cooking tag
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I need a low fat, low calorie recipe for cooking chicken breast.I have tried doing it in a casserole with tomatoes, red pepper, onions, but found the end result to very dry. Perhaps I overcooked it? I would appreciate tips and ideas....thank you in advance. |
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TANGINE COOKING... I've just purchased a tangine cooker please help with recipies. |
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Roast beef- your method of cooking is??? I have a plan of having a roast beef tomorrow night. How do others cook them eg method, herbs. I normally just toss it in the oven in a roasting dish with a bit of water cover and cook and put potatoes and vegies in another dish to cook. But this time I a... |
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Help with cooking cake in FlavorWave oven?? HELP: I have just bought a FlavorWave oven [on TM] & cooked Yummy chicken, chips, sausages & scones so far. Tried a cake look perfect But when I turned out totally raw on the bottom. I turn scones over to finish them off BUT how do I manage a cake... |
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I am well over cooking programs!!! Change the station please!!!!!or, better still, I will take my puppies for a walk. |
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Cooking day with my Pippins Does any one have any healthy recipes that I would cook with my Pippins (girl guides 5-7yrs). Fruit kebabs...? lost for ideas |
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Ideas for cooking beef cheeks please l just got some beef cheeks and l was wondering what you do with theml realise they need slow cooking but just wanted some ideas please |
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Tupperware multi-server and cooking rice... does anybody know how to cook rice in this piece of tupperware. TIA |
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Cooking chocolate vs regular chocolate Just wondering if anyone uses regular dark choc instead of cooking chocolate in their baking....or has the cooking choc got something the other doesn't... |
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Fish..mushy after cooking I purchased some monk fish last week from a local fish supplier near the port.Looked and smelt ok, monk fish is yum (normally) and quite a firmish fish bit like warehou in taste. This time after I had pan fried with bread crumbs in pan coated with oil, it... |
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Cooking Book? Hi all I don’t even know if such a book exists but I am trying to find a book on cooking techniques I guess.I cook but I am not great at it and would love to know things like the contestants on MasterChef seem to know – things like what herb... |
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Cafe staff, please help with cooking advice Just wondering how cafes/coffee shops cook the chicken to be used in sandwiches/rolls.Thanks |
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Cooking on the pot belly Ages ago there was a thread about cooking on wood fires such as pot bellies.I haven't had any success in finding that thread (yes, i tried the Search), and I have waded through single pages for hours, but can't remember what the title of the thread was, S... |
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Question for the cooking experts please.... I am trying to remember a recipe for a chicken fettucini that we use to make years ago, it had a big tub of sour cream and 2 egg yellows or egg whites but i cant remember which part of the egg - can anyone help as to if it might be the yellow or the white... |
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Cooking for 13 , 5 adults, 8 kids. Thurs nite, easy ideas please. What would you do? Bit cold to do a BBQ.Dessert being supplied. 2 hours max in the kitchen, What's your ideas. (can't do roast chook, as that's Weds) |
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Question re cooking lamb shanks I tried cooking them in the crockpot but they werem't very successful as I ended up with a lot of fat in the bottom of the dish. Is it best to fry them first or do you cut off all the fat first. Has anybody got a nice crockpot recipe with wine in it ple... |
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Cooking Mincemeat inside a Marrow HI, can anyone help with recipe/s as to how to cook this? Thanks |
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Cooking Rice in a rice ball I have been given a stainless steel rice ball.... how do I cook rice in it as I see it the absorbtion method wouldn't work as I would have to much water to cover the rice.Any help greatly appreciated |
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Cooking mini quiches for party Hi everyone, just need a bit of advice.Going to make some of these for party over easter and was wondering what is the best way to go about these.Do I do the cases first and freeze and fill and cook day of party or do I cook them now and freeze and reheat... |
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Cooking Raw Ham Hi everyone I know that cooking a ham with the Waterbath and Tin Foil Tent method is rather successful, but I'm considering using an oven bag instead. Has anyone used an oven bag for their Ham? |
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Just cooking Capsicum & onion relish but silly silly me has put too much sugar in and it tastes so sweet.I am only still cooking it,can you recommend anything I can add to cut down the sweetness,maybe tomorrow I could buy and add apples?? thanks alot. |
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Cooking Beef olives in the oven I bought some beef olives for tea tomorrow night.At what temp shold I cook them and for how long?Thanks to the helpful and knowledgeable people for their answers. |
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For fans of Swedish Cooking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqBk3TVeGBA&feature=relmfu |
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Samoan cooking- re green bananas I have just boiled green bananas and I have opened a can of cocnut cream... now what lol ? ? |
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Is rice wine vinegar same as Chinese cooking wine? Hi knowledgable ones.Is rice wine vinegar the same as Chinese cooking wine? If not, what would be the closest substitute?Thanks. The crockpot eagerly awaits it. |
