Cooking Recipes as promised

[luckybird]

Hi Carol,

Thanks...ya, that should be the reason, have to blame hubby as he prepared the pineapple for me...

Do u squeeze the juice out before cooking as stated in the recipe? I noticed the pineapple meat was really dry after squeezing out the juice...

Yes, i realised i didn't brush with egg only after i put the tart into oven...

 

[carol]

Luckybird,
The pineapple juice need not be squueze out totally, got to retain some for cooking, so that it wouldn't be too dry!

 

[dolphin]

Hi first timer,
pls refer to Oct 9, 2001 posted by Carol.

 

[dolphin]

Hi Luckybird,

so when are you going to try out the pineapple tarts again?

 

[luckybird]

Hi Carol,

Thanks a lot...

Dolphin,

I may try again after Christmas... Pineapple tart is really not easy for a beginner like me, so maybe i will wait for phoon huat's class(if there is any)...

And i may try the Christmas log cake in the weekend, how about you? Do you intend to bake log cake?

 

[carol]

Luckybird,

YES!!! I'm baking a Christmas Log cake for Christmas... My hubby loved it, so could not escape this year.

 

[carol]

Dolphin,
Woh... you keep track of all my recipes posted???

 

[angelia]

<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Irish Lamb Stew</FONT>

1.5 Lbs Lamb -- cut in 2" cubes
1 Tbsp shortening
2 Med onion -- chopped
4 Cups beef broth
3 Med potato -- peeled and cubed
1/2 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp pepper
1/4 Tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp marjoram -- crushed
1/8 tsp thyme -- crushed
1 pkg peas, frozen -- partially thawed
6 tbsps flour
2 carrot -- sliced

In a large skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning unit, brown meat in
shortening.
Combine browned meat in slow-cooking pot with remaining ingredients, except peas and flour.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or
until meat and potatoes are done.
Add peas; then flour disolved in 1/2 cup cold water.
Turn control on high; cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 5-6 servings.
Serving Ideas : Serve with Brown Bread

 

[dolphin]

Hi Carol,

ya..

I'm a fan of your cooking recipes, hee...
well, like some of them, I've actually went through all the archive before joining this thread. Many thanks to you, for answering our endless questions. I have even told my hubby that there is a lady who is always sharing recipes and answering to all our queries in the forum.. And that's you!

Hmm... Do you mind sharing with us yr Christmas log cake recipe?

 

[dolphin]

Hi Luckybird,

actually I don't have the intention to bake log cake this yr. I wanted to try baking swiss roll first, then slowly move on. By the way, I've not yet succeeded baking sponge cake yet. What abt you? I'm thinking of trying out again so that I can bake a cake for my mother next yr.

 

[luckybird]

Carol,

Hi, me sama sama as Dolphin, another fan of you!!

When i encountered some problems of making pineapple tarts on Sat, i told hubby i could find out the reason from my friend on Monday... he just wondered how come i got this magic friend he never knows!

 

[luckybird]

Hi Dolphin,

Actually the log cake is not easy to me too! But as i joined a baking class last week and learned the Christmas log cake, so i decided to follow the same recipe and try try...

 

[carol]

Hi Dolphin &amp; Luckybird,
Thanks so much for your support!

Ok, I have one recipe on <FONT COLOR="ff0000">Chocolate christmas log cake</FONT> (it a rich chocolate swiss roll) &amp; the the other is <FONT COLOR="ff0000">Peppermint Cream Filled Log Cake</FONT>

Please give your email so that I could send it to U.

 

[luckybird]

Hi Carol,

Thanks... Please email me to: [email protected]

 

[giggler]

Hi Carol, can you email me your recipe on X'mas log cake too? Any trick to roll the sponge cake? I tried once few weeks ago but I can't seem to
roll the cake properly to make it a log leh. BTW, my email add: [email protected]

Thanks in advance.

 

[first timer]

hi Dolphin

thanks.

 

[carol]

Hi Luckybird,
Sent already!!!

 

[carol]

Hi Giggler,
The main trick is a sucessful Log cake lies in the sponge cake, it must be soft &amp; springy so that when the sponge is been rolled, it doesn't break easily.
Another thing, it must be too thick.

I've sent you the recipes, do try it out!

