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sinking victoria sponge update

After consulting my sister, she said she always weighs her eggs. So I used the 6-6-6 oz method with three eggs. I weighed the eggs (7oz) and then, as she instructed, made up the difference with the...

rowanwitch

Having trouble with my banana cake

for some reason my last couple of attempts have been lovely fresh from the oven but have quickly become almost slimy and soggy... I am assuming the bananas are reabsorbing moisure any ideas as it is a...

grange

Delia's chocolate truffle torte

I'm about to start making Delias chocolate truffle torte but have no rum! Do you think Cointreau instead would be ok?

brenda

Wanted-- supper recipes for

2 people . Having a friend over for supper onFriday-- need any ideas for a supper.Am no great shakes at cooking anything, but willing to try . Any help greatfully received.Brenda

echokilo

Spuds!!

Can anyone point me to some unusual, interesting potato recipes ..... especially to go with slow roast lamb shoulder. TIA

tinkerbell23

Mousakka

Seen a lamb mousakka on come dine with me there- looked brilliant !! Can you make chicken or beef aswell? Id eat lamb but mum Wouldnt if i made it for us all? And what recipie do you use? Xx...

tamborine

Elderflower

Elderflower in bloom. Anyone got tried & tested recipes for cordials & wine, please

joannie10

Healthy Energy/Cereal Bars

My nephew could be doing with something a bit more that just fruit for his morning snack at school - can anyone offer a recipe for a healthy energy snack/cereal bar type thing? Some of the shop bought...

robert551069

Golden coconut pyramids

For this delicious treat , please go to :- http://www.bbcgoodfoo...den-coconut-pyramids. (Please note that coconut is high in cholesterol,however)...

quizzywig

sinking victoria sponge

why does my victoria sponge (Mary Berry recipe) sink after I've taken the tins from the oven? I put them on a wire rack to cool and after some minutes they sink. This is very disappointing as they are...

slinky.kate

secret ingrediants

i am making spag.bol. the sauce is nice'but'it seems to be missing something to give it oomph'what do you add to bring the flavours out??

FrillyPancake

How to make Onion Gravy

Hi guys needing some help, I have some stock cubes (not sure what kind I would need), got plety red onions to use up and fancied making some onion gravy - where do I start? Where do I finish? lol. How...

gina32

lamb steaks....

anyone know of a tasty recipe for them please?

Segilla

Using stale bread

Instead of the traditional stodgy bread pudding, is it possible to make a concoction using yeast?

dickythecook

Aubergine Recipe in last Sat telegraph

Does any one have the recipe book that came with last Saturdays Telegraph. My dear old mum wanted to do the aubergine dish, has bought the aubergines but the booklet has been re-cycled by dad.(i don't...

slinky.kate

have you ever heard of pasta shoota

i think thats how you spell it,my pals mother used to make it and i would love the recipe.

Valeriea

Knickerbocker Glory Recipe

Hi, I used to love Knickerbocker Glory when I used to go out to restaurants in the 70's. Does anyone have a tried and trusted recipe for it? Thanks in advance.

Valeriea

Recipes using Radishes

Hi, I don't know much about radishes and was wondering if anyone had any recipes using them.?

beanebabe

Canapes

I'm having a few girls over for drinks on Friday and want to serve some nibbles. Does anyone have any ideas for some quick canapes that I can make in advance.

mintymow

Apple Pie

Can I cook an uncooked frozen apple pie direct from the freezer. Or should I cook it first then freeze and heat up when needed.

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