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Help please in cooking time for Silverside... Last week I overcooked some Silverside to the point of being inedible really...so I'll try again.I want to use my crockpot and the Silverside is 1.4k.Would appreciate any advice as I don't want another failure.I just put Golden Syrup over the meat and put... |
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Electric Frypan cooking Hello anyone got some full-dinner recipes for electric frypan?We are away and only means of cooking for a week or so, Got the usual eggs, bacon, sausages. But what else? |
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Awesome NZ cooking site and blog I did search here before I posted, so excuse if you know already. This kiwi lady has an original take on old favourites and wonderful new and decadent ideas - all on a gorgeous website.I am looking for the quintessential lemon (as in very lemony and unbak... |
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Cooking Herring We have had a bit of luck fishing off the East coast down here in Canterbury and have pulled in some good fish.Normally I use herring (yellow eyed mullet) for bait, but have a dozen good sized ones and want to eat them.I was going to put them in the smoke... |
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Cooking oils Her indoors has asked the question, what is the bestgeneral purpose cooking oil.Italian, Spanish? ? ? ?Virgin, Extra virgin or . .? ?Any thoughts ? Thanks. |
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Stuffed size 30 chicken cooking time? How long does a stuffed size 30 chicken take to cook in an oven bag? I chucked the wrapping away and put chook in the oven before I checked on the weight of the darned bird! (Me being in too much of a hurry LOL). Help! |
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Advice needed on cooking wild turkey please I have a turkey in the freezer for Christmas Day, but I'v only ever cooked one once-38 years ago when I was a teenager,NO idea how it turned out lol! I am just not too sure about stuffings etc,and best methods of cooking. Have been trolling through recipe... |
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Cooking 2 Chooks .. Advice needed Im intending to cook two chooks first thing xmas morning, as I have a leg of lamb to cook later. I will let them rest for 15 mins then take the meat of them and put onto a plate, now normally I would then cover with tin foil to keep warm but will have to ... |
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Induction Cooking- information please We are at the stage of planning our new kitchen as we are building- have been recommended induction hob instead of gas. Anyone have them, what are the costs comparatively, and have heard you need to get special pots as well. Thanks. |
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What cooking book do you want in your stocking Hey guys I am telling my wife I want a cook book for christmas and I took her to Whitcouls today and she got flustered and to tell you the truth so did I there are so many to choose from that look great so what is your favourite cookbook or what cookbook ... |
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Xmas Cake cooking time I've a lovely cake recipe by Lauraine Jacobs I've made for quite a few years now but I'm only making half this year (so 4 eggs instead of 8, 250g butter instead of 500g and 750g fruit instead of 1.5k) so it will still make a reasonable size cake but shoul... |
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Dripping ok for cooking chips? The supermarket had no lard, so I got dripping instead. Will it be ok for cooking chips in? |
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Cooking with sausages add your favourite sausage recipes,tips on cooking sausages or anything sausage related at all. |
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Cooking a mutton roast?! Have got a mutton leg roast to cook for tea tonight. Any suggestions as to how I should do this? My oven is full-time fan bake. Bit nervous whether or not it will be edible ... Help!! Thanks so much! |
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Solar cooking Has anyone tried cooking food or baking with solar cookers?I live in mobile home and do not have space for oven. Solar oven would be nice but need to check the forecast before baking a bread. |
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Homemade chips - what s best to use for cooking? oil or Chefade? |
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Cooking cocoa powder vs Drinking chocolate powder If you are short of the cooking cocoa powder in a recipe can u use drinking chocolate powder instead.Will therebe quite a difference in taste. |
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So many nights slow cooking that I've forgotten how to cook a topside!!! Can someone tell me if I'm to slow cook for 2-3 hours for tender juicy meat or just 30 min for every 500g? Isn't topside the same as roast beef? URGH too many choices in meat...we should just all have mince ton... |
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Cooking bread question I have been on Jo Seagars recipe site and found a beer bread recipe. My question is should this be cooked on fan bake or not. It just says at 200 |
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Cooking with eggs Does anyone have any really good recipes that use eggs? The more eggs the better, Ive been given about 30 and need to use them before they get too old. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners or desserts, thought about trying something different for a change. any... |
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2.6kg leg of lamb - cooking time? Can anyone let me know how long I should cook this for? They normally have a tag but this one is missing... I have such a bad memory. |
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Cooking pork rump steak..... whats the best way to do this? |
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Cooking competition please help My Uncle has entered this cooking competition and needs the views to win, please can you help out by clicking on this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0ZKp6khYMkU |
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Cooking for one question I have been a active home and commercial cook, now living solo i'm struggling to find appliances that suit meals for one, have got the smallest slow cooker i could find, it's not bad. My apartment supplies free gas ( well nothings free it's built into ou... |
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Rice Cooker cooking times please Hi I've loaned a Zip rice cooker & need to know please how long it would take to cook (say) 5 cups dry rice or (say) 10 cups dry rice before it switches to warm mode? |
