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Melting Chocolate Question Wanting to make milk chocolate recipes, now I know that Cadbury's Old Gold melts beautifully but does Dairy Milk melt well?Would rather use this than compound stuff.Thanks. |
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Silicone bakeware users - a question please I have a silicone bake tray that is shaped as the engine and carrigages of a train.The first time i used it, it stuck rather badly and I want to avoid that happening again as I am making my sons birthday cake. this time I am going to spray it first, but I... |
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Tinned cream style corn question Hi. Against my better judgment, I bought Budget cream style corn for the first time. Son hasn't complained, but I see that it only contains 35% corn. If you have a tin of Oak or Wattie's cream style corn, could you please let me know the corn content? Tha... |
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Ginger Beer Question! When making the brew up & you divide the plant in 2, and you do so over the weeks, doesn't the yeast become very weakened? Do you have to make a new 'plant', or add more yeast at some stage?? TIA |
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Slow cooker - creamy chicken casserole question hey I'm new to the slow cooker game - got one of Alison Holst's books...I want to make her creamy chicken casserole tomorrow...she puts cornmeal dumplings on top - which I don't want to do...has anyone made this recipe? I just really want to know if NOT d... |
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Making breadcrumbs question I have half a loaf of homemade bread that's a bit stale.I know you dry it out in the oven but do you then keep it in an airtight container or freeze it for later use? |
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Ceramic glass cooktop question I have had my ancient stove replaced with a second hand F&P ceramic glass stovetop/oven. In the booklet it says "aluminum and copper bottomed cookware can leave a metallic residue on the glass surface that should be cleaned off after every use as... |
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Oatmeal cookie question Hi, i am playing round with making a healthy (ish) oatmeal cookie and wondered if i could add grated apple to the mix, would this cook in a cookie ok? its also got saltanas, spices, honey etc... no butter or sugar. |
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Jelly bag question Can I use a chux dish cloth to strain the juice in a colander? |
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Russell Hobbs Slow Cooker Question Anyone with a R/H slow cooker, can they tell me is there meant to be a gap on one side when the lid is on? Have just got this as a replacement as my other one the knob split in 1/2 after 4 uses, so took it back to briscoes and got a new one. Today have fi... |
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A Question about Ginger? I have a recipe that calls for 'preserved' ginger, is this the same as 'crystallised' ginger?Thanks |
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Gluten free question Hi are eggs GF? Even if the chickens are feed wheat? Also do you know of any magazines out for GF people or celiac?Thanks |
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Quick question... Is there a difference between a crock pot and a slow cooker and can I use a crock pot recipe in a slow cooker?TIA |
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Ripe bananas question.... Ok. I know that "ripe" bananas are the best for baking a banana cake so went out to get some, but then something stopped me from getting any. I went to about 5 different dairies and all of them had ripe bananas that were swarming with what looke... |
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Quick icing question... Do you have to use Almond icing under white fondant? Could I put the fondant straight onto the cake?Thanks |
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Question for authentic indian cooks Hi.I used to get my essential Indian spice mixes (fish masala etc.) bought in bulk from Auckland and brought down with a friend one a year whilst she visited.Unfortunately that won't be happening anymore, and with my second option in Chch now not availabl... |
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Chicken in slow cooker Question? i brought a slow cooker n plan on making apricot chicken for tea in it, do i have to turn the chicken half way? |
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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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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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Question re making tomato relish Do I have to soak the tomatoes onion and salt for the full 24 hours that the recipe says? I want to make it now and it has been soaking since 9 last night. Thanks for your help. |
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Cake question Im going to be making a treasure chest cake for my sons pirate party so i will need a rather large cake to have enough for the base, the lid and some extra bits to prop the lid open. Would it be alright if i just double or trippled the cake recipe and coo... |
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Hey guys...icing question I am after a recipe for icing. I have made one using butter and icing sugar before but cannot seem to find it :( please can someone help?? |
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Question for Cookessentials My housekeeper gifted me this chopping board (Xmas 2009); and I find it so thoroughly useful. I was wondering if you have seen any of these in your travels? It's completely invaluble in my kitchen (as well as the Housekeepers) and we are looking for more.... |
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This may be a silly question ;) But could some one explain rice to me, whats the difference between medium and long grain and why is it that you use medium instead of long grain for rice pudding. i was asked today and all i could say was my mum said so lol, many thanks in advance to all... |
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Tomato Relish Question.... I have made some Tomato Relish today using the Edmonds Cook Book. How thick should the relish be? It lookspretty runny to me. |
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Gluten free chocolate brownie question i have a fabulous brownie recipe but its with normal flour, do you think if i just swap the flour over to a gluten free mix, it would be fine? |
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A basic baking question when a recipe says mix sugar melted butter bananas and eggs together - does it mean beat with beater or just mix with a spoon - my sister and I have a difference of opinion and would like some other input!! |
