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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: shkooter on November 12, 2012, 10:34:48 am
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I am going to give my new TM a workout over the next week preparing for the birthdays in our family (me, DH and DS are all within 4 days of each other)
We are having a 2pm gathering and I'm planning the following
Sausage rolls (prepare on Thursday or Friday)
- http://themixingsessions.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/thermomix-mini-sausage-rolls/
Savory Chicken Balls (prepare on Thursday or Friday)
- EDC Cookbook
Hommus, Dukkah, Sundried Tomato dip (prepare Saturday)
- EDC Cookbook
Cob Loaf Dip (prepare loaf Friday, dip Saturday)
- http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=599.0
Chicken Parfait (prepare Wednesday)
- http://www.whyisthereair.com/2011/07/31/perfect-parfait/
Johnro's cookies and cream fudge
- http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5062.0
Spelt Bread Rolls (prepare Friday or Saturday)
- EDC Cookbook
White Chocolate Cheesecake (prepare Friday)
- http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/8384/white-chocolate-cheesecake.aspx
Fruit platter (to be prepared by DH Saturday)
and of course the cake will need to be made and decorated, which will be done over Thursday and Friday (and probably Saturday)
Is this even possible? Any hints for me?
Can the Sausage rolls be cooked on Thursday and kept in the fridge or freezer until Saturday? What about the Savory Chicken Balls? I also have one vegetarian coming - any suggestions as to what I can make?
Am I nuts for even considering all of this?
Thanks
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Fantastic that you are getting on board with TM cooking, yep all poss & look to see what you can freeze ahead of time
H :)
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No you are not nuts:)
Have you considered these vegetarian sausage rolls ?http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5376.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5376.0)
They are really yummy and most people can't tell that there is no meat in them.
Good luck with the cooking
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Hi shkooter, I'm glad to see you are trying my sausage rolls!
I cook mine and then freeze them. They can be defrosted in the fridge overnight and then just reheated on the day.
I would also make the cake in advance and freeze it uniced. Ice it whilst frozen the day before the party.
Hummus can last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container with a covering of oil. Johnro's fudge can be made a week in advance too.
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No you are not nuts:)
Have you considered these vegetarian sausage rolls ?http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5376.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5376.0)
They are really yummy and most people can't tell that there is no meat in them.
Good luck with the cooking
Thanks EmeraldSue. These look fantastic and I've added them to the list
Hi shkooter, I'm glad to see you are trying my sausage rolls!
I cook mine and then freeze them. They can be defrosted in the fridge overnight and then just reheated on the day.
I would also make the cake in advance and freeze it uniced. Ice it whilst frozen the day before the party.
Hummus can last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container with a covering of oil. Johnro's fudge can be made a week in advance too.
that's awesome to know. I'll cook your sausage rolls on Wednesday, and make the veggie rolls (but leave them uncooked) and freeze them both.
I wish I had room to freeze the cake. I should have enough room to leave it in the fridge though, so I'll do that, I'll need to make a batch of marshmallow fondant at some stage too. If I remember from last year it'll be better if I make it soon (tomorrow) and keep it in the fridge for a couple of days.
I'm starting to freak out a little already..........
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Just think you may be busy but you won't have too much washing up with the tmx.
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Just think you may be busy but you won't have too much washing up with the tmx.
LOL
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If it were me shkooter, with all that cooking I would just buy the bread rolls instead of making them - alternatively chookie or one of the expert bakers might be able to tell you how to parbake and then freeze them so you can just finish them off on the day rather than the whole kneading and proving etc when you are trying to et everything else ready.
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Sounds like a normal days cooking to me, not stupid. :) :)
So much can be made ahead, and its so quick in the thermomix.
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You sound very organised shkooter.
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shkooter - I'm taking notes here!! What you've planned sounds really great!! :D
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You sound very organised shkooter.
I sound very organized in theory. Whether I can pull it off remains to be seen LOL
If it were me shkooter, with all that cooking I would just buy the bread rolls instead of making them
That's definitely a consideration - it'll depend on how the cake decorating is going
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Wow great menu good luck with it.
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All sounds great, and yes...it is possible. :D
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It sounds fantasitc shkooter!! My advice to you would be to not panic if something doesn't go exactly to plan ;)
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Thanks Kimmy, Astara and Amy.
Fudge was done today - the teensy bit I sampled was delicious.
I've got my liver soaking and my shallots marinating for tomorrow.
So far so good!!
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It sounds fantasitc shkooter!! My advice to you would be to not panic if something doesn't go exactly to plan ;)
That's very good advice Amy. The main thing is that you enjoy your birthday celebrations.
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It sounds fantasitc shkooter!! My advice to you would be to not panic if something doesn't go exactly to plan ;)
That's very good advice Amy. The main thing is that you enjoy your birthday celebrations.
