http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ Like to cook? Like to eat? Then this is the place to be! Swap recipes here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:16:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/images/bellybelly2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117398-food-storage-containers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:02 GMT I'm considering getting rid of my old Tupperware 'Modular Mates' storage and replacing them with something that doesn't stink of plastic! I figure that's the BPA everyone's always saying is bad for you...

What does everyone else use? My preference would be for glass or ceramic - but I would want them to be airtight too - which is harder with those materials.

What do you use? ]]> Nettie http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117398-food-storage-containers.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117328-preservative-additive-free-diet-where-do-we-start.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:32:52 GMT Hi All,
Before my DS starts eating solids, I want to change our diet to one that has as few preservatives and additives as possble so that we can set a good example, and hopefully improve our own health in the process. We're also vegetarian (mostly - DP and his family are and I usually just eat with them, although if we eat out I'll usually have some meat.).

Do we just stop buying canned/ packaged foods and go for the organic stuff instead?

What about things like cheese, milk, bread, pasta, etc. How/ where can we get the healthy versions of these?

What about costs? We're pretty limited on funds at the moment can we get this cheaply or is it going to cost us the earth?

What about healthy alternatives to take away, I know we can make our own pizza but what else?

DP is worried about getting bored, I've tried to explain that there is millions of things we can do with fruits and veges, but DP is sceptical about this whole idea. How can I convince him this is the right thing to do. I'm sure it is, isn't it?

Any recipe ideas would be great too.

TIA
Heather :)

ETA - I had a look for a similar thread(s) but found it hard to fish through all the info. ]]> Heva5 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117328-preservative-additive-free-diet-where-do-we-start.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117211-preservative-additive-free.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:47:37 GMT We are thinking of making our diet and preservative and additive free as possible but I was just wondering how many families are actually trying to do what we are?? Is it as hard as what I think it will be or will it be easier then what I think it will be?? It is all so confusing!! We are thinking of making our diet and preservative and additive free as possible but I was just wondering how many families are actually trying to do what we are??

Is it as hard as what I think it will be or will it be easier then what I think it will be?? It is all so confusing!! ]]> ACJ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117211-preservative-additive-free.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117173-anyone-have-great-biscuit-recipe-their-child-loves.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:17:27 GMT I'd love something different ]]> Mum2Romone http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117173-anyone-have-great-biscuit-recipe-their-child-loves.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116930-food-dehydrators.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:19:22 GMT Hey guys does anyone have a food dehydrator? I was thinking of getting one so i can make dried fruit snacks for the kids that i know are healthy. How much are they? Where did you get them from? Do you use it or will it become another item of clutter in my kitchen? Thanks! Hey guys

does anyone have a food dehydrator? I was thinking of getting one so i can make dried fruit snacks for the kids that i know are healthy.

How much are they? Where did you get them from? Do you use it or will it become another item of clutter in my kitchen?

Thanks! ]]> Yael http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116930-food-dehydrators.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116730-help-help-help.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:39:03 GMT I'm about to put the Turkey in the oven (roast) and it says the temp and time but should I put some liquid in the bottom??? Some water or something??

Help! It needs to go in now! It's been years since I cooked a roast! So how long to roast pots take if I par boil them first??

So I boil them for how long?? And then when do I add them to the tray with the turkey on?

TIA!! ]]> CQueen http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116730-help-help-help.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116660-help-how-long-do-you-cook-roast.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:50:04 GMT I have tried to search for this in old threads without luck. I know it's basic and something I should know but I don't :redface:

Ok. So I have a 650gm topside roastbeef. I have a 600 gas oven (fan forced). I know there's some kind of formula for how many minutes per kg etc but even google is not my friend this afternoon. Can someone please give me some kind of idea how long I should cook this for and at what temperature??

Thanks so much!!! ]]> ~Kaz~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116660-help-how-long-do-you-cook-roast.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116574-help-can-i-eat-my-pumpkin.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:43 GMT I bought a whole butternut pumpkin at my local farmers market on the weekend from a known and trusted seller (if you get a dud, for example, he replaces it for free the next week)

I just lopped it open, for gnocchi with roasted pumpkin, spinach and tomato (yum!)
But the seeds are not lovely and beige, they are quite dark. It's not furry inside or anything, but the seeds are darker than any I have ever seen, and there's a few smaller looking dark dots around the place.