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Dutch Oven question i wish to resurrect me Dutch Oven. its made from cast iron but the inside is rusty. what is the best method to clean it to make it rust free? any suggestions appreciated :-0 |
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Really BASIC Question Re: Bacon&Mushroom Fettucine OK, I have bacon, mushrooms, garlic, spring onions, grated courgettes, cream, wine, and fettucine (as well as fresh herbs to throw in at the end).My mind has gone totally blank about the order in which to do this so that my bacon is crisp (fry separately?... |
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Pickle makers...question about jar seals... I have some preserving jars with metal lids and am going to make pickle.The recipe says not to use metal seals but to use plastic lids.Is this absolutely necessary? |
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HUMMUS QUESTION.... I really like hummus, and am the only one in house that does. Just opened a pottle, and thought I's read the info. It says keep refridgerated(of course).....and then....consume within 4 days. I cant eat a whole pottle in 4 days, what happens to it, or me ... |
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Okay dumb question but have to ask lol if i made lasagne last night (thurs) from mince in the freezer - was going to have today but not all going to get eaten can i freeze the remains or not since the meat had already been frozen? thanks |
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Eggs in fruit cake question I went and cooked a fruit cake yesterday (well actually another Christmas cake cos we like them so much here lol). Anyway I had just started to put it in the tin when I realised I had forgotten to add the 4 eggs to it. So I rescued it just in time and add... |
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Question - Freezing Milk in Card Carton I have a couple of 1lt card cartons of trim milk - can I freeze these as is?With milk, I usually freeze the plastic cartons and just tip a bit out for expansion but am not sure about how the card ones freeze.I really don't want milk through my freezer :-)... |
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Pavs again 'yawn'. But quick question. Are the egg whites suppsed to be cold or room temerature before beating ? |
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A question on the Strawberry Cloud Cake please. Do you pulp the strawberry or do you just slice and put into the mixer that way.Cheers. |
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Xmas fruit mince pies, question please? when you make the xmas fruit mince pies, how do you make the little tops as in like the criss cross thingys, that are similar to the one in the shops. advice please. |
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Cofee bean question Hi All. My father is a coffee fan and has just bought himself a little machine thingy that looks like it belong in a victorian railway station! with knobs and leavers and the such. I am putting together a coffee hamper for him for christmas, ive found a g... |
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A sort of recipes question - re clips for food does anyone know please, the plastic clips you get to re seal bags of cereal etc that sell at most home shows etc... how do i get hold of some?not the cheap $2 shop ones, but the good ones.i've got some cheapos and some from the home show and the latter a... |
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Prob a stupid question, I need some help please can you serve food with alcohol in it to a person who is a alcoholic?. Should you tell them it has alcohol in it and let them choose, or would it be better to make two versions, one with alcohol and one without. |
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A question about pavlova Does anyone know if i can freeze pavlova please? Cheers |
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Pastry Question I have just cooked some pastry savory thingys in a muffin tin. But I can never get the bottoms of the pastry or the sides to brown up, why? Even when I take a sheet of frozen ready made pastry, then put a couple of fillings on top then put into oven the b... |
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10KG potatos question just out of curiosity, how long would a 10kg bag of potatos last for a family of 2 adults, a 13 year old and a 7 year old. we seem to go thru a 10kg a week and i am wondering if thats normal? thanks |
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Ceoliac Question... May contain traces of Gluten? Guylian finest Belgium Chocolate Sea Shells.. says on the packet "May contain traces of gluten" Excuse my ignorance but does this make it a definate No no for a ceoliac? Thanks in advance |
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Greek Orange Cake with Syrup Question Hi..I have a recipe here for greek Orange cake with syrup..sounds lovely.However the syrup consists of sugar, orange juice and Grand Marnier..will it still work just fine without the Grand marnier ..as sad as I am too leave it out! |
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Question about BB date on Alcohol Thought this seemed like the best section to ask in, seeing as the foodies might be more clued up. I bought some booze online, and amongst those things there was a bottle of Cherry Advocaat, as a gift for someone. Received it today and it's 6 months past ... |
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Breadmaker question please The bread maker machines, can you use traditional bread recipes in them as they are, or will they not work in a breadmaker machine? |
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Question about baking in an uneven tin ..... Hi, I am baking a cake for my sons b'day in one of those character cake tins.Whats the trick to make sure the cake doesn't dry out in the shallower parts of the pan whilst still cooking the deeper bits?Any suggestions appreciated.Thanks! |
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Ordering a xmas ham question I want to glaze the ham this year - so will it be successful if I order a boneless ham or does it need to have bone in - cheers |
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Question on gluten free flour can 1 use gf.cornflour in recipe instead of tapioca flour in baking. |
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Scone question Why? When I take scones out of the oven why do I always wrap them in a clean tea towel, as my Grandmother and mother did. Is there some reason for doing this, does it makes the scones any better, or is this just one of those traditions handed down from generat... |
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I have a Marmalade question ?? :o) Got my very first batch of Marmalade in the crockpot at the mo, a question though (for next time, just in case I'm doing it wrong lol)... When choping the fruit, do I chop the whole thing as is, or do I spend a bit of time removing some of the pith so the... |