I'll definitely be enjoying the celebrations. I'm at the end of a 30 day fitness challenge which included no drinking, so once I have a glass of bubbly in my hand all the stress will be forgotten - or at least someone elses problem ;D
As long as no one touches my thermie >:(
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Sounds good shkooter! ;D
Maybe hide thermie under your bed... or somewhere else safe ;)
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I'm not doing too badly
Sausage rolls - done
Chicken Parfait - done
Johnro's cookies and cream fudge - done
Vegetarian sausage rolls - filling is prepared (I ran out of puff pastry - d'oh)
Marshmallow fondant - done
Still to do
Cob Loaf - which I'll bake tomorrow. Considering the recipe I decided that having it 2 days old isn't too bad
Spelt Bread Rolls (Saturday)
Dips (prepare Saturday morning)
White Chocolate Cheesecake (prepare Friday)
Fruit platter (to be prepared by DH Saturday)
I'll bake the cake Friday morning, then cut it and decorate it on Friday afternoon and night. And probably Saturday morning LOL. If it's a disaster at least Costco isn't too far away :D
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You're doing very well shkooter! :D
I'm sure you won't need to resort to Costco ;)
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Don't go to Costco shkooter. It is full of over processed cheap rubbish. Even a disaster (which I am sure wont happen) will taste better than their food. :) :) not many more sleeps now ;)
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Doing well :) :)
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Wow, you are doing amazing, shkooter! Well done. :D
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doing very well. :)
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Another good day today
The cob is baked, although I am going to do a second one tomorrow so that I can make a vegetarian cob dip.
Cheesecake is done
Vegetarian sausage rolls are frozen.
Tomorrow will be baking and decorating the cake, cooking another cob, and making the chicken h'or deuvers from the EDC.
:) Wish me luck!!!!
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Wow shkooter you are doing so well. Can't wait to see the cake. Happy cooking for tomorrow.
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Yes I agree, you are going great there shkooter. There was never any doubt you could do it and I hope you get lots of praise on Saturday.
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You've put in a lot of hard work shkooter, its very admirable. Well done :D
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Wow, I'm very impressed.
I have DD's party next Saturday, but my thermomix is only coming Fri night beforehand, so just keeping it simple (will def make sorbet though - a couple of her little friends have allergies too, but that will fit the bill. And a couple of dips). Will make her cakes (one for playcentre, one for the party) in my stand mixer, and then I'm giving it to Mum (for Xmas)!
But the week after that we are hosting our work Xmas party here - about 30-40 people! Hope they don't expect toooo much. There's a decent takeaway place around the corner though if all else fails!
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Jo, I just had to mention your signature line. I love it :D
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I love it too Jo. Have fun with your thermie.
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That all sounds great Jo
The party was a success and all the food was delicious. The only problem I ran into was making the buttercream frosting to go under the fondant. I tried making it in the TM, but it was an utter failure, so (after going to the shops to buy icing sugar) I made it using the kitchen aid.
I'm so glad I had the TM. It would have been way harder trying to do everything without it.
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Glad it went well(apart from the buttercream )
Would love to see a picture of your cake in the celebration cake photo thread.
Happy Birthday!
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Glad it all went well. I have same prob with buttercream and just prefer to set up bench mixer ( its the only time it gets used now) and go for it the old fashioned way. You get a whiter color which is easier to tint to get the right color result. Well done :)
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Glad all the party food went well except for the butter cream, did you enjoy the party?
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Glad it was a success! And happy birthday(s)!! :D
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Glad it went well(apart from the buttercream )
Would love to see a picture of your cake in the celebration cake photo thread.
Happy Birthday!
I'll do a search for that thread and will upload a pic. I'm pretty proud of my efforts
Glad all the party food went well except for the butter cream, did you enjoy the party?
I had sooooo much fun. I am glad my sister was here to help out with DS, as I had a couple (too many) drinks, and I was so busy making sure that everyone else was eating that I didn't eat anything other than a couple of bits of bread and dip :-))
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Glad it all went well shkooter. Now when was your actual birthday, I need to add it to my forum birthday book. Happy birthday if it has been already, it sounds as if you enjoyed the joint birthday party.
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Well done shkooter! That birthday cake looks fantastic too :D :D :D
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Glad it all went well shkooter. Now when was your actual birthday, I need to add it to my forum birthday book. Happy birthday if it has been already, it sounds as if you enjoyed the joint birthday party.
My birthday was yesterday Judy. We like to get them all over with quickly - my son is today, and my husband is on Thursday :)
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You have the same birthday as me shkooter!! :D
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Great cake Shkooter. And happy birthday for yesterday.
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Can't have you missing out shkooter
(http://www.commentsyard.com/graphics/belated-birthday/belated-birthday02.gif) (http://www.commentsyard.com/happy-belated-birthday-in-different-colors/)
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Happy Birthday Amy.
And thanks Judy 😄
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Thanks shkooter, happy belated birthday to you too :D
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Love the cake shkooter. You are very clever. Happy birthday for yesterday ;)
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Great cake, glad you had a good time and had a great birthday :) :)
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That cake is amazing. I will NOT be showing that to my kids, or they will want one! ;)