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Anyone get sick of cooking on budget ! We have had very tight budget for the last couple of weeks. Have always worked hard not to waste anything but the last week has been a real struggle. Still manage to put a meal on the table but as the supplies get lower the more creative you have to be.... |
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HELP!!! Cooking venison steak have a nice thick piece of venison steak 800 grams and havent got a clue how to cook it! Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers. |
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Mushroom cooking advice pls I'm making "burgers" using large, flat mushrooms as the "bun". What do you think would be the best method to cook them so they keep their shape pls? My first thought were spray with oil and bake a few mins but I have no spray. TIA |
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Best sausage cooking method? My kids think sausages are butterfly shaped, because I always end up cutting them in half and opening them out to finish off the cooking in the middle. We don't have them that often and I am trying to use reasonably priced good quality sausages from local... |
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Anyone have experience cooking cocoa beans? The google way didn't turn out the way they described! It said to cook until the husk cracked but at the recommended maximum cooking time they still hadn't cracked, I took them out anyway and I think they're a little over done. They said to bash with a ... |
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Suggestions for cooking Turkey breasts please We have a heap of turkey breasts and would like some suggestions on how to cook it. Any nice receipes? cheers |
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Cooking chickpeas Hey guys i have a crock pot recipe that say add a tin of canned chick peas however I only have dry chickpeas. Can you tell me how to cook them quickly from dry please. TYIA |
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Cooking a whole chicken in a pot so im moving soon and cleaned the oven, so dont wanna use it, i dont have a slow cooker or an electric fry pan, but i do have a big pot, rather than just boil, any good ideas? |
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Pressure Cooking I have just purchased a Prestige Pressure cooker, it has a steamer rack that sits in the bottom. Does anyone know if this is to steam veges, and if so, its sits almost right on the bottom so I wondered how much water you would use to steam. Also does anyo... |
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Red wine for cooking. What brand to use? , wanting it for a marinade. Cheaper the better? |
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Tips on cooking tofu please I am going to cook tofu in a curry for tomorrow night's dinner. I have never cooked tofu before. Is there anything I need to know about cooking it. Can it be undercooked/overcooked? On another website someone mentioned they put it in last, so that the cub... |
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Cooking corned beef Hi- can anyone let me know how much brown sugar or golden syrup to add to a corned beef while cooking? Thanks |
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Novice cooking qst re veges in microwave Hi, I'm just starting to make an attempt at eating more veges and have frozen corn, beans, peas and fresh carrot in four separate glass containers with water and covered. My qst is how long do I microwave them for - can I cook them all together for 6mins ... |
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Cooking assignmt due How much does bok choy weigh? I am doing a cooking course and have a costing assignment due tomorrow - final check and realised that I had the bok choy priced per bunch, when it needs to be per kilo! ! ! Can anyone help - I need a cost per kilo and the weight of 6 small heads? ? ? F... |
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Cooking using different levels in oven help How do you get on cooking at the different levels of racks in the ove, i am cooking a roast but have to put a pudding in the oven before it finishes, but i find if i use the rack above the roast it takes longer to cook and if i use the one below it is clo... |
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11 hours of slow cooking? Most recipes say 8 hours but between the time i leave for work and get home it's 11 hours - would it matter slow cooking for that amount of time? :) |
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Whats cooking for dinner tonight? I need inspiration, I have taken some rump steak out, but dont feel like that, so I took a chicken out, but dont feel like that either May have to go out for dinner. . What are you having? ! |
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cooking duck Hi does any one know the secret to cooking duck successfully? Any tips or recepies would be great. Thanks |
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Kids cooking in the kitchen Hi everyone, just looking for feedback/ideas of what your kids use (or used) when cooking in the kitchen to make it 'kid friendly'. Miss 5 still needs a chair or stool to help her up to bench level ... and I'm thinking of purchasing a proper stool or sta... |
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Removing cooking oil marks from clothing Does anyone have a sure fire way to remove oil stains (like cooking oil, grease etc) from clothing? I have tried soap, dishwashing liquid etc but they havnt worked (probably doesnt help that I only notice the stains once I am folding the clothes whe |
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Recipe for cooking whole pumpkin in oven? Anyone know how I can cook a whole big pumpkin in oven? Read about this a long time ago, but can't find where I got the recipe. Anybody done this? |
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Info on cooking Kawahai (fish) Okay I dont know if I have spelt it right but anyway - I thought I was getting a bargain at Pak n Save a week ago when I bought some whole Kawahai. I got them home and proudly presented them to my hubby and he said "yuck! ! ! what did you buy them fo... |
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o no im cooking already and i forgot it was butter chicken not satay and i need cream but i only have milk will it be ok? |
