The Official TSR Recipe Thread

http://www.uk-learning.net/t18981.html the ultimate roast potatoes thread everyone!

we need extra posts on potato cooking - they are a staple of the diet, so have got to be covered in some detail.

Reply 25

A Glass Of Water- Refreshing drink

*Get a glass
*Turn on the tap
*Wait for the water to run a bit whilst in hard water area (The trick is to wait until it gets warm and then it goes real cold and clear)
*Put the glass underneath

and Voila! Glass of Water. Internationally recognised drink!

Oh I'm so sarcastic for the person who's idea this thread was in the first place lol!

Reply 26

piginapoke

Fairy Bread (from Mrs Pig):

Ingredients

Bread
Butter (or marge, whatever takes your fancy)
Hundreds and thousands (those little multi coloured things you sprinkle on ice cream)

Directions

Spead butter on bread.
Sprinkle over some hundreds and thousands.
Eat.

Can you put glitter on them? or is that hazardous to health???

Reply 27

Omelettes & fried eggs

i absolutely adore eggs, although I'm still learning to cook them properly.

the key thing is making sure your pan is very hot, with oil coating all of the pan. i tend to use medium-high heat when cooking them.

fried egg:
crack an egg into a hot pan, and break the yolk if desired. let the bottom turn golden brown, then flip (if you like both sides brown). if you want a runny yolk, then take it off the heat as soon as the outside of the yolk goes solid, but is still quite spongy if you prod it with a spoon (taking care not to break the yolk). add salt to taste

omelette:
for a meal, allow 3/4 eggs per person. beat them together in a bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper.
pour the mixture into a heated small round frying pan (again medium-high heat), let the bottom set itself, then add your own mixture of cheese, mushrooms, ham, peppers etc. then fold half the omelette over the other, and turn it round a few times to make sure that the two halves have stuck together. don't overcook it - you will then have a slightly runny middle with the cheese slightly melted.. mmmm heavenly :biggrin:

Reply 28

Danithestudent

i have an enhancement on that :biggrin:

after the running water goes cold, rinse the glass a few times to get it nice and cold first

:wink:

Reply 29

Rude Word Biscuits

Get some digestives (chocolate even)
Get some of those cool icing pens
Write your favourite obscenities on them
Give them to the ones you love
Imagine the smile on your best mates face when you hand them a biscuit that says "Shithead"

Reply 30

Danithestudent

btw dani, i think more umm 'sophisticated' recipes are required. unlike you, i can't cook very well yet :tongue:

and i need to learn before uni...

can anyone provide anything on marinading and cooking various types of meat, like beef pork and chicken? i'm thinking of frying, stewing, grilling, baking etc.

Reply 31

Oil, garlic and a bit of seasoning. Rub garlic into meat as well.

I can't cook too well. I've never used a grill in my life...

Reply 32

P.S. I solved my foody problem by going to Amazon.co.uk and ordering a student cookbook

Reply 33

Danithestudent

would have thought you would have liked this thread- cos it came from your idea in the uni sub forum :frown:

*sniff sniff*
i have included all your fabulous recipes!!
even the water :smile:

Reply 34

Cossack

Best recipe for delicious food.

Step. 1 Get a girlfriend
Step.2 Demand food
Step 3 Apologise...and then enjoy the food :smile:

Reply 35

Cossack

Best recipe for delicious food.

Step. 1 Get a girlfriend
Step.2 Demand food
Step 3 Apologise...and then enjoy the food :smile:

good plan!!
except if you are my bf cos I can't cook very well :redface:

that's why i need good recipes! othewise it goes horribly wrong!! :biggrin:

Reply 36

Cossack

ruthiepoothie

good plan!!
except if you are my bf cos I can't cook very well :redface:

that's why i need good recipes! othewise it goes horribly wrong!! :biggrin:

Step 4 Have affair wth girl at catering college

Reply 37

Cossack

Step 4 Have affair wth girl at catering college

lol...that sounds more like it!!

Reply 38

Cottage Pie Recipe (http://www.cuisinedumonde.com/cottage_pie.html)

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1 onion

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1 carrot

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1 tablespoon of oil

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500 grams / 1 lb of beef mince

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2 tablespoons of flour

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1 tablespoon of tomato sauce (ketchup)

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½ to 1 tablespoon of Worcester sauce (Lee & Perins)

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½ cup of peas

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½ cup of corn kernels (optional)

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1 bouquet garni or a small bunch of herbs chopped finely and one whole bay leaf

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¾ to 1 cup of beef stock

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3 to 4 large potatoes

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1 tablespoon of butter

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salt and pepper

Peel and chop the onion and carrot finely. Heat the oil in a large frypan or saucepan, add the onion and cook until the onion is clear or translucent. Add the minced beef and sauté using a wooden spoon break up the mince so it is nice and fine. When the mince is thoroughly browned stir through the flour and cook for one minute. Add the tomato sauce, Worcester sauce, finely chopped carrot, peas, corn and herbs. Stir thoroughly to combine. Gradually add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and cover, simmering for 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. The mixture should be quite thick. Remove and discard the bouquet garni or whole bay leaf and set mixture aside.

Peel the potatoes, chop into quarters and place in a medium saucepan with cold water just covering the potatoes. Add a little salt to the water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. When the potatoes are cooked, drain and place back on the heat for a few seconds to let any extra water evaporate. Mash the potatoes with one tablespoon of butter until the potato is very creamy - add a little milk if necessary. Add salt to taste.

Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F or gas mark 5. Spoon the mince mixture into a pie dish, then spoon or pipe the creamy mashed potato over the mince. Sprinkle grated cheese on top if desired and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potato is golden and the pie is heated through. (Serves 4)

Reply 39