shops here. Not cheap tho.

[link]

Smile

Tue 17 Feb 2004, 2.30PM

Chocolate Cake

Have you looked through the chocolate cake recipes on this site, there are quite a few but some of them use cocoa powder and not chocolate

Sun 15 Feb 2004, 2.16PM

simon rimmer lemon tart

If you look at the " you will need " in the recipe, it does say 20cm

Sun 15 Feb 2004, 1.24PM

BANOFFEE PIE

If you type banoffee pie in the search bar and select chat from the dropdown menu, you should find all the previous discussions on this along with links to recipes, including, I think, one to the website of The Hungry Monk, where the recipe originated.

Sun 15 Feb 2004, 1.17PM

Peter Gordon

What about this one then?

Scallops with Lime and Ginger Chilli Jam

[link]

Sun 15 Feb 2004, 10.12AM

Peter Gordon

Is that the Grilled Scallop and Snails on Thai-curried Butternut Squash Puree with Sweet Potato Crisps?

if so it is on the bbc food site.



[link]

Fri 13 Feb 2004, 4.43PM

potatoe pie

Hi Glenys,

the recipes I mentioned are as simple as they sounded ( just posh names )

Tourte Limousine, just a round tin lined with puff pastry, filled with potatoes, ( sliced thinly then blanched for a couple of mins ) and chopped onions, salt & pepper and parsley as you go then tip a 5 oz carton of double cream on top before putting the lid on. eggwash then in a hot oven for about 20 mins and then a medium one for another 30.

The Irish one is even simpler, just uncooked sliced pots and onions in a dish, with seasoning, enough milk to just about cover, butter and nutmeg on top. then bake in the oven for about 45 mins.

Very simple but tasty ideas. Smile

Thu 12 Feb 2004, 10.45PM

potatoe pie

Well lots of ideas come to mind,

Potatoes and onions Irish style, potatoes, onions, butter cooked in milk in the oven.

Maitre d'hotel potatoes, similar but with lots of fresh parsley.

Pommes de terre boulangere, again similar but with stock instead of milk.

Savoy-style, with stock and gruyere cheese

or
Tourte Limousine, potatoes, onions and cream encased in puff pastry.

Thu 12 Feb 2004, 8.22PM

Quest for 8 whole lemon tart recipe!

How about Simon Rimmer's recipe for Lemon Tart on this site............it only uses 7 lemons not 8 tho.

Thu 12 Feb 2004, 6.15PM

Asafoetida

Other names for it are Devil's Dung, and Food of the Gods..................different!

[link]

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 10.39PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Titter titter, Sorry Terry. But are you now calling me a fast woman?

Wink

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 10.19PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Hmm Frexy, I remember you, you are the one who started all this..............all your fault!!!

Does make you wonder tho, how long this can go on for!!!

Watch out though, I bet Terry will be looking out for a lavender stuffing for his chicken soon........

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 10.14PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

No my dear, egg yolk(s) is/are yellow Smile

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 9.42PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

And having egg on your face is no yolk, but you will be all white.........why do you want me to be king tho?

( ouch ouch, please don't hit me anymore!!)

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 9.32PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Maybe they need a little egging on?

:D

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 9.26PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Ok, so we have a chicken, wearing a bacon jacket, secured with cocktail sticks, with onion, lemon and beer can stuffed up its rear, and then a wooden spoon stuck down the other end when done.


Got the picture.

All I can say Mamma, is that this is a very serious conversation about a chicken recipe.........you really should not be making jokes, in fact I think it is quite awful that so many people have treated this as a joke!!!

:devilish:

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 9.08PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Terry, dear, you have been up too long, I didn't mention the bacon, MammaChef did.

I am getting really worried about these chickens though....................a can stuck up one end and a wooden spoon down the other...........

Tue 10 Feb 2004, 2.09PM

Best

I should think it is in the book that Ian has given a link to above. Smile

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 9.12PM

Dinner Party

But there are some nice recipes on here for vegetarian dinner party main courses.

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 8.56PM

Dinner Party

I do agree, Mamma, if someone says they want veggi then that does not include meat or fish, if someone says non-meat, then I would ask about fish, otherwise veg only.

Where is Jennifer?

Smile

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 1.30PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

LOL poor Terry!! btw keep an eye out for that herd of wild boar that has escaped from Bridport, they may come your way and then we could have bbq'd wild boar with a can of something............

Smile

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 1.20PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Sorry Snooze, couldn't resist, and I'm sure Terry will laugh as well..........

Eek

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 1.15PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Snoozy!!! that really is no way to speak about Terry!!!




oh, no sorry you meant the fish........ Smile :D Cheeky

Mon 9 Feb 2004, 12.28AM

bollito misto!? does anyone have a recipe?

I did a quick google search and found several sites with detailed recipes for this. Smile

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Sun 8 Feb 2004, 6.02PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Is that Waggle Dance as in by Vaux Breweries Ltd a comment on which is I quote

waggle dance should be available on the NHS, its not a beer, its the biblical ambrosia, food of the gods.

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 5.50PM

valentines menu

ok, I am not a great eater all at once but........

little nibbly bits to start,

then camebert heated in a box with stuff to dip in

main course King Prawns in Garlic Butter, with veg

something choccy for pud, Curtis Stones choc fondants look good

and then some fresh fruit to finish



Sorry about the earlier hijack kelly

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 5.36PM

valentines menu

Give me time, I'm thinking.........

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 3.14PM

valentines menu

Hexuse me...............the words I typed were

tit as in title
and hole, there was a software problem, I and I repeat I am not the problem ( well this time anyway)

but the problem has been fixed..............Smile Smile Smile

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 3.05PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh Georgie, the Deep Shaft seems to be done by Free Miners, not sure what that means, maybe Terry can help?

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 2.59PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh yes......... please tell more........

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 2.51PM

valentines menu

I thought Terry was a gentleman, until recently. LOL now I know different!!!

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 2.37PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh and Georgie, no tongues please.

Is this the catering van with red light on top in Bournemouth still Terry?

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 2.32PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh sorry I might have misunderstood here, I thought Georgie WAS the Gee Spot. Silly me.

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 2.27PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh no, I am not an expert by any means, I have dabbled in the past ( with beer brewing and wine making ) and I suppose yes it did come down to doing it all by hand. But expert? no I don't think so.

But it does sound better doesn't it?

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 1.46PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Hi Terry, just been to that site, it's really good, thank you, I see the Old Gee Spot is done by hand.

The Rusty Rivet is available from Asda, so you know what I will be looking for next time I go there.

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 1.10PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

LOL OMG I missed that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Terry, I am crying with laughter now.

:D

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 1.00PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Well I'm rivetted, I think !!

LOL how much further can this thread go...........must be one of the funniest yet intresting we have had for a long time.

Love ya all !!!!

Smile Smile

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 12.49PM

Lemon Chicken

Well strangely enough karen, after I posted that someone told me that on one of the GFL shows last week ( sorry can't remember which) one of the chefs ( sorry can't remember which ) did say about using custard powder instead of cornflour to give good colour..........but see what you mean about the far flung provinces, maybe a question for Ken Hom next time he is on, but it could be that they use cornflour and saffron or turmeric or any other yellow colour? and this recipe was re written for us with cornershops.

Either that or we go on a "hunt the custard powder in China" trek. Smile

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 12.00PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Which, I must say reminds me of my query very early in this thread about stuffing...............

Sun 8 Feb 2004, 10.54AM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Well apart from some Carlsberg Export in cans, the only beer I have in the house at the moment is a bottle of Fiddlers Elbow and a Bishops Finger...............

Sat 7 Feb 2004, 3.09PM

Lemon Chicken

Oh I do hope someone tries this.......but karen would it be Bird's custard powder?? I should think so cos it has the little yellow chicken on the pack doesn't it?? Just right for Lemon Chicken. Smile

Sat 7 Feb 2004, 3.03PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Oh no Terry, you misunderstand me, I would use your Speckled Hen for the cooking and have some sauce on the side.

Sat 7 Feb 2004, 2.45PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Just wondering about how this would work with a pheasant? A nice port sauce maybe? Cockburns of course!!

Sat 7 Feb 2004, 10.30AM

savoiardi buiscuits

I think they are what I would normally call sponge fingers.

Fri 6 Feb 2004, 6.49PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

GO Frexy go!! so glad you tried it, and that you did the lubricating bit first, I understand that can make a lot of difference.

Just thinking Jennifer.........if it did sing I wonder what it would have sung?

Why do birds.................

Fri 6 Feb 2004, 12.25AM

Traditional british pub food

Think I will abstain from this now, think most of my suggestions, although traditional, were a bit common, and some that were ****'d disgusting.

Oh well can't win 'em all.

Wed 4 Feb 2004, 8.06PM

banoffee

I did reply to you last time Sonia, not a quicker way, but, it does have a good shelf life after the boiling, so you can do several at once and have them ready for when you want one.

Wed 4 Feb 2004, 7.39PM

Traditional british pub food

Cornish Pasties, Toad in the**** / Egg in a****, Shepherds Pie, Hotpot, Faggotts, Cheesey Parsnip Pie, Hearty Vegetable Soup.

How about puds? Spotted Dick, Jam Roly Poly, Syrup Pudding.

Wed 4 Feb 2004, 5.23PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Piccies of chiccies with beer cans...............

[link]

[link]

:D :D

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 9.39PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Sorry Becca, :(

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 6.27PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

So does the beer left in the can explode into a fountain? whoosh!!!! and if you don't stuff the breast, or fold the skin over would it whoosh straight out the top? hit the oven roof and shower down as a basting?

So I have an imagination, am I not allowed to use it?

:D

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 2.51PM

Crispy beef

Maybe Bernaise can say where the recipe comes from, if a book then which one, if from the internet then where. or, if it is her own recipe that has not been published anywhere before then email info@ukfood.tv and explain the situation.
Sorry not to be of more help :(

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 2.14PM

Ashbell McElveens Pork

Have a look at the recipe, Puerto Rican Pernil Al Horno, Served in a Cubano (Roast Pork Shoulder in a Cuban Sandwich) or type Ashbenn McElveen into the search bar above which will bring up all his recipes on this site.

Not sure if it is what you are looking for, but hope so.

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 12.56PM

Coriander

Just checking Gastro, by all means start a new thread, I will join in if I can, but please if you are going to use Italian words can you give the English meaning as well, or people will feel excluded.

Can we make a deal? you tell me the English words for the Italian you use, and I will tell you about the abreviations we use............

LOL

Smile

Mon 2 Feb 2004, 12.39PM

Coriander

So the rest of us are not invited to your new thread then Gastro?

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 11.30PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

That is if you could catch the kangaroo and stick a half full can of beer where necessary in the first place I suppose...................

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 11.09PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Now Jennifer, don't get the hump, miniture can, quail, all the way up to a camel? wow that does stretch the imagination...................

Cheeky :devilish:

Frexy, do you think you can cope with that?

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 7.16PM

frais de boise

Ah but isn't the strawberry funny in that it is neither fruit or veg in one sense, cos of the seeds, fruit have seeds or pips or stones inside, veg produce seeds afterwards. But strawberries have their seeds on the outside, the only item to do this so it could be either??

Just a theory.

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 7.09PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

I'm a little worried about Jennifer and other people getting inside each other a Christmas myself.

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 6.54PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

We could even try to get Mary from Oz to try it out on her fantastic bbq..............with a keg of beer and an ostrich!!!!

:D

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 2.15PM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Ok got it now, you stick a half full can of beer up a chickens bum, then cook it.....................yes sound like fun Smile

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 12.29PM

Taleggio Cheese

Sniff sniff, yumm!!!

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 11.55AM

Taleggio Cheese

Gastro, sorry hope you don't mind me abbreviating your name, but by OH Martino is saying "other half" meaning his wife. LOL

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 11.48AM

scotch eggs by gary rhodes

The sausage meat one, to me, is the same as any other scotch egg recipe really. The smoked haddock one is a bit different to a normal scotch egg, and has been posted on here before, or versions of it, but they have been deleted due to breach of copyright.

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 11.29AM

Taleggio Cheese

There are a couple of recipes on this site using Taleggio Cheese, could be ok or give you ideas for something else, just type it in the search bar and select recipes.

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 9.32AM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

Right, imagining,... can of beer, half full or half empty (have I drunk the beer?) chicken sitting on top of can, (not sure which way up the chicken is sitting) then cook.

I must still be missing something here. :D

I have to ask..........why? still Confused

Sun 1 Feb 2004, 12.17AM

Chicken cooked with a can of Beer

And the technique is?.................

Confused

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 9.05PM

BEETROOT & CURRY

Kim, Frexy is quite right to ask Helen to not type in capitals, it is one of the message board rules and on the internet is seen as shouting. I would really love Helen to come back and post more, but please not always in capitals as she has done every post so far.

Now, Helen tell us more about this beetroot dish you are after. Smile

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 7.59PM

Coriander

Can you please keep to english Gastrovolpe, it is one of the messageboard rules.

Smile

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 6.45PM

Something Different

Now look you two naughty people..........these lines might be called teasers, but there is no need to take it that far!!!

Thanks for the idea Scottlet. Smile

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 6.16PM

Coriander

Well I did a store locater search for Sainsburys in Italy for you Martino, but couldn't find anything, just wondering about Safeway though, well they have been doing Italian Cookware.............

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 4.15PM

Savoy Cabbage

sorry that should also say, it is not the Gary Rhodes one, but I believe it to be good.

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 4.10PM

Vegetarian Marshmallows

I had the same problem, tried making them with Vegi-gel but they did not work, I have found a couple of recipes on the internet, but the feedback on them was very negative :(

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 4.07PM

Savoy Cabbage

[link]

Smile

Fri 30 Jan 2004, 3.21AM

Desert Island Utensils

Could I just have my fav chef?

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 6.31PM

lavender sugar

Not really sure about Gioconda'a recipe, but a website I looked on,

[link]

says
1/2 cup organic lavender buds
2 cups sugar

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 3.54PM

Curry leaves

If you type curry leaves into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find lots of discussions, suggestions and ideas on this subject Smile

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 2.13PM

Oysters

Have you looked through the recipes on this site? there are quite a few ideas, just type oysters into the search bar and select recipes.

Smile

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 1.20PM

Gary Rhodes

A few of the recipes are where CarolineP has suggested, not many tho I'm afraid :(

Yes I think the book is available from Amazon, so probably most other bookshops as well. Smile

l

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 1.16PM

Rhodes - British Classics

Yes a few of the recipes are where CarolineP says, but not many I'm afraid. :(

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 12.52PM

Rhodes - British Classics

Unfortunately, as far as I know, this website does not have permission to publish the recipes that go with this series and any recipes posted will probably be deleted as a possible breach of copyright. I haven't been able to find the recipes on any other website either, so unless the programme is repeated later in the day or at the weekend, I'm afraid the only way to get the recipes are to buy, or borrow from a library, the book that accompanies the series.

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 12.03PM

Gary Rhodes

Unfortunately this website does not have permission to publish the recipes that go with this series :( and any recipes posted will probably be deleted as a possible breach of copyright. I haven't been able to find the recipes on any other website either, so unless the programme is repeated later in the day or at the weekend, I'm afraid the only way to get the recipes are to buy or borrow from a library the book that accompanies the series. :(

Thu 29 Jan 2004, 9.12AM

Coriander

You are a real gentleman Martino, and your dignity deservs respect.

Smile

Wed 28 Jan 2004, 9.37PM

toffee sauce

Some people have posted on here that they do several tins at the same time, it stores well after it's been boiled so you always have some on the shelf ready for when you need it quickly.

Wed 28 Jan 2004, 3.20PM

Rasberry Vinegar

Have you tried type raspberry vinegar into the search bar above and selecting recipes?

I think there are 9 that use it in some way.............could give you some ideas.

Wed 28 Jan 2004, 2.11PM

yesterdays good food live programme

If you go to the home page and then click on GFL in the browse by series and select Tuesday 27th programme, you will find a link to Stuart Payne on: The After Dinner Biscuit, all the info you want is there.

Wed 28 Jan 2004, 1.26PM

Pasta dish

If you type Nigella into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find lots and lots of comments about Nigella Lawson, including links to where a lot of her recipes can be found.

