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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking  "
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr |
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"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying "
 shall try this |
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If you buy fresh cut herbs and freeze them in their bags they don't lose flavour and can be used as and when you need them 
A pinch of Mustard in your cheese sauce makes it extra cheesy
Put a wooden spoon across the top of the boiling pan and it won't boil over |
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"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying
shall try this "
Make sure its not the root end you cut off first, that's the "hairy" bit, as that's where the chemical is released that produces the fine "gas" that makes you cry |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If you buy fresh cut herbs and freeze them in their bags they don't lose flavour and can be used as and when you need them
A pinch of Mustard in your cheese sauce makes it extra cheesy
Put a wooden spoon across the top of the boiling pan and it won't boil over"
I still need to try the wooden spoon trick |
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"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying
shall try this
Make sure its not the root end you cut off first, that's the "hairy" bit, as that's where the chemical is released that produces the fine "gas" that makes you cry"
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr"
Once the egg is in don't let the water boil anymore - too much bubbling/seething water will reduce the white of slightly older eggs to that scummy foam so you get less egg.
There is an alternative method of poaching eggs if all else fails. Use a frying pan with a lid. Put and inch and a half of water in (from the kettle to save time) and bring to a boil. Once the first bubbles appear turn the heat as low as it will go.
Crack your eggs into a cup then slide into the barely simmering water.
After 1 minute turn the heat off and put the lid on. Leave for 10 minutes then serve.
If you like them less or more done adjust the time you leave them. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Once the egg is in don't let the water boil anymore - too much bubbling/seething water will reduce the white of slightly older eggs to that scummy foam so you get less egg.
There is an alternative method of poaching eggs if all else fails. Use a frying pan with a lid. Put and inch and a half of water in (from the kettle to save time) and bring to a boil. Once the first bubbles appear turn the heat as low as it will go.
Crack your eggs into a cup then slide into the barely simmering water.
After 1 minute turn the heat off and put the lid on. Leave for 10 minutes then serve.
If you like them less or more done adjust the time you leave them."
thankyou I will give it a go |
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"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying "
I used to do it with ma bike helmet on  |
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"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil  "
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr"
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water |
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"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying
I used to do it with ma bike helmet on "
Iv tried goggles |
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"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil "
Foil is for covering and wrapping not for lining!
Get baking paper/parchment not greaseproof, it has a layer of silicone on it that makes it really non-stick.
If you need to bake a pastry case blind (ie without any filling) then cut some baking paper to size.then scrunch it up. Flatten it out again and it will be pliable enough to fit into all the corners easily. If you don't have any baking beans any dried beans or even rice will work - just keep separate after and don't try to cook the rice when you next have chilli! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water"
Wow will try that too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too "
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil
Foil is for covering and wrapping not for lining!
Get baking paper/parchment not greaseproof, it has a layer of silicone on it that makes it really non-stick.
If you need to bake a pastry case blind (ie without any filling) then cut some baking paper to size.then scrunch it up. Flatten it out again and it will be pliable enough to fit into all the corners easily. If you don't have any baking beans any dried beans or even rice will work - just keep separate after and don't try to cook the rice when you next have chilli! "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out "
me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads |
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "
Me too!! Ha ha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
Me too!! Ha ha"
Is that an innuendo |
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "
I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... |
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Buy a slow cooker.
Put it on low before going to
work, when you get home
greeted by fab smell making
you hungry.
You can use cheaper cuts of meat
as slow cooking works better.
reduce liquid gravy to about a 1/3
as gives out lots of own juices.
Use a Leek rather than Onion less
fluids plus no tears
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... "
in the cling film? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?"
All I'm going to be thinking of is ball bags  |
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?"
Yes! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?
Yes!"
GENUIS!!!! Thankyou!!
Iv just cooked some myself and mother.. That is the way forward for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "
The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple. "
I just tried the cling film technique, bloody brilliant |
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads
The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple.
I just tried the cling film technique, bloody brilliant "
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out "
Not me. My poached eggs are stuff of legend!!! |
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"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking
Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr
Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water
Wow will try that too
come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out
Not me. My poached eggs are stuff of legend!!!"
Mine are now, thanks to cling film |
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