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Pickle Question I have made my pickle and the recipe says to bottle when cold. If I bottle when hot will that make any difference? |
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Crockpot question stupid question but if the button on a sunbeam is down is it on high or low? |
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FRESH SPINACH, ONE MORE QUESTION Do I need to cook it slightly before adding to the ricotta to go in the lasagne or do I just use it raw?. than ks again |
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Catering question How much money would you allow per person for a basic function food wise. Sausage rolls, chicken nibbles, sammies etc. TIA |
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Milk for bread maker recipe question?????????????? I want to make a dough and it says for full fat milk heated and skimmed. we do not have full fat milk ....I have powerdered whole milk and skim milk can i use either of these...it is for breville plain white dough...I am going to make bread rolls and brea... |
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Henkel knife question there are knife block sets on the herald site and there are 4 star and 5 star knife sets for $499 which is the better ones and are they good value/quality TIA l did look up the previous discussion thread about knives but no one really answered that ? Sorr... |
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Question - Cakes with Fondant icing I'm making a cake using fondant icing, is it best to put it in the fridge or freezer to set? Will the cake be ok? Its for a big castle cake, I don't want the cake to taste stale by the time we eat it. Should I put the cake in the freezer tonight and let i... |
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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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Low Carb Peeps.. question? This is what I've had today - what do you think? Breakfast: 1 egg on 1 piece of vogels seasame and chica toast w/ marg and a bit of bbq sauce. Lunch: Shredded chicken, carrot sticks, a few cubes of cheese and some healthy option coleslaw. I new to this... |
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Quick question for anyone with Maggi chicken stock Hi. Just went to make the recipe off the Maggi chicken stock powder, only to find they've changed it! The one I'm after is called something like Golden Baked Chicken - I have a vague memory of the ingredients being breadcrumbs, chicken stock, paprika...... |
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Salad dressing question I am making a fennel, red onion and orange salad tonight, was just going to dress it with a good extra virgin olive oil and rock salt & pepper. Do anyone else make this salad and use a different dressing? |
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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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Meat Pie filling question plse ppl I am making a pie tonight, and have a nice beef stew filling in the oven, but I'm afraid it might be too wet. Should I take some of the liquid out before it's too late? And how long does it take to cook th epastry? I am going to make two, in ceramic ov... |
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Stewing apples..stupid question How do I stew apples? I searched in the box but it doesnt come up with anything useful. i want to stew them to make apple pie and crumble etc as I am on a budget and want to stretch these slightly old apples out. Thanks |
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Question for ppl who make bread by hand where's the best place to put it to rise? |
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Question for cookessentials ... Hi ~ I read your (devine! ) salmon quiche recipe, complete with how to make the pastry. Now my question is this:having never made pastry in my life before (yes, shameful thing to admit) I want to know if it as good as the bought frozen chub ones from the ... |
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Vermicelli Question i bought some for the first time to try... now what? lol... . . how do you cook this stuff... put in a pot of boiling water? ... my sister said boil the jug and then pour water over them in a bowl... any help appreciated lol |
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Beef stew/cassarole in slowcooker....question I make this with veges, beef stock, sometimes tinned tomatoes or tin soup - but it is always quite running how do you make them real thick? tia |
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Meatloaf recipe question I want to make the recipe below but my loaf tin is the one that slides apart to adjust size will this affect how it cooks as the water will be able to get in a little? Thanks :) Hi this is a recipe I have used for years. Preheat oven at 170Cel. Ingredie... |
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Not a recipie question, but an Oven one! I am looking for a Owners manual for a Simpson Neptune atlas series Oven- Model 3u602w. I have had no luck online- any suggestions? Im having issues with the timer- not sure how to work it and the oven turns off midway through my baking :( |
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Unbaked slices - a question... I have a recipe for an unbaked chocolate fudge slice with crushed biscuits, cocoa, nuts etc and an egg, which is refrigerated but not cooked. I've made it lots of times with no problems but I've recently read a thread somewhere which suggested that you c... |
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chicken soup question can i make a soup out of chicken wings? |
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Another Le Crueset question I have been saving for a Le Crueset cassorole/saucepan... And we looking at them in the store last week... And then I picked one up. At that moment I realised that my hands weren't strong enough for it (arthristis like disease)... |
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Asparagus Rolls question Can you please tell me do you butter the bread when making asparagus rolls... TIA :) |
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Please help an idiot! Icing / cupcake question.. I am very new to cupcakes / icing /decorating - I've bought a 14" icing bag, 2D Wilton tip and large tip coupler - but for the life of me cannot work out how they all fit together! The nozzle end of the bag seems too narrow for the 2D tip. . but I t... |
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The best baking edmonds new book question Can someone give me the recipe for lemon star biscuits out of that particular book? Much thanks |
