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Freezing meal containing rice

I've made a batch of vegetable/lentil stew and frozen it in portions for mid week microwave meals. I've done it before and its delicious served on its own or with freshly cooked potato. I read that...

Jemisa

Christmas starters...

I'm planning our christmas dinner, its the starter I'm not sure about. I want something easy peasy, something quick, something I can perhaps do christmas eve & will be still fresh nx day. (for 10)...

sherrardk

Corned beef pie

I want to make corned beef pie but all the recipes I have seen are not the ones I want (I want to make one like my Gran used to make). I am planning on mashing the potatoes and corned beef together...

flobadob

Okay technique for mince pies?

I made my pastry bases and blind baked them. Then I took them out and put the mincemeat in and laid the pastry tops on top, but I didn't blind bake the tops. Is that okay?

Owen Money

Supermarket sandwiches...

Supermarkets have a large selection of ready-made sandwiches for sale these days, there's something for (almost) everybody. But, I've never seen Lamb sandwiches on the shelves, have you? Is it because...

hammerman

Paella tonight

So i have 1kg chicken breasts, large chorizo saussage, Arborio risotto rice, chicken stock, mushrooms, peppers, peas, onions and all the herbs and spices you can think of....except saffron !!!!...

newbie99

Gas Safe Installation Certificate

Hi Posters, My boiler was installed by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer, however after 2 months now and he still haven't registered with Gas Safe to inform them that I have a new boiler installed at my...

maxiewaxie

Best Sunday roast- Dorset

Can anyone recommend a good traditional pub for a Sunday roast in the Sherborne/ Sheaftesbury/ Sturminster Newton area. Thank you...

GregD

Shopping in France

I am going to France on a daytrip to do some shopping but have been told I should travel further inland to get bargains. I was going to shop at Carrefour at Cite Europe but have been told the Auchen...

fruitsalad

Bleach bottles

Why oh why do they put paper labels around bleach bottles they always start coming off and make a mess with sticky little bits of paper

johnny37

condensing tumble dryers

I am veering towards Bosch. Im on my second Bosch washing machine and think they are great. Anyone got any preferences on tumble dryers? What is the Which best buy? Thanks...

giveup

Problem with Boeuf Bourguignonne

I have made ths hundreds of times with no problems,but the one I've just made tastes very acidic. Any suggestions. Thanks.(how about the spelling,checked with Delia)

fruitsalad

Black wall tiles

I would like these around the shower but am wondering if they would show all the watermarks does anyone have black tiles in the bathroom if so are they hard to keep clean

tiggerblue10

Turmeric stains

Does anyone know of a way to remove turmeric stains from plastic containers?

TheOtherHalf

tap water- safe to drink ?

at one time you were advised NOT to drink from the bathroom tap as then the tank was usually in the loft and could probably be contaminated by something. No we have got rid of that when the new boiler...

Matheous-2

Sweeteners

I know this has probably been covered before (just discovered how BAD aspartame is) but, can anyone suggest safe alternatives -without the after-taste please? Thanks........

lankeela

Checking in online

Flying with Ryanair to Finland and have to do online check in up to fourteen days before. Daft question I know, but do I have to do the return journey at the same time, or would it make sense to wait...