Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 In advance of all the cooking Caryl and Anthony and Mcrudd are going to be doing, I am starting this thread .... I don't have a picture yet but tomorrow I'm making a pavlova topped with cream, strawberries and caramel sauce. For dessert tonight I had a toffee and date steamed pudding that my Aunt Betty made me in her factory... May the drooling begin! !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 one word. lamb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm making a pavlova topped with cream, strawberries and caramel sauce. For dessert tonight I had a toffee and date steamed pudding that my Aunt Betty made me in her factory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 :rotf: that's me indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 one word. lamb. on the barbeque or roast? or RAWWWWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 i am trying to avoid christmas fare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 'trying' only? that sounds a little passive... if a christmas treat fell into your mouth would you eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 no i would just sit there and savor it for a looooooong time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 This one has always been a favourite in our family and requested on all special occasions... CHIFFON CAKE Ingredients; 1 pkt Super Wine biscuits (or plain Girl Guide biscuits do a good job too), crushed 140g melted butter 4 eggs (yolks separated from whites) 1/2 C sugar 1 C sugar juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbs gelatine small can crushed pineapple, well drained Mix together biscuits melted butter. Press into a 20cm (approx) square tin lined high with baking paper. Put in the fridge while you do the next bit. In a pot beat; 4 egg yolks ½ C sugar lemon juice Heat slowly until mix leaves the sides of a wooden spoon. DO NOT BOIL. Take off the heat and add the gelatine dissolved in a little water. In a bowl, beat the 4 egg whites until stiff. Fold in 1 C sugar & beat. Add to the custard mixture & mix until an even pale yellow colour. Pour over the biscuit base & put back in the fridge to set. Top with whipped cream & well drained, crushed, pineapple. Although called a "cake" it really need to be eaten with a spoon rather than try to pick it up in your fingers as it is sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 and here is a better, and more delicious alternative to Aunt Betty's pudding (bigger too!!!) LITE STICKY DATE PUDDING 1 ½ C dates, chopped (you can now buy packets of pre-chopped dates :happy1: ) 1 ½ C water 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tsp baking soda 90g reduced spread (or butter) ½ C brown sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ C SR flour Pre-heat oven to 180°. Coat a 12 muffin tin with cooking spray. Chop dates and place in a medium saucepan with water, for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in vanilla essence and bicarbonate of soda. Allow to cool slightly. Beat together low fat spread and sugar till pale and creamy. Gradually add eggs. Stir in cooled date mixture. Fold in flour. Spoon evenly into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the puddings spring back when lightly touched. Cool in tin for 5 minutes. Serve warm with low fat ice cream and drizzle with low joule caramel topping or whatever fat versions you prefer . If I remember rightly, this actually makes more than 12 muffin sized puddings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 !drool: !drool: !drool: !drool: !drool: My holiday recipes are turn up to nanas, open a beer and enjoy everybody else's hard work do some dishes and go home. Thats a recipes for sucsess in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I am making chic chip sherry desert. Dunk choc chip biscuits in sherry, and stack with a layer of cream in between. Stack as high as you like, dont be stingey on the sherry and finish with a layer of cream. Sprinkle choc chips on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 right, it's officially christmas eve, where are all the photos?! :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 righto, i'm off to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 righto, i'm off to work Just back from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Christmas cooking Recipe Go to Mum's sit down Loosen belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I posted a photo - in another thread somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 i'm gonna make a xmas burger, with a pound of beef, bacon, and four types of cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 why stop there? it sounds like it's missing a side of roast chicken with all the fat still on it oven is on, pavlova will happen soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 i'm gonna make a xmas burger, with a pound of beef, bacon, and four types of cheese :thup: :thup: :thup: !drool: !drool: !drool: Dont forget to deep fry it :digH: There used to be a burger bar in my area called reels burgers, they did a kong burger, it had what seemed like 300gm beef pattie, bacon cheese, 300gm beef pattie, bacon, cheese and another layer of 300gm beef pattie, bacon and cheese. It was amazing, but nearly impossible to finish in one go, I only finished it once in my many many attempts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Mixture in Cooked Finished – cream, strawberries, caramel sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I just whipped this up as I had some left over creme de menthe and didn't know what to do with it - google told me I should make a Mexican Grasshopper and I wasn't going to argue with google so here it is: Looks more like something suitable for Halloween but it's very yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 yummy Sophia - I have never ever made a pac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 it's easy but even easier with an Edmonds Magic Egg. The mixture is also slightly less sweet than when you make it from scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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