Wed 28 Jan 2004, 1.24PM

Haggis

If you type haggis into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find lots of ideas and suggestions on haggis.

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 10.21PM

Lemons & Limes

Blondie, aheadsun, are you talking at crossed purposes? Would I be right in thinking that whilst ON the tree the lemons need sunlight, but once picked should be stored AWAY from sunlight?

Smile

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 4.25PM

Lamb shanks

There is a Tamasin Day-Lewis recipe on site Snowy, just type lamb shanks into the search bar.

Smile

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 4.16PM

Russian Fish Pie

They did away with the 11 just before I got there, but I didn't go to grammer school either, but I was in the last year that could leave school at 15 without having to stay on to do the O levels, because I chose to do office studies I could not do GCE's but only CSE's.

My Domestic Science teacher was called Mrs. Garside, she was wonderful.

Sounds like there are not many years between us Jennifer, and my daugher is 19 and at Uni.

Smile

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 12.34PM

Russian Fish Pie

Well at least you've got some ideas now Karen. Smile

Hey Jennifer, when I was a school I did Domestic Science. We had to make and embroider our aprons in needlework, then the first cooking lesson was how to wash a teatowell and test for colour fastness, the second lesson was making sandwiches, and the third was making cheese and potato pie, after that it went by leaps and bounds, we made cakes, bread, pies, oh so much. The only thing that really annoyed me was that when I left school they wouldn't let me keep my school recipe book, ok it was only an excersise book with all the stuff we had done in it. But just think how handy that would have been when I left home!!

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 12.00PM

Russian Fish Pie

Or Coulibiac sometimes spelled with a K, I have 2 different books but the recipes for
kulebyaka and Coulibiac are very very alike, but they do both use salmon not haddock, but both have rice.

Tue 27 Jan 2004, 11.39AM

Russian Fish Pie

Try doing an internet search on

kulebyaka

Smile

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 9.49PM

james martin...........

Not sure about which programme you mean mcghee, but there is a James Martin chilli jam recipe from RSC on the bbc website

[link]

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 4.36PM

Manchester Tart

If you type Manchester Tart into the search bar above icingmaiden, and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find some previous discussions along with some recipes and links to other recipes

Smile

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 4.32PM

Tuna

Yes I quite agree, good question Goss, and good discussion.


Kiss kiss Martino, luv smug face

Lets face it a girl's gotta score points where she can........

:D

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 3.56PM

Talking of hygiene

I saw that too!! and wondered if anyone would comment on it.

That even made me cringe!! I thought the cat was going to walk right across where she was making the pasty!! Think it may have done if she wasn't on the telly at the time!!

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 1.30PM

The Tanner Brothers

I think a lot of this comes from the times when men cooked cos they wanted to and women cooked cos they had to.

Men could spend all day messing about making something fancy, women had to just get on and feed the family.

Hence men think that men are better chefs, while women just did the basics. Old fashioned ideas yes but that is men for you.

On the other hand there are women who just like looking at the male chefs, and men who just like looking at the female ones, and who cares what they are cooking.

:devilish:

Mon 26 Jan 2004, 12.27PM

Jam Jars -Can anybody please help

Were none of the places suggested last time any good itsbud?

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 10.17PM

What is a Yam?

Ooh BeccaNurse, that rings a bell in that Ainsley used to always say that some were orange and some were white!! So a lot of it depends on where you are, similar to us with the swede and turnip.

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 8.22PM

sausage skins

Type sausage skins, and/or sausage casings into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you should then be able to see all the previous discussions with ideas and suggestions of where to get them

Smile

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 8.05PM

Classic Brown Gravy

Hmm can't quite see the chippies doing that, as karen says I can't imagine they even make their own stock. I think "classic gravy" and "chippie gravy" are two very different things.

I would agree with karen's theory or even worse say that it is probably a list of e numbers with a dose of MSG out of a jar or tin.

Sorry no offence meant, and if there is an owner of a chipshop around, please put me straight!

Smile

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 7.12PM

What is a Yam?

Well very basically it is the same as a sweet potato,

Yam - There are over 150 species of yams grown throughout the world. Most of "yams" sold in the U.S., however, are actually sweet potatoes. Yams are higher in sugar that sweet potatoes. Used in soups and stews, mashed, and fried

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 6.52PM

ideas for veggies

Hi merlin, I am sure people will come up with some new and good ideas for you, but in the mean time try typing vegetarian in the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, then you will be able to see all the discussions there have been before.

Also you can click on Recipes to the left of this page then scroll down to search by diet, you can then choose from,

Vegan
Vegetarian (Lacto)
Vegetarian (Ovo-lacto)
Vegetarian (with Fish)

Smile

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 4.14PM

eccles cakes

If you have a look at this link it will give you the basics mandy

[link]

or for something a little different type eccles cakes into the search bar above and select recipes from the dropdown menu, and you should find a recipe by Andrew Nutter

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 3.37PM

bang-bang chicken

No the reipes for Food and Drink are on the BBC site not this one. Smile

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 3.31PM

spicy roast duck

How about

Crispy Duck Teriyaki Noodle Salad
by Ed Baines

which is on this site, along with quite a few other duck recipes which may be worth looking at. Smile

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 3.27PM

bang-bang chicken

Try the BBC food website for Chicken Bang Bang
Smile

[link]

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 9.18AM

BAKING BEADS

Having done a little internet research on the flour and flame causing an explosion, I think it is not quite as dangerous as the original poster claimed, ( or James wouldn't have done it really would he? )

But I still think the best way is as Georgie first suggested, and everyone else has agreed with, that is to buy some beads online or use beans/pulses from the supermaket and reuse again and again.

Sun 25 Jan 2004, 7.50AM

unable to find recipe

The full name of this recipe is, Crêpes Parmentière with Smoked Eel, Crispy Bacon and Horseradish, so either type that in the search bar and select recipes from the dropdown menu, or another way is to click on Recipes to the left on this page, then select Tamasin Day-Lewis in Browse by series, the recipe is then at number 49.

Good luck Smile

Sat 24 Jan 2004, 9.24PM

Staffordshire Oatcakes

No sorry judith, I can't give you a recipe but I have done a google search and see that there are recipes on quite a few other websites.

Smile

Sat 24 Jan 2004, 9.20PM

BAKING BEADS

Yes DannyBoy, I remember that too, but someone posted on here that it could be very dangerous as flour and naked flames do not go well together.

Type baking beans ( instead of beads ) into the search bar and select chat to see the discussion.

Sat 24 Jan 2004, 7.31PM

please help

Yes that sauce would****ivate any table, but do you have any****illating****bit ideas for dipping in the sauce Georgie?

Fri 23 Jan 2004, 5.36PM

Clotted Cream

Have a look at this link eet smakelijk

[link]

Fri 23 Jan 2004, 5.32PM

Tuna

Hi Goss, glad you managed to get the answer, even gladder the answer was yellow fin, cos, oh dear it means Martino lost his bet and Rustie can sit here with a big smug grin :D

Fri 23 Jan 2004, 2.32PM

Safeways Again

Yes, I am with Matthew on this one, the heat distribution factor, and that the thinner or lighter the pan the quicker and easier something will burn.

But are you talking about your Safeway saucepans or casseroles Sabrerattler

:devilish:

Fri 23 Jan 2004, 1.35PM

curry pastes hlp req

LOL! Oh dear, Sualdam really had us convinced he had spent a long time experimenting and perfecting this, in fact he strung us along for quite a while before he would even give the recipe because he said he hadn't perfected it. :D

Thu 22 Jan 2004, 12.35PM

Veggie Recipe - Help

There are quite a few really good vegetarian recipes on this site as well...........I did a search by going to recipes, then you can chose the occasian ie. dinner party, the course, main course and also choose from.....
Vegan
Vegetarian (Lacto)
Vegetarian (Ovo-lacto)
Vegetarian (with Fish)

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 5.13PM

Masterchef

Sorry Colin, but Ross was and is very very special not just your ordinary folk by any means Cheeky

But I agree that the pre Gary was much better, I didn't like the change to having to use certain ingredients, dunno why, I think I just prefered the variety of the original way.

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 4.47PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

Thank you Georgie, I am feeling all warm and comfy in my corner now. Smile

But, Arnavaz, have you found your Fois Gras yet?

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 4.36PM

Iron rich foods

Glad to hear that Huggy, I have been told that tinned tomatoes are also quite high in iron, and as long as she will eat red meat and liver, and also have some fruit or juice so that the vitamin C can help her absorb the iron I wouldn't worry too much about the veg, of course if you can get away with putting some high iron veg in with other stuff in a soup as well, so much the better.

Just glad she is ok Smile

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 4.24PM

Oven Problem

OK then, what I would do, is cook them both at the same time, putting the longer cooked one in first and adding the lesser cooked one later, just put the hot one on the top shelf for the required amount of time and the lower temp one lower down where it should be slightly cooler.

Although I have to say this is only if the flames are at the back of the oven and not covering the whole of the bottom of the oven.

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 2.44PM

Oven Problem

Now this means you have electric and I have gas, so I don't feel I can comment further apart from...........go with aheadsun.

Smile

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 12.39PM

Oven Problem

It would be easier to comment if we knew what the dishes actually are Sabrerattler, and what sort of oven you have, mine is zoned so the top is hotter than the bottom which makes life simpler.

I take it you will not be using your Safeway Italian "casserole" LOL

Wed 21 Jan 2004, 12.28PM

Masterchef

Makes you wonder when they had time to cook tho really...............Cheeky

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 9.37PM

creamed leek recipe wtd

There are also 2 recipes on the bbc food website, both different to Bestmums Smile

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 9.20PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

On second thoughts I might just make a donation to charity and retreat into my corner. :(

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 8.40PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

SOLD to Georgie, who could resist that. :D

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 7.45PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

10p more???? oh wll better than nowt I suppose, and at least you don't think I might turn out to be defective Mamma.

Plus you are the first person to give any idea what you were considering buying me for, I had been a little concerned!!! :D


MarkV, not a word out of you please. Smile

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 6.26PM

pastry brush

Well James Martin recommends using a paint brush.

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 6.25PM

The Tanner bros

Yes James did say that the pretty young lady was his girlfriend. Smile

Tue 20 Jan 2004, 4.21PM

madhur jaffrey

I did answer this last time you asked Elaine, where to find the Madhur Jaffrey recipe, and also someone else offered you her grandmothers recipe. Just click on you name and then go back to your previous query. Smile

Mon 19 Jan 2004, 5.14PM

Shepherd's/Cottage Pie.

Have just found somewhere else that says Shepherds pie is made from leftover roast meat, and cottage pie from fresh minced beef.

So I still didn't get it right!!

Mon 19 Jan 2004, 4.51PM

Shepherd's/Cottage Pie.

I know what you mean because I thought it made sense, shepherds - lamb, but I always made it with beef mince.

Another version I heard was that shepherds pie was just basically mince and onion with potato on top, but cottage pie had veg - carrots, peas etc added to the meat.

Mon 19 Jan 2004, 11.27AM

Roast Beef

Rissoles? Shepherds pie? Bunged in a pasta sauce?

Well they are the sort of things I would do. Smile

Sun 18 Jan 2004, 8.51PM

Help need ideas for cub scout camp

And I thought rubbing 2 boy scouts together to make a fire was bad enough.................... :D

Sun 18 Jan 2004, 4.03PM

Help need ideas for cub scout camp

To be honest the very idea of this brings back memories of one of the worst weeks of my entire life, when I was cook for my daughters Brownie Pack Holiday.

But, wonder if this website will be of any use...

[link]

Sun 18 Jan 2004, 2.37PM

cafetiere cozy

No, but reading it and thinking about it, how about a "one hand" oven glove?

Sun 18 Jan 2004, 11.48AM

Fish

One has to wonder why this American report about the dangers of farmed salmon has just hit the headlines here, when in was poo-hoo'd in America back in August 2003.

Again, it would seem, that a University study and report has been maybe a little blown up out of proportion and taken out of context.

IMHO

Sun 18 Jan 2004, 8.54AM

drinking bottles

Really relieved to read your info Georgie, well done you !!! I used to refill bottles for my daughter all the time and this was very worrying.

Also at least now I won't have to go back and lick more bottles in Tesco tomorrow to see if they taste sweet, I got some very funny looks the other day!!!

:D

Sat 17 Jan 2004, 2.08PM

King Do spare ribs

This has been discussed on another board Googs, might be worth a look for ideas.

[link]

Sat 17 Jan 2004, 1.59PM

slow cooker recipes

Don't have any of my own recipes but I did an internet search on Google, just for "slow cooker recipes" and found there are lots of sites with recipes on.

So I can't recommend any cos I haven't tried any, but worth a look I think.

Smile

Sat 17 Jan 2004, 1.22PM

Tuna

Well if you do ask the Jpanese bloke behind the counter or pop over to Japan, ask them about Ahi Tuna.

I am no expert and don't eat sushi often, but I do like doing internet searches. I have found one site with ickle pictures of the sushi and what they are.

[link]

Now that mentions the Ahi Tuna, so I did a search on that and found another site that says Ahi Tuna is also known as...................... Yellowfin.

[link]

Sat 17 Jan 2004, 9.40AM

Nigella recipes

If you type Nigella in the search bar above and select chat from the drop down menu, you will find lots and lots of references to her and her recipes, including some links to where you can find certain recipes.

Welcome to the site Smile

Sat 17 Jan 2004, 8.52AM

drinking bottles

I had a look at the supermaket yesterday, the small "own brand" bottles only said they were pet and suitable for recycling, but one well known brand said the bottle was only suitable for that particular brand of water. Strange?

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 5.28PM

CRISPY MONGOLIAN LAMB

This has been discussed before, if you type Mongolian Lamb in the search bar you can see what was said then.

Smile

Is Michelle your daughter Marie?

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 1.59PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

Ok, have found Marys typo, but will post it on the typo thread and let this one get back to Fois Gras

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 1.27PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

Give me a minute I will find it.................... But I can remember it word for word I think!!

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 1.22PM

Living In Hotels

It never occured to me that Steve was talking about hotels abroad, just assumed he meant hotels in this country.

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 12.08PM

Nigella's recipes

Sorry narn, mean't to say that the quickest way to find it is to type lamb shanks in the search bar. Smile

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 12.07PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

Hmmmm starts to wonder if anyone would have noticed the bleeping typo in the first place if I hadn't drawn attention to it!!!!

:P :P

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 11.52AM

Nigella's recipes

Braised Lamb Shanks with Champ by Tamasin Day-Lewis

It is on the site here, I have just checked. Smile

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 11.42AM

The Tanner Brothers

LOL Deborah, you really do make me giggle sometimes Smile

I am now here thinking UK History, yes I think that one passes, UK Style? well depends on what you call style or what style you have. UK Drama, yes maybe but not always, UK Gold? well not strictly true to it's name as in the metal, maybe UK past or something could be better. Now UK Bright Ideas, well meaning yes, but.......... and UK Horizons, well if true to it's name could be a bit flat!!

Sorry only joking really. Smile

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 10.12AM

garlic oil

Hi Alison, Mary, I have only seen this because of something someone said on another thread. I think this could be of interest to more people so wonder if one of you would think about starting a new thread about it.

I also did a quick search and found one site saying as Alison has said, and another saying that bottles are sometimes made from different materials, pet or pvc etc and that can make a difference.

Interesting subject for anyone with young children / grandchildren.

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 8.40AM

The Tanner Brothers

No I didn't mind the black and white/sepia/colour thing, in a way it added to the charm for me.

I so agree that we need all these different formats, at least that way there should be something for everyone. Smile

Fri 16 Jan 2004, 7.14AM

Living In Hotels

How about buying a small toasted sandwich maker that could fit in your suitcase? The scope for fillings in vast and with some salad on the side quite healthy as well.

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 7.11PM

carrot and coriander soup

There is a recipe for Carrot Soup by Janet Brinkworth on this site, and it has coriander seeds in it. Smile

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 7.03PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

Not sure whether to do a :D or a Cry after that.

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 6.55PM

The Tanner Brothers

Hi Deborah, I saw the point of this programme as being about The Tanner Brothers, and so includes their family, and what a lovely family they come over as being. The two brothers also cook, and own, with family finnancial backing, a restaurant, which gives the food link.