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question about uncooked slices I have found some packets of plain biscuits so want to make some uncooked slices. i have found the thread here which is great and given me heaps of ideas. My question is that some recipes have condensed milk in them and some have an egg. When |
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Tiramasu question... Have got 2 recipes. One says to add the whipped egg whites to the mixture. The other recipe doesn't use the egg whites. Which is the correct one, or are they both right. |
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NZ Hottest Home Baker Question Has anyone tried any of the recipes on the show? I'm going to attempt the Chocolate Chunk Cookies. I don't have a big mixer to mix the dry ingredients slowly, so would it be ok to use a little hand beater on slow, would that upset the texture any or sho... |
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Question for Cookessential or others I saw these in a shop yesterday http://www.josephjoseph.com/plastic-chopping-boards/index/index-chopping-boards i thought they would be a tidy way to keep all my chopping boards. Do you have any thoughts about them and store |
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Kenwood Mixer Question ... Hi there, I've been using the blender attachment on my Kenwood cake mixer. No problem with that. What I would like to know is this:is there any way to stop the cakemixer attachment going around and around while the blender is in operation ? I can't find t... |
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Lemon Curd question I would like to know if I can use Lemonades (A sweet variety of lemon) to make Lemon Curd. I use them all the time for lots of baking, fish etc, but they are not as strong in lemon flavour and I often use extra zest to boost the lemoness. Does the Curd ... |
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Pickled Onions question I have my onions in the brine since 10. 30am this morning, recipe says leave overnight. just found out something on tomorrow, could i do them tonight. wont get a chance to do them until tomorrow night, if not done tonight. how many hours do |
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dried beans question Hi I have a bag of dried beans - I think they are a mix of different beans. I know they have to be soaked somehow for a long period of time before using but I was wondering if I could do the soaking and then bottle the beans like I would with |
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Tomato soup question Hi all, I've been searching for Tomato soup recipes, and I notice a few of them have a slice of bread in them - can anyone tell me what that does? The one I usually make you cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with onion, garlic, and basil and roast |
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watties beetroot question has anyone else noticed that this product goes off rather quickly now? As a kid we had it in the fridge for ages and it would still be fine, As an adult I could do the same. Now, I open a tin, decant into the usual container my beetroot lives in, and it... |
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flaxseed question!!!! hey :) i wanted to start eating flaxseed because i know it is really good for you, i have a coffee grinder to grind the seeds, but i was wondering whether you would get the same health benefits if you added it to your food while you were cooki |
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Electric yoghurt maker question Does anyone know if you can use the yoghurt sachets you buy from the supermarket in these electric one or do you have to make one from scratch with a starter. Thanks |
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Couscous salad question pls. Hi all you clever cooks. My job for tomorrows xmas lunch is to make the couscous salad. Ive googled it but there's tons of recipes to choose from. Some you add boiling water and some just olive oil and lemon juice... can anyone help with what's best p... |
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Probably a completely futile question ....but.... in a recipe that does not require baking, is there something that I can substitute for a packet of crushed wine biscuits ie. crushing up ricies or cornflakes or weetbix. I want to make a particular slice this evening (cos I feel like it) but don't have ... |
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Akaroa cod question I bought some delicious and fresh akaroa cod for dinner , made a light batter with spelt , an egg, some yoghurt and some milk... dipped the fish in this and pan friedtil cooked . It was delicious but totally fell apart. This might have been due to my b... |
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Egg Question Why is it when i poach eggs, the white disintergrates (sp? ) and all im left with is the yolk. are the eggs not good quality? or am i doing something wrong? |
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quick question deo you bake or grill bread in the oven |
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Lemon Honey question. Hadnt made any for a few years, as the last time it went mouldy. Made some in August, and just gone to use it and it is mouldy. Do you keep it in the fridge? I made one lot in m/wave, and cooked for the time said. One lot on the stove. What is going wrong... |
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Shortbread question Is the recipe for rolled out shortbread cookies the same as for shortbread pressed into a tin and baked as one large round? |
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Silly question, but what the heck I had a chicken curry with almonds the other day, and it had a taste and aroma through it that I can't quite put my finger on, so to speak. Kind of a distinctive sweet spicy smell. I know I should know what it is. Any thought on the matter curry fans? It ... |
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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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Question about a Mandolin Shredder. I have thought about getting one for a long time but usually chicken out worrying about fingers and cutting etc. last night Jamie Oliver was using one and of course it looked very simple to use. wanting people's experience of them for home use. obviously ... |
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Coconut oil question Does anyone know if you can use coconut oil in pastry, say, half and half with butter? |
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A quick question please will bananas go brown in a jelly ? Thanks in advance |
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Coconut cream curry question Hi I would like to know if a thai green curry , coconut cream base, is suitable to freeze? If so , would you start defrosting if fridge night before you want to reheat and serve? Any other tips. TIA |
