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Ridiculously simple recipes that never fail.

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nanna8 Thu 29-Jul-21 12:55:52

Here is one many will know for lemonade scones
I cup lemonade
1 cup cream
3 cups sr flour.
Mix up and don’t maul too much. Use extra four on hands and rolling pin. Roll out to at least half inch thickness and cut into scones using a tumbler. Can wipe tops with cream remnants. Cook quite hot for 15 mins 200 C
Another one for pizza bases.
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 cup SR flour. That’s it! Cook hot like scones after you have loaded it up with tomato purée, cheese and whatever you want.

nadateturbe Sun 01-Aug-21 07:33:10

Callistemon

^How do we download a whole thread?^

I've only just tried this but it may only download the one page you're on, not the whole thread.

Thanks Callistemon. I think maybe saving the link is better as it is updated.

Callistemon Sat 31-Jul-21 10:45:40

It helps, too, if you customise the thread so you get 100 posts on a page (Customise at the top of the thread)

Spinnaker Sat 31-Jul-21 10:43:15

Callistemon

I'm on a tablet so I can only tell you what I do on this device.
At the end of the title bar, ie where it says gransnet.com/forums/food etc is a star then a downwards arrow.
If I click on the ☆ it is saved to favourites, if I click on the downwards arrow ⬇️ it downloads it.
(arrow is black btw)

That's how I did it too Callistemon. It downloaded the whole thread but then I realised that it won't update as the thread gets more posts added, so I'll just keep on downloading every so often smile

Callistemon Sat 31-Jul-21 10:24:32

How do we download a whole thread?

I've only just tried this but it may only download the one page you're on, not the whole thread.

Callistemon Sat 31-Jul-21 10:22:51

I'm on a tablet so I can only tell you what I do on this device.
At the end of the title bar, ie where it says gransnet.com/forums/food etc is a star then a downwards arrow.
If I click on the ☆ it is saved to favourites, if I click on the downwards arrow ⬇️ it downloads it.
(arrow is black btw)

JulieNoted Sat 31-Jul-21 09:31:34

nadateturbe

Haven't a clue how to download it!

No, me neither!

Can someone please help with this? How do we download a whole thread?

harrysgran Sat 31-Jul-21 09:22:27

Crumpet pizzas are a family favourite spread a dollop of tomato puree on the toasted crumpet add
grated cheese a slice of tomato pop under the grill for few minutes

nadateturbe Sat 31-Jul-21 07:04:35

Haven't a clue how to download it!

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 22:59:51

I only found the recipe about a month ago May7 and have made them twice but they disappeared too quickly!

May7 Fri 30-Jul-21 22:18:58

Callistemon fork biscuits recipe was my first domestic science lesson 1969. Been making them ever since smile

JulieNoted Fri 30-Jul-21 21:46:39

'Nice' cream

Slice a couple of bananas (don't need to be fresh, can be very overripe as long as they're not brown!).
Open freeze them.
Once frozen, whizz them up in a food processor, adding a little milk if they're too stiff.
Eat immediately, or return to the freezer for later.

Variation:
Add other frozen fruit - a particular favourite is frozen raspberries, but you can use any frozen fruit - even frozen tinned fruit (in fruit juice) will work.

A healthy substitute for ice-cream!

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 21:30:48

cornishpatsy

Yes, callistmon that’s a better idea. I have downloaded now.

I've never done it before but it worked!

Now, what to make first hmm

Pilgrim Fri 30-Jul-21 21:21:40

Simple favorite in Southwest USA: Burrito Bowl, Individual Size.
Cook a pot of rice.
Heat desired amount of black beans in separate pan.
For each individual serving bowl, layer cooked rice, black beans, shredded cheddar, then additional toppings (chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced avocado, chopped bell peppers etc.)
Alone or combo over all, as desired: drizzle of olive oil, red or green salsa, cotija dressing (cilantro), dab of sour cream

cornishpatsy Fri 30-Jul-21 21:13:13

Yes, callistmon that’s a better idea. I have downloaded now.

nadateturbe Fri 30-Jul-21 20:34:41

I copied and pasted the link to a memo.

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 20:17:57

cornishpatsy

Great thread, is there a way of saving it apart from clicking “watch this thread”

I've just downloaded it, hope it works cornishpatsy.

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 20:16:38

Australian boiled cake,

In a saucepan put:
1 cup of milk, water or cold black tea
1 cup of mixed dried fruit
1 cup of sugar
200 g of margarine or butter

Bring to boil then allow to cool

Add 2 beaten eggs
2 cups of SR flour
Mixed spice/cinnamon if wished

Mix well

Put in lined cake tin
Bake at 160C for about 1 hour, test with a skewer

One of my DC used to make this regularly aged 10 or 11.

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 20:09:42

Coronation Chicken, serve with salad or jacket potatoes:

Cold chicken diced or shredded, mix curry powder into mayonnaise, mix.
Add sultanas if you wish, chutney if desired, pepper etc.

cornishpatsy Fri 30-Jul-21 18:18:50

Great thread, is there a way of saving it apart from clicking “watch this thread”

3dognight Fri 30-Jul-21 18:02:09

My tummy is rumbling reading all this!

Shel69 Fri 30-Jul-21 17:35:29

perk up egg mayonnaise sandwiches by adding mild curry powder to the mix, lovely

Callistemon Fri 30-Jul-21 17:06:05

Fork biscuits:
100g (4oz)butter, softened
50g (2oz)caster sugar
150g (5oz)self-raising flour

Preheat the oven to 180°C /fan 160°C/ gas 4.
Beat butter, beat in sugar and flour (easiest with a wooden spoon), form into balls, flatten tops with a damp fork, place on buttered or lined baking trays

Bake 15 - 20 minutes

BelindaB Fri 30-Jul-21 16:40:37

Easy-peasy corned beef hash: (to serve 2) I small tin corned beef, 1 small tin baked beans, 1 tin Heinz mulligatawny soup, 1 onion. Garlic and mild curry powder. Peel onion, cut in half and slice thinly across, then just once the other way (makes 1/4 sections). Add to a hot frying pan in a little oil. When starting to brown, add a teaspoon garlic and tablespoon curry powder, mix together and chuck in the baked beans. Stir until blended. Add Mulligatawny soup through a sieve and chuck the rubbish they add to it in the bin. stir together until well blended. Add cubed corned beef at the last moment so that it keeps its shape.

Absolutely dishy with rice and takes exactly as long to make as rice does to cook (i,e 20-25 mins). Alternitavely, add to a pile of boiled spuds.

Durga Fri 30-Jul-21 16:15:33

I’m in the US. Love this group.

Skydancer Fri 30-Jul-21 15:57:13

2 ingredients:
Grate an apple.
Stir in 1 -2 teaspoons of Mint Sauce.
Delicious as an accompaniment for cheese or cold meat.