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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Share one cooking tip....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Slimming world people...

Add marmite to cottage cheese.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't burn it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't burn it "

is that speciality

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't burn it

is that speciality "

* your

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Melting chocolate in a microwave also melts the bowl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Melting chocolate in a microwave also melts the bowl."

Not if its a microwaveable bowl

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking "

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying "

shall try this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you buy fresh cut herbs and freeze them in their bags they don't lose flavour and can be used as and when you need them

A pinch of Mustard in your cheese sauce makes it extra cheesy

Put a wooden spoon across the top of the boiling pan and it won't boil over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying

shall try this "

Make sure its not the root end you cut off first, that's the "hairy" bit, as that's where the chemical is released that produces the fine "gas" that makes you cry

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you buy fresh cut herbs and freeze them in their bags they don't lose flavour and can be used as and when you need them

A pinch of Mustard in your cheese sauce makes it extra cheesy

Put a wooden spoon across the top of the boiling pan and it won't boil over"

I still need to try the wooden spoon trick

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying

shall try this

Make sure its not the root end you cut off first, that's the "hairy" bit, as that's where the chemical is released that produces the fine "gas" that makes you cry"

Ok thankyou

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr"

Once the egg is in don't let the water boil anymore - too much bubbling/seething water will reduce the white of slightly older eggs to that scummy foam so you get less egg.

There is an alternative method of poaching eggs if all else fails. Use a frying pan with a lid. Put and inch and a half of water in (from the kettle to save time) and bring to a boil. Once the first bubbles appear turn the heat as low as it will go.

Crack your eggs into a cup then slide into the barely simmering water.

After 1 minute turn the heat off and put the lid on. Leave for 10 minutes then serve.

If you like them less or more done adjust the time you leave them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Once the egg is in don't let the water boil anymore - too much bubbling/seething water will reduce the white of slightly older eggs to that scummy foam so you get less egg.

There is an alternative method of poaching eggs if all else fails. Use a frying pan with a lid. Put and inch and a half of water in (from the kettle to save time) and bring to a boil. Once the first bubbles appear turn the heat as low as it will go.

Crack your eggs into a cup then slide into the barely simmering water.

After 1 minute turn the heat off and put the lid on. Leave for 10 minutes then serve.

If you like them less or more done adjust the time you leave them."
thankyou I will give it a go

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying "

I used to do it with ma bike helmet on

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil "

Always in the drawer

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr"

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When cutting an onion slice the bottom off and discard it straight away.. and point the cut part away from you or stand the onion on the cut... this helps reduce crying

I used to do it with ma bike helmet on "

Iv tried goggles

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil "

Foil is for covering and wrapping not for lining!

Get baking paper/parchment not greaseproof, it has a layer of silicone on it that makes it really non-stick.

If you need to bake a pastry case blind (ie without any filling) then cut some baking paper to size.then scrunch it up. Flatten it out again and it will be pliable enough to fit into all the corners easily. If you don't have any baking beans any dried beans or even rice will work - just keep separate after and don't try to cook the rice when you next have chilli!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water"

Wow will try that too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too "

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Grease proof paper!! The amount of times I've made filo pastry tarts that end up as tarts as the pastry gets stuck to the tinfoil

Foil is for covering and wrapping not for lining!

Get baking paper/parchment not greaseproof, it has a layer of silicone on it that makes it really non-stick.

If you need to bake a pastry case blind (ie without any filling) then cut some baking paper to size.then scrunch it up. Flatten it out again and it will be pliable enough to fit into all the corners easily. If you don't have any baking beans any dried beans or even rice will work - just keep separate after and don't try to cook the rice when you next have chilli! "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out "
me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To save time, gas, and needless washing up when cooking jacket potato + baked beans simply put the tin of Heinz in the oven with the spud.

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "

Me too!! Ha ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

Me too!! Ha ha"

Is that an innuendo

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "

I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy a slow cooker.

Put it on low before going to

work, when you get home

greeted by fab smell making

you hungry.

You can use cheaper cuts of meat

as slow cooking works better.

reduce liquid gravy to about a 1/3

as gives out lots of own juices.

Use a Leek rather than Onion less

fluids plus no tears

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

Try to breath through your mouth only when cutting onions. Less tears

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Butter makes everything taste better..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Try to breath through your mouth only when cutting onions. Less tears"

I thought it was ears

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always butter the toast straight away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always ALWAYS fry eggs on low heat. Nothing ruins an egg quicker than high heat (well, apart from throwing it into a brick wall :P )

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... "
in the cling film?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?"

All I'm going to be thinking of is ball bags

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Always butter the toast straight away "

Nooooooo I like it left a bit

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By *educedWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

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By *educedWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Following a recipe is very much like some people on Fab.

It never ends up looking like the pic.

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?"

Yes!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

I forgot the oil! Add a bit of olive oil - oh I'm gonna get hate mail... in the cling film?

Yes!"

GENUIS!!!! Thankyou!!

Iv just cooked some myself and mother.. That is the way forward for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads "

The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple. "

I just tried the cling film technique, bloody brilliant

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out me for sure! Can't stand it when the White spreads

The white will spread if its an old egg. Always use fresh eggs and at room temperature broken into an other vessel , as many as you like at one time, carefully slide eggs into deep pan of simmering water with a little white wine vinegar ( better taste and doesn't discolour ) after using a slotted spoon to create a swirling vortex. If the eggs old the albumen protein breaks down creating the spread. Chef professional tip. Perfect every time and simple.

I just tried the cling film technique, bloody brilliant "

I have my uses

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out "

Not me. My poached eggs are stuff of legend!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Put a dash of vinegar in boiling water to poach eggs. Stops them sticking

Iv tried all the tips to poach an egg lovely, they never work for me .. Grrrr

Make a "pouch" out of cling film using a cup, break the egg into it, twist the top and drop it into the boiling water

Wow will try that too

come now everyone admit it who's going to try this tip out

Not me. My poached eggs are stuff of legend!!!"

Mine are now, thanks to cling film

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Enjoy cooking what your cooking

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Enjoy cooking what your cooking"

I always enjoys others cooking more than my own

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