To me it is much more interesting than a single chef doing a cookery demonstration for 20-25 mins (allowing for adverts in a half hour show) but must admit to being too involved in what was going on and what was being talked about to actually notice how long was spent cooking

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 6.42PM

Goose Fat

If your Waitrose dont have it, there is a website that sell it mail order.

[link]

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 6.33PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

sorry, just read what I typed

that is "It" can be bought online, not me!!

Thu 15 Jan 2004, 6.16PM

Hunt for Fois Gras

I can be bought online,

www.gamefooddirect.co.uk/

[link]


are a couple that may be worth looking at.

Wed 14 Jan 2004, 4.52PM

CASSEROLE?

Well I have just been round to my local Safeway, I don't use it much because it is a small store so I normally go to Tesco which is much larger, but my daugher works at the local Safeway when she is home and a few of my old schoolfriends work there.

So I asked one of the old schoolfriends who also works front end or customer service, if they had had any problems over the casseroles.

She told me that several people had mentioned that they wouldn't buy the casserole because a casserole should go in the oven, but they have only had one person buy a casserole and then take it back, but they exchanged it, no problem.

Wed 14 Jan 2004, 12.17PM

Alternate use for kitchen gadgets

Hmm, Mary I think Tamasin would say "Rabbit and Prune Terrine".

No the gold fish bowl jelly wasn't a turny out one, it was a spoony out one LOL. Wonder if my daughter would like one for this year?

Rosanne?

I remember the thing about the Poodle in the microwave, I have a link to a Gerbil, or is it Hamster ( sorry can't remember ) in a microwave.
but I won't post it cos it may upset people.

And yes Sharne, I can remember sitting in the sink having a "bath" and having the washing up bowl in the garden to splash and paddle in, and the empty washing up liquid bottle to fill and squirt with. Oh those were the days, sigh................

Wed 14 Jan 2004, 9.51AM

Nigella's recipes

wattscooking, that recipe is in How To Eat, and also on Nigella's own website.

Wed 14 Jan 2004, 6.03AM

Tuesday 13th - Madhur

I think you mean Spongy, Spicy, Savoury Diamonds, and if so the recipe is on the bbc food website.

You should be able to get citric acid from a chemist.

Smile

Tue 13 Jan 2004, 1.05PM

Alternate use for kitchen gadgets

Oh yes I agree..............I used a roasting tin a a rabbit litter tray, filled it with sawdust, showed it to the rabbit, loverly, put the rabbit in it, great, sniff sniff, dig dig dig dig dig dig dig, sawdust all over the kitchen, you be amazed where it got to.......................

But can I go the other way round and say that one year I used an old goldfish bowl, you know the small round ones, to make a jelly in for my daughters' birthday party.

Did different layers of different coloured (flavoured) jelly with jelly fish sweets in it.

Hmmm magimixed goldfish..................no don't even think about it Smile

Tue 13 Jan 2004, 9.42AM

CASSEROLE?

I think I may have been confusing in my last post, what I was trying to say was, that to my mind, and I think most of the population, that a casserole goes in the oven, a saucepan or frying pan goes on the hob.

I doesn't really matter what you cook, how long you cook it for or what the original meaning of the word is. Modern day perception of a casserole is something that one uses for cooking food in an oven.

The only problem is that it does say clearly on the collector card that this is not the case with these particular items. I really do hope that enough people are complaining so that something is done, because I have to say that under normal circumstances if I bought something and then found out it was not suitable for the purpose I had bought it for that the retailer would be good enough to exchange it for something suitable, or refund the money, well at the very least give me a credit note.

Mon 12 Jan 2004, 8.31PM

lamb and macaroni

It's called Greek Lamb Stew

[link]

Smile

Mon 12 Jan 2004, 2.28PM

The Tanner Brothers

Difference of opinion here.........I liked it, looking forward to more.

Mon 12 Jan 2004, 1.19PM

Alternate use for kitchen gadgets

Thank you oscar2, I can now say that............... my long metal kebab skewers are very good for poking down the plug hole to clear obstructions.

:D

Mon 12 Jan 2004, 10.35AM

Mushy Peas

Sorry, right site, wrong link, dunno how I did that, try this one or.......just keep seaching that site.


[link]

Mon 12 Jan 2004, 9.45AM

Mushy Peas

Try

[link]

Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 5.35PM

Cilantro

Hi Gordon Bleu, it is coriander, cilantro is the American name for it. Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 3.59PM

Two Fat Ladies

That recipe is on the bbc food website

[link]

Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 3.16PM

tamsin day lewis

Ahhh Tamasin and her hair, again, lots of discussion on the site, but the main point is that in her own kitchen she can do what she wants, she does not need any hygiene certifcate. Cooking for the general public is a totally different matter.

But it does get me thinking, so anyone eating or thinking of eating at the moment please look away.

The way I see it is that if you got one of Tamasins long hairs in you food you would probably know about it, not nice maybe but you would notice.

Now I think about all the cooks and chefs with short hair, no need to tie it back or wear a hat, so short hairs in the food, maybe won't notice them when you are eating, oh then of course there are beards and moustaches, eyebrows, eyelashes, nose hair along with anything that may be attatched, and how about a bit of dandruff for added texture?

So what about suggestions to prevent all of these hairs from contaminating our food, not quite as easy as tying back your own hair in your own kitchen.

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 2.37PM

CASSEROLE?

Is it ok for me to still use my "saucepans" for boiling potatoes or other veg, oh and rice or boiling an egg? or do I have to have seperate pans for all thse jobs? Golly I would need at lot of different pans. I don't really make that many sauces as such, so I hope it is ok. In the past I have bought saucepans for all these uses because that is what I thought I could use them for...........but if the definition is different I am now concerned.


Oh and I just remembered, isn't Casserole the pet sheep of the Kennedy family in Neighbours?

:devilish:

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 1.32PM

Malteser Ice cream

Found a recipe if it is any help to you Charlotte

[link]

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 1.28PM

Malteser Ice cream

For a malted ice cream I would just use a basic vanilla ice cream recipe and then add enough Ovaltine to taste before cooling, and then freezing Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 1.21PM

Toaster sandwich bags

If you go to the homepage Allen8, select Good Food Bites in browse by series and select Fri 9h Jan from the dropdown menu, the info is there. Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 12.27PM

Alternate use for kitchen gadgets

I don't use salt or rinse aid in my dishwasher, just a three-in-one tablet, and if I ran the dishwasher with a good dose of vinegar a couple of times first I think that would get rid of most of the residue.

Then of course the salmon would have to be very tightly wrapped in foil..............No I have never done it and probably never will, I have seen a salmon cooked in a sink however.

Anyway, Mary have you tried doing a Google on "cook salmon in dishwasher" ??? you may be suprised just how many mentions there are. Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 9.33AM

low fat recipes

Hi Gaz60,

If you click on Recipes in the red band to the left and then scroll down to browse by diet, you can click on "low fat" and see all the low fat recipes on the site.

Once you are there, if you just want to look at the chicken ones, look for the horizontal orange band and click on "food" then "poultry" and there are a few recipes to give you ideas.

Good luck Smile

Sun 11 Jan 2004, 9.25AM

Alternate use for kitchen gadgets

Lets not forget the salmon cooking dishwasher.

Sat 10 Jan 2004, 5.52PM

Rick Steins Steak & Kidney Pudding

There is a Steak and Kidney Pudding recipe on this site by Brian Turner if that is any help.

Just type Steak and Kidney Pudding in the search bar above.

Smile

Sat 10 Jan 2004, 4.34PM

Mango Chutney

What about a recipe for Mango Chutney tho Nick??

:devilish:

Sat 10 Jan 2004, 12.46PM

hotest chilli sauce

There have been a couple of features on UK Food about hot chilli suaces.

The products of one of the features can be found on www.hot-headz.com

Another was called The Hottest Chilli Products and can be found by typing this into the searach bar above.

Sat 10 Jan 2004, 11.23AM

Chicken with 30 Garlic Cloves

Just did a quick Google and found that the Nigel Slater version is not mentioned but Delia has one on her website, and there are some recipes for chicken with 40 cloves of garlic as well. Smile

Thu 8 Jan 2004, 9.33PM

clementine cake

Hi Cefercat, is this a Nigella Lawson recipe or the Andrew Nutter one that is on this site?

I'm afraid I didn't actually see the episode of Good Food Bites where Nutter made his cake, and looking at the recipe I see what you mean, it does not say anything about peeling or not peeling the clementines, just to simmer them for 30 mins.

So if it is the Andrew Nutter recipe, unless someone did see the programme and can advise, the only thing I can suggest is that you use the contact us button below to email and ask them direct. Sorry not to be of more help. :(

Wed 7 Jan 2004, 7.16PM

Tamasin Day Lewis

Amazon have Tamasin's Weekend Food: Good Earthy Home Cooking

But it is not yet available, you can order it for when they receive it from the publishers.

Wed 7 Jan 2004, 3.29PM

Ingredients

No surely if they were planted to grow Domestic Goddesses they would be called Georgie Seeds!!
:devilish:

Wed 7 Jan 2004, 12.11PM

Chestnuts

I would just stick a few in and see, as Mary says nick the skin first. If they don't turn out the way you like, do you have a microwave?

Wed 7 Jan 2004, 10.07AM

CASSEROLE?

But you sure do look good in that frying pan hat !!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Wed 7 Jan 2004, 10.05AM

CASSEROLE?

you could email GFL, use the contact us button below......................

Tue 6 Jan 2004, 10.02PM

CASSEROLE?

This will probably make it worse Mamma, but I didn't collect any stamps cos I don't all that often go to Safeway, even tho my daughter works for them during holidays, I could have got the stamps and sent them to you :( :(

Sabrerattler ( I love that name ) I do agree with you, I know exactly what you mean and how you feel, but I think the problem is that they do say on the leaflet you collect the stamps on that the "casseroles" are not suitable for oven use.

Think they have it covered in that respect. :(
Might not be fair or nice, but think legally speaking it is ok. Of course when it comes to goodwill...................

Tue 6 Jan 2004, 11.33AM

Double action baking powder

The info I found before was simply because I did an internet search for double strength baking powder and came up with info on double action baking powder.

[link]

I don't know if it can be bought in this country because it does seem to be more of an American thing. But there are more sites with info you can find by doing a Google search on 'double action baking powder'

Mon 5 Jan 2004, 4.38PM

Quince Cheese

Is there a difference between Quince Cheese and Quince paste though?

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 6.21PM

Paul Youngs Cheesecake

I don't think you did anything wrong either Lacey-cat. :(

Maybe Paul can get the topping added to the recipe on site so this doesn't happen again Smile

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 6.20PM

Jamie Oliver's Pork with Peaches recipe - hmm....

Not sure about covering the pork as it may make the cripy lose it's crispyness.

The only other thing I can think of is that Jamie Oliver does have his own site with a cooking Q&A link on it, he says to keep the questions short and sweet and he will try and answer about 10 a week.

Might be worth a try.
[link]

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 6.03PM

Macaroni pudding

How about this one Matt?

[link]

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 5.51PM

Jamie Oliver's Pork with Peaches recipe - hmm....

I wondered about that as well karen, but have checked the recipe as given on Food Network and it is exactly the same.

[link]

Maybe your fan assistance is hotter than you thought Lacey-cat. :(

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 5.46PM

risotto negro

I don't know about the River Cafe recipe, you would probably have to find out which book it is in and then either buy or borrow it.

But there is a squid recipe that also uses the ink on the following website.

[link]

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 5.26PM

recipe wanted

When you say smoked salmon fillet, I assume you mean hot smoked salmon rather than the thinly sliced cold smoked salmon we normally think of?

I did a Google search and came up with a few different sites of which these look interesting.

[link]

[link]

Good luck

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 3.00PM

Squeezy Sauce Bottles

[link]

Smile

Sun 4 Jan 2004, 2.16PM

Donnatello's in Brighton...

Oh Lacey-cat, I did a Google search to see what recipes there were for this dish, and one of the sites that Google came up with was Delia's.

Looks quite a familiar posting tho. :D

Sorry I can't better it. Smile Smile

Sat 3 Jan 2004, 5.51PM

Duck Gizzards

Well I found a few recipes by doing a Google search, but I can't actually recommend anything because I have never used duck gizzards myself.

Mathew may well be right!


[link]

[link]

[link]

[link] com/uk/fichesrecettes/Recette8.asp

Sat 3 Jan 2004, 11.25AM

glutt of clementines

How about a clementine cake?

There is a recipe by Andrew Nutter on this site.

Smile

Fri 2 Jan 2004, 11.22PM

Figs

Haven't made Jamie's recipe, but I can say the whole fig is edible.

But very tempted to ask why you are wanting to know if it is good................ Cheeky

Fri 2 Jan 2004, 10.54PM

Nigella's muffins

Sorry amanda5, I beg to differ, the recipe is still there, with credit given to the book and wih copyright permission from what I can see. Also Nigella Bites is not what I would call a "new" book.

Yes the book is good, I have had it for quite a while and yes it is well worth buying, but even though this site does not have the copyright permission to publish the recipes, other sites do. Smile

Fri 2 Jan 2004, 6.28PM

Nigella's muffins

I think these are the ones you mean

[link]

I also did a quick Google search on rye flour recipes and found there are quite a few sites with recipes. Smile

Fri 2 Jan 2004, 3.51PM

Quince Cheese

Have you tried Sainsburys if you have one nearby? I know my local one sells it on their "specialist" shelf.

Fri 2 Jan 2004, 3.12PM

Jamie Oliver in NY

Well I've found a site that has Jamie Oliver NY special recipes on it, but the pizza takes a lot longer than 3 mins :(


[link]

Thu 1 Jan 2004, 2.40PM

Trying to find a recipe

Not sure but think that the "pulled pork" may be the recipe that is called........

Puerto Rican Pernil Al Horno, Served in a Cubano (Roast Pork Shoulder in a Cuban Sandwich)
by Ashbell McElveen

on this site, try searching for that and see if the recipe fits what you are looking for. Smile

If not, the following site gives a lot of info on pulled pork.

[link]

Thu 1 Jan 2004, 2.23PM

mark

Oh that's better karen, yes I agree, very good site Smile

Thu 1 Jan 2004, 1.43PM

mark

Confused

Wed 31 Dec 2003, 12.36PM

Roasting Tins on the Hob

If it is a strong metal roasting tin, then I would say fine, I wouldn't put pyrex or earthenware on the hob.

But if you are in any doubt then use a large frying pan to brown and then transfer to the roasting tin and tip in any juices.

Smile

Wed 31 Dec 2003, 11.12AM

NYE Dinner date

Have a look at the bbc food site Chris,

[link] pork

There are several loin of pork recipes there.

Wed 31 Dec 2003, 9.26AM

CARNACHAN??????

Cranachan, yes raspberries, cream, and then there are variations, but if you do a Google search there are quite a few recipes. Smile

Mon 29 Dec 2003, 6.34PM

Rocket Soup

There is a very straight forward recipe on

[link]

or I would suggest that you could use rocket instead of watercress in a recipe.

Mon 29 Dec 2003, 6.32PM

Christmas Pudding

Or, if you want a different way of using it up why not try the Christmas Pudding Snow Drift
that Amy Willcock did on GFL

Sun 28 Dec 2003, 6.07PM

pork gigot

I meant some stuffing cooked seperately and served with rather than stuffing in, but have also had a look on a website and it says one and a half servings per pound with bone in.

I wouldn't actually say you are going over the top, as long as you can cope with it all.

Yes the apricot stuffing sounds good to me Smile

Sun 28 Dec 2003, 5.39PM

pork gigot

How about a nice stuffing to go with it as well?

Sun 28 Dec 2003, 3.47PM

Please can anyone help?

Sorry honeybee, never heard light cocoa powder, light drinking chocolate yes but not cocoa. :(

But the apple sauce ~ could you not just stew your own apples without adding any sugar or butter?

Just an idea Smile

Sat 27 Dec 2003, 10.42PM

Thai fish cakes

From what I can see the recipe is still where Georgie said it was in the post above. If that is not the one you want then please let us know. Smile

Sat 27 Dec 2003, 7.14PM

CASSEROLE?