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Recipes for using a Tagine dish for cooking I have been looking for a recipe book that uses the interesting conical-topped tagine dish, but have not had a lot of luck. Does anyone know of such a book, or have recipes, please? Thanks. |
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Anyone familiar with Dutch food/cooking? I want to make my Dutch father in law a Dutch meal for his 70th birthday. Does anyone have any ideas? :) |
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cooking with alcohol hi all, i have been looking through recipe websites at yummy new recipes as i have started menu planning(doing a fortnightly plan as we get paid fortnightly) and i see a few stews/casseroles have wine/beer in them. does the alcohol cook out? and are the... |
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Easter is just around the cnr - what ya cooking? would be really interested in seeing what everyone is up to for the easter season - always on the look out for new recipes - blessings all and happy to post what i have on the menu... . |
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Crayfish Help cooking please Hubby was given 4 crayfish today they are frozen and rapped in gladwrap. What do I do now I have left 2 in the fridge to thaw out for tomorrow but have no idea what to do with them? ALso any easy yummy recipes for them? Do I cook them in a pot of boiling ... |
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Pork Roast - cooking instructions please Pork shoulder roast with bone in 3. 264 kilos How do I prepare. How long would it take to cook and how will I know it is done. Do you rest afterwards like lamb? I have not cooked it before, always lamb. It |
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Pork Loin Chops... Help with cooking please... Hey there. Mr bought some Pork Loin Chops today, massive things they are too! ! ! I'm not really 'into' pork and I'm not sure how best to cook them. Dont want to ruin Mr's favourite meat! ! lol. Would be grateful for any prep/cooking ideas |
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Cooking Corn Cobs in the Microwave Can anyone please let me know how this is done and for how long. Do I have to take the silk out first or is it easier after cooking. Thanks |
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steak cooking help please we get free meat and there is loads of stewing and braising steak and i dont have a clue how to cook it or what to do with it. i have put stewing steak in the slow cooker today with a maggi packet thingee hopefully it ends up ok, but can anybody suggest ... |
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Who's cooking for Valentine's Day? And whats on the menu! ? |
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Help please. Cooking with wine. Some recipes call for wine, either red or white to be added. I have never added wine, i just replace with water but I'm sure the wine would add a different/nicer (or something) taste. My problem is I have never bought wine, so what do I buy? Are there spe... |
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What's your favourite home-grown cooking apple? I'm after an apple tree, and would like a really good oldfashoned variety, preferably tough enough to handle a south aspect in Wellington. Thanks for your thoughts! |
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Wellington cooking classes? I am wanting to get a gift voucher for a friend but not sure which one would be good? RUth Pretty? Other? TIA |
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Induction cooking plates Anyone got one and if do any good and which brand? Sometimes when help is offered with dinner I find that two people In front of the stove is awkward. |
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Disposing of used cooking oil? What do you do please? |
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Beef Olives - - cooking time + temp I bought some beef olives at the supermarket and didn't ask the obvious question. I'm guessing they would cook at 180c, does that sound about right? (not a fan-forced oven) - but any suggestions as to how long? Any helpful suggestions welcome. My own sugg... |
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Where can I buy cooking apples in Auckland Does anybody know where I can buy cooking apples in Auckland/North Shore area. I know it's not apple season yet, but it would be nice to know where I can get them when they are in season. I have started to preserve stewed apples like my grandfather use to... |
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Urgent - meat cooking question! We've been given a seasoned rolled hogget roast - 1.4kg - yum! I want to cook it tonight but have no idea of the best way. I am a LOUSY meat cook - always overcook it (but I loathe it too pink). Should I use an oven bag? How long to cook a roast like plea... |
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Cooking pav on a plate So I can cook a pav on a plate? Do I need to prep the plate with anything first? |
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Help! Cooking potatoes for Xmas dinner. We are having our Jersey Bennie potatoes for dinner. Other night some just blew to pieces even tho I thought I cooked gently. M/wave is too small to put a whole lot in, what is everybodys secret to keeping potatoes whole? Thks |
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Cooked Ham Cooking Times Hi all, Well don't I feel dumb! We've bought a half cob ham and as is usual with NZ food there's no instructions on how to cook the thing. What will be the cooking time in the oven for a 5.252KG pre-cooked half cob and what gas mark please? |
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So much cooking stress at Christmas. Why do we do it to ourselves? Why do we suddenly think we have to produce a Masterchef winning dinner of dishes we’ve never made before? I’m going stress-free this Christmas and not making anything overly complicated or that I haven’t... |
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Cooking with one hand My right wrist is in a cast (suspected fracture) - any suggestions as to how I cook one handed? I have 2 sons living with me but neither of them really cooks although I can instruct thrm |
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Advice on cooking tarakihi please Last time I cooked tarakihi, I used my favourite fish recipe (which I usually make with red cod or hoki), which is to bake it with a herby crumb topping. However, it didn't turn out as well as usual. I'm wondering if tarakihi doesn't suit this type of rec... |
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Cooking bacon n egg pie first timer how long do i cook pie for and at what temp its in a round dish the size of a family pie tia :) |
