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By *ee Viante OP Woman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really."
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it! |
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over a year ago
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"My mum always said learn how to cook you don't want your man going elsewhere for his dinner...so I learnt to cook and I love cooking  "
Rubbish, who wants a hubby/fella that's no good at eating out? |
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"My mum always said learn how to cook you don't want your man going elsewhere for his dinner...so I learnt to cook and I love cooking
Rubbish, who wants a hubby/fella that's no good at eating out?"
Oh hush you...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can't do sushi well. It usually end it being a complete mess. you'd think it would be bloody easy.
Why would I think it would be easy?"
because the ingredients are so simple. I'm not talking restaurant quality here, just something edible lol |
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"I batch cook most of ma own stuff and freeze it. I wish I could make decent pastry, and ma dumplings always turn out like cannonballs  "
Maybe stop thinking about your balls when making your dumplings |
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"I batch cook most of ma own stuff and freeze it. I wish I could make decent pastry, and ma dumplings always turn out like cannonballs "
Use stork for pastry, dont over handle it
Mix the suet and self raising flour with cold water and spoon it over the stew or soup, dont roll it into balls. If you like them fluffy add a half teaspoon of baking powder |
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"I batch cook most of ma own stuff and freeze it. I wish I could make decent pastry, and ma dumplings always turn out like cannonballs
Use stork for pastry, dont over handle it
Mix the suet and self raising flour with cold water and spoon it over the stew or soup, dont roll it into balls. If you like them fluffy add a half teaspoon of baking powder"
Also keep your hands cold
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"I batch cook most of ma own stuff and freeze it. I wish I could make decent pastry, and ma dumplings always turn out like cannonballs
Maybe stop thinking about your balls when making your dumplings "
I do a pretty mean toad in the hole   |
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really."
I agree roast is quite easy, my signature dish lol. Also love to make home made spag bog. . With loads of garlic bread. Mmmm |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Fresh pasta
90g plain or strong flour, one egg, mix together to a stiff dough, knead for 5 mins then roll out thin and cut into strips "
Thank you I have the ingredients so ill have a go |
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!"
You can do better than me then! 
Omelette and scrambled eggs I can manage. Oh and a big breakfast. But that's about it! I blame my mum. She hates cooking too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!"
Shame you aren't nearer or I'd offer to cook a roast with you. It really isn't that difficult to do and is so satisfying to sit down to. I love a roast dinner.
No strings just the best roast spuds you've ever eaten |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I can't bake  Love cooking, but make a cake..... Yea, not gonna be a happy ending lol "
4oz butter
4oz sugar
4oz self raising flour
2 eggs
Throw in a bowl. Whisk til it's all mixed properly
Pour into greased tin or cake cases bake at 180 til it springs back when you prod it and a knife comes out clean |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!
Shame you aren't nearer or I'd offer to cook a roast with you. It really isn't that difficult to do and is so satisfying to sit down to. I love a roast dinner.
No strings just the best roast spuds you've ever eaten "
Can I bring along some bloody amazing yorkie puds |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love cooking and don't do enough of it. I'd try lots of new things but I have fussy eaters in kids and husband. A son who doesn't eat potato and a husband who doesn't eat pasta lol
Loving my slow cooker at the min |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!
Shame you aren't nearer or I'd offer to cook a roast with you. It really isn't that difficult to do and is so satisfying to sit down to. I love a roast dinner.
No strings just the best roast spuds you've ever eaten
Can I bring along some bloody amazing yorkie puds "
No! You may bring the ingredients and then cook you bloody amazing Yorker puds as we cook our bloody amazing roast! This would be a 'share the knowledge' cooking session |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not that bad. I work at a pub with a b&b and work the kitchen with my boss, feeding the guests and preparing hot and cold buffets for functions.
However, no one will ever let me forget that I set fire to my kitchen at home 'cooking' a piece of toast for the rabbit's breakfast. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!
Shame you aren't nearer or I'd offer to cook a roast with you. It really isn't that difficult to do and is so satisfying to sit down to. I love a roast dinner.
No strings just the best roast spuds you've ever eaten
Can I bring along some bloody amazing yorkie puds
No! You may bring the ingredients and then cook you bloody amazing Yorker puds as we cook our bloody amazing roast! This would be a 'share the knowledge' cooking session "
Many a year watching my nan cook the most amazing Sunday dinner and the only thing I can manage is perfect yorkie puds lol |
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By *ee Viante OP Woman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"there is nothing complicated in cooking a roast......it's all in the timing.