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MKR Kitchen Gadget Question On last night's programme the girls made a salad to go with their Miso Cod. They were cutting the cabbage with some sort of gadget that was slicing it really thinly and looked like a potato peeler or similar. Any ideas on what that was please? I can never... |
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Another beef question, if making own mince. which is the best beef cuts to use. Supermarket mince is either too fatty or too expensive so was thinking of making my own as we go through so much of it! |
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Bread maker question How soon arfter using your bread maker can you use it again. Can't find anything in the booklet. Thanks ( Mrs JW ) |
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Kenwood chef A701 question I have aquired on of these, with no instructions, I feel like a dummy asking but its not obvious how do I take the K beater off if I want to use whisk? Ive tried everything! |
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An update on my Butter crust pastry question I asked on here whether it was savoury or sweet so I cut a little piece off it and cooked it. I turns out it is sweet but very delicious. I then cut a larger piece of the frozen roll. It cut off very cleanly with a sharp knife and only took about 10mins t... |
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Question. having trouble finding Israeli Couscous and in the event I can't find it, what is the best substitute. wondered about Risone ? anyone have a good suggestion |
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Quick oven question please help! :) Hello, Just moved into a new house and have a question about the dial. Bake is the same direction as on/off, it is probably really obvious but how do I get it to bake? It's a terim oven if that helps. :) thanks! |
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A scone question, sometimes I notice an after taste after eating scones, ones I have made and also bought ones. Any ideas on what this could be, it's not a baking powder taste which I have noticed with bought piklets. |
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Immature Buttercups question The next door neighbours chooks got into our buttercups twice and scratched them to blazes. I have grabbed the buttercups off the dying vines. Only one is a seasonable size so hope to freeze some of that one. I have four others, all small ranging from sli... |
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Butter Chicken Question. This may sound simple to some but I have to ask. I have a jar of butter chicken sauce, Can I brown up some chicken drum sticks in the frying pay, throw over the sauce and then cook in the oven? I only ever make butter chicken with chopped up chicken thing... |
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Nanasee1 - a question about Carrot Cake you posted back in January. I have never made a Carrot Cake before. I love baking, but one cake I've never made for some reason. Am making one for this weekend and after doing a search I came across your recipe in another thread and it looks like my kinda cake - eas... |
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Bench top oven question I have been given a second hand bench top oven which I think I would find very useful. The place I would like to put it is on a bench which is under cupboards. The worry I have though is that the top of the oven got very hot when I tried it and although t... |
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Come Dine with Me . Question on the Vegan lady . She expected all the non vegans to cook her vegan food. They come to her house and they are expected to eat her Vegan food. does this seem like a double standard ? genuinely interested. |
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Pickled pork a question Its been many years since I cooked and now tell me what do I serve it with? It will be hot. |
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Fondant Question, can I use normal food colouring to colour fondant for a cake? I think i recall someone saying only use the gel colouring? thanks |
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Old Fashioned Slice Question As a kid in the 70's we used to eat a chocolate slice that had a layer of moist, coconut on top. I have googled chocolate macaroon slice, choc coconut slice but have not found what i am looking for. Hoping trade me can help! |
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Probably a stupid question sorry But if a recipe has wine in it can i use wine vinegar instead? Or is there something else i can use in place of the wine thanks |
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Idiot scone recipe - a question Hello. Thanks for the idiot's scone recipe. I tried it today and it was really good, thank-you. I have a couple of questions: 1. Am I meant to flour the bench and knead them? 2. Am I meant to cut them out with a glass or is it better to make a square and ... |
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Mixer question - Kenwood Chef. Would you Recommend one and why? |
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Pettinice Almond Icing question I read somewhere that when icing your Christmas cake you need to leave your marzipan to dry out for a 3-4 days before putting the white icing on top. Does this also apply to the almond icing you buy in packets or just for home made marzipan? Thanks. |
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Trifle Question I can't remember - do I put jam on my sponge when making a trifle? |
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Cocoa question? It doesn't seem to be very dark anymore when I bake. I buy cadburys. Is there a darker and tastier one around? I am sure it never use to be like this. My chocolate cakes looks albino. |
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Feijoa jam question do you use ripe or unripe feijoas to make the jam. |
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Roast beef question I was just wondering whats the best way to cook a beef roast, seasoning etc |
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Cocoa Powder Question :))) Can you please tell me in regards to Cocoa powder if there are varying strengths of these as I am making a chocolate cake tomorrow and want to know if Cocoa powder differs in strength like cocoa in a chocolate bar does - (may be a silly question but I hav... |
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Question about roasting meat with veges another roast question lol. Do you usually roast your meat amongst your veges in the same roasting tray! Do the veges go soggy though from the meat juices! Ta |