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Cooking beetroot My husband loves beetroot (and I don't). I grew some for the first time this year in my garden (torpedo variety) and they have grown well. I cooked my first lot up a few weeks ago and got information from google how to cook. I added a bit of vinegar and t... |
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Caravan cooking? Looking for easy to prepare meal ideas for caravan cooking. I will have limited space for ingredients. Have a gas oven and hobs. No use of a microwave as we are on solar power. Thank you |
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Cooking whole quinces in a crockpot Has anyone tried this. Don't want to peel and slice if I can cook them whole and then maybe peel and slice. Some recipes I have looked at cook them for 10 hours. We have quite a few so will need to do different things with them. Any thoughts appreciated. |
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Hay box cooking. Anyone used a chilly bin? Oven has given up the ghost and wondering if I could use an old chilly bin lined with pillows to cook a casserole? Would work the same surely? |
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Cooking and freezing dried beans I'm starting use dried beans more in my cooking, especially in soups and stews. Some of the recipe books I've read suggest bulk soaking and cooking the beans then freezing them to have hand as needed. My question is - do I drain them or freeze |
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Cooking Wiener Schnitzel Could someone please advise me on ho to cook Schnitzel so that it is nice melt in your mouth tender? No matter how I try either long frying or done briefly and hot,almost rare it turns out tough and rubbery.Your help will be appreciated. |
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?Great Cooking Fails ? http://nzh.tw/11887254 Funny. |
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Lavender for cooking? Particular variety? Can you cook with any lavender or does it need to be a particular variety? |
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Recipe/Cooking websites please I am fixing up a computer to give to a friend who has never had one before and is just learning about the internet. I want save a few cooking/recipe sites for her, to give her some ideas of whats out there. She's an older, semi-retired lady who lives with... |
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I am cooking Tomato Relish, I am doubling recipe The recipe calls for 3 chillies, but I only have Pam Chilli paste. I have put one tablespoon in. I dont want relish tobe too hot, so what do you recommend another tablespoon or how many. If I dont put anymore in, and at the end, I find it lacking, can I a... |
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Any Cooking Competition Series Coming Up? I thought it would be nice to have a break from cooking comps after Aussie Masterchef finished but now I'm hanging out for a series or two. I thought there was the UK Masterchef playing somewhere but I can't find it in my Sky TV book. I thought I saw an a... |
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Cooking fails I saw a bit of 'Worst cooks in America' and it made me laugh. one cooking fail I remember is when I did a couple of cooking courses at night school over 10yrs ago we were frying something and the tutor asked 'how do you know if the oil in the pan is hot e... |
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Red wine for cooking Just interested what you use? Does it really make a difference? Thanks |
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Current cooking shows on free TV I saw a bit of it and it struck me that the judges seemed to be as scripted as the Oz and NZ version. Agree, rather like come dine. |
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Cooking poached eggs in cup? How do you do it in microwave? |
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Quarter acre pot - thermal cooking, any tips bought one of these but obviously needs a bit experimentation to get it right! Are there any suggestions and/or tips that will help please? |
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Your Fav cooking aid/utensil/thingy? Had a Domestic Goddess day yesterday; now have a freezer stuffed with meals however as I was washing up I was thinking about how wonderful my Le Creuset is. Cooks beautifully and washes up like a dream. I really enjoy a few of my kitchen things however no... |
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Slow cooking thread A few years ago I think there was an amazing thread on slow cooker recipes. I seem to remember someone downloaded them and converted them to a file and then emailed it to whoever asked for it. Does anyone else remember this? |
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Cooking with Lichen Rick Stein on his Indian series discussed Kal Pasi / Black Stone Flower / Parmotrema perlatum which is a type of lichen used in some Indian cooking. Does anyone here have experience of cooking with lichen. Do you collect any for cooking. |
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Turkish cooking - Pul biber? Does anyone have any ideas where I can get pul biber in NZ? It is Turkish red pepper flakes. And another one is biber salcasi which is a Turkish red pepper paste. I am in Wellington and have tried Moore Wilsons, Mediterranean food warehouse and another pl... |
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What's cooking in your kitchen today? I have to ice my Instant Pudding Slice first off, then going to make some Kiwi Fruit & Ginger Jam yummy love it even if I had to pay 99c a kg for it. Just cranking up the coal range as I type this. It's one of those days here. And for tea/dinner it's lamb... |
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Once-A-Month Cooking Has anyone attempted that in NZ yet? http://www.once-a-monthcooking.com/how.html |
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Whats the secret to cooking with those string bags Hi i brought a lovely free farmed should of pork in a string bag holder thingy, and it was lovely, but the bag didnt peel off to leave a perfect crackling like the picture (haha) do you oil the meat, does that help with the meat not sticking to it? Thanks... |
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Cooking yams Good evening, Ive been given a big bucket load of yams. Other night I roasted some but wonder who has a more imaginative way of cooking them? I dont have a microwave. Tonight Im having a vegetarian dinner with . yams , somehow. any ideas would be apprecia... |