 

[luckybird]

Hi Carol,

I got it, thanks...

 

[forever]

Hi Carol,

a bit difficult to trace all the recipe posting. Do u plan to do a website that consolidates all ur recipes ?

BTW, do u hv recipe for spaghetti and any simple dishes? i simply hv no exp. in cooking.

 

[dolphin]

Hi Carol,

here's my email address: [email protected]
Thanks.

 

[carol]

<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Dolphin</FONT>
Sent!!!

 

[clari]

Hi Carol

Do you mind to send me your egg tart recipe as well as the log cake recipe? My email is [email protected]

Thanks.

Agree with Dolphin and Luckybird that you are really a gem.

If not for you, i wont be able to have all my queries ans.

 

[carol]

Hi Clari,
You are welcome...

I've sent already, happy baking for Christmas!

 

[cutedi]

Hi Carol,

I m also interested in your log cake recipe, can u sent it to me too? [email][email protected][/email]

thank u

 

[giggler]

HI Carol, thanks for your log cake recipe. Mayb I'll try out this weekend.

Cheers

 

[carol]

Hi Giggler,
You are welcome... Good Luck in your log cake.

<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Baking Note: Don't overmix or the batter will deflate.</FONT>

Will you be trying other Christmas recipes as well?

 

[kittycat]

Hi carol,

Can I hv the logcake recipe too? My email is [email protected]. Thks!

 

[carol]

Hi Kittycat,
Sent already!!!

 

[gal]

Hi Carol, all,

Any recipes for slow cooker ? I'm getting a slow cooker soon, dunno what to cook

Thanks!!

 

[carol]

Hi gal,
Slow Cooker recipes...

<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Barbecued Pot Roast</FONT>

1 tsp salt
2lb lean pot roast
1/2 cup tomato paste
24 peppercorns
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Sprinkle salt over the roast and place in crock pot. Spread tomato paste over meat; imbed peppercorns into paste; top with onions and worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hrs. Serve meat with accumulated gravy.

<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Marinated Chicken &amp; Pork</FONT>

3 lb chicken pieces
2 cloves garlic,crushed
1 lb lean boneless pork cubed
3 tomatoes chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
3 cups beef broth, (Campbell's)

Place chicken pieces and pork cubes in a large bowl. Mix all other ingredients thoroughly, pour over chicken and pork. Allow meat to marinate in sauce for about 2 hrs. (you could leave it over night) Transfer chicken,pork and marinade to cooker. Cover pot, turn on LOW and cook 6-8 hrs.or until chicken and pork are thoroughly cooked. Serves 6.


<FONT COLOR="0000ff">Cabbage Soup Recipe</FONT>

4 slices of bacon, cooked &amp; crumbled
1 lb. hamburger, cooked, crumbled &amp; drained
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 lg. potatoes, cubed
4 c. cabbage, shredded
3 bouillon cubes
3 c. water
1 lg. can crushed tomatoes or 1 qt. tomato juice
1 can kidney beans


Brown bacon and ground beef; drain and add to slow cooker with all other ingredients. Cook on low all day.

 

[angelia]

i oso looking for slow cooker recipes yesterday.. mainly looking for stew but most of them are beef, which i dun take

 

[giggler]

Hi Carol, how to determine if the batter is over-mix or not? No, I won't try other recipe yet. I'll see how the log cake turns out this weekend.

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cheers

 

[giggler]

How come my pix didn't come out ??? Anybody know the reason?

Cheers

 

[vee kee]

Hi Carol,

DO you have any receipes for baking chocolate chip cookie? Can also send me the logcake receipe?

my email [email protected]

thx!

 

[gal]

Hi Angelia

same here, i dun take beef, i take chicken and pork. I like stews too.

 

[gal]

Hi Carol, thanks for the slowcooker recipes

Hi angelia,

i found some chicken stew recipes for slowcookers over the web, so thought i would share here with all of you :


Ingredients


3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
1 apple - peeled, cored and cut into eighths
3 small red potatoes, cut into eighths
1 onion, cut into eighths
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion gravy mix

Directions
1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute garlic and chicken until lightly browned.
2 Place chicken and garlic in slow cooker; add water, soup, pepper, salt, seasoning, apple, potatoes, onion and gravy mix. Mix all together.
3 Set heat on Low setting and simmer slowly for 2 hours.