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Feijoa Jam question please I am making my first lot of jam ever and am going to do Feijoa - I have looked at a couple of recipes and one says to peel the feijoas and the other says not to peel, just chop of the tops. Has any one tried both ways and which is tastier! Thanks |
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Baked cheesecake question When I bake a cheesecake, either a big one or little ones in cupcakes the tops always crack. it still tastes as nice but doesnt look very attractive. does any one know why it does this and how i can fix it? tia |
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Lemon Curd on Pavlova question When you put lemon curd on the pav, do you mix it with the whipped cream, or put it on under the cream?I'm a novice so would appreciate an answer please. |
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Carb question........ Spagetti bog for dinner here... . just wondering if there is something other than pasta that I can have... |
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Smoked Chicken Question Once you have opened the packaging of a smoked chicken, how long can you keep it in the frig!Just won't be able to use it all up at once & don't want to waste it. |
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Lemon merginue pie question Can I make mini lemonmerginue pie with lemon curd! The consistency would be thinner, but they would be bite sized |
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Chef Question In a restaurant setting, if a customer orders a hot pudding such as sticky toffee pudding, is this stored frozen and then microwaved for serving! Same as with mudcake etc! |
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Kitchenaide beater question Is it worthwhile spending another $50 or so to buy the scraper beater attachment - love my beater but have read this attachment saves a lot of beating time |
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Bread making question I hope this question doesn't sound too silly. I really want to get into making bread (not with a breadmaker) my problem is I don't like the feel of the flour on my hands.I made my first loaves the other day & even though they turned out great ... |
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Made Plum Jam 1st time ever, now a Question: Used very ripe plums, water and sugar, sieved it all through, it set, the jars sealed etc.Tastes way tangier than the bought stuff and husband's well pleased.The question is this:as it has no preservatives in it must I keep the jam jar onced opened in the... |
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Walnuts ready to pickle question When do they come to this state!I live in Dn and would love to buy some to makesherry up from a recipe I have.I tried it and it was yummy don't seem to be able to buy them in that state anyone sell them like that!Anyone sell them in that state!Happy t... |
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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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Roast Pork question I am in a real dilema, husband is stuck at Wellington airport and it doesn't seem he will get back today. I have a small roast pork in the freezer for tonights dinner, how long will this keep refridgerated raw, in case he doesn't get home. |
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A question for coeliacs I know there are a few in here so thought this the best place to ask. Has anyone ahd a reaction from iron tablets even though they claim to be gluten free! |
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Cheese making question? Have just bought a cheese making kit. And the recipe says to use full cream milk.What is full cream milk nowadays!I think it used to be silver top bottled milk.But now!I have no idea. Thanks |
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Apple pie.possible dumb question follows :) I have some sweet short pastry in the freezer (the ready sheets).can they be used for an apple pie! And does anyone have an easy apple filling! My kids have asked if they can make an apple pie for dessert tomorrow. tia |
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Tiramisu question Hi all, when you make your own favourite tiramisu, do you all use mascarpone! Or cream cheese! Does it actualy make any difference! |
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Question re fudge & coconut ice Can I make fudge and coconut ice now for Christmas and do I just store it in an air-tight container in fridge! Thanks |
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A question bout puring brandy on christmas cake hi i don't usually put alcohol on my christmas cake but thisis what my nan wants.after the cake is cooked right what do you put the cake in/on to add the brandy in weekly! where does any excess brandy go that hasn't gone into the small holes you ... |
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A butter question. is there a brand of butter that is lighter in color than the rest! im going to make white butter cream icing. |
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Christmas Cake question. my recipe calls for 150mls brandy or rum, but I can't stand the smell of either when mixing it all up!What other liquor could I use and where would I purchase a small bottle of it! |
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Amish Friendship Bread Question Does this only make bread or with some adjustments can it be used for muffins.Would be greatful for any Recipes Thank You. |
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Xmas cake question I don't want to ice my Xmas cake, can I just cover the top with shaved/sliced almonds instead before cooking! |
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Making rhubarb jam question. I have been given some rhubarb and thought I might try making some jam.Recipes on the internet seem to often use chopped nuts.Why!Also, they seem to require a water bath boil after putting in hot jars. I have never done this before.I found an easy recipe ... |
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Bread maker question What kind of yeast do you use and flour what are the best brands to use please |
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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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Banana Question! If I mash my dying bananas and put them in zip lock bags in the freezer can they be revived and be able to be used in muffins and cakes! Or should I freeze them with skins on! |
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Recipe reading question. Bit confused reading this recipe. Do i cut the chicken before or after i cook it! Says in ingredients chicken cut into steaks but then later in the recipe it also says cut the chicken.http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/Kens-Lemon-Chicken-L11086.html Tha... |
