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over a year ago
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Curries of many varieties
Various Stews
Various Pasta meals
Roasts
Pizzas
Fish meals
Chinese meals
Thai meals
Mexican meals
Tend to start with recipes then customise them to our tastes
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter "
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven.  |
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"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven. "
I stopped making my own bread when i was pregnant...i couldn't stand the smell |
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"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven. "
Thought you had someone to make it for you? :P |
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By *ce Winger OP Man
over a year ago
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"Curries of many varieties
Various Stews
Various Pasta meals
Roasts
Pizzas
Fish meals
Chinese meals
Thai meals
Mexican meals
Tend to start with recipes then customise them to our tastes
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Same here, I try a recipe then add or subtract ingredients accordingly   |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven.
Thought you had someone to make it for you? :P"
She doesn't make bread but she does do fabulous cake and everything else.
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"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven.
Thought you had someone to make it for you? :P
She doesn't make bread but she does do fabulous cake and everything else."
Ah. That's the other thing I can't do - bake.
I think it's because you're supposed to follow the instructions to the letter and that is not my forte.
Fortunately, there's always the WI |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh and oven chips.
I make my own oven chips...the kids prefer them to frozen and they are dead easy...and healthier
Ooh. Do tell, recipe please  "
Potatoes....and i use a drizzle of olive oil. It's that simple!...Brush a baking sheet with oil and Heat in the oven for a few minutesl while you prep the potatoes. I leave the skin on and cut into chip Shape then wash in cold water, drain and dry. Then coat in a small amount of oil..i add salt and pepper at this stage but you can leave that out. Then Bung them in the oven. I can't really advise on temperature or time as my oven is knackered and cooks everything way hotter than normal...but in my oven they take about 20-25 mins turning once, at about 180°c |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"really cant cook.. 
So that's why we are having a pub lunch then is it 
lol i get by with basic stuff but is doing a roast really classed as cooking?"
Doing a roast properly is not basic. You have to get all the timings right to end up with the meat, potatoes, yorkies and veg all ready at the same time.
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By *ce Winger OP Man
over a year ago
P.O. Box DE1 0NQ |
"Ah. That's the other thing I can't do - bake.
I think it's because you're supposed to follow the instructions to the letter and that is not my forte.
Fortunately, there's always the WI"
One of the reasons that I posted this thread was that I've made some peanut butter cookies today
Neither my father nor myself could master the art of making dumplings though, they always turned out like cannonballs |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Ah. That's the other thing I can't do - bake.
I think it's because you're supposed to follow the instructions to the letter and that is not my forte.
Fortunately, there's always the WI
One of the reasons that I posted this thread was that I've made some peanut butter cookies today
Neither my father nor myself could master the art of making dumplings though, they always turned out like cannonballs "
Use less flour and cook for a shorter time for your dumplings
I cook from scratch at home and out of jars at work
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By *ce Winger OP Man
over a year ago
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"Neither my father nor myself could master the art of making dumplings though, they always turned out like cannonballs
Use less flour and cook for a shorter time for your dumplings
I cook from scratch at home and out of jars at work
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I have given all hope of making a successful dumpling, various methods have been tried and and tested, all have ended in a less than a satisfactory result. They are the bane of my life 
Oh and the easiest I can do pastry is spelling it. You'd need a pneumatic drill to eat mine  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh and oven chips.