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Crockpot Chicken Stew

Ingredients:
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)

Directions:
Put everything into crockpot, Veggies first. Cook on low for 7 hour

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Chinese Slow Cooker Chicken

* 3 lb. chicken thighs (or legs or breasts but dark meat holds up better)
* 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
* 1/4 cup plum chutney or plum sauce
* 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
* 1 medium piece fresh ginger root, about 2" peeled and thinly sliced or grated
* juice of 1 whole fresh lime
* 3 tbsp. corn starch

Mix all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Place everything, including the marinade, in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover well. If your lid doesn't give a tight fit, seal the opening with either tin foil or heat resistant plastic wrap. Cook 5-6 hours on low. Serve with rice.
Serves 4.

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[carol]

<FONT COLOR="0077aa">angelia</FONT> &amp; gal,
Ok some recipes on using slow cooker.

<FONT COLOR="ff0000">Slow cooker Chicken Stew </FONT>

Ingredients:
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)

Directions:
Put everything into slow cooker, Veggies first. Cook on low for 7 hours.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves 4
<FONT COLOR="ff0000">scalloped potatoes</FONT>

This creamy potato dish is sure to warm you heart and soul.

Ingredients:
6 large potatoes, sliced
1 small onion, diced
8 strips of bacon, uncooked
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup

Directions:
Place half of the sliced potatoes in the bottem of the slow cooker. Top with half of the onions, cheese and bacon (dice bacon before layering). Repeat layers in order. Top with cream of chicken soup.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Note: You may substitute ham for bacon and cream of mushroom for cream of chicken soup.
Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves 6-8


<FONT COLOR="ff0000">Pork Chops and Mushroom Soup Sauce</FONT>

Ingredients:
1 onion
3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 to 4 pork chops
1 or 2 cans of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Slice the whole onion and the potatoes and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season the chops and place them on top of the onions and potatoes. Cover the chops with the mushroom soup and set on low for 8 hours.

Serves 2

 

[carol]

Hi giggle,
It should be \image instead.

To prevent to batter from overmix, do not mis in different directions, constantly over 1 directions, &amp; batter should be soft, when tested with finger(with air bubbles inside)

 

[carol]

Hi vee kee,
I've sent you the log cakes recipes &amp; the Chocolate chip cookies recipes , together with the steps on baking soft &amp; crispy cookies.

Cheers...

 

[giggler]

Thanks Carol, let u know the result if I try it this weekend.

Cheers

 

[cutedi]

Hi Carol,

Can i have the log cakes recipes &amp; the Chocolate chip cookies recipes too?

my email [email][email protected][/email]

thank u

 

[kittycat]

Hi Carol,

Thanks for the recipes. Will try them soon and hope they don't flop! Gng to Phoon Huat tonite to pick up some equipment - they really hv alot of stuff!

 

[tobebride]

Hi Carol,

is the log cake recipe different from the one you've posted here in November? If it's different, pls email it to me. Thanks.

[email protected]

 

[checking]

Hi Carol,

If I use half the ingredient as stated in a recipe to bake cake, do I have to adjust the baking time as well or can I follow the duration as stated?

Is baking powder the same as soda bicarbonate?

Also regarding your kueh lapis recipe, what equipment can I use to press the cake as well as ensure equal height for each layer? Will the cake layer be slightly higher as compared when it is still in batter form?

 

[carol]

Hi checking,
You will adjust the baking time.

No, baking powder is <FONT SIZE="+1">NOT</FONT> the same as soda of bicarbonate.
Bicarbonate of soda (alkali) is about four times as strong as baking powder.

You need a spatula to press it.
Yes, the cake will be silghtly higher.

 

[vee kee]

thanks carol! will try them this weekend!

 

[carol]

You are welcome, vee kee..

 

[dolphin]

Hi Carol,

Bicarbonate of soda is actually baking soda, right? Whenever the recipe asks for bicarbonate of soda, I use baking soda.

 

[carol]

Dolphin,
Yes, you are right..
Just to add, for Baking Soda and Baking Powder

1 teaspoon = 5 grams