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SPAGHETTI GREEN CHILLI QUESTION Am attemptiing one of Jamie Olivers pasta recipies tonight that contains i fresh red chilli (I could only get a green one at the supermarket.it says finely slice your chilli (halve and deseed it first if you dont want the sauce too hot).If I used the whol... |
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Buttermilk Question How long does this once you have opened it! |
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An apple cider vinegar question. Some time ago I pickled some baby beetroots in cider vinegar (amongst other things). Today I fished out a couple for a sandwich and also fished out a sizeable piece of slimy stuff. Would this be what is called a mother that is used in making your own appl... |
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Stupid question re: rice pudding I haven't made rice pudding for years (probably since the kids were little so at least 10 years) but when I looked for short grain rice in the supermarket last week I couldn't find it anymore.What do you use instead!Would arborio be OK!Or is sushi... |
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Cook essentials. A quick question please. What sort of consistency am I aiming for with the still warm product!As I've just made this as a way of using up a failed biscuit/slice thing and it seemed pretty wet/buttery still, despite putting in 9oz of the slice crumbles. (chunks = medium - smal... |
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Seasoning a New Wok Question Cant remember how!With or without oil! Any advise! Thanks! |
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Cake mixer question! Love to hear some ideas and recommendations for a cake mixer. Have just killed off yet another hand beater so thinking of upgrading to a "proper" cake mixer. What's hot and what's not!! Thanks! |
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Bread maker question? I have a breville bakers oven. Makes lovely bread but every time I turn the finished loaf out of the pan, the little paddle thingy is stuck in the centre of the bread. Am I doing something wrong! |
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Stuffed chicken breast question? I said to the kids we will have this for tea so was going to do a little ham inside. Usually I use cream cheese and ham but don't have any cream cheese. Would Parmesan or normal cheese be better! Thanks |
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A question for the clever people on here. I have a fridge mix recipe for muffins that can be stored in the fridge for a week so im told. In the mix is baking powder and baking soda, i was always under the impression that once these two products were wetted, you should use the mix straight away.Be... |
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Vegetarians - A question please What would you throw in Macaroni cheese to make it more interesting.or would you prefer it just simple. I have to take dinner for 15 Teenagers and 5 Adults next week for before the school production, so i thought I would make a huge roasting tray of macar... |
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Leg of lamb question. everyday leg of lamb. if you put in oven and roast for 3 to 4 hours would it get real pull apart tender or be hard as rock! ie just thinking of those jamie oliver recipes on tv where the meat is falling apart.or do I have to get certain cut of lamb! |
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Pastry question from a dumbie So I made a pie last night for dinner.Wanted pastry on top and bottom of pie.Keep hearing about blind baking, so thought I should give it a go.Was using pre rolled puff pastry sheets. Rolled it out a bit bigger to fit my pie dish,and put baking paper and ... |
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Using castor sugar.question please Hi can I use castor sugar instead of normal sugar and what amount for the 1 cup of to would it be please.Thanks Anne |
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Dried beans question I have put some hard kidney type beans out soaking today for dinner tonight, now I don't want to use them, can I just chuck them back into the pantry for use later down the track or do they have to be cooked now! |
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Freezing feijoas question please . do you peel and freeze them raw or do they need to be cooked and frozen! |
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Vanilla Question After nearly falling over at the price of vanilla beans in the supermarket I am looking at buying some off here. But could anyone tell me the difference between tongan/tahitian/madacascan/ind-onesian vanilla! Cheers |
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Bread making question I am thinking of being a little adventurous this weekend and try to make a couple of different tyes of breads. My question is, if I make one and have it doing its rising thing, then I make another and set it to rise and maybe a third, and I want to put th... |
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Salmon to bottle question I have sides of salmon in freezer that I had intended to smoke however I would prefer to bottle it. The problem is I didnt scale it and wonder if they dissolve as bone does! Or maybe horrible!Also I was told once to include some bone as without it the sal... |
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Buzzy. sourdough question for you Hi Buzzy, my sourdough yeast is no longer working, last 2 loaves of bread i've tried to make have failed to rise. I made a normal loaf in th e bread maker this morning (must admit it smells damn good). I'm going to attempt another sourdough loaf t... |
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Cake decorating stores - question Hello, Does anyone know of any stores in Auckland (preferably West or North Shore) that stock cake decorating supplies like fondant!I know of several online ones but woudl like to go and actually look at stuff.Thanks. |
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Cake and cup cake experts - question please When making cakes or cup cakes, is it correct that you add the flour last and just fold in, as if you mix for too long they can taste bread like! Mind never work because of this yet some recipies say put everything in a bowl and mix together for 3 mins! A... |
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Buzzy or Uli you there, sourdough question Hi, I've started keeping my starter mix in the fridge but finding i'm making a loaf every 2nd day or so, does the lower temperature allow the yeast to 'repopulate' in this time! Or am I better off keeping it out on the bench and feeding ev... |
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Edmonds cook book question My daughter wants to replace hers as it has been lost in transit. She says she had the "original". My understanding is that all of the latest ones still have "the original" recipes - is this right or not, please! |