I make my own oven chips...the kids prefer them to frozen and they are dead easy...and healthier
Ooh. Do tell, recipe please
Potatoes....and i use a drizzle of olive oil. It's that simple!...Brush a baking sheet with oil and Heat in the oven for a few minutesl while you prep the potatoes. I leave the skin on and cut into chip Shape then wash in cold water, drain and dry. Then coat in a small amount of oil..i add salt and pepper at this stage but you can leave that out. Then Bung them in the oven. I can't really advise on temperature or time as my oven is knackered and cooks everything way hotter than normal...but in my oven they take about 20-25 mins turning once, at about 180°c"
Ta, will try it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Neither my father nor myself could master the art of making dumplings though, they always turned out like cannonballs
Use less flour and cook for a shorter time for your dumplings
I cook from scratch at home and out of jars at work
I have given all hope of making a successful dumpling, various methods have been tried and and tested, all have ended in a less than a satisfactory result. They are the bane of my life
Oh and the easiest I can do pastry is spelling it. You'd need a pneumatic drill to eat mine "
Sounds like you're handling it too much. Less kneading with warm hands. Pastry doesn't like that. |
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By *ce Winger OP Man
over a year ago
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"Oh and the easiest I can do pastry is spelling it. You'd need a pneumatic drill to eat mine
Sounds like you're handling it too much. Less kneading with warm hands. Pastry doesn't like that."
Yeah, I must admit that is sound advice. It's not as bad as it used to be, but would love to be able to make a nice puff pastry though. |
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"Oh and the easiest I can do pastry is spelling it. You'd need a pneumatic drill to eat mine
Sounds like you're handling it too much. Less kneading with warm hands. Pastry doesn't like that.
Yeah, I must admit that is sound advice. It's not as bad as it used to be, but would love to be able to make a nice puff pastry though. "
Don't use cheap flour. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As much as possible,time permitting. Tonight it was beef chilli pasta bake. Tomorrow it's chapotle chicken fajitas with salad.
*starts walking to the London/Essex area  "
I'll have a whole month's worth of meals made by the time you get here 
I made a lovely chocolate fudge cake for my daughter's birthday. The ganache was seriously sexy |
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I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Pretty much anything. I draw the line at bread tho', making that is a waste of time. Or pasta, for that matter
I had to stop making my own bread as I would end up eating the whole loaf with melting butter warm from the oven. "
Marry me and grow old together on fresh bread & butter |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"really cant cook..
So that's why we are having a pub lunch then is it
lol i get by with basic stuff but is doing a roast really classed as cooking?"
Yes it must be.
cooking, in most cases, is just about heat management |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh and oven chips.
I make my own oven chips...the kids prefer them to frozen and they are dead easy...and healthier
Ooh. Do tell, recipe please
Potatoes....and i use a drizzle of olive oil. It's that simple!...Brush a baking sheet with oil and Heat in the oven for a few minutesl while you prep the potatoes. I leave the skin on and cut into chip Shape then wash in cold water, drain and dry. Then coat in a small amount of oil..i add salt and pepper at this stage but you can leave that out. Then Bung them in the oven. I can't really advise on temperature or time as my oven is knackered and cooks everything way hotter than normal...but in my oven they take about 20-25 mins turning once, at about 180°c"
Love the skin on spuds, so much flavour mmm |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ah. That's the other thing I can't do - bake.
I think it's because you're supposed to follow the instructions to the letter and that is not my forte.
Fortunately, there's always the WI
One of the reasons that I posted this thread was that I've made some peanut butter cookies today
Neither my father nor myself could master the art of making dumplings though, they always turned out like cannonballs "
Ooooo pb cookies |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I can cook and I can bake.
But I cannot be arsed as often as I should when it's just for me
That's why I have batch cooking days, just freeze things and nuke 'em when appropriate "
Batch cooking is the future |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Thai green chicken curry. The best.
Mussels in a tomato and herb sauce. Simply divine.
Various spring rolls. Time consuming but worth it for the delicate taste
And more... |
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By *ce Winger OP Man
over a year ago
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"I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one. "
I used to grow my own vegetables when I had a garden, can't beat fresh produce
I make my own Yorkies as well, have you tried putting some mint sauce into the mix? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one.
I used to grow my own vegetables when I had a garden, can't beat fresh produce
I make my own Yorkies as well, have you tried putting some mint sauce into the mix?"
Not tried mint before. How much do you use for how many yorkies? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one.