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Wonderful Cooking 'Mistakes' I just made some banana and walnut muffins and realised after I popped them in the oven I put in 3/4 cup of melted butter instead of 1/3 cup. Given I use dextrose instead of table sugar I didn't notice the extra liquid as dextrose is a lot drier to cook w... |
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Cooking from Scratch Just imagine the supermarket closes down and you would have to make everything from scratch yourself . a sandwich could take 6 months to make! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvWSsAgtJE#t=14 |
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Cooking time please for Lamb boneless shoulder roast weighing 1 kilo? I was thinking about 2 hrs at 160C |
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Cooking Utensils that should NOT go in dishwasher? Can I have some help with this please. I say not my cooking knives, sieves and a few more am I on the right track Thanks.Oh yes and anything bonehandled |
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Cooking mushrooms My partner and I love mushrooms, and I usually cook them in butter and a little fresh ground pepper in a small pan, nothing added. But no matter what I do, there's always so much water left at the bottom of the pot. I have no idea where it comes from, â�... |
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Cooking couscous ? I haven't cooked it before so followed the instructions. I added lemon zest, juice and parsley but it was rather tasteless. how do you cook yours ? I want to use couscous to replace potato's in a few meals. |
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Does this cooking time sound wrong? Scorch-o-rama café in Scorching Bay have given out their 'famous' cheese scone recipe in yesterdays dompost. The cooking time is 40 mins, the oven temp. is 170 degrees. Thanks |
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Cooking and other matters domestic of day past. Brains Fried with Bacon anyone? Lots of gems of NZ's earlier years including exactly where to locate that pesky ashtray among the rest of the table setting. http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/lifestyle-entertainment/lifestyle/460790/Ingredients-for-a-read... |
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Cooking conger eel What's the best wayto cook conger eel blocks? Been told frying them makes them pretty tough |
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Cooking roast lamb and roast vegs for xmas lunch Taking it to my daughter in laws as lunch is been served there, about 1hours drive, any thoughts how to keep it warm. thinking about wrapping it in tinfoil, any other ideas please, |
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Recipes for cooking Yums, please Cooking Yums, please |
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Cooking times for pizza base. Hi all, Really simple and stupid question really but I've made homemade pizza's twice now and twice the centre of the base has not fully cooked.The first time I made the dough myself and the second time (tonight) I bought some ready made bases fro... |
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Help with kids cooking Does anyone have some easy recipes my 15yr old boy can cook on his own (unsupervised),hasn't done a lot of cooking by himself but I need him to cook a meal one night a week.He's learning shepherds pie this week to add to his list of can does, whic... |
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Whats thebest way to rest roast meat after cooking Do you leave it on the bench with the roast pan lid on or tin foil on, or should it be put in the warming drawer! and how long for |
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Thermowave & cooking roast mutton help please I have a new westinghouse saturn oven & after reading the manual I am left so confused.Do I use thermowave, bake or fan grill! |
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? cooking snapper? Can i crumb snapper then bake it or is it better to pan fry please! |
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15 min cooking demo for 7-12 years olds - ideas? Hi, Our community library has a book club and coming up is one relating to food.I have been asked to do a short demo for the children and would like something really cool to show them or get them involved with, we don't have a lot of time, or space or... |
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Cooking a chicken from frozen. What do yah reckon! I really need it for dinner party tonight, do I cook fast or slow! Any tips! Do I cover it! |
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Brinks Tray Chicken - Cooking in its tray? Hi all, We have a Brinks Apricot Chicken Roast - Tray Chicken that came sealed in its own black plastic tray - is it safe to cook it in that tray!We used to get Tegal tray roast chickens years ago and cooked them in their plastic trays, but not too sure a... |
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Cooking time for rolled roast? I have been asked to cook a rolled sheep roast (I dont know if its lamb or mutton or whatever).I dont usually cook sheep roasts.It weighs 2kgs.How long should I cook it and at what temperature for it to come out cooked right through, not rare, no blood pl... |
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Recipes for cooking rooster So we have done our first homekill rooster, I am thinking about trying coq au vin, but any other suggestions for some nice recipes using rooster would be great. (have never tried it, have heard it can be quite tough and/or yucky!) Any tips/tricks! |
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Cooking lessons . I was thinking of getting my sister some cooking lessons for her 30th birthday, dont get me wrong she can cook but i know she would love to learn from a pronot just any cooking lessons my thoughts were with one of the masterchef type people (the judges) d... |
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Cooking with Basil Anyone know easy and good things to use basil with! Would like to make my own pesto, but pinenuts are pretty expensive and am just on a benefit. Although do grow my own basil, and want to use it wisely before the plant packs up on me. Smells so yummy too!... |
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Recipes - cooking with limited resources Right. We are heading camping. Which we have done a couple of times, but only when we have had food provided. This time we will be cooking for ourselves. With limited cooking equipment We will have a power site, and have aFrying pan andHot water. So, what... |