I cook pretty much everything I want/fancy. it's my only hobby really.
I am an absolutely rubbish cook. I can make scrambled eggs, omelette, lasagne and chilli con carne and that's about it!
Shame you aren't nearer or I'd offer to cook a roast with you. It really isn't that difficult to do and is so satisfying to sit down to. I love a roast dinner.
No strings just the best roast spuds you've ever eaten "
I'd take you up on that if you were closer too |
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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago
Bedworth |
"I'm looking forward to dinner tomorrow now lol
One roast chicken. One slow cooked chicken (that hopefully turns out ok) and all the trimmings "
I've never tried a whole chicken in the slow cooker, let us know how it turns out |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm looking forward to dinner tomorrow now lol
One roast chicken. One slow cooked chicken (that hopefully turns out ok) and all the trimmings
I've never tried a whole chicken in the slow cooker, let us know how it turns out"
I've done this it comes out really tender and succulent. I've also cooked a brisket joint, pork shoulder and gammon joint in there. ...i love my slow cooker. The meat comes out so tender and juicy. |
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Ive never cooked Ham Carbonara but will do that tonight. I have half a kilo of the stuff left over.
This Christmas I have perfected curries, they look and taste just like the local curry house, I can even control the heat - next step is making my own Naan type breads. |
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"I batch cook most of ma own stuff and freeze it. I wish I could make decent pastry, and ma dumplings always turn out like cannonballs "
What kind of pastry do you like? I know a foolproof recipe for a yummy rough puff. |
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"Ive never cooked Ham Carbonara but will do that tonight. I have half a kilo of the stuff left over.
This Christmas I have perfected curries, they look and taste just like the local curry house, I can even control the heat - next step is making my own Naan type breads."
I really need a clay oven built in the garden. ..would be perfect for cooking naan bread in! Whenever I've made them they have been Ok but probably miss out on being excellent because they aren't cooked in a tandoor...That's my excuse |
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"Ive never cooked Ham Carbonara but will do that tonight. I have half a kilo of the stuff left over.
This Christmas I have perfected curries, they look and taste just like the local curry house, I can even control the heat - next step is making my own Naan type breads.
I really need a clay oven built in the garden. ..would be perfect for cooking naan bread in! Whenever I've made them they have been Ok but probably miss out on being excellent because they aren't cooked in a tandoor...That's my excuse "
You can fry a bread in the pan without digging the dog up out the back, ok its not a Naan but it's a 'type', I will have a go at that and follow Jamie Olivers steps on how to do it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ive never cooked Ham Carbonara but will do that tonight. I have half a kilo of the stuff left over.
This Christmas I have perfected curries, they look and taste just like the local curry house, I can even control the heat - next step is making my own Naan type breads.
I really need a clay oven built in the garden. ..would be perfect for cooking naan bread in! Whenever I've made them they have been Ok but probably miss out on being excellent because they aren't cooked in a tandoor...That's my excuse
You can fry a bread in the pan without digging the dog up out the back, ok its not a Naan but it's a 'type', I will have a go at that and follow Jamie Olivers steps on how to do it."
Yes I've tried that way. ...they are nice and better than shop bought they just seem to be lacking in something |
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"Ive never cooked Ham Carbonara but will do that tonight. I have half a kilo of the stuff left over.
This Christmas I have perfected curries, they look and taste just like the local curry house, I can even control the heat - next step is making my own Naan type breads.
I really need a clay oven built in the garden. ..would be perfect for cooking naan bread in! Whenever I've made them they have been Ok but probably miss out on being excellent because they aren't cooked in a tandoor...That's my excuse
You can fry a bread in the pan without digging the dog up out the back, ok its not a Naan but it's a 'type', I will have a go at that and follow Jamie Olivers steps on how to do it.
Yes I've tried that way. ...they are nice and better than shop bought they just seem to be lacking in something "
I bought myself 'Comfort foods' just after Christmas for a tenner, bargain.
Ive got to try and not make the toasted sandwich for breakfast everyday |
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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago
Bedworth |
"I'm looking forward to dinner tomorrow now lol
One roast chicken. One slow cooked chicken (that hopefully turns out ok) and all the trimmings
I've never tried a whole chicken in the slow cooker, let us know how it turns out
I've done this it comes out really tender and succulent. I've also cooked a brisket joint, pork shoulder and gammon joint in there. ...i love my slow cooker. The meat comes out so tender and juicy. "
Chicken is the only roast I have never tried in there. Mainly because the other half adores the crispy skin on a proper roast chicken |
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