*Cooking club!* 27th Dec recipe - pg 7! Anyone for a New Year drink? :D

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  1. majm1241

    majm1241 DS, DD & DD#2 on the way

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    I've had a hard week so I think Sunday I will get this done! :)
     
  2. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Ok so last weeks soup didn't get much of a response but I suppose soup isn't to everyone's liking...so during this week I am going to post 2 weeks worth of recipe's to try...mostly because next week everyone will be too busy getting ready for crimbo!

    So the theme is Christmas nibbles and canape's! Something for if you have family coming over and don't want to do a big sit down meal, which can always be a pain in the bum when large amounts of people are coming over! So little things that can be left on the table and people help themselves to are always nice and handy...especially when unexpected relatives come over because they are "in the area" (Sodding in-laws!)

    Quick and easy one for you are cheese straws...packet of ready made puff pastry or you can make your own if you have the time and can be bothered (I go for shop bought when I have two lil boys at my feet saying "I'm hungryyyyy")...grated cheese is the other thing you need! Just roll out the pastry, cut into strips the size of your choice, sprinkle grated cheese onto the strips and twist them, lay on a baking tray (foil the tray first as melted cheese is always a pain in the arse to remove!) and bake till they look done!

    Simples! You can add different seasonings like salt, pepper, chillies etc as you wish! (will be nice to see what people come up with for those)
     
  3. jen1604

    jen1604 Well-Known Member

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    Ah crap I had a bit of an exhausted/lazy week last week and just cooked really easy things all week (pasta etc) so I completely forgot to do this...sorrrrry :dohh:

    Heading out to the supermarket in a sec though and I love cheese straws so these will definitely definitely get done :thumbup: xx
     
  4. gnomette

    gnomette mummy of 2 an 2 angels x

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    sorry hun i have had a week if all sorts i will make the cheese straws for lil mans christmas party at school!
     
  5. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Another recipe for xmas nibbley thingys, Shortbread cookies! Cut em to be festive!

    YOU WILL NEED:
    2 cups butter, softened
    1 cup white sugar
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    4 cups all-purpose flour

    You gotta:
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.
    Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

    Sorry, Krockwell gave me the recipe...hence the "cups" measurements but...
    1 cup of butter measures to 226g
    1 cup of sugar measures to 201g
    1 cup of flour measures to 128g

    More will follow!

    BM xx
     
  6. krockwell

    krockwell 3 Gorgeous Boys!

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    I find if you mix the butter first for about 5 minutes, then add the sugar and mix again for 5 minutes, THEN add the flour, one cup at a time - it makes them turn out AMAZING!

    Also, I found on my oven, cooking time was 10 minutes, and they're awesome!

    :)
    I'm dipping 1/2 of each cookie in chocolate, and then putting pecan pieces on, just for a little something different!! :) PLus I love chocolate!! :D
     
  7. tasha41

    tasha41 Mum & Dad + 1

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    Mmmmm I think I'm going to make those shortbread cookies tomorrow!!!
     
  8. lozzy21

    lozzy21 Mummy to Niamh

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    I have some puff pastry in my freezer, dident think of making cheese straws with them.
     
  9. lozzy21

    lozzy21 Mummy to Niamh

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    All purpose flour?

    Its that self rasing?
     
  10. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Should be plain flour....otherwise they would rise in the oven...might give it a go with both lol
     
  11. majm1241

    majm1241 DS, DD & DD#2 on the way

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    Mmm!!! I will probably make the cookies today! :D
     
  12. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Thought I'd add another appetiser...something that can be done in mini's or in larger scales to slice...

    Savoury Christmas Puds!
    You will need: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    200g grated Cheddar cheese
    2 onions, chopped
    2 ounces diced peppers (red and green are nice and festive)
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
    2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    10 Pitted Olives, sliced or chunks
    Assorted crackers

    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cheddar cheese, onions, pimientos, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Make into small balls in cupcake tray; smooth top. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before unmolding. Serve with crackers.

    Nommy!

    Simples but fun!
     
  13. Kelz22

    Kelz22 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for this.Im joining.Deffo have to try out some of these recipies :D xxx
     
  14. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Hey Kelz, I have some more recipes to put up to cover the next two weeks lol! If you have any suggestions, just PM me and I will stick them in the updates :) Am making the shortbread cookies with the boys tomorrow, probably going to make a christmas tree out of them!!! Will post pics once decorated!
     
  15. princessellie

    princessellie Pregnant with #3

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    can i join? those shortbread cookies sound FIT! especially half dipped in chocolate haha

    x
     
  16. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Lol...the more the merrier!!!
     
  17. LaDY

    LaDY Mummy Of Two xx

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    Iv only just seen this...im in :) x
     
  18. Amanda

    Amanda Mum of 3

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    ooooo! I've just seen the recipe for shortbread cookies. I'll be making them later!!:happydance:
     
  19. pinkmummy

    pinkmummy Guest

    Can I join in?? I love cooking!! x
     
  20. broody_mama

    broody_mama Well-Known Member

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    Everyone is free to join us! I'll be posting another recipe this evening, Hope people are enjoying the one's already posted!

    BM xx
     

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