Thread to share your tried and true RECIPES or to ask for them :)

[j*oono]

I love raspberries.

My last trifle was made with raspberries and fresh berries but why are they so expensive at Christmas?  

[cherry*135]

Corned beef ( the rolled brisket) and silverside are two types meats. Both salt cured. My Mum used to cook the corned beef, I prefer the silverside.. both are tasty really.

Vinegar is used to tenderise meat.

[katydidthat]

I use a silverside roast sometimes ... no added salt, nothing but meat. I like one with a nice layer of fat on top to add flavour.

[katydidthat]

Uses of stuffing mix.

Aside from using stuffing mix to stuff your chicken, there are other things you can do.

You can "stuff" lamb chops in that space they have.

You can use stuffing mix like breadcrumbs (already flavoured), so you can use it for chicken pieces.

You can make stuffing balls with your roast.

And, you can make stuffing pies with your roast ... just use a baking dish and add stuffing mix with water and butter (as per recipe) and cook. I like them crunchy 🙂

[bushies.girl]

 I cover my corned beef in water, then soak it for a cpl of hours, change the water, cover the corned beef with water, add an onion, a carrot, peppercorns, bayleaves, white vinegar & brown sugar,  bring the water to the boil, then simmer for a cpl of hours. 

[j*oono]

Sandy, we haven't had dinner yet but I just made the mustard sauce in a saucepan and I will reheat it in the microwave when dinner is ready.

I think you are right about the vinegar/cooking liquid ratio.  I tested 3/4 cup liquid 1/4 cup vinegar and decided to reduce it down to 3/4 cup liquid and just a good splash of brown malt vinegar.

The family concensus is... awesome!  Thank you, that one's a keeper.

[bushies.girl]

Does anyone have a good recipe for potato bake WITHOUT cream pls? Not a great lover of cream  ..... Also one for a pasta bake with chicken and bacon would be great also

[j*oono]

I don't have an actual recipe Bushies girl but I do an easy one.  Just layer sliced potato and sliced onion in a baking dish that has been greased with olive oil.  Pour over a cup of chicken stock.  Chicken oxo will do, doesn't have to be the real thing.

Dob with butter.

Cover with foil and bake 'til it's all tender, then sprinkle with grated cheese or parmesan cheese and brown.

[lealta]

Katy, if you want to try a great stuffing mix recipe, try this one that I make for Thanksgiving.  My husband has never been a squash eater, but he loves this one.

Summer squash For Thanksgiving

¼ cup melt butter

1 pkg chicken flavored StoveTop stuffing or similar mix

5 cups thinly sliced yellow crook neck squash about 5

1 thinly sliced onion

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonaise

Shredded cheddar cheese

Place melted butter in a 9 inch square casserole.  Sprinkle Stove Top or similar stuffing mix over butter.. Combine the squash, onion, chicken soup, and sour cream. Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Spread on top of stuffing mix. Top with large pkg shredded cheddar cheese. Bake 1 hour at 350.

[jisretired2010]

I can tell you how yummy that recipe is Susan.....I have made it several times and we all love it.

[katydidthat]

Thanks, Lealta.

What I sometimes do with a stuffing mix is add a can of tomatoes and chopped onion ... it makes it a pretty pink colour, and adds some moisture and texture

Sorry, Bushies, I only know one recipe for a potato bake and that's with cream ... I'll post it here in case anyone else is interested.

Sliced potatoes
Sliced onions
Grated cheese
Cream (real cream, not thickened)

Add a layer or two of potatoes, to a casserole dish, add a layer of onions, then a layer of cheese. Repeat as necessary and end with cheese. Pour in the cream. Bake on moderate heat until browned - about an hour.

Cover if it gets too browned, but uncover again towards the end of the cooking time to get a more crispy cheese topping.