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Tina's chestnut stuffing and other secret and not so secret recipes

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Namechabged · 19/10/2020 08:03

Mine is equal measures of buttermilk and mayo, and then double of Greek yogurt, half the juice of one lemon, two tbsp of dried Parmesan, a teaspoon of dill, garlic granules, Maldon seat salt, onion powder, and cracked black pepper.

Makes that amazing ranch dressing you get on the side of fried shit in America and is great for pizza crusts but you can also make kids eat ANYTHING dipped in it.

I’ve watched my kids enthusiastically eat celery, radishes and green peppers which aren’t normally things they will eat raw.

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lilstarr99 · 21/10/2020 19:38

@BlueFringe

Ok this is a bit weird but I have this recipe that currently only I have. It was passed down from my uncle to my DM who died recently. We have barely any family left so I’ll only be able to pass it on to DD, but it’s so good that I think it needs to be out there in the world. I’ve only ever given it to people one to one before... but here goes.... in honour of my wonderful DM who’s no longer here to make it with me... Wine

It has no exact measurements (the ‘packs’ are just as bought in Asda lol) and contains about every food group in it. It’s a meal in itself. But also amazing on a Christmas dinner:

TINA'S CHESTNUT STUFFING

Chestnuts x 2 pack roughly chopped

Chopped Bacon x 2 packs

Peppers x 3 chopped

Onions x 1 bag pre chopped

Egg x 1 or 2 (to bind)

Breadcrumbs x 2 tubs

Sausage meat x 2 packs

Chorizo x 1 sausage chopped

Garlic x 3 cloves chopped

  1. Pan fry chopped bacon & chopped chorizo. Set aside to cool
  1. Pan fry chopped onion & chopped peppers. Set aside to cool
  1. In a bowl mix sausage meat, chopped garlic, breadcrumbs and egg.
  1. Add sprinkle of salt and pepper
  1. Add bacon, chorizo, onion, peppers and chestnuts to the bowl. Mix in with hands until all blended.
  1. Put in oven tin. Greaseproof paper lining helps. Press with fork and score the top.
  1. Bake at 180/200 until top is dark brown and crispy.
  1. Allow to cool then slice. It cuts easier when cold but delicious hot or cold.

Merry Christmas DM HaloWine

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. I’m going to make this for my family at Christmas. Your DM’s recipe will definitely live on 😊
lilstarr99 · 21/10/2020 19:31

How lovely of you to share this amazing recipe. I will do this at Christmas and your DM’s recipe will live on!

explorerdog · 21/10/2020 19:27

@abstractzebra

I always heat an onion, a carrot and a stick of celery in the milk before I make a cheese or mushroom sauce and it makes it lovely and tasty.
Great tip! Thanks
Peterrabbitcandoone · 21/10/2020 19:23

Placemarking
Amazing thread

rosie39forever · 21/10/2020 19:18

Any homemade soup either in a pan or soup maker is vastly improved with 2 table spoons of full fat Philadelphia cheese blended in, makes it creamy and slightly tangy.

Tini17 · 21/10/2020 18:55

Omg I love this thread!

Mine has been mentioned - dark chocolate into chilli.
Also, a small handful of currants into slow cooker bolognaise type mince for a change up.

pavlovarules · 21/10/2020 18:52

My yorkshire pudding - add an extra egg white to the batter, really gives them a lift!

Ness1234 · 21/10/2020 18:48

I now have many new recipes, thanks everyone!

HelpOrHindrance · 21/10/2020 18:45

My family love my American Mac n Cheese
Cook some pasta - preferably Macaroni
Put evaporated milk into a pan
Add as much cheese as you like to the pan! Melt the cheese and add the cooked pasta!!!!
Voila!

kitkat71 · 21/10/2020 18:36

This is a fabulous thread.
My rocky road recipe is often requested:
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A HEALTH FOOD!

700g milk chocolate
200g golden syrup
325g butter
Box of malteasers
Bag of white chocolate chips
1 packet digestives
Bag mini marshmallows

Melt butter and golden syrup over a very low heat.

Crush digestive and malteasers and mix together with marshmallows.

When butter and syrup completely melted, remove from heat and stir in chocolate until completely melted.

Add chocolate mixture to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Pour onto lined baking tray and spread evenly over tray.

Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the top

Refrigerate until firm.

** if you really want to change things up, use bag of toffees instead of malteasers - freeze toffees, then smash with a rolling pin.

LashesZ · 21/10/2020 18:30

My beef stew.

Cook onions with butter and salt v slowly. Then add tomato paste and 1 cup flour for a minute. Add 3 cups beef stock, Rosemary and a mini bottle red wine.
Put in casserole dish, beef on top (no searing) and no lid. Cook on 160 for 1 hour. Lardons (do not skip), carrots, pots and anything else in, beef on top poking out of liquid so it will brown. Back in oven for 1.5 hour, turn beef every now and again for even brown.

It is AMAZING.

