Paid Members tiger_rick Posted June 6, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2019 Think it was @Silky Kisser mentioned once about taking omelettes to work for lunch. Tried it today. Did a mushroom, pepper and feta omelette this morning and stuck it in the micro for lunch. Worked a treat. Would cook it a bit less in future but otherwise, cracking idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Hamptons Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Ralphy said: anyone got a recipe for basic, plain flapjacks please? My mum does me amazing ones, i really enjoy them, but i would like to cut back on the sugar/syrup if i can. does anyone know of a low sugar or sugar free recipe please?  These off the BBC good food website I tried a while ago and were pretty good!  50g butter, plus a little extra for greasing 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 apple, peeled and grated 250g rolled oats 85g dried apricot, chopped 100g raisin 85g mixed seed (we used pumpkin and sunflower). Method Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Heat the butter, peanut butter and honey or maple syrup in a small pan until melted. Add the mashed banana, apple and 100ml hot water, and mix to combine. Tip the oats, the dried fruit and the seeds into a large bowl. Pour in the combined banana and apple and stir until everything is coated by the wet mixture. Tip into the cake tin and level the surface. Bake for 55 mins until golden. Leave to cool in the tin. Cut into 12 pieces to serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for up to 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted June 12, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 12, 2019 Not done much baking for a while. Been finding the weight loss a bit harder now so taken away some of my temptations. The missus sent me a pic of a lemon bakewell someone had posted on Facebook so I had a go at it. First time I've done a big tart (kenny williams .gif). Came out really well. I didn't ice it as had to go to footy but the kids did. I won't post a pic or Butchi will get his porno references out again! Little while ago, I did chick pea curry. Had som in the freezer so defrosted it for lunch on Monday with Cauliflower Rice. Was fucking awesome. I'm not a huge rice fan, except in Arancini, I find it a bit stodgy. The cauli was really light and tasty. Think I'll make a big batch of the curry at weekend and freeze it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Anyone have a good recipe for Tiger Bread? I’ve really struggled to find one that absolutely nails the topping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted June 15, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 15, 2019 10 hours ago, RedRooster said: Anyone have a good recipe for Tiger Bread? I’ve really struggled to find one that absolutely nails the topping. I use Lorraine Pascale's. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/crackle_top_bread_97187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Onyx2 said: I use Lorraine Pascale's. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/crackle_top_bread_97187 Thanks, I’ve not tried that one. I’ll give it a bash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted June 17, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2019 Good cookery day for me yesterday. Perfected my soft corn tortillas and the salsa for my huevos rancheros. Baked madeleines for the first time and made a panna cotta for the first time. Everything came out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted June 17, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Chest Rockwell said: Baked madeleines for the first time and made a panna cotta for the first time. Everything came out really nice. Madeleines are on my list to do. Need to get myself a mould. I got a Rachel Khoo book from the kids. a) because i like her recipes and b) because my missus knows I'm in love with her! Saw her madeleine recipe in there and remembered I need to give it a go. Mammoth post coming up, apols. Made a batch of Chickpea curry on Saturday. One for the fridge and two for the freezer. Was nice because I let my daughter cook it and I pretty much just watched over her. At the same time, made bolognese stuffed canneloni for tea. My daughter is a big fan of pasta but didn't enjoy the spinach version last time so we did it against with a nice homemade bolognese and bechemel. Really pleased with it. My younger daughter said it was better than cheesy chips which is the biggest compliment I've ever had. Now on to the real stuff. I'm a huge Arancini fan. Scoped out the best places to get it locally and found some reasonable pre-packed versions. Had a go at making it yesterday. Made a basic Risotto and a very thick rago. Then let it cool, formed into balls, breadcrumbed and fried off. Really pleased with it. If the ones in the market are 10/10 (and they are), then mine were only 7/10 max but still chuffed with them. Not only is work incredibly busy this week and we are organising our annual football tournament which takes every spare second but I've also volunteered to make cakes for a cake stall. So I think I might be pulling an all-nighter on Thursday and Friday! Planning Coffee cakes, Lemon Drizzle, Brownies, Bakewells, Cornflake Tart, Viennese Biscuits, Mint choc cookies and gingerbread. Maybe chocolate concrete too. People seem to be into that "retro" thing. Edited June 17, 2019 by tiger_rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Gus Mears Posted June 17, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Ralphy said: i loves me some tortilla's! got any pictures? Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted June 20, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 20, 2019 I'm after some advice if anyone can help. Currently just coming to the end of having a new kitchen fitted. I'm changing from having an electric oven to a gas oven. Can anyone tell me if there are any major differences in how they cook and any pitfalls I should keep an eye out for. I could google it but you guys are generally a better pool of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted June 20, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 20, 2019 Gas is more expensive and gives more variable results. Due to it being an actual flame some things such as pizza can blacken quickly if left unattended. If you do any cake baking expect a lot of trial and error. They also take longer to get up to temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted June 20, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2019 Is there any upside to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted June 20, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 20, 2019 Arguably it roasts meat better due to a 'less dry', indirect heat. You can also still cook in a power cut. That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Gus Mears Posted June 20, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted June 20, 2019 Gas hob, electric oven. The cooker of champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted June 20, 2019 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Yeah, I think at some point when we do our kitchen we'll probably get induction hobs, but I think we'll always still have a couple gas ones too. Edited June 20, 2019 by Chest Rockwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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