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Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide / Re: Time differences
« on: March 11, 2009, 03:57:44 pm »
Think it must be to do with our time difference and yours. My times seem to be correct, so could be if I write something at 3pm, and you answer me, your time gets stuck on mine! Maybe???

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Recipe Requests / Re: Egg Custard
« on: March 11, 2009, 03:54:02 pm »
The recipe we have here in Spain is called 'Natillas' which is a custard dessert, but poured into small bowls and a plain Marie biscuit on top, served chilled. Very popular with children and DH!!! But obviously can be served as hot custard too!

The recipe we use here is either 6 yolks(if you have them left over from a meringue or something) if not 3 whole eggs. All ingredients thrown in together.

3 whole eggs
130g sugar
vanilla sugar sachet (if you don't get that there, just add bit of vanilla extract)
600g milk
1 teaspoon corn flour
(I also add a bit of liquid caramel so it's more yellowy!) ;)

Throw all the ingredients in, 8 mins, 90º, speed 4, half way through cooking time take off MC (this stops it curding, I think!) By allowing more air to circulate in THX. Chill for at least 2 hours.

However there is a tip, if it does curdle or separate, just add half MC of cold milk and 30 seconds speed 4.

Mine has never curdled. Great everyday dessert in my house. Nothing special......but kids love them. Try them cold and see what you think, can also be sprinkled with cinnamon instead of biscuit on top. 




This one in the photo has brown sugar, 3 whole eggs and some vanilla bean extract. Its delicious cold!

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Soups / Re: Quick Asian soup
« on: March 10, 2009, 08:53:57 pm »
Judy, please excuuse my ignorance, but what are dim sims? ???

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Recipe Requests / Re: Egg Whites
« on: March 10, 2009, 08:47:16 pm »
Thanks Karen & Cookie..... ;D
Have never heard of or tasted friands, but will give them a go later, am going to try lime and coconut ones, will let you know how it works out!!! Gets rid of 6....and the other 3 will freeze individually for fruit sorbets. :P

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Desserts / Re: Easy Apricot Slice
« on: March 10, 2009, 12:44:54 pm »
Thanks Judy, will give it a go at the weekend!

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Recipe Requests / Egg Whites
« on: March 09, 2009, 11:24:17 pm »
Any one can help?
Silly me, bought 9 egg whites which come in a bottle with a good sell by date for a bargain price. However, thought I would try them out, as have never bought them in a bottle already separated and ready to use, but now the time is running out, have only 2 days left, guess I can use a couple in fruit sorbets, but has anyone got a good idea of what I can do with the remaining 7 egg whites, except a meringue, as my kids aren't too keen on that.  :( In the worst scenario I could freeze them all individually for more sorbets.
Don't suppose anyone has a fantastic recipe which can help me use them up ;)
Pleeease....

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Desserts / Re: Easy Apricot Slice
« on: March 09, 2009, 11:13:45 pm »
Thanks Judy! Will give this a go at the weekend. It sounds like a great snack for the kids to take to school mid morniing break.
Aprox size tin to bake it in?  ???

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Condiments and Sauces / Re: PIZZA SAUCE
« on: March 09, 2009, 11:05:18 pm »
Thanks, will try but without the tomato paste as we don't have that here. Don't suppose you can check the ingredients in the paste, in case there is something else that I could add to make out for the missing ingredient! ???

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Recipe Requests / Re: New area for Recipe Requests
« on: March 09, 2009, 11:02:29 pm »
Well if thats the pork fillet, then this recipe is for the pork loin, sorry ::)
Like I mentioned been here too long, and forget certain words and expressions some time. And all the meat cuts and types of fish!!
In Spanish we call it 'Lomo' which is the loin, and the 'solomillo' is the fillet, which can also be salt baked, but I imagine half the length of time, maybe 25 or 30 minutes.

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Recipe Requests / Re: New area for Recipe Requests
« on: March 09, 2009, 07:31:16 pm »
Sorry Judy, don't know what that is!  ???
Been in Spain too long.
Is it the tender piece which is about 20cms long, and the most expensive part?

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Tips and Tricks / Non Repeating Garlic....
« on: March 07, 2009, 09:53:29 pm »
Living in Spain, we have garlic in absolutely everything, even at breakfast on toast! ;) Even a fried egg has garlic. We even have garlic soup, instead of onion soup! In omelette, mayonaisse, salads, meat, fish...in fact the only thing we don't use garlic in is the desserts.... :D
And have noticed that lots of you seem to have some indigestion problems with the garlic.
Well just a tip to you all. The centre part of the garlic is the part that repeats so if you cut it out, no problem!  ;)
In Spain, we even add a little garlic into babies purées!
Slice the garlic in half, and take out the centre piece, which is like a greenish shoot and discard.
Good luck and happy garlic eating!!! ;D

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Desserts / Re: Spanish Rice Pudding
« on: March 07, 2009, 09:37:10 pm »
Caroline,
I have tweaked this one, just a little and its excellent too.
Instead of lemon I add the peel of an orange, also a cinnamon stick.
I cut down the time to 35 minutes, and then add brown sugar, and half the amount of butter and then 5 minutes!
Cuts cooking time by 10 mins, and the taste and texture and just as good (but a little healthier!) Says she, stuffing her face with chocolate! ;D

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Desserts / Re: Easy Apricot Slice
« on: March 07, 2009, 09:29:07 pm »
Would like to give this a go, however what temperature is it to be baked at, and what sort of consistency should the apricots have before pouring away excess water. And also half cup of sugar, in Spain we have many cup sizes!  ;) Aprox how many grams is half a cup 50g?
Thanks
Bron

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Recipe Requests / Re: New area for Recipe Requests
« on: March 07, 2009, 09:09:52 pm »
Judy
Have a great recipe for salt baked pork in the Varoma.

Serves 6 or 8
1 or 1 and a half kilos pork loin in one piece
2 kilos rock salt
Mixed dried herbs

Its a fantastic recipe, so easy, and the best thing is it can even be eaten cold the following day. I made it for lunch today! (Hot)
Only tip is when finished cooking DO NOT not leave it in the salt, as it dries out and shrinks! Once finished cooking, take it out of the salt and leave it to cool a few minutes, and then slice as thin as possible with a very sharp knife. And serve, no sauce needed, although sometimes we do pour on a little olive oil and black pepper.

Add 1 and a half litres water into THX. Program 9 mins, Temp Varoma, speed 1.
Meanwhile coat the pork in mixed herbs, I use Provençal herbs, but you can use whatever you like.
Place a little salt in the bottom of the Varoma dish, and then place the pork on and cover with the salt. Pack it down well, if you need to, wet your hands and pack it all down so it is well sealed. And cover with the lid. Once the THX has heated up, I calculated 9 mins. Program 60 mins (for one a half kilos, 50 mins for a smaller piece), Temp Varoma. Speed 1.

But as it keeps so well, and can be eaten cold, I would recommend making the bigger piece. ;)

Once time is up, break off the salt, place pork on a board, and ask DH to carve it as thin as possible.

My family love this pork and its soooo simple....and versatile, great for sandwiches/rolls on a picnic.

Bron

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Recipe Book Recipe Reviews / Re: Recipe Book Tweaking and Reviews!
« on: March 07, 2009, 08:42:14 pm »
Only problem for me is that all these recipes aren't in my book.
 :-[
Any chance you could put up the ginger beer, please ;D

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