I have the leaflet in front of me now, and yes I agree, I would buy a cassarole to go in the oven cos that is where I cook cassaroles.

I make stews on the hob.

But I can now see that the handles are some sort of plastic and it does say on the leaflet that the cassaroles are not suitable for oven use.

Think in that case maybe they would have been better calling the double handled cooking pots with lids something different.

:(

Sat 27 Dec 2003, 4.10PM

home made salad cream

Not sure what this one is like, but may be worth a look. [link]

Smile

Sat 27 Dec 2003, 1.21PM

Tamasin on Bright ideas

Yes Lizzie, lovely thank you, and how about you, John and all of yours? Hope you are feeling back to your old self now, and how is mother in law?

Yes I have the same problem, the cooker would take up all of my kitchen.

Fri 26 Dec 2003, 1.04PM

Tamasin on Bright ideas

That new cooker really is something else isn't it?

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 5.40PM

Chocolate Torte

I know of a two nuts choc torte that Jamie did, the recipe can be found on

[link]

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 3.57PM

Roast chestnuts.

Yes I have roasted them in the microwave, just nicking the outside shell and then putting them on full power for about a minute. But I prefer them done in the oven, again nicking the shell and roasting in a medium to hot (about gas 6) oven for about 10 mins.

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 11.32AM

Brussel Sprouts

Yes karen is quite right, it is called Sesame and Ham Sprouts and the recipe is on the bbc site.

[link]

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 11.24AM

liquid pasteurised egg

I would suggest a health food shop if you have one in your area, other than that I'm not really sure about the main supermarkets.

sorry

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 11.22AM

Help please - Can I substitute?

The rice one also sounds good to me, why not do equal quantities. A cous cous base and a rice base with the same bits in, then the gluten free person doesn't feel "different" as every one can pick what they want.

Merry Christmas

Wed 24 Dec 2003, 10.04AM

Parsnips

I do if they are big, as the core can sometimes be a little tough. When you cut the parsnip lengthways you should be able to see the core as it is a slightly different colour and texture to the rest.
I cut the parsnips into 4 lengways and then run the tip of a veggie knife down the line each side and then the core comes out quite easily.

Merry Christmas to you too.

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 8.39PM

how to cook

Ah ha, thank you, thank you, Georgie, I went to this site and the way I now interpret it is that I may or may not have smelly pee after eating asparagus, which means I may or may not be intelligent. The problem arises with my nose........ well not my nose as such but my ability to smell or sniff out the problem. I do have to take steroids to keep my airways clear, maybe they don't always work as well as expected.

That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!!!!!!! :D

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 7.45PM

how to cook

And of course us women, esp when pregnant, have another problem, ~ colourization of waste products due to taking iron tablets.

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 7.41PM

how to cook

Well Georgie I bow to your superior knowlege and intelligence, I say that because, having read your post etc. I turned to my friend the Google search.

What did I find, I found that "asparagus urine" is thought to be linked to high intelligence. WOW

Georgie I always knew you were clever but this just comfirms it.

Well it did go on to say that this was not necessarily true and that it is a genetic thing.

But I think the fact that you were clever enough to know this and I wasn't really says it all. Smile :(

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 6.39PM

how to cook

Hey Georgie, I never knew that!!

Learn something new everyday, well nearly lol Smile

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 6.03PM

chicken liver pate

I personally wouldn't freeze if it has herbs in it, if you use some alcohol (I normally add brandy) this gives it a longer fridge life and a week in the fridge is the norm, so if you could possibly hang on for a couple of days.

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 5.59PM

Can you help?

I think so, but this site may help more Smile

[link]

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 5.51PM

Still Cider & Ham on the bone

At a push I would even just use apple juice.

Mon 22 Dec 2003, 5.32PM

Pork Belly Stuffing

There also some lovely recipes on this site for roast belly pork with sauces etc. if the stuffing is not absolutely a must, or could be served on the side.

Sun 21 Dec 2003, 6.06PM

Giorgio Locattelli

Trudi did say she thought that Debenhams/House of Fraser stocked them and that they might be a Jasper Conran range.

Sun 21 Dec 2003, 4.18PM

Gary Rhodes turkey ballotine recipe

Sorry I can't help you with Gary Rhod's recipe, I suspect it would be a matter of buying the book.

But there are recipes by other people on the internet if you do a Google search.

Sun 21 Dec 2003, 4.09PM

tinamac

There is a recipe on this site Tinamac, just type carrot and parsnip mash in the search bar above. It is under a recipe by Paul Rankin for Breast of Pigeon with Sage and Black Pepper
Smile

Sun 21 Dec 2003, 2.09PM

Advocaat

oops!! same time same place Jill. Smile

Sun 21 Dec 2003, 1.59PM

Advocaat

Try here Iggyboy,

[link]

Cheers!

Sat 20 Dec 2003, 3.28PM

Goose Fat

I think the short answer is yes, but have a look here for more info.

[link]

Sat 20 Dec 2003, 10.05AM

James Martin

So! how come this thread started out with James Martin and has ended up with Ross giving his special people hugs?? (please don't anyone give Georgie the mistletoe, or we may never find either her or Ross again)

Cheeky

Sat 20 Dec 2003, 10.00AM

Still Cider & Ham on the bone

You should be able to get still cider from an off licence if you can't find it in your local supermarket, or if you really can't find any I would say that letting some sparkling cider go flat would surfice.

And I should think that any type of bacon joint would work just as well. Good Luck and hope you enjoy. Smile

Sat 20 Dec 2003, 9.51AM

Giorgio Locattelli

I remember this was discussed before but don't know the outcome, but if you type giorgio's soup bowls in the search bar and select chat from the drop down menu, you can see what was said then.

Sat 20 Dec 2003, 9.32AM

bailey's cheesecake

I know we had a discussion about this before, and people did find recipes for Bailey's Cheesecake by doing an internet search, I have just done a Google search and found there a quite a few sites with different recipes on. Smile

Good Luck

Fri 19 Dec 2003, 8.23PM

Double Strength baking powder

I did find some info on double action baking powder but not double strength, sorry. :(

Fri 19 Dec 2003, 8.20PM

does anyone know how

I have found a couple of references to resala or rezala.

Try this link, or maybe ask Reshma on her website www.reshmamartin.com

www.recipehound.com/Recipes/5529.html

Fri 19 Dec 2003, 8.04PM

The Tanner Brothers

No need to wait and buy a TV guide Mamma Chef, just click on What's on TV and then browse series, you will find The Tanner Brothers there with some info about the show and when it is on. Smile

Thu 18 Dec 2003, 8.09PM

"Greek Dish" with Minced Beef/Cumin/Bread Crumbs/egg etc.

Sorry Jim, can you give more details about where you saw it? was it GFL/GFB or another ukfood programme?

It's not ringing any bells for me yet.

Thu 18 Dec 2003, 6.20PM

Jam jars

They have a website itsbud, www.lakeland.co.uk and if you just type jam jars in the search by keyword when you get there, it should take you straight to them. Smile

Thu 18 Dec 2003, 5.49PM

christmas stuffing

The info I have is..........
If you buy fresh whole chestnuts in their brown shells, you need to peel and cook them before they can be eaten, unless you're roasting them.

To shell them, make a small nick with the tip of a sharp knife on one side of the chestnut. Put in a pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes, then drain and peel off the shells.

The inner brown skin can be rubbed off with a tea towel while they are still hot. Once ther're shelled, place the nuts in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 to 25 mins till tender.

Wed 17 Dec 2003, 12.20PM

veggie curry

If you type vegetable curry in the seach bar you will find a few varied recipes, but within them there is a vegetable kurma by Madhur Jaffrey, and a Pumpkin Curry by Janet Brinkworth.

Hope they may help Smile

Wed 17 Dec 2003, 11.27AM

Cocktails!!

I don't know many cocktail recipes myself but I know a website that does..............

try www.webtender.com/


Smile

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 8.42PM

The Tanner Brothers

Just had a look on What's on TV Georgie, looks interesting, thanks. Smile

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 6.27PM

Chilli

Well apart from stating the obvious, that flakes are flakes probably with seeds in a jar, and ground is a powder, not much difference from what I can tell.

The recipes I have seen by doing a google search for chilli flakes or powder all say to use the same amount of chilli flakes or powder.

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 6.18PM

Complement to pate?

I would have guessed at cranberry sauce, but it is only a guess. Have you asked at any of the restaurants to see if they will tell you?

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 6.04PM

roast potatoes

I would think that the potatoes would not crisp well if covered. But if you really don't want to mess up the oven, I have seen at least on chef on TV do roast potatoes in a deep fryer, par boiled first and the outsides roughed up, then plunged into very hot oil.

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 5.44PM

Wine

Yes Georgie is right, and I have since frozen wine for use in cooking and found it fine, I just freeze in suitable portions and then drop straight into sketty bol etc.

(I don't use leftovers in glasses tho) Smile

Tue 16 Dec 2003, 5.37PM

roast duck

There are a few recipes for cooking duck (and goose) in a bag on cooks.com, but they do say to slit the top of the bag.

I didn't notice if it mentions whether the skin will be crispy or not, but that could be the reason for the slit.

Not much help I'm afraid.

Fri 12 Dec 2003, 7.34PM

Cups

Try this site. Smile

[link]

Sun 7 Dec 2003, 8.58PM

paul bloxham

No it's not at the moment, there is a note where it should be (going to the home page and clicking on GFB in browse by series and then looking at the show for 5th dec) saying that it can be obtained by emailing GFL, so I am sure it will be in place as soon as possible, keep checking. Smile

Fri 5 Dec 2003, 9.50AM

Another New James Martin Programme

Are you SURE about this Jill?? sounds like a lot of hot air to me!


(ducks) :D :D :D

Wed 3 Dec 2003, 8.22PM

American Sticks

Try here Trudy,

[link]

Smile

Wed 3 Dec 2003, 7.33PM

How do you make double cream?

Well Martino, we seen to have got back to your original theme then, DOUBLE CREAM, and I think you now have an idea for the first thing to make when you use your machine and make your cream!

Have you checked your mailbox today? has it arrived?

Wink

Any more recipe ideas anyone?

Wed 3 Dec 2003, 7.21PM

How do you make double cream?

Oh no.................... just gone off Anna's method of using "poo de 'orse" then. Blurgh

Might be worth trying some different ideas though, anyone got any suggestions?

:D

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 9.12PM

How do you make double cream?

Anna, I'm not sure if you know, and if you do sorry, just tell me to mind my own business. But you can get straight to the latest post on a thread by clicking on join this conversation at the top, thus saving you from having to plough through all the pages. Smile

Poo of de orse, sounds good to me lol :D

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 8.54PM

A slightly different Christmas!

Well Christmas dinner here this year will be different, just myself and my daughter and a veggie one.

So I am doing pancakes, made in advance and frozen, then some veg i.e. asparagus, mushrooms, and some spicey beans, peppers. then some sauces ~ garlic butter, cheese, salsa, and some soured cream.

fill and roll pancakes, and lots of salad.

OK it will be more refined by the time I get there, but you get the general idea?

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 8.04PM

over seasoning

I think this depends on what sauce you are making, sorry to not be more help but different sauces can be treated, or not as the case may be, in different ways. :(

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 6.09PM

naked chef

Did you mean the one cooked in the foil parcel?

If so it is Chicken in a Bag and is on the BBC food site Smile

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 1.51PM

Where can I get Glucose Syrup

I would try asking at a chemist, can't promise tho.

Smile

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 12.49PM

How do you make double cream?

Oh it's ok Trudi, I just called up the link that Jill posted, and the instructions for growing you own spaghetti tree are there, and it isn't seeds at all.

:D

Tue 2 Dec 2003, 9.56AM

How do you make double cream?

Well it was you who mentioned the shower and the fish again Martino.

Trudi, I don't think I saw it either, but 1957 was a very good year!!!

Well I don't want any if it is like macaroni, can't stand macaroni esp with cheese. yuk

Mon 1 Dec 2003, 9.29PM

How do you make double cream?

No I remember now, Jill, it was you in the shower with Gino, ( and I think you lost the plot after that lol ) but the fish was called Wanda not wander, and it started off in the sink, or the dishwasher, or it could have been Mary's kettle.

But then I seem to remember rows and rows of porcini?? wasn't that something to do with you and Martino?

But thank you so much for the evidence of spaghetti growing on trees, see Martino told you so!!!! :D

Any sign of the cream maker yet?

Mon 1 Dec 2003, 2.20PM

How do you make double cream?

Well I'm sorry Martino, you may think we are funny, but I KNOW that pasta grows on trees cos I saw it on a TV programme years and years ago, I can't remeber which year...........but I do remember the date within the year!!

And just to clarify I think it was Jill in the shower with Gino D'Acampo, not with me, and then Wander joined in with the fish.......................

Mon 1 Dec 2003, 12.43PM

READY MADE VEG

No sorry Martino still don't understand about the potatoes, can you explain further? please? Smile

Mon 1 Dec 2003, 12.15PM

How do you make double cream?

LOL Trudi, I told him that on Saturday!!!! he was not impressed!!!!!

Sun 30 Nov 2003, 6.01PM

James Martin - New Programme

OK bear with me here, cos I know it doesn't take much, but I am confused.

Georgie I read your post earlier and mad a mental note to look and see if JM's new show was to be shown in my area. Nope it's not being shown in the Meridian area.

But I was sure, nay positive, that you posted this under the Off the Menu board, so went there to find it and say, no it's not being shown in the Meridian area, and you are no longer Off the Menu, but What's on UK Food, but the new JM show insn't on UK Food is it? It's on ITV1.............isn't it?

Well anyway, I can't see it listed anywhere, and I don't know how you managed to jump from one place to another. Or is it just me? Confused

Sun 30 Nov 2003, 9.17AM

jennys husband

Yes Baby Veg, you are right about GMTV or was it TVAM at that time, not sure, but it has been mentioned on here before that Jeni breastfed her daughter on the show, and it somewhat brought about her demise from the show.

Sat 29 Nov 2003, 11.22PM

jennys husband

Well it was a comedy, but I don't think it was for kids.

[link]

Sat 29 Nov 2003, 11.00PM

jennys husband

The only things I know of are a film in 1988 call Indiscreet, with Robert Wagner and Lesley-Ann Down. (Jeni played Erica)

A series called The Cabbage Patch in 1983 in which she played "Amanda"

and more recently in an episode of "Doctors" where she played a secretary called Francis.

Sat 29 Nov 2003, 6.57PM

recipe wanted please

There is a version of Jamie Olivers recipe adapted for America on the following website if it's any help.


[link]

Fri 28 Nov 2003, 4.23PM

Tea Cake

Do you mean the sort that are like hot cross buns but without the cross and spices?

If so have a look at the bbc food site, Mrs. Beetons recipe is on there.

[link]

Smile

Fri 28 Nov 2003, 11.57AM

Another party

Or Fraises en vacherin


which seems to be a posh name for layers of meringue, strawberries and creme chantilly

Fri 28 Nov 2003, 11.45AM

Another party

How about a chilled strawberry souffle with extra strawberries on the side (maybe some dipped in chocolate)

or a cheesecake?

Thu 27 Nov 2003, 6.06PM

How do you make double cream?

Well I really hope that you can be proved wrong in this instance DJ CHEF, ok maybe not make double cream in it's original form, but to make something not so very far from it.

Keeping everything crossed Martino. Smile

Thu 27 Nov 2003, 5.34PM

READY MADE VEG

I agree with you that fresh is best if poss

I agree with your sister that ready done stuff is good when needed.

Could you maybe suggest to your sister that you will prepare some veg and take it with you to cook there?

Thu 27 Nov 2003, 10.58AM

TRIED AND TESTED

I hadn't replied to this before because I never properly follow a recipe, I take the idea but then just use what I have in the cupboard/fridge at the time.

For instance, I had some carrots that needed using so I found Janet Brinkworth's carrot cake recipe. But I didn't have any rasins so used dried apricots, but I soaked them in some Malibu first.

Also the recipe has no topping, and I didn't have any cream cheese which is the norm, so I made some lemon butter cream.

So I ended up with something completely different but scrummy all the same.