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 21/10/2020 18:24

My mashed potato. Not a healthy option.
Mashed potatoes, creme fraiche, roast garlic, boursin cream cheese, butter, salt and pepper, chives if the fancy takes you.

Jack80 · 21/10/2020 18:19

Sounds yummy

divafever99 · 21/10/2020 18:15

Chocolate torte, except it's not my favourite recipe but a very old Jamie Oliver one.

WhereDoesThisToiletGo · 21/10/2020 18:05

Christmas pudding ice cream
500g tub chilled ready made custard - (get good quality custard like Waitrose or M&S. Not bright yellow instant stuff!)
Same size tub double cream, whipped
125g ( or more) leftover Christmas pudding, crumbled ( or buy a couple of individual ones)
Liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky or Baileys (optional) (I think Cointreau is best!!)
Zest of orange.
Mix together the custard and whipped cream then stir in the crumbled Christmas pudding and orange zest. Freeze in a large Tupperware, no need to stir during freezing.
Looks great frozen in a lined bowl and serving it turned out like a traditional Chrismas pudding.
Flambe-ing with brandy not recommended...

toobloominghot · 21/10/2020 17:55

Shamelessly following for all these fab recipes!!

grandehorizontale · 21/10/2020 17:54

Chicken marbella. Google it. Who would have thought that chicken with prunes could be so delicious. Always a winner - and serve it with mashed potato - the sauce is delicious.

Gotthetshirt23 · 21/10/2020 17:44

Greek yoghurt (or any full fat plain) is so useful !
My lockdown (the first one Hmm) triumph was flat breads , 3 ingredients and as easy as to make,
Use them all the time !
Then a few spoonfuls if yoghurt with any seasoning mix makes an ultra quick and tasty dip !

Loving the recipes on this thread . Screenshot multiple, thank you all
And I agree , marmite roasties are fab !

OrigamiPenguinArmy · 21/10/2020 16:13

If this thread was a cookery book I’d buy it.

My addition is barbecue chicken tray bake. Put chicken thighs and a mixture of sweet and regular potatoes chopped into wedges in a roasting tin with some olive oil. Bake for about 25mins, then add some thickly sliced courgettes and a tin or good handful of frozen sweet corn. Pour over a tin of chopped tomatoes and a few good squirts of barbecue sauce, if you like a bit of heat add some chilli sauce too. Bake for about 25mins more then serve. Goes down really well with visiting children and is minimal mess because it’s all in one tin.

Phwooooar · 21/10/2020 15:49

@ByebyeOcado I was just thinking it would be amazing if someone organised them all ... to share with me Grin

ByebyeOcado · 21/10/2020 15:40

Marking my place, as I have just gone through the whole thread, screenshooting the recipes, and put them in an album on my camera roll. Made a nice distraction from the dirge of job hunting!

EasternDailyStress · 21/10/2020 14:29

Cheats mascarpone and tomato sauce. Tin of ratatouille with two heaped TBS of Philadelphia cheese. Put in blender til mixed then heat. Delish.

MyPersona · 21/10/2020 14:24

@tillytown

Anybody got any vegetable stew/soup recipes? All the ones I've tried taste pretty meh
We like this but I use sweet potato instead of squash

Chili with avocado

stmartins60 · 21/10/2020 14:06

Oh thank you so much steppemum !

steppemum · 21/10/2020 13:57

@BlueFringe

Ok this is a bit weird but I have this recipe that currently only I have. It was passed down from my uncle to my DM who died recently. We have barely any family left so I’ll only be able to pass it on to DD, but it’s so good that I think it needs to be out there in the world. I’ve only ever given it to people one to one before... but here goes.... in honour of my wonderful DM who’s no longer here to make it with me... Wine

It has no exact measurements (the ‘packs’ are just as bought in Asda lol) and contains about every food group in it. It’s a meal in itself. But also amazing on a Christmas dinner:

TINA'S CHESTNUT STUFFING

Chestnuts x 2 pack roughly chopped

Chopped Bacon x 2 packs

Peppers x 3 chopped

Onions x 1 bag pre chopped

Egg x 1 or 2 (to bind)

Breadcrumbs x 2 tubs

Sausage meat x 2 packs

Chorizo x 1 sausage chopped

Garlic x 3 cloves chopped

  1. Pan fry chopped bacon & chopped chorizo. Set aside to cool
  1. Pan fry chopped onion & chopped peppers. Set aside to cool
  1. In a bowl mix sausage meat, chopped garlic, breadcrumbs and egg.
  1. Add sprinkle of salt and pepper
  1. Add bacon, chorizo, onion, peppers and chestnuts to the bowl. Mix in with hands until all blended.
  1. Put in oven tin. Greaseproof paper lining helps. Press with fork and score the top.
  1. Bake at 180/200 until top is dark brown and crispy.
  1. Allow to cool then slice. It cuts easier when cold but delicious hot or cold.

Merry Christmas DM HaloWine

here you go stmartins60