I used to grow my own vegetables when I had a garden, can't beat fresh produce
I make my own Yorkies as well, have you tried putting some mint sauce into the mix?"
Yes I've added mint sauce and other herb and spices to deal a little different depending on what I'm adding with the Yorkshires.
Can't beat growing your own veg. Family used to have an allotment...miss going there as a kid. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh and the easiest I can do pastry is spelling it. You'd need a pneumatic drill to eat mine
Sounds like you're handling it too much. Less kneading with warm hands. Pastry doesn't like that.
Yeah, I must admit that is sound advice. It's not as bad as it used to be, but would love to be able to make a nice puff pastry though. "
I cook a lot, it's something I find incredibly relaxing. Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are in the slow cookery, home made chocolates and fudge in the dining room.
Although I can and have made pastry of various types over the years, personally I think life's too short (not short crust before anyone chips in) to do so. Along with making pasta, noodles and bread.
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By (user no longer on site)
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We cook most things from scratch but do also buy ready meals for quickness. There are times when we simply don't have the time to cook from scratch unless we are happy to eat at midnight. Plus neither of us enjoys cooking much, the only time i enjoy cooking is Christmas day. |
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By *ce Winger OP Man
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"I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one.
I used to grow my own vegetables when I had a garden, can't beat fresh produce
I make my own Yorkies as well, have you tried putting some mint sauce into the mix?
Not tried mint before. How much do you use for how many yorkies?"
It's just trial and error really depending on your taste, but I usually stick a couple of teaspoons in for a dozen Yorkies |
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"The last few years I've started cooking from scratch. Sadly it's no fun for one, but I do try "
I make enough for 4 portions and freeze the leftovers. (If there's any leftovers ) |
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"We cook most things from scratch but do also buy ready meals for quickness. There are times when we simply don't have the time to cook from scratch unless we are happy to eat at midnight. Plus neither of us enjoys cooking much, the only time i enjoy cooking is Christmas day."
This |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I make almost everything from scratch. Roast beef which has been left gets made into a pie for the following day.
Really don't understand why people buy Yorkshire puddings or pancake mix as its so easy.
Even used to have a veggie patch too, would love another one.
I used to grow my own vegetables when I had a garden, can't beat fresh produce
I make my own Yorkies as well, have you tried putting some mint sauce into the mix?
Not tried mint before. How much do you use for how many yorkies?
It's just trial and error really depending on your taste, but I usually stick a couple of teaspoons in for a dozen Yorkies "
Cheers will give it a whirl. I like using horseradish (fresh or otherwise) in my yorkies. Takes it to another level mmmmmmmmm |
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"The last few years I've started cooking from scratch. Sadly it's no fun for one, but I do try
I make enough for 4 portions and freeze the leftovers. (If there's any leftovers )"
If any left, hehe me too |
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Not much as I'm quite lazy when it comes to cooking,but do make an awesome lentil n bacon soup n a lovely spag bol when I can be bothered.
Also make great chicken fajitas but can't really count that as I use the kits that come with ready made fajita mix n salsa in the box.
Really need to expand my repertoire of home cooked meals! |
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"Not much as I'm quite lazy when it comes to cooking,but do make an awesome lentil n bacon soup n a lovely spag bol when I can be bothered.
Also make great chicken fajitas but can't really count that as I use the kits that come with ready made fajita mix n salsa in the box.
Really need to expand my repertoire of home cooked meals!"
I like cookery shows for ideas, can always mod it to your taste |
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"Not much as I'm quite lazy when it comes to cooking,but do make an awesome lentil n bacon soup n a lovely spag bol when I can be bothered.
Also make great chicken fajitas but can't really count that as I use the kits that come with ready made fajita mix n salsa in the box.
Really need to expand my repertoire of home cooked meals!
I like cookery shows for ideas, can always mod it to your taste"
This is true
Find it hard to get enthusiastic about cooking for one after a hard days graft though. |
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