(Jill named it my CAM cake, as in carrot, apricot and Malibu)

Smile

Wed 26 Nov 2003, 5.30PM

chocolat tart

I'm afraid that if you do post the recipe for Jamie Olivers chocolate tart Andy it will be deleted as it will break copyright rules.

Sorry but I don't want you to go to all that trouble only to find it disappear. :(

Wed 26 Nov 2003, 1.18PM

chocolat tart

If not try doing a google search, I just typed in Jamie Oliver Chocolate Tart and it came up with several references. Smile

Wed 26 Nov 2003, 10.03AM

Christmas Cake

Yes cherry brandy is sweet, but if you like the taste of it and would like your cake to taste of it I can see no other reason not to use it. If however you are asking would it be ok, just because you have got some and want to use it up, I would probably not be so sure.

I used to use brandy, sherry or a mix of half and half, making holes in the bottom of the cake with a skewer to allow the alcohol to soak in and keeping the cake upsidedown until ready to ice. Have never tried Frexy's suggestion with glycerine, but that sound good too.

Mon 24 Nov 2003, 12.04PM

HELP! special diets at Christmas!

Don't be sorry, be contructive Nick, come one I kept reading thro your post trying to find your suggestion for Ruth, cos I know you must have some good ideas..........................Smile

Mon 24 Nov 2003, 10.20AM

HELP! special diets at Christmas!

Ok Nick, but it doesn't really help Ruth does it, but I think that Debbie has come up with a billiant idea, that is if I am thinking the same thing.

Similar to the fruit terine that James Martin made on Delicious but with veg.

Layers of different coloured slices of veg, and then set in savoury veggie gelatine or agar agar.

Could some white wine be added to the agar agar to make it a bit special?

Sun 23 Nov 2003, 6.40PM

Pathia Recipe

If there isn't a recipe on Reshma Martins website - reshmamartin.com

then thre is one on -

[link]

Sun 23 Nov 2003, 9.32AM

Bara Brith

The recipe I have is a yeast based one, so yours is much quicker and less fuss to make, mine also doesn't soak the fruit in tea, and I know that always makes for a really moist result.

I would probably go for the apricots and maybe dates, and I think some nuts would be nice as well, probably walnuts.

Smile

Sun 23 Nov 2003, 9.10AM

date slice

I did a google search on date flapjacks, and found a few different sites with recipes on. Smile

Sat 22 Nov 2003, 2.53PM

help christmas menu

Well how about,

Three Pork Cassoulet
by Paul Bloxham

or

Pot Roast Shin of Beef in Mulled Punch
by Alan Coxon

Both of which look a little special for Christmas Day and both the recipes are on this site.

Smile

Fri 21 Nov 2003, 11.11PM

Choux Pastry

Are you going to cook it from frozen Garry?

The info I have says you can do that by just adding 5 mins to the cooking time.

Hope you have decided by now what the filling is going to be.

Smile

Fri 21 Nov 2003, 11.03PM

help christmas menu

You haven't said why turkey is out Jude, is it because you want something that you can do in advance and then just leave cooking, or is turkey just out completely?

Fri 21 Nov 2003, 4.11PM

SALT PIG!!

Do you mean like the one Nigella has? if so I am sure it has been talked about on here before...............I just can't remember where, but she does have some of her cookware on her website. www.nigella.com

Smile

Thu 20 Nov 2003, 8.11PM

The Three Witches

Snagglepuss?

Thu 20 Nov 2003, 7.53PM

Baby Turnips

Nah Frexy that is a swede LOL a turnip is the little white one. LOL Southerner here!!! Smile

Thu 20 Nov 2003, 1.09PM

The Three Witches

I think I would like to see AWT and Brian Turner as the ugly sisters, and my vote for Prince Charming would go to Lotte.

Smile

Thu 20 Nov 2003, 9.35AM

The Three Witches

Oohh I think that instead of Alladdin and the Forty Thieves, I would do A Lass and the Forty Chefs.

Smile

Wed 19 Nov 2003, 6.57PM

Help an American

Then again a jumbo sausage roll, hot, with some tomato ketchup makes a great lunch. (Salad on the side to make it healthy)

Smile

Wed 19 Nov 2003, 6.54PM

How do you make double cream?

Well done to Trudi for getting recipes for the cream maker. Smile Smile

Wed 19 Nov 2003, 6.49PM

New Programme!

I just looked too, is it the programme that the makers were asking on here for nominations a while ago?

Sounds familiar. Smile

Wed 19 Nov 2003, 10.35AM

Choux Pastry

I am not a trained pastry chef like you MammaChef, but I agree with you on this one, according to the info I have choux pastry freezes really well, unbaked or baked and as a guideline, unbaked keeps well for 3 months and baked 6 months, it just needs refreshing in the oven.

Smile

Tue 18 Nov 2003, 2.49PM

Fantastic fish pie

Sorry the goecities.com should be

www.geocities.com/nakedcheffan/

Tue 18 Nov 2003, 2.33PM

Fantastic fish pie

Try here;

www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/ 0,1977,FOOD_9936_14180,00.html

or here

www.geocities.com/nakedcheffan

or here

www.foodtv.com/food/show_nc/episode/ 0,1976,FOOD_9986_17163,00.html

I just did a google search and have given the top 3 so there could be other sites as well if you prefer.

Smile

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 8.34PM

Bicarb of soda

Not sure I should follow your last bit with this question Frexy, but can't it be used as a substitute for toothpaste as well.

sorry Blurgh

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 8.29PM

Friends for Dinner

So Paul Rankin had a friend for dinner, Ian Rankin, and Ian Rankin is writing a thriller about the food, and Inspector Rebus is trying to detect what was in the dish and how it was cooked?


Still like Gordon Ramsey, he doesn't mean to be mean it is just his way.

Cheeky

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 7.46PM

Looking for an old recipie

Hmmm I think this is karen's department, so if no one else comes up with anything tonight, check again tomorrow abe, I'm sure she will be able to suggest something or get in touch with someone else who can.

Welcome to the site Smile

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 7.08PM

passion fruit mousse

Now I have confused myself, because I had never heard of unsweetened condensed milk, all the ones I had seen were sweetened.

So I did a google search on UNsweetened condensed milk and found the following site with some info on it.

www.moh.gov.my/fqc/reference/Food Regulations/ Regulation94.htm

But it keeps refering to "evaporated milk or unsweetened condensed milk" almost as if evaporated and unsweetened condensed were the same thing.

But read it yourself and decide.

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 5.26PM

Friends for Dinner

Don't know abut Ian Rankin, but yes I watched the re-runs, but I still like Gordon Ramsey. (Well most of the time!) Smile

Mon 17 Nov 2003, 5.23PM

chocolate puddings

Try typing chocolate fondants into the search bar above, there is a recipe by Curtis Stone, if you don't fancy that one, search for a thread by Paul Young Pasty Chef in chat, he has also posted a recipe.

Smile

Sun 16 Nov 2003, 6.29PM

Help an American

well you can......................by buying online, but for crisps that does seem a little over the top. But just in case...

[link]

Sun 16 Nov 2003, 6.12PM

Help an American

Delia Smith's website may be a good place for you to start, she certainly has a recipe for sausage rolls and many other traditional dishes.

This is the link to the site and should take you staight to the sausage roll recipe. But anything else you can't find, please come back and aske again.

www.deliaonline.com/recipes/r_0000000908.asp

Smile

Sun 16 Nov 2003, 1.10PM

FOUND BUTTERMILK...

Take a look at this website Sapphire Blue

homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa012901a.htm

Hope it helps you Smile

Sat 15 Nov 2003, 3.12PM

roquefort cheese

I asked Jeeves can I freeze roquefort cheese, (www.ask.com) and the general opinion seems to be, that you probably can, but most people wouldn't.
But having not tried it myself, I can't really say either way. sorry.

:(

Sat 15 Nov 2003, 2.35PM

coffee alternative

Have just done a quick google search for chocolate tiramisu and there are milk and white chocolate versions.

Smile

Sat 15 Nov 2003, 12.07PM

Stilton & walnut biscuits

There is a recipe for stilton and walnut biscuits on the Nicebites site.

www.nicebites.com

Smile

Sat 15 Nov 2003, 11.55AM

clementine cake

It is also on other websites, who have permission to publish the original, just do a google search for Nigella Clementine Cake, but the ones I have seen say boil the clementines for 2 hours. Smile

Sat 15 Nov 2003, 10.56AM

Best mix of mushrooms for risotto

I would, and do use, button or closed cup, and chestnut mushrooms, as a general thing. But something like a risotto, or a mushroom tart stuff like that......... gotta go for the exotics. Smile

Thu 13 Nov 2003, 6.19PM

FOUND BUTTERMILK...

I typed buttermilk in the search bar above and it brought up 15 recipes Smile

Thu 13 Nov 2003, 12.04PM

Sainsbury's Recipe

Having read karen's posts, I double checked my link, and it brings up that what I wanted has been moved!!

So can I just say that I found some messageboard messages on Delia's website, along with a posting of a recipe and other suggestions.

I simply did a google search for Sainsburys thai chicken curry.

Smile

Thu 13 Nov 2003, 11.02AM

Sainsbury's Recipe

Try Delia's website.

www.deliaonline.com/deliaatlife/messageboard/ view.asp?postid=888&topicid=8

Wed 12 Nov 2003, 5.59PM

winter warmer - too dam fattening potatoes

Oohhh Untamed Chef, I used to make Boxty on the Griddle, a mix of grated raw potato, cooked mashed potato, bacon and spring onions, with flour and milk added. Then big dollops of the mixture cooked on a griddle pan like potato pancakes.

Wed 12 Nov 2003, 2.47PM

Egg Nogg

Try the webtender website, www.webtender.com or do a google search for traditional eggnog. Smile

Wed 12 Nov 2003, 11.00AM

Cook like a Chef

Have just seen this for the first time.

Ok so you can see other cameras in the shots, but there are great close ups of the food and what is going on.

People posted here that they wanted new programmes and foreign chefs, this does both.

Seems ok to me.

Smile

Wed 12 Nov 2003, 7.37AM

How do you make double cream?

Good job it wasn't 44 nights...................... I might have wondered if you were really David Blaine!!!

Tue 11 Nov 2003, 9.18PM

How do you make double cream?

Ahem, "SAYS she bidded one for you"???????

Tue 11 Nov 2003, 7.12PM

braised celery

There are quite a few Guinea Fowl recipes on this site, just type it in the search bar and select recips.

or there is a nice one on www.edp24.co.uk/Content/Leisure/ Recipes/asp/Main/guineafowl.asp

the BBC Food and Delia's website both have recipes for braised celery, or do a google search for lots more.

Your previous message is still there, but maybe no one saw it at the time. Smile

Tue 11 Nov 2003, 6.37PM

Cinder Toffee

There are quite a few recipes if you do a google search, although a lot of them also call it honeycomb. Smile

Tue 11 Nov 2003, 5.11PM

Chicken Schizan - How do you cook it

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I did a google search for Szechwan chicken and there were lots of different versions. Smile

Tue 11 Nov 2003, 1.58PM

egg nog

There is a drink you can buy called Advocaat, but if you look at the Webtender website there are lots of recipes for making your own egg nog.

www.webtender.com

Smile

Sun 9 Nov 2003, 12.21PM

biscuits

Yes Paul Yes! you have twigged! you could branch out and give a whole new meaning to the traditional Yule Log!

Cheeky

But the tree decorations are a good idea aren't they? I have done them in a christmas tree shape, with several little holes with a different colour in each, and of course not forgetting a hole to put the ribbon in to hang them up by.

Smile

Sun 9 Nov 2003, 10.48AM

biscuits

Glad you added that bit about not the tree Paul, had visions of caramel dipped needles for a moment!! :D

Thu 6 Nov 2003, 10.21PM

Banoffee Toffee in a Tin??

In that case Michael I think you mean Dulce de Leche, and it can be bought at larger Tesco and Sainsburys stores. Smile

Thu 6 Nov 2003, 7.10PM

Mums in a rush cheats dauphinoise

Curtis Stone's Sweet Potato Dauphinoise, is under a recipe for Roast Pork, MammaChef. It uses whipping cream, but if you want to look for yourself so as to be able to advise Lorry, you can find the recipe by typing Sweet Potato Dauphinoise in the search bar. Smile

Wed 5 Nov 2003, 8.36PM

Grape and Apple Chutney

If you go a goole search on grape and apple chutney you will find a few different ones.

Tue 4 Nov 2003, 9.59PM

Wet walnuts

I did another search on "drying wet walnuts" and found a couple more sites, they still don't give much info, but maybe slightly more?

One of them is

spokane-county.wsu.edu/spokane/eastside/fruits berries & nuts/ C150 Drying Walnuts.pdf

Tue 4 Nov 2003, 5.35PM

recipe for All Arrabiata sauce...

I have never made this particular sauce, I'm afraid mine are just "pasta sauce" with whatever I have at the time.

But I have done a google search and there are lots of references to it and recipes for it, so why not give that a go.

Smile

Sat 1 Nov 2003, 9.49PM

nancy lam

I don't really know where you can find that particular recipe but Nancy does have her own website if that is any help www.nancylam.com

Sat 1 Nov 2003, 7.56PM

Wet walnuts

Have you done a google search on wet walnuts Jan? I didn't find anything on drying them so not sure if you can, but there are recipes for using them and info on pickling them Smile

Wed 29 Oct 2003, 5.23PM

nigella lawson

Nigella's recipes are not allowed to be posted on this site, the best way to find her recipes is to do an internet search on her name and/or the recipe you want as many of them are on other sites, either that or buy/borrow the book.

But I think this is the recipe you mean.

[link]

Tue 28 Oct 2003, 2.03PM

Help regarding steak.

Have you tried just very quickly cooking one side for maybe only a few seconds to seal it, and then turn it over for the rest of the cooking time?

Tue 28 Oct 2003, 1.49PM

Broccoli Soup

Oopps sorry Dorz and karen, repeated info, karen's post wasn't there when I typed mine, or I would have seen that she had already been there, done that.

Smile

Tue 28 Oct 2003, 1.02PM

Broccoli Soup

If you do a google search for broccoli and mushroom soup there are quite a few

Tue 28 Oct 2003, 11.42AM

Easy recipes for novice required

Have you had a wander around Delia Smith's website?

www.deliaonline.com

Mon 27 Oct 2003, 8.11PM

Onion Bahji's

There quite often seems to be confusion between bahji and pakora, what I know as an onion bahji from my Indian takaway, Reza Mahammad says is a pakora, (deep fried onion in batter) and a bahji is a curry.

Mon 27 Oct 2003, 7.06PM

Hogmanay

And another one, they all look different.

[link]

Mon 27 Oct 2003, 6.54PM

Hogmanay

I found a couple of sites with recipes David, hope they are what you want.


www.epicurious.com/HyperNews/get/archive_swap301-400/ 337/2/1/1.html


www.hwatson.force9.co.uk/cookbook/ recipes/baking/blackbun.htm

Sun 26 Oct 2003, 6.16PM

Exciting fondu

Well I would have said marshmallows, but they are a nono for the veggie (well I haven't been able to find any veggie ones) but how about cookies, angel cake or ginger cake, breadsticks, or even ricecakes?

Sun 26 Oct 2003, 3.28PM

Lamb fillet

On Gary Rhodes website (www.garyrhodes.com) he has a recipe for

Peppered Lamb Fillet with Mint and
Caper Sauce


He says, the fillet he uses is from the best end of lamb, which is the joint lamb cutlets come from. All he does is take the meat completely off the bone.

Sun 26 Oct 2003, 2.00PM

Lamb fillet

This site does have a diagram on it to show where the fillet is, you may be able to print it to show your butcher, or at least explain it. But I would have thought most butchers should know their cuts of meat.

www.recipes.co.nz/cookingtips/frying.html

Sun 26 Oct 2003, 1.52PM

Ainsley Harriot

You can try doing your own internet search for Ainsley recipes, if not it is a matter of having to buy or borrow the book. Smile

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 6.36PM

Wet walnuts

Yeah, we did try didn't we karen. Wink

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 4.56PM

Pastry

I normally use hard margarine for pastry and soft for cakes, but there are many people who post on here much better qualified to advise you on that. Glad you like the smilies Smile

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 4.54PM

Wet walnuts

Yes but they do supply wholesalers and retailers, they have an email address and phone number on the site, I just thought they may be able to point you in the right direction, I could find very little else on the internet about wet walnuts. Smile

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 2.38PM

microwave meal's needed!