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Cooking on TV I don't have to even turn the tv on to know. LOL |
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Cooking Beetroot Can someone please tell me the easiest and nicest way to cook beetroot, been given quite a few, and never cooked it myself before, so just want the best way to do it.Not for bottling, not enough to warrant that, but also how to store it best.Thanks |
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Cooking Classes Tauranga? I want tto do some cooking classes here in Tauranga,ethnic preferably, Chinese Thai Indian, whatever, not vegetarian , ( I know 7th Day Mob do) . So suggestions please , I am not a complete novice , can certainly find my way around a kitchen , but want to... |
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How to stop pav sinking after cooking The last time I made a pav I left it in the oven to cool and it had been high and lovely but it sank and went flat. I'm wondering if it due to the oven.It's a Classique which always has a fan on that comes on as it gets to temp and when you use fa... |
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Cooking extra stuffing question Gosh this is a year for me doing things I never have.how do I cook extra stuffing oplease bird is all full :)And plenty over to much to waste and I love stuffing so how do you cook it when not inside a bird!Thanks Anne |
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Jamie Oliver xmas cooking with his kids on TV1 now Anyone else watching! What an excellent simple recipe for pancakes - I'm putting my order in with Miss 15 for boxing day! |
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Cooking pork in slow cooker Wondering if the low temperature setting on the slow cooker would be hot enough to kill any germs!Bit worried it won't be.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks. |
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Cooking with small kids - no cook fudge recipe Please!Because they are nagging me. Mr soon to be 4 is just too young to handle cooking the milk&butter&sugar etc so thought maybe the no cook fudge would be the way to go.Found this one http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/641035 but would love a re... |
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Converting Cooking Times from Bake to Fan Bake A stupid question probably.I am cooking a small pork fillet roast.It is supposed to be cooked at 220 degrees on bake for 45 minutes.I am wanting to use FAN BAKE for various reasons.What temperature should I use please!Or should I change the length of cook... |
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Cooking Salmon I have 2 pieces of salmon to cook for tea. I've never cooked salmon as my husband is sure he won't like it and I want to change his mind! I'm looking for a simple tasty recipe please. |
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Cooking chocolate Has anyone seen where to buy Whittakers Ghana Pips from! They come in 2kg bags apparently. I've tried contacting Whittakers direct, but no reply. TIA. |
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Liquid Smoke when cooking steaks? Hi we were in aussy recently and had a couple of steaks at different places, and they werer beautiful and really bbq-t woody flavoured, but even allowing for a bbq type grill in the kitchen they seemed to be flavoured, do you think it would have been liqu... |
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Cooking on a gas bbq - question So I have never used a gas bbq before (I know), are they easy to cook on, and do you have to clean them all up after use! what are some tips! Thanks! |
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Cooking Haggis. I have been given a semi-frozen Blackball Haggis.I don't think I should re-freeze it therefore I should cook it, the million dollar question is HOW !It is a small one, about half a kilo and vac-packed in plastic.Any suggestions please !I have already ... |
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Cooking with Gas Hey.Im getting a new kitchen finally.I am also replacing my old dunger oven as well. I thought id invest in a gas hob only problem is im not sure what to do. Those of you who cook with gas, do you perfer it or not. Im asking for pro and cons. Thank you. |
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Safely cooking chicken . are oven warmers ok? Hi, I have 9 people over for dinner on Saturday night, and would like to make chicken kebabs (usually use this marinade. http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/1684/honey-soy-chicken-kebabs.aspx - will probably triple the sauce)but my question is, usually I make... |
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Jo Seagar- cooking classes went to a morning tea fundraiser with Jo Seagar, what an amazing lady she is.Has anyone been to her cooking classes in Oxford.! |
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Cooking a Pukeko Does anyone have a good recipe for these! And does anyone know if its true you have to skin and pluck them! I wouldnt think so but someone told me you do and I cant find anything on google about it |
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Cooking classes in christchurch can anyone recommend cooking classes in Christchurch, italian or similar |
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Targine cooking. I'm just a beginner. Any advice! |
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Gluten free cooking classes Pukekohe Auckland Just read about this couple in the local paper. Good website too. Am off to do the day course. Thought some others might like to know about them. Cheers http://www.glutenfreemadeeasy.co.nz/Course-info.html |
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Cooking cornbeef in slow cooker for 1st time Im a new owner to a slow cooker and want to know how to cook a cornbeef in it,,,what can i had and how much water etc:) |
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Speed Cooking: Turkey pasta salad in 2 MINUTES! who else grates their cheese with a lawn mower, rotisserates their chicken with a hand drill and cooks it with a lighter and a can of Raid!! LOL www.youtube.com/watch!v=jWqMaF2ixXY |
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COOKING CLASS 101. This thread is for anyone to put in tried and true recipes for those just starting out cooking or those wh o are not quite so confident when it comes to cooking. It covers "basics" and some common recipes that people ask for all the time. So, p... |