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Cleaning question - stain in toilet bowl. Sorry I know this isnt actually a 'recipe' topic, but someone always seems to be able to answer an problem in here. We have a 'spare' toilet in our garage, which doesn't get used often. Because of that I wasn't aware that we had a ... |
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A question about Cinnamon Rolls. I'm a complete novice when it comes to using yeast. Made a batch of cinnamon rolls last night, however as I didn't bake them until this morning they have deflated (had left them covered on the bench) My question is should I have stored them in the... |
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Gravad lax - storing question I was wondering if it would be possible (and safe) to further preserve/store the finished product in oil? And if so, how long would this keep and what type of oil and container would be best? I have googled for answers but not found anything regarding sto... |
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Ipad question Does anyone have an ipad with an app to store their recipes in! |
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Simple baking question A recipe im using says to use self-raising flour. i only have high grade flour. Should i put in baking powder (!) to help it rise!Its chocolate self saucing pudding by the way |
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Quick slowcooker question - re carrots!?! HELP Hi all, I am doing a Silverside in the SC with malt vinegar/brown sugar and ginger ale.When should I put the carrots in !I want them to cook in time for tea at 6.30/7pm!Not sure as I've not done carrots before.I only just put the SC on at 12pm with th... |
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Plum Jam question we got a couple of kilo of the plum tree today and tried to make some jam. We used that new Chelsea jam sugar and followed the instructions to the letter, Unfortunatly it has not set. Is there anything we can add to get it to set!, will mean putting it ba... |
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Charcoal bbq question from a recent eucoch. yes.my testicles are shrinking as we speak, having to ask such advice when a real "bloke" should know this stuff. The missus convinced me not to buy a gas bbq today, but to spend half the amount on a charcoal one, which i've never used befor... |
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Apple jelly question I cooked up 1 1/2kilos of apple today to strain for jelly.After I got the juice there wasn't near as much juice as I expected.Can I add bought apple juice that has no added sugar or preservatives in it to make up a larger amount!Will it still set with... |
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Another dumb pavlova question! I'm really not having much luck today and should probably just give up. If you don't have cornflour, can you just use flour! |
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Another question about Pavlova! I have never, ever made meringue or pav and thought I would have a go! Is there anything I absolutely should or should not do and what can I do with all the yolks! Many thanks. |
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Quick question I am part way through baking and have realised I don't have any eggs.Is there anything I can use as a replacement!It's a date loaf.Many thanks. |
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Cafe food question what kind od food do you like to order from the cabinet in a nice modern cafe.sweet or savoury |
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Cream cheese icing question my cream cheese icing is runny, what have i done wrong?over/under beating? not enough/too much icing sugar? and does anyone have a recipe that might use up runny cream cheese icing? thanks |
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Pikelets question My pikelets always end up tasting fine but the colour is normally far too dark on the outside.Any tricks, hints, tips, for better colour for future batches!Thanks. |
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Christmas cake tin -question I have a 32cm square cake tin that i want to make a large cake in, for this christmas. Can anyone advise me as to how much fruit i would use. My good recipe that uses 2kg of fruit usually fits 25cm tin. |
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Tinned asparagus question! I know this is weird but I have found that suddenly none of my local supermarkets stock tinned asparagus anymore. I'm sure I'm not imagining this, I have hunted high and low. Does anyone have intelligence on this very desperate situation! |
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Dishwasher question - cycle time Hi. For the last few months we've had the feeling that our dishwasher is about to die. One of the clues is that the fast wash, which used to take 40 mins max, is now taking at least 1 1/2 hours. However, when we were looking at new dishwashers, we wer... |
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Muffin + Cup cake Question What is the trick to stop the above from sticking in their paper cases!Mine always stick and are difficult to detach from the paper.Should I spray them first! |
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Cream Cheese Icing Question Have made a carrott cake with cream cheese icing, will probably be about 3 or 4 days until it's all eaten.I'd rather keep the cake in a tin as I find cakes can go a bit hard in the fridge, but wondering if the cream cheese icing will be ok for a few days ... |
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Stupid Question from a stupid cook When making cookies and you have to roll them with your hands how do you stop the mixture sticking to your hands and sticking to the fork when flatting them. |
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Butter Question - I should know this but. If a recipe calls for say 125g melted butter does that mean take that amount of butter and melt it OR melt butter and measure out 125g! I should know but don't bake a whole lot, my cakes usually have oil and not butter but I have found a recipe like and d... |
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Cobb Loaf question! I am wanting to stuff the cob loaf with a spinach dip, do I have to heat the cob or can or just serve it cold but toast the inner of the loaf for dipping!All the recipes I have looked up say to cook the cob with dip in.TIA(Mrs W) |
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Chicken carcus soup question i have a chicken carcus here and im hoping to make a chicken and vege soup with it but im not sure how too any helpful tips will be helpful please..... do i just boil chicken add veges ??do i need a stock?and last but not least how do i get it not to get ... |
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