I tend to make it up as I go along with my microwave in emergencies, but I did a quick google search on microwave cooking recipes and there does seem to be some info there, hope this helps and that you get your cooker back working soon. Smile

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 2.32PM

Wet walnuts

Have a look at Oakleaf European Ltd. Graham,


[link]

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 1.53PM

Pastry

Hi snowy, I am going to get Jill to explain where he smilie faces info is, cos she is so much better at it than me.

But as for the shortcrust pastry, I used to use half and half (as taught at school) but now just use the whole ammount in margarine. Smile

( that one is just a colon and a close bracket with no space in between)

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 10.51AM

Ostrich Meat

This question might be better asked in the Good Food Live section Amanda, or even email the question direct using the contact button below. Smile

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 10.22AM

Mums in a rush cheats dauphinoise

James Martin has a nice version on the site as well, Pan Dauphinoise Potatoes. (Glad that Louise is doing well, Lindsay)

Sat 25 Oct 2003, 10.16AM

Recipes

Oh well done Samantha, glad to hear your dinner party went well, and that the recipes were a success. Smile

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 7.01PM

Stuffed tomatoes...

corned beef is another one.

You could always use small tomatoes and do a selection of a few different fillings.

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 6.38PM

five onion soup

LOL I think between us we have every way possible covered :D

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 6.23PM

five onion soup

Just type onion soup in the search bar and select recipes from the dropdown menu, give it a little while because the site does get very busy, but then the recipe is at number two. Smile

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 4.51PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

Yep my mother's favourite saying when we asked what was for tea - bread 'n pullit, and adam's ale.

Chicken teddybears????????????

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 4.34PM

Stuffed tomatoes...

or...........

sausagemeat
turkey or pork and apple or prune
creamed cabbage (without bacon)
creamy curry
chestnut & herb stuffing
tuna
scallops or oysters (bit expensive)
crab} or both
avocado} together

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 4.02PM

Stuffed tomatoes...

scrambled egg
paté
rice
smoked mackrel
salmon
cous cous, with herbs etc
minced meat, maybe bolly style
chicken in cream sauce
sweetcorn and peas
parsnip mash (or pumpkin but never tried it)

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 3.41PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

And brown sauce sandwiches or even (on a bad day) salt and pepper sandwiches..................

Salad cream sandwich IMHO much better with a bit of lettuce.

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 3.01PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

I know, I am sure my Grandmother had one, very faint memory, but the one I bought for Martino... I tried it and couldn't get it to work, but sent it to him anyway, he tried it, he took it to a shop and they tried it, he then sent it back to the seller (who was wonderful about it all, cos he didn't expect anyone to want it to work just sold it as a collectors item) but he also couldn't get it to work.

We all know that it should work................... it just didn't, and none of us know why.

Maybe one of the others on ebay will work, but I am not going to do all of it again. Sorry Martino but maybe someone else will.

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 2.11PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Thought you might say that, had another lecture this morning from someone else!! This is what makes copyright and posting/publishing a minefield.

So no posting of recipes and no posting of jokes!!

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 1.37PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

Tell Martino Mary, there are quite a few different ones on ebay, I am not buying another one for him. Smile (but the one I did buy was a later model than that and never been out of the box and just did not work, I am sure that they did work and some will work, but........ )

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 1.07PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 12.05PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

Let's not forget the double cream maker that doesn't work lol,

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 10.41AM

Old fashioned school salad cream

school even oops sorry!

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 10.40AM

Old fashioned school salad cream

That's ok Mary, just thinking tho if it was the "old fashioned shool salad cream" it might have gone off by now!!! :D

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 10.33AM

Old fashioned school salad cream

umm a bit lost here, they sell Salad Cream on ebay?

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 8.32AM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Whereas in my cookery books it says

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmited in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owners.

Tue 21 Oct 2003, 8.06AM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Depends on what the site itself says KathyG, this is cut and pasted from the site I have posted jokes from.

Copyright Information

Unless otherwise expressly stated, copyright or similar rights in all material presented on this website, including all graphic images are owned by HumourHub.com

You are entitled to print or download extracts from these pages for your personal use only and you are not permitted to use such material in any commercial way.



So unless I am paid for posting those jokes on this site, which I am not, I don't think the copyright is being breached.

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 9.30PM

Old fashioned school salad cream

Don't know if this is anything like the one you are looking for, but could be worth a look

www.freerecipe.org/Extras/Dressings/ CookedSala_bcfdb.htm

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 9.03PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Unfortunately though, there could very well be revised editions of your books karen, which do have the copyright noted in them, but I do agree that old books do have some wonderful recipes which hopefully will not be lost. Smile

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 8.52PM

Disaster, Chocolate Terrine

I do no know for sure that the cream is different, but there have been quite a few different discussion on here about cream, and the fat content.

I know that some areas of France and Italy it is difficult to get double cream or the equal to it, so the same could be the case with the cream you used compared with UK whipping cream.

Sorry I cannot help more, but maybe one of our chefs could advise. :(

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 8.47PM

christmas stuffing

I don't have one of my own, but I have tried this one.

www.lowfatveggiefood.co.uk/chestnutstuffing.htm

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 8.12PM

James Martin's BIG fish!!!

Yes, there was a discussion before about James Martin's big thing on his window sill, but I can't remember what or where...........

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 1.13PM

Pickled Shallots - Lotte Duncan

Other people were asking about some of Lotte's recipes and this is the reply she gave.


Hello...............I'm on the case!! I am putting together the recipes from my garden vt's and sending them off to the website very soon!

Watch this space!!!
Its lovely that you are all so keen to cook them at home....would love to hear how you get on when you do.

Best Wishes
Lotte.

Mon 20 Oct 2003, 10.31AM

gary rhodes braised lamb

Or you could always look at Nigella Lawson's recipe for Lamb Shank Stew, it is on several websites Smile

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 10.11PM

Chip Pan Oil?

Sorry Gaye, atishoo, don't use ahhhht rapeseed oil ishoo, cos of the ahhhtisshoooo, pollen makes me ahhhhh, sneeze tishoo. (lots of it grown round here) sniff, blow, wipe. so I use vegetable or sunflower oil.

Smile

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 10.04PM

tonights tv

This site does not have permission to publish Gary Rhodes recipes, you may be able to find them by doing an internet search, looking on the BBC site or on Gary's own site.

If not it is a matter of buying the book or borrowing it from a library.

Smile

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 9.44PM

where did tamasin come from/

Hi terri148,

Everyone is entiled to their opinion, and yours is valued as much as anyone elses.

But why if you dislike her so much do you watch the programme in such detail as to post what you have? why not save yourself the trouble and distress by simply changing channels?

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 4.51PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Thanks Ian,

So my way of doing things will remain the same, if I know where a recipe can be found I will give the source, but basically I cannot post recipes on this site because I know that even the ones from my mother and grandmother etc. still came from a copyrighted book originally.

But Marion's idea for this thread I think is a good one, not sure about her suggestion for sending you the recipes and you sending them to the people who want them, I think maybe membership of this site is a little too large for that now.

But can I make another suggestion, you will probably say no because you, Ally and Vanessa are hard worked already. But it would take the form of, if someone wishes to post a recipe they submit it for approval by email, and it is then only posted after that.

So it could mean that Marion and MammaChef have their thread for members recipes, but it would be under a seperate heading, and it would stop the game of Russian Roulette that seems to be the case at present, where someone goes to all the trouble of typing in a long recipe only to have it removed, and the feeling of unfairness when your recipe is removed and someone else's is left in place.

But I do understand that with all the changes and upgrading you are doing at the moment to make the site better a quicker, this could be an idea for the future.

Smile

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 2.18PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

The way I understand it (to a certain degree) is, that if someone asks does anyone have a recipe for........ and you can honestly say it is a recipe passed down to you by word of mouth and you have written it in your own words, then fine.

If however you find a recipe in a book or on another website and copy that onto the website then no, and even re writing a recipe from a book/website can also be a hazard.

Also if someone says I saw say Nigella Lawson cook this today on Nigella Bites does anyone have the recipe, and you say..... it is in her book on page whatever and here it is............. no

Anything that is already in a book/website (unless you can totally rewrite it in a way that makes it totally unrecognisable) is a nono. Unless of course you don't mind the risk of being sued.

But as long as you state that it is your own recipe then the mods can let it stand.

(which bits have I got wrong Ian?)

Sun 19 Oct 2003, 12.30PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Do I DETECT things getting hot in the kitchen?
Are the p(h)easants relvolting?
Could this could be a recipe for disaster and I have to make an arroast in the name of the slaw?
Lets all sit down and have a pork truncheon meat sandwich, with some peace pudding. (hot or cold but preferably not in the pot nine days old, food hygeine and all that)

Anyone not in agreement could cop it right??

:devilish:

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 8.41PM

Recipe Search

How does Koulibiac sound?

but the recipe I have is salmon, rice, onion or shallots, mushrooms and hard boiled eggs. And it says originally made with yeast pastry but now more often made with puff or flaky.

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 6.54PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

I am also sorry that Marion's recipe was deleted, but as Ian said if you do not state that it is your own, how can the mods tell that it has not been copied from a book, magazine, newspaper or other website, all of which have copyright.

Posting a recipe without knowing the origin is also a hazard, because if someone recognises it and has the copyright, they can sue you.

I had nothing to do with Marion's recipe being deleted, I was just saying that I couldn't post a recipe because I have never written one, but if my posts also serve as a gentle warning to others who may not have read the messageboard rules or be aware of copyright laws, then I think I have done them a little favour. Copyright makes posting a recipe on here a minefield.

MammaChef, your chat name alone make you sound credible, and you have also stated on many occasions that you are a professional chef, that could be what makes the difference.

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 3.39PM

green tea

This may give you an idea.

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Sat 18 Oct 2003, 3.15PM

washing mushrooms Help quick!

I got that info from the following website, there are also recipes on it and after a quick look I can only see that the mushroom are trimmed, I can't find anywhere that says wash.

www.giorgiofoods.com/fresh/fresh_guide.htm

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 3.04PM

washing mushrooms Help quick!

Usage:
Best if cooked. Shiitakes add a meaty flavor and texture to stir-fries, pastas, soups, entrées and side dishes.


Usage:
Use oysters as a substitute for white mushrooms, or in combination with them. They are excellent in chicken, veal, pork and seafood dishes. Their full flavor is released when sautéed with butter and onions

Well what about just quickly rinsing them under the tap in a colander and drain straight away on kitchen towell, and cook immediately?

Safety first, but I personally have never washed them and I am till here ...........................

must just dash......... lol only joking.

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 2.51PM

washing mushrooms Help quick!

Confused with this Sonia, I didn't think you should wash then either, I wonder if it is a "standard message" type thing, do they look dirty? otherwise I wouldn't bother. I don't wash them when I use them, but I don't read the small print either. :(

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 2.19PM

Tahini Paste

Both my local Tesco and Sainsbury's sell it, so could be worth asking. Smile

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 2.03PM

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Hi Jim,

Welcome aboard!! hope you find the recipe you are searching for and have a happy time posting in the future.
Smile

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 11.16AM

Tom Yam Paste

I have found these sites that sell it, unfortunately they are not British, but they do give the ingregients of the paste. Another site says it should be available from Chinese supermarkets.
Hope that is of some help Smile

www.asiamex.com/tayabas/2503.html

thaitastes.velocall.com/pd1041951753.htm

Sat 18 Oct 2003, 11.07AM

Stuffed Grape Leaves

I found a few using google Smile

www.cs.cmu.edu/~mjw/recipes/vegetables/ vegetarian/vege-dolmas-2.html -

www.ivu.org/recipes/greek/ vegetarian-stuffed-grape.html

www.jewish-food.org/recipes/graplea3.htm

www.recipegoldmine.com/meatless/meatless142.html

www.recipegoldmine.com/ccF/f32.htm

www.recipesource.com/special-diets/vegetarian/ stuffed-grape-leaves1.html

dolmades.vegcookbook.com

recipes.wenzel.net/generated/ gen6/23/3bccb6ea5a568618.epl

vegetarian.allrecipes.com/AZ/Nutrition/ DlmsStffdGrpLvs.asp

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 11.58PM

most irritating tv chef

I cannot believe you told everyone that!!!! Eek

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 11.45PM

most irritating tv chef

Of course, it is Gino we are talking about after all !!! :devilish:

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 11.41PM

most irritating tv chef

No I know sweet, but can I have the anti itch cream you borrowed back please, I need it. Cheeky

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 10.52PM

balsamic vinegar

These may help Smile

whatscookingamerica.net/balsamic.htm

www.911cheferic.com/main/drecipe.asp?recipe=381

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 10.41PM

balsamic vinegar

No expert, but, I do know that some Balsamic vinegars do go thick and syrupy with age, but I think that it could be longer than 10 years. I would say that you have a very good balsamic there, and to use it wisely, if however you want a thick syrupy one why not buy an ordinary everyday one and reduce it? that way you have the wonderful flavour of the vintage one for whatever you want and for a thick one just develop a cheaper one.

Will try and find some websites to give you further info, but normally all I do is search on google.

Smile

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 10.29PM

most irritating tv chef

I think my most irritating chef is Gino D'Acampo, he definitely gives me an itch that I cannot scratch!! :devilish:

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 10.06PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

I don't think that was called for Marion.

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 9.21PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

I could say what my favourite recipes are, and where I found them but that is it really, I for one do not want to get sued. Sorry

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 9.11PM

SOMEONES FAVORITES

Well it is only any good if you have written the recipe yourself Marion, and I have not written any recipes, I sometimes adapt them, but basically I do not have any recipes of my own, and anything posted on here that comes from a book or another website is covered by copyright so cannot be posted. So I'm afraid that counts me out. :(

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 8.03PM

Whole Candied Peel

Have a look here, or go a google search on candied peel recipe and there are other sites. Smile
www.hugs.org/Candied_Citrus_Peel.shtml

Fri 17 Oct 2003, 7.59PM

BUTTERMILK

Mark, you've changed your name, I'm sure you wern't that before!

Smile

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 11.14PM

BUTTERMILK

Hi Sapphire Blue,

someone else asked about buttermilk not very long ago, and I did come up with a site that has info about buttermilk and substitutes for it. I do not know if it says what can be added to milk to make buttermilk but it may be worthe you having a look.

homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa012901a.htm

Hope it helps Smile

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 9.36PM

Manchester Tart

No MammaChef you really don't know what you missed, and in my opinion that makes you very very lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 9.12PM

Kiddie friendly pumpkin recipes

PUMPKIN OAT MUFFINS
PUMPKIN BARS OR CAKE
PUMPKIN COOKIES

and take a look here

www.bbonline.com/recipe/pumpkin.html

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 6.51PM

Thanks to Clare

I think this may be a link to the one you are looking for, Emma Crowhurst on Food and Drink.

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/keylimepie_5493.shtml

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 6.40PM

Kiddie friendly pumpkin recipes

Harry Potter's Pumpkin Milkshake
Pumpkin-Apple Juice
Hungarian Baked Pumpkin

PUMPKIN CHEESE ROLL (although it says pumpkin spice and I don't know what that is)
PUMPKIN BROWNIES


all from the internet, pumpkin cooking not my thing Smile

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 5.03PM

Peeling chestnuts

I did a quite google search and there are many sites with help and info on this, have a look and see which you prefer Smile

I just did an internet (google) search on

peeling chestnuts.

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 4.07PM

boring uk food!

Yes, CFN was an ITV programme made by Carlton I thought, so not sure why it was dropped, but having said that towards the end there was a lot of critisism about how many repeats there were, no new ideas etc. so deja vu?

I must say that the photo used of Jeni on the Good Food Bites link reminds me so much of Nannette Newman, remember Newman Meets? Lovely and beautiful lady, and wonderful actress and presenter.

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 11.00AM

nigella recipe needed please!!