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Bukj cooking for the freezer So we are getting a new kitchen and as my husband is installing it after work we might be without a working kitchen for awhile. I thought about doing some bulk meals and freezing in meal size portions . I am doing Apricot Chicken today but need some more ... |
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Cooking/Baking almost diasters! I am having a terrible day today, I am quite a god cook/baker I think (no Masterchef for me, but I can hold my own) well so I thought.made Lousie slice today, db mix.suppose to be three cups of flour, I measured 1 1/2 cup without BP so it came out of the ... |
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Cooking Pots With 3 divides Just wondering if you can buy a stainless steel pot with 3 divides or 2 I know there were aluminium ones available years ago. Any suggestions for cooking on one hob. |
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Whole fillet of beef any ideas for cooking please Hubby has got a whole fillet of beef out of freezer this morning and l am tired and nothing will come to mind on how to cook it l used the search on the side but nothing came up of use Any ideas please TIA |
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Can you buy Liquid Smoke here, for cooking spare ribs! |
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Cooking fresh green beans? I've tried everything, boiling, microwave, stir fry but the beans still come out tough and unpleasant to eat! How do others cook their freshly picked beans! thanks |
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Cooking fresh green beans? I've tried everything, boiling, microwave, stir fry but the beans still come out tough and unpleasant to eat! How do others cook their freshly picked beans! thanks |
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Masterchef Cooking Class broadcast yesterday I am trying to find the Croquette Recipe they demonstrated on there yesterday. Thought I would be able to find it in tv on Demand but I can't. Did anyone happen write it down please! |
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Annabel Langbein Cooking for the Seasons book Hi, does anyone have the recipe for the butterflied bbq lamb leg done in a marinade with lemon, garlic, herbs and a couple of other things, from this book! I love this recipe but my book is packed away and would love to make it for a bbq on Saturday. Have... |
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One arm cooking Recently a close relative had a stroke and has lost the use of her arm .She remains positive but wants to get back her independence and to do the normal things as much as possible especially in the kitchen. I have bought a great chopping board from the di... |
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Cooking rhubarb I chop boil add sugar then cool DUN! but hubby says his mum used to blanche then drain then cook to remove the 'poisons' I know some people eat the leaves like silverbeet. anybody do the same in blanching first???I just thought everyone cooked it the same... |
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Cooking with 'weeds' wild roadside fennel? i've always wanted to try this stuff, it grows everywhere and i want free food! lots of nasturtium around here too, how about wild garlic? i read that it's no good because it's too leafy/planty [sic] the bulbs don't develop like 'pro... |
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Cooking ham and chicken at the same time! am having roast chicken and a very small ham for Christmas lunch. have never cooked a ham before though.I want it hot on the day but should I cook it (reheat it to cook the glaze, it's already cooked) on Saturday and then just reheat it for lunch Sund... |
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What is the recommended cooking oil to use for cooking chips in a chip cooker. Sorry if this has already been asked. |
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Your help please re cooking casserole in crockpot I am cooking a casserole with all the meat and vegies in crockpot for an elderly friend with cancer.Its been cooking overnight and still cooking, my question when I lift the lid and thicken it with bisto, then put lid on how long before its thickened and ... |
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Cooking a ham from raw, advice please l have a ham in the freezer from our pig but it is so many years ago that l cooked one that l have forgotten and l can't find my old recipe so l thought l would ask on here as there are so many great cooks here and no doubt things have changed since l... |
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To those that think cooking from scratch is expens Here is an interesting statistic: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5956275/Wasteful-Kiwis-still-biffing-costly-fruit-and-vegetables |
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Internal Meat Temp's when cooking has anyone seen a chart online for temps for cooking pork, poultry etc and the relevant temps you it should be for perfectly cooked meats! |
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Thai Cooking Does anyone know where you can do a cooking course in Thai cooking prefereably on the North Shore! |
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So what ya cooking for christmas! be interesting to hear others idea's. blessings in advance! |
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Cooking mutton ham Does anyone have a good recipe for cooking mutton hams what love to try. |
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Help Please! Cooking oil specialists! Never in my life have I experienced this but.I was making hot chips and when I put the chips into the oil - the oil frothed up like it was going to boil over and just kept frothing!Only when the oil was cold did it go back to looking like cooking oil.I ha... |
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Cooking cheerios in the crock pot How much water do you put in and how long do you cook them for! On low or high! I've heard this is the best way to ensure they don't burst.Cheers |
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Cooking beef olives how do you cook yours!oven or slow cooker!& what do you add etc.Having for tea tonight & would love to get some ideas how to do them. |
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New Cooking Hob. Choose between Gas. Induction. Electric solid element .Ceramic and why! |
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