The recipe cannot be posted on here as it would breach copyright, but it can be found online

www.stylenetwork.com/Shows/Nigella/ Recipes/tagliatelle.html

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 10.48AM

Manchester Tart

Hi Lindsey, I take it you meant Hello Rustie not Hell !! lol

Having said what I did in my other post, karen does say that she also found a recipe involving meringue as well, so...............

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 10.29AM

Manchester Tart

When we have talked about Manchester Tart before on here, it has been the one like people had at school, pastry, jam, custard and coconut.

Type Manchester Tart into the search bar to see.

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 7.25AM

French Leave

Poor little goat, I thought she was lovely!

Thu 16 Oct 2003, 7.05AM

plain flour

If you click on Ingredients on the left of the screen and then browse by home baking, you will find baking powder there and info about it and how much to use. Smile

Wed 15 Oct 2003, 8.53PM

CREAMY BRIE MASH - The ultimate comfort food

Sorry Lindsey, but when my daughter is away I am on my own and I barely cook at all. It will be Christmas when she is home again, so I probably won't make it till then.

But if it is any consolation, I can tell just by reading the recipe that we will love it. Smile

Wed 15 Oct 2003, 7.52PM

Recipe for Bonnie Prince Charlie Sauce...

www.rampantscotland.com/recipes/ blrecipe_chickenbonnie.htm

There is a recipe for Bonnie Prince Charlie Chicken, and Steak with whiskey sauce on the rampant scotland site, but neither recipe has cranberries in it.

Wed 15 Oct 2003, 3.32PM

boring uk food!

So I am just trying to get this straight.

From this and other current threads the view seems to be.............

UK Food starts too early and finishes too early, but is also not on for enough hours in the day.

There are too many old repeats
But people are always on this site asking for the recipes which leads me to think that they haven't seen whichever prgramme before.

The live programme and repeats of it are on at the wrong time of day.

Most of the chefs are disliked by different people for different reasons.

Even though UK Food is part of the UK TV network people want more foreign programmes.
Even though we have lots of different nationality of chefs and foods from all round the world.

And even though you have to have cable or sky etc to receive UK Food, thereby having access to many other channels, there is nothing else to watch when the repeats or a chef or programme that is not liked is on.

Talk about not being able to please all the people all the time, I am starting to wonder why the producers of UK Food are bothering at all.

Wed 15 Oct 2003, 8.51AM

boring uk food!

I have it on fairly good authority that what I have said about the UK Food on the whole only using UK produced programmes, having said that they do show to odd overseas programe, such as Surfing the Menu recently, but it is felt that there are very few overseas programmes that are right for the channel.

So you could be right Mary, and if it comes on again I will certainly try to look to see the production company in the credits.

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 10.47PM

mary whats canola oil

Hi bostrom, I'm sure that Mary will be able to explain properly, but also if you do a google search there are lots of sites about canola oil. Smile

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 10.01PM

Rick Stein recipe

There is a Rick Stein crab cake recipe on the bbc website, not sure if it is the one you want though.

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/marylandcrabcakes_11820.shtml

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 6.22PM

Rick Stein recipe

You will probably find the recipes on the bbc food website www.bbc.co.uk/food. Smile

Click on Food and Drink when you get there. Smile

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 4.23PM

boring uk food!

Sorry Sheila,

I didn't mean it would make it un British, I agree that we have lots of great foreign chefs etc. and worldwide food. I just meant that UK Food is part of the UK group of channels, and I think (but could be wrong) that they are all based on UK made programmes.

Whether TV channels in other countries buy our programmes or if other channels in this country buy foreign programmes is a different matter.

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 1.48PM

New ideas for Beef Casseroles

Oh and how about a tin of beans added in?

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 1.28PM

Jamie oliver

I don't think you can compare the adverts, for which Jamie is probably given a rough script and is shown at every time of day, with the 'real life' Jamie's Kitchen shown late evening. Jennifer.

I also think that we have to accept, rightly or wrongly, that this sort of language is more and more a part of a growing number of people's every day vocabulary. To a lot of people it is just another word, and it does have entries in the Cambridge Dictionary. I don't say it is right, maybe not nice, but it is a fact of life in this fast changing world.

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 12.45PM

boring uk food!

I agree there are lots of repeated programmes on UK Food, but I am still finding some that I have never seen before, or that I missed a bit of, and the channel is gathering new viewers all the time.

I think we can also see from the requests for recipes, on this website, from the shows being repeated again and again, that there are always people out there who haven't seen the programmes before, and are pleased for the repeats.

I can't see that the programmes would keep being repeated if the viewing figures showed that no one was watching them, and if a lot of programmes were imported, would it still be UK Food?

Tue 14 Oct 2003, 9.37AM

Chicken Curry

Have you tried typing chicken curry in the search bar? it will bring up lots of recipes, and also ideas and suggestions that people have made before. Smile

Mon 13 Oct 2003, 10.44PM

most irritating tv chef

Sunrise, welcome to the site, it's nice to know you like it. The comment about the posts being better in reverse order has been discussed on a number of occasions (under the website feedback heading) and it was the view of most people that the posts are easier to understand if you can read them in the order they are posted, and it is a simple matter to go straight to the end of a thread.

As for Tamasin, I agree with Jill, and if you do as she has suggested and read all the previous posts you will be able to see what people think.

Smile

Mon 13 Oct 2003, 6.11PM

food and drink programme

It's on the bbc food site.

www.bbc.co.uk/food/

Smile

Mon 13 Oct 2003, 4.11PM

Diwali

I did an internet search for Diwali recipes, and found a lot of sites with recipes, info and tips Smile

Mon 13 Oct 2003, 4.04PM

New ideas for Beef Casseroles

How about a nice cheese or herby cobbler topping for a change as well? Smile

Mon 13 Oct 2003, 4.02PM

LEMON POSSETT

I have seen mentions of lime, lemon and lime, orange, and orange and lemon posset, as to the fruit you can serve with it, the recipe on this site has blueberries, durg says figs, and also I have seen fruit compot suggested which could be any fruit you like. Smile

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 10.35PM

Chicken chat puri

Well I am sure Reshma will reply as soon as she sees this Smile

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 7.34PM

chocolate twists

Think Ian should open a new account for us - a Jill and Rustie one - for when we so often say the same thing at the same time. Cheeky

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 7.29PM

Celebrity Ready Steady Cook

Nah nah nah not listening!!! Cool

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 7.26PM

chocolate twists

Paul, pastry chef, recommends

Try www.sugarshack.co.uk

Smile

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 4.28PM

steamed mushroom pudding

Oh well done Georgina, I couldn't find it when I looked so thought it had been removed. Smile

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 11.52AM

smoked oysters

Smoked Oyster Dip
Smoked Oyster Puffs
Bacon And Smoked Oysters
Smoked Oyster Spread
Smoked Oyster Cheese Ball
Oyster Soup With Fresh& Smoked Oysters
Smoked Oyster & Rice Stuffing Recipe
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Smoked Oysters
Smoked Oyster Roll Recipe
Smoked Oyster & Potato Salad
Morel and Smoked Oyster Sauce
Smoked oyster souffle
Smoked Oyster Deviled Eggs
Smoked oyster sauce
Pasta and smoked oysters
jerusalem artichoke and smoked oyster soup
smoked oyster green salad

Just a few ideas, (I did a google search)
Smile

Sun 12 Oct 2003, 8.00AM

where did tamasin come from/

I have just found and article which mentions that Tamasin's husband is called John, he is an exectutive at the BBC which is what forced Tamasin to leave the BBC as there is (was?) a rule about couples working together.


kathyddl.tripod.com/kill.html

I could kill my brother - Electric Telegraph - July 1997


So does anyone know the surname?

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 5.12PM

LEMON POSSETT

Please don't ask me what a questiontion is, cos I really did mean question!!!! sorry

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 5.06PM

LEMON POSSETT

I don't like to be picky, but I think in this case the site does, I did it with one t at the end of posset, and got a result, doing it with two t's as you have in your questiontion I got no results.

So may you could try again making sure you only use one t ?

Sorry It's not me saying you have spelt it wrong, just the site...................Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 4.45PM

LEMON POSSETT

There is a recipe for Lemon Posset on this site, just type Lemon Posset into the search bar above and select recipes from the dropdown menu.

It has blueberries on top but I'm sure it could be topped with whatever you wanted really.

Hope this helps Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 4.34PM

steamed mushroom pudding

If you type mushroom pudding into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find what people suggested a while ago on this subject, I think I person said they followed a steak and kidney pudding format just using mushrooms instead.

Or I have found a recipe for Mushroom, chestnut and cranberry pudding that could be adapted as well.

recipeview.com/Coxon/Coxon106.htm

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 4.27PM

help!

Have a look at this site to see if it is the recipe you are after.

www.cdkitchen.com/rfr/data/957028818.shtml

Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 3.00PM

rick stein's food heroes

Any details of Rick Stein's recipes are not allowed to be published on this site as it breaches copyright.

However if you type - Rick Stein Food Heroes - lamb curry in the search bar and select chat from the drop down menu, you will find a thread in which Reshma Martin has posted her version Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 2.36PM

Celebrity Ready Steady Cook

Sheepishly says that daughter has informed me that the "Flava" cd is in her bedroom if I would like to listen to it.

I liked Mysterious Girl............

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 12.37PM

where did tamasin come from/

I can't find any mention of him at all.

But I also want to know the kids middle names, and dates and places of birth please Jill. :D

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 12.23PM

Blue Brie

Yes I do believe they have karen, wasn't it something to do with the unpasturised milk scare that sent them out of business? I'm not sure, but it is a shame.

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 11.54AM

tamasin day-lewis

Yes she has quite a few books, currently on amazon they have Tarts with Tops, Good Tempered Food and Tamasin's Weekend Food, I have just checked.

Also Simply the Best for which there is a link to Amazon on this page in the organge bar to the right, and I have heard of Art of the Tart as well.

There maybe more I can't remember. Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 11.26AM

Chicken chat puri

Oooh I don't know about the noodle thing Mary, I didn't actually see the competition as it was on before I could get UK Food, so I am only going on what I have seen and read since. :(

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 11.20AM

Blue Brie

The blue brie I buy from Tesco is simply called Blue Brie. Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 8.51AM

Chicken chat puri

Hi Kala,

I hope Reshma won't mind me answering for her as she may still be away on holiday.

Reshma has been on Good Food Live several times and was one of the winners in one of their competitions.

She regularly posts on here to help with any questions about Indian food.

You can find some more of her recipes by typing Reshma Martin in the searach bar, or she has her own website www.reshmamartin.com

Smile

Sat 11 Oct 2003, 8.28AM

biriani

Have a looke at the site below John

www.stylenetwork.com/Shows/Nigella/Recipes/

Smile

Fri 10 Oct 2003, 2.38PM

coconut substitute

Hi Kelvo, I did a little internet search and came up with a couple of ideas.

One was to use evaporated milk intead (I wrinkle my nose as I type it but you never know, and it is much lower fat content)

Or to use ground almonds mixed into hot water

But I do agree with fand, that once you have cooked the recipe there is not a coconut taste as such.

Fri 10 Oct 2003, 2.09PM

where did tamasin come from/

Tamasin is also the daughter of Cecil Day Lewis, poet laureate of England from 1968-1972.

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 5.13PM

Jamaican Ginger Cake

I do have a recipe but it is from a book so I cannot post it here, however I did discover that if you do an internet search for Ginger Bread, as opposed to cake, there are some recipes to be found. Smile

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 4.26PM

tamsins daughter

Hi chocy flower, from what I gather she had an accident with the grater, but we didn't actually see it, so nothing to do with hair bobbles.
You think she should have her hair tied back in her own kitchen? can I ask why? this is really intrguing me now.

Smile

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 3.13PM

tamsins daughter

Ok karen, I admit it, I omitted to think of Paul Rankin cos it didn't fit in with my point, lol, but he has had his hair cut short now. And also there was a man on one of the Masterchef semi finals who had long hair and also had it tied back.
Oh and I see that Madhur Jaffrey has also had her hair cut a lot shorter than it was.
And AWT is removing all his hair from the top outwards and downwards (I refer to all the jokes about his bald patch on RSC) !! Now that is dedication to a cause :D

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 3.02PM

Celebrity Ready Steady Cook

No Jill, he didn't want a comeback, in fact if some reports were to be believed he almost had a breakdown due to all the publicity in the end. He dropped out to do more writing and acting and although he is no longer high profile he seems to be living the life he wants and loves. Smile

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 10.51AM

tamsins daughter

There is one thing I don't understand about this whole discussion, and that is why hair should be tied back.

Years ago when I worked with food the emphasis was on your hair not actually dipping into the food or drink you were preparing or serving.

Now that emphasis seems to have turned to shedding, I know for a fact that in supermarkets the hair only has to be tied back if more than a certain length, so surely that is more to do with dipping than shedding? Although why that would be the case on the checkout I don't know.

But - why to people always assume that long hair will shed more that short hair? And I would say that on the odd occasion that I have found a hair in food I have bought - it has been a short one not a long one.

I still remain faithfull to my opinion that the chefs we see on TV are demonstrating a dish, not cooking and serving it to the general public, or 'teaching' us as in a domestic science lesson, and the ones who allow us into their own homes in order to do this should be allowed to do this in their own way, and I say again, if I didn't like what I saw, I wouldn't watch it.


ps. I also think that one of the lovely ladies of River Café also has long hair that she rarely ties back.

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 7.33AM

Celebrity Ready Steady Cook

An Australian pop star with one of the best bodies ever. Used to be called Mr. Sixpack. sigh

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 7.16AM

Celebrity Ready Steady Cook

oohh I don't know how long ago, but didn't he look fab?

Thu 9 Oct 2003, 7.14AM

tamsins daughter

Why does Ainsley wear a hat? 2 reasons I think, to keep his head warm, and to stop the shine from it blinding the cameraman!!

Smile

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 4.29PM

tamsins daughter

Well I was going to say that Ainsley NEVER ties his hair back, but I won't now Smile

ps whispers gently so Jennifer doesn't get offended Madhur Jaffrey doesn't either.

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 3.39PM

tamsins daughter

Oh and didn't the lady on GFB today, the one doing the mussels, oh yes Jill Dupleix, have her lovely hair loose too?

Smile

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 2.50PM

tamsins daughter

One of the semi final contestants on Masterchef the other day also had her long hair loose, so if it's good enough for Gary Rhodes.......................

Cheeky

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 2.38PM

tamsins daughter

And the older daughter was on the show a couple of days ago making a meal for her Uni friends at under £5 a head.

Don't worry Mary it is back to being loose in the next programme I think :D

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 1.26PM

Cream of Onion Soup

Well if you don't bother with the fried shallot garnish, or the chives in the cream on top, use extra white onion instead of the spring onions you are back to a fairly basic onion soup LOL

Or there is Ed Baines's White Onion Soup also on this site.

If not just do an internet search for Cream of Onion Soup, there are many many variations. Smile

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 12.06PM

Cream of Onion Soup

Have you looked at Tony Tobins five onion soup on this site? he did it a couple of weeks ago on either GFL or GFB

Wed 8 Oct 2003, 11.47AM

Jamie oliver

Which series were you looking for Terri, we have had Return to Jamies kitchen on but I am not sure what other series he has made.

Really enjoyed Jamies Kitchen, and the return, admired the way he tried and in many cases manged to get on the same level as the kids. A shame though that so many of them threw this fantastic opportunity back in his face.

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 8.38PM

FRENCH MENU - HELP PLEASE

Would it be possible to do a cock au vin and a quorn au vin? or a cock au vin and a lots more mushroom in au vin?

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 7.30PM

Autumn Puds

My daughter has just done her first ever b&b pudding, but did it using marmalade sandwiches.

Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 6.56PM

Jamie oliver

I posted a website for you when you asked this yesterday Edward. Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 6.44PM

tinned salmon

Hi Mozzar, we gave some ideas before but you said it wasn't what you meant, well I'm still not sure what you mean. What do you want to do with the salmon when you have added something to it? Do you want a sandwich filling, or a dip, or to go with or in something else?

I'm afraid you are going to have to give us more of an idea of what you actually want for us to be able to help very much :(

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 6.38PM

Batter

Oh yes Frexy, fry the fish in beer batter, make some nice chips to go with it, and finish off the can of beer to wash it down. With you on that one. Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 6.34PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

Hi Diane, all the recipes from the series are on this site, just go to recipes in the red band to the right, then scroll down to browse by series and click on Tamasin Day-Lewis.

Not sure where on the list they are but probably near the end as it was one of, if not the, first things she cooked in her new oven.

Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 5.24PM

Batter

I'm sure it's not a secret John, I don't often deep fry fish but if I did I think I would use the 4oz flour, 1 egg and ¼ pint of milk ratio, with a pinch of salt. But I have heard that replacing some of the milk with water can make the batter lighter.

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 4.15PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

That is the point that quite a few have made many times before Mary - she is not in a chefs kitchen she is in her own. And as I have said before I am very grateful that she allows us into her kitchen to show us her ideas, and I really do not see anyone has the right to tell her what she should or should not do while she is there, if I didn't like it, I would do as you do and not watch it. Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 4.10PM

frozen strawberries

Or how about a nice frozen strawberry margarita?

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 4.03PM

Help - buttermilk substitute ideas?

It did look good didn't it, will have to try the quizzes when I get time Mary.
Gaye I only find these places using search engines, as I have said before I love finding things out, and if the site has more to it than just giving the answer to a question then so much the better.

Pleased that other people are liking what I have found though. Smile

Tue 7 Oct 2003, 3.59PM

BEST CHRISSIE PRESENT FOR FOODIES

Well wasn't so much recommending the site as saying I have this book and found the website details inside it. It was my daughter who gave me the Dodo cook book last christmas, and I must admit it is lovely, places to write recipes, places to tuck little bits of paper, lots of info included.....

But I do think she is waiting for me to fill it up with my recipes so that she can then 'aquire' it back from me Smile

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 10.14PM

laura82

Or type banoffee pie into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu.

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 9.14PM

Help - buttermilk substitute ideas?

Or if you really can't find any buttermilk then the site below says you can substitute it with yogurt.

homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa012901a.htm

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 4.36PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

Moving swiftly past the comment about the hair. The Café is in 'downtown' Taunton, and I didn't notice any mention of it being vegetarian, just nice café food that anyone can also cook at home.

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 4.01PM

BEST CHRISSIE PRESENT FOR FOODIES

The one I have Mammachef is a Dodo Book for Cooks, they have a website.

www.dodopad.com

may help Smile

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 3.51PM

BEST CHRISSIE PRESENT FOR FOODIES

Ooooh yes Lydia, thank you, it says £99 + p&p for 20 (minimum order) so it works out less that £5 a book.

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 10.52AM

Rick Steins canneloni

Hi eems,

As the recipe cannot be posted here due to copyright and as you can see, has already been deleted once, also that it cannot be sent via email I think that your best bet, as has already been suggested, would be to buy or borrow the book.
Smile

Mon 6 Oct 2003, 8.38AM

Rick Stein recipe

This one of the recipes that is available, it is on Rick Steins own website,
Crisp Chinese Roasst Pork

www.rickstein.com/rick_recipes.htm

Sun 5 Oct 2003, 2.37PM

Mushroom Stroganoff

Gaye, have you tried simply doing an internet search for this and looking to see if any of the recipes look likely to match what you want.

Not sure you will find one that says to serve in a brass pan hanging with a heated light underneath, but are are many variations on the net, several of which use mixed or exotic mushrooms, some have vegan options and at least one I saw was for beef OR mushrooms.

Apart from that I would have suggested using your usual stroganoff sauce but with mushrooms in place of the beef, pork or chicken.

Sun 5 Oct 2003, 11.20AM

Rick stein food heroes-lamb curry

Rick Stein's recipes cannot be put on this site as it does not have permission to publish his recipes. If a recipe is posted it will be deleted due to copyright restrictions as has happened before. This is done as it does not just break the website rules but also for the protection of the person who posts a copyrighted recipe as it is they not the website who can be sued. This applies, from what I know, to any recipe that is not strictly your own.

Unfortunately this recipe does not appear on another website either so the only option would be to buy the book or borrow it from a library.

Smile

Sat 4 Oct 2003, 7.30PM

BEST CHRISSIE PRESENT FOR FOODIES

I think this is similar to the Dodo book I received last year, blank, ready for me to fill in with all my recipes and hopefully pass on to the person who gave it to me!!!

Sat 4 Oct 2003, 7.27PM

The Best... a grumble!

Ditto all the above by Georgie, plus RSC and Saturday Kitchen, there is a biog on her on the bbc site. Smile

Fri 3 Oct 2003, 12.03PM

James Martin recipe shopping

Paul Young, GFL pastry chef, suggested on another thread when this was asked,

www.sugarshack.co.uk

haven't checked it out myself but if he gets his stuff from there I would have thought it would be good. Smile

Thu 2 Oct 2003, 4.44PM

salmon and chopping boards

I used to make something called 'pea and tuna bake' just chunks of boiled potato, peas and flaked tuna, covered in cheese sauce with more cheese and breadcrumbs on top. Sweetcorn instead of peas is good too.

Tinned salmon is nice used in a quick kedgeree.

And either are good with pasta, adding peppers and onion. and maybe tomatoes or mushrooms.

Thu 2 Oct 2003, 12.52PM

Toffee / fudge / caramel pavlova

Have a look at this as well Victoria, I haven't tried it but it may help you.

www.angliatv.co.uk/foodanddrink/ virtual/messages/1859.shtml

Wed 1 Oct 2003, 10.15AM

Tuna Burgers

Yes, I see what you mean karen, the Christmas Best recipes are there by all three of them.

Wed 1 Oct 2003, 9.31AM

Stock recipes, please help

I normally use cubes for convenience, but I did do a quick google search for stock recipe and found lots and lots. Smile

Wed 1 Oct 2003, 9.18AM

Giorgio Locatelli

I quite agree about money being filthy, but, when you then eat your ice cream or sandwich, do you make sure that you don't use the hand that you gave the money and received the change with?

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 8.17PM

Tuna Burgers

I'm afraid the recipes for The Best are not on the bbc site Dannyboy, there are other recipes by Silvana Franco, but The Best recipes are not available anywhere online, only in the book. :(

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 8.14PM

How do you make self raising flour from plain?

Baking powder is what you need, if you click on ingredients in the red bar to the left, and then on home baking, you should find all you need to know. Smile

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 7.19PM

chirizo + bean casserole

I am assuming that chorizo is the same as chirizo, and if so there are several on this site.

Just type chorizo bean into the search bar and it will show you I think about 6 different recipies. Smile

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 7.11PM

Aduki Beans

If you can't find a local shop then there do seem to be quite a few places who sell them on line, of course the p&p might be a problem.

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 1.43PM

vegetarian worcester sauce

This is something I looked for and couldn't find, I know it does exist but.........

I would say that if you can't find it then Marmite or mushroom ketchup can be used instead (as advised by the vegetarian society)

Or if you do an internet search on vegeterian worcestershire sauce, and there are recipes to make your own.

Tue 30 Sep 2003, 7.21AM

Avocados

A recipe for souffle I have suggests adding a little cinnamon or lemon zest for more flavour.

Another idea on the ice cream is to simply mash avocado and mix into your favourite soft ice cream as you serve it.

But the best recipe of all is, take one large box or crate, fill with avocados, place sticker with my address on it and transport to the nearest posting outlet.

:D

Mon 29 Sep 2003, 4.58PM

Avocados

How about avocado................

ice cream.
souffle.
mousse.
omelette.
and crab fritters.
or with crab and baked in the shells.
stuffed with horseradish and mayo.
or hard boiled eggs, spring onion and chilli.
or a mix of veg such as, potato, carrots, beetroot, peas and asparagus.
mixed with cream cheese as a baked potato filling.
mashed and mixed with icing sugar, lemon juice and flaked almonds.

or as a beauty treatment mixed with and egg yolk for dry skin or lemon juice for greasy.

Sun 28 Sep 2003, 7.58PM

sloe gin

LOL thank you MammaChef, but nosey old bag who thinks she knows it all is probably how most people see me.

I simply love the internet, it is so quick to find things out now, but I am only as good as the search engines I use. But I also love to find things out, if someone asks something and I don't know, I want to know, I only wish I had had this thirst for knowledge years ago when I was at school, sigh

You stick to cooking cos your computer can't do that for you!! Smile

Sun 28 Sep 2003, 1.18PM

yeast

Mary is quite correct when she says that this has been asked before and that people have been able to buy fresh yeast.

There is a new search facility on the site now, so if you would like to read all the previous questions and answers, simply type yeast into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu. Smile

Sun 28 Sep 2003, 12.39PM

sloe gin

There are several mentions of this already on this site, just type sloe gin into the search bar and select chat from the dropdown menu, or do an internet search where there are more Smile

Sat 27 Sep 2003, 4.24PM

Prawn Bisque

I can't see any on this site, but if you do a google search there are some, including one by Gary Rhodes. Smile

Sat 27 Sep 2003, 2.12PM

belly pork

If you don't have any luck with a James Martin version, have a look at this one by Rick Stein.

www.rickstein.com/rick_recipes.htm

Sat 27 Sep 2003, 12.16PM

Tahini paste

Or do a google search for Tahini Paste, Alison, there are lots and lots of ideas, I personally prefer not to add it to humus as it gives a sweeter result, but as karen says it is one of the usual and authentic ingredients.

Sat 27 Sep 2003, 11.51AM

Banana Jam

Probably because you are not a naturally frowny person Jill, confused yes, but frowny no. :D

Nick, I didn't fancy the idea of banana jam, but I know it is one you have done for a while so it must sell well, and chocolate and bananas go well together so...........

Smile

Sat 27 Sep 2003, 8.53AM

sweet potatoes

Hi Polly Mac, I did a quick google search on sweet potatoes, and it came up with lots and lots of recipes, most of which sound incredible!! Will be trying some out myself. Smile

Fri 26 Sep 2003, 8.50PM

60th Birthday Buffet

Also if you type buffet into the search bar above and select chat from the dropdown menu, there are lots of ideas that people have suggested before. Smile

Fri 26 Sep 2003, 7.24PM

Nigella Lawson

It doesn't seem to have any recipes but does have info about her books, dvd/video, kitchenware etc.

www.nigella.com/

Thu 25 Sep 2003, 8.29PM

five onion soup

Hi Stewarty, click on Home, then scroll down to browse by series and click on Good Food Bites.

Smile

Thu 25 Sep 2003, 11.29AM

Corn Syrup??

If you type corn syrup into the search bar and select chat from the drop down menu there are several fairly recent discussions and suggestions about this which may help you. Smile

Thu 25 Sep 2003, 9.53AM

Thai Green Curry Paste

Just type Thai Green Curry Paste into the search bar and select chat from the dropdown menu, you will find the suggestions from when someone else asked about this. Smile

Wed 24 Sep 2003, 1.29PM

Nigel Slater Pasta & Sausage Recipe

Try this link, not sure if it is the same one but worth a look I think.

face.centosprime.com/mt/archives/food_and_wine/ pasta_with_sausage_basil_and_mustard.html

Tue 23 Sep 2003, 9.38PM

nigellas new york cheesecake on nigel slaters show about cheese.

gemgie19, this is all a matter of copyright. If this website is not given permission to reproduce the recipes then it cannot put them on the site.

Some of us, when asked nicely, will direct you to another website that does have the recipe if we can, however, in the case of The Best. permission does not seem to have been given to any website, which leaves you with the option of making notes while the programme is on, and it has been on many times now, or buying/borrowing the book that accompanies the series.

Mon 22 Sep 2003, 10.57AM

nigellas new york cheesecake on nigel slaters show about cheese.

Try looking at this link Julie.

www.wischik.com/damon/Recipe/html/cheesecake.html

Thu 18 Sep 2003, 9.01AM

Help please!

Have you looked at the recipes that Reshma has put on this site Lynne? or look at her website www.reshmamartin.com

Wed 17 Sep 2003, 3.12PM

Gary Rhodes turkey en croute

I have just found it on the BBC site, Monkfish, try this link

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/ christmasturkeyencro_14579.shtml

Tue 16 Sep 2003, 6.49PM

cake with pears

Oh yum, 2 x 1 lb loaf tins then, one cake for straight away and another to wrap up and keep for in a few days time then?

Smile

Tue 16 Sep 2003, 9.35AM

Dulche de Leche - Caramel milk jam

'Yummy Sticky Stuff'

a delicious milky caramel spread



LOL Smile

Mon 15 Sep 2003, 8.37PM

Dulche de Leche - Caramel milk jam

What is the prize for the best idea tho Nick? Smile

Mon 15 Sep 2003, 11.07AM

Samosas

Thank you for that idea Glenys, will give it a try Smile

Mon 15 Sep 2003, 10.54AM

Dulche de Leche - Caramel milk jam

Ok Nick,

The recipe I have used is simply

disolve 12oz sugar in 1/2 pint of milk and bring to boil, simmer for about 20 mins till a rich brown then remove from heat.

put 1 1/2 pints of milk into another pan with 1/4 teasp bicarb and 1/2 teasp of cinnamon or a 5 inch stick, bring to the boil then add very very slowly to the sugar and milk mix, whisk to dissolve any brown specks.

Place on low heat an skim any froth, simmer, stirring occasionally for an hour or more until it reaches 225f/120C. then pour into a warmed jar.

Mon 15 Sep 2003, 10.31AM

Any Culinary Questions? I can help.

Hi Arnavaz,

don't mean to poke my nose in, but as BFC is away for a few days I'm sure he won't mind.

There is a recipe for Basil Ice Cream by James Martin on this site, if you just type Basil Ice Cream in the search bar you should find it there. Smile

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 3.15PM

Broccoli and Chedder Soup

Sorry that should say basic not basin, oops!

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 3.14PM

Broccoli and Chedder Soup

Hi Bridge,

I did a quick google search, and found there are many many different recipes for Broccoli and cheese soup, some using cheddar and some using other cheeses, some fairly basin and others that look really rich and creamy.

Just do an internet search for Broccoli and Cheese Soup, and then enjoy! Smile

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 3.07PM

Dulche de Leche - Caramel milk jam

Or if it's any help Nick I did a google search and there were some entries there, the best one (I thought) was on www.cybercandy.co.uk
who say that there is a 'new' Dulche de Leche M&M variety. Cheeky

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 2.12PM

Dulche de Leche - Caramel milk jam

Is that anything like the Mexican Cajeta (Milk Caranel) Nick? Starts of as lots of milk and some sugar, bicarb, and cinnamon, and ends up as a really thick spread to go on biscuits etc.

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 1.56PM

Tamsin Day Lewis

Hi Jasybabe, I see you are new to posting on the site and would like to say welcome.

Also I so agree about Tamsin's hair not being a bother, I know (for the sake of regulare posters) that I have said it before, But I also have long hair and in my own kitchen do not tie it back, nor do I remove nail varnish, jewellery or make up, and if anyone thinks I am going to wear a dinky little hat and net..........................

Deli counters, restaurants, hotels, schools, all food preparation and cooking areas for the general public are a different matter, but when it comes down to cooking in your own kitchen for friends and family, which is what Tamsin does, whether on the tv or not, is different again, I am glad that Tamsin allows us into her kitchen to share her ideas but if I didn't like it, I wouldn't watch it.

Smile

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 11.57AM

Bramley Apples

oher, I like the sound of Apple and Elderberry ripple ice cream, will you be able to post the recipe when you have done it? Wonder about Apple and Elderflower as well, but wrong time of year really unless using dried flowers.

Will have a think about other apple recipes, all sweet or semi sweet/savoury as well?

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 11.11AM

sloe jam

Hi Paul,

Whilst doing an internet search, I saw there are lots of recipes for Blackcurrant and Sloe Gin Jam, I would value your opinion on that one, and do you have your own recipe?

Thanks Smile

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 10.45AM

Pie Dishes

I would have suggested an old fashioned hardware shop or ironmongers, even if they don't have any in stock they may be able to advise you on where you might find some.

Or if you wanted to buy online, although for a small order the p&p might be a problem, but I did a google search for enamel pie dishes and there were lots of sites listed.

Sun 14 Sep 2003, 8.18AM

Rick Steins Chinese 5 spice Belly pork

Try this website Mike

www.rickstein.com/rick_recipes.htm

Smile