Can I still eat it? If so, all of it? Or should I just have the top half that doesn't have the seeds in it? ]]> snugglybean http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116574-help-can-i-eat-my-pumpkin.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116567-how-long-will-coconut-milk-keep.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:41:31 GMT Hey guys wondering if you can help me - I opened a can of coconut milk 2 weeks ago, and its been in the fridge in a sealed container - will it be ok to use? I have no idea how long it keeps for! :redface: Hey guys wondering if you can help me - I opened a can of coconut milk 2 weeks ago, and its been in the fridge in a sealed container - will it be ok to use?
I have no idea how long it keeps for! :redface: ]]> sneakysparkle http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116567-how-long-will-coconut-milk-keep.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116561-finger-food-using-potato.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:14:39 GMT Hello cooking gurus

I'm going to my sister's 40th on Saturday and BIL has asked if I wouldn't mind bringing a plate of finger food to share.

I have heaps of potatoes at the moment. It's a lunch time thing.

Any suggestions combining finger food and potatoes? :D ]]> MistyFying http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116561-finger-food-using-potato.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116554-biscuits-brownies-jar-recipes-gift-ideas.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:56:07 GMT These are not my recipes and are in fact taken from the taste website but thought they may be useful as Christmas gift ideas. All the ingredients are layered in a jar with a cute tag with further directions and maybe a spoon etc and given as a gift.

By babylee:
Here's a cookies in a jar recipe that I have used that all gets tipped into the bowl...the recipe is so good that it is now my standard recipe.

Put the following in a 1L jar in order as shown (bottom ingredient on bottom)
- 3/4 cup oats
- 2/3 cup choc chips (dark or milk)
- 2/3 cup white choc chips
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 packed brown sugar
- (mix the following together and put in the bottom) (3/4C plain flour, 1/2tsp baking powder, pinch bicarb, pinch salt)

Choc chips can be substituted for nuts, sultanas, craisins...anything you can think of really.

Here's the directions to put on the jar:
Preheat oven to 190C, or 170C FF. Empty jar into a large bowl. Add 125g softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg and 1tp vanilla. Stir until well mixed. Shape tablespoons of mixture into balls and put on ungreased cookie tray, about 5cm apart. Bake about 10 mins until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

Brownies in a jar. I haven't put this in a jar, but I've made the brownies and they're yum!

Put the following in a 1L jar in order as shown (bottom ingredient on bottom)
- 1/2 cup choc chips
- 1 cup white choc chips
- 1 cup plain flour, pinch salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder (mixed together)
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar

Here's the directions to put on the jar:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and flour 8" square tin. Combine 125g melted and cooled butter with 2 slightly beaten eggs in a large bowl. Gently stir in contents of jar. Spread into pan. Bake for 35 mins. Cool in pan. Cut into 16 squares.

M&M Cookies In a Jar by Frizz1974

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups mini candy-coated chocolates (M and Ms)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
Combine the flour with baking soda and salt.
In a clean 1 liter sized glass jar layer the ingredients in the order given starting with the brown sugar and ending with the flour mixture.

Attach a card with the following directions:
M & M Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
3. Using your hands work in 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Work this into the flour mixture until well combined. Dough will be a little crumbly.
5. Shape dough into 1 inch sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten the balls with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies to a rack to cool. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

There are a few more recipes there if you want to look further. Someone also suggests making your own labels on the computer and printing them out to stick on the jars. ]]> KatieRabbit http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116554-biscuits-brownies-jar-recipes-gift-ideas.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116506-alternative-crab.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:43:15 GMT I'm having a dinner party Friday week and the main is Crab-stuffed Chicken. I double checked yesterday as one of the ladies is pregnant and nope, she can't have Crab :(

So I don't know whether to change the whole main or just substitute the filling for her chicken? The filling is onion, celery and crab so could I put something else in for her? Maybe onion, celery and...?

Or maybe something totally different?? Does anyone have a yummy chicken recipe that is quite easy (gourmet chef I aint!)?

Any ideas?

TIA guys :) ]]> CQueen http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116506-alternative-crab.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116443-christmas-gift-idea-mini-fruit-cakes-recipe-tips-please.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:54:27 GMT Hello,

I have a big extended family. Usually I buy presents but I totalled the cost that it would require and nearly fell of the chair. Usually I just buy it over time so it doens't seem so bad. But this year we have bought a new house & we are stretched this year.

I came up with an idea to make individual fruit cakes, ice them, decorate and put it in a box or container as my gift to the extended relo's this year. Has anyone done something like this before?

Does nay have a tried and true recipe for it? How did you present it? Or any ideas? Where could I find a relatively cheap package or box to put it in that is good for food and looks nice?

How much would the ingredients cost? I'm lookign at making 10 mini cakes and did it drive you nuts? Lol ]]> sweetpeajan http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116443-christmas-gift-idea-mini-fruit-cakes-recipe-tips-please.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116424-slow-cookers-3-5-l-6-l.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:29:04 GMT Hi all,

I've asked for a slow cooker for Christmas from my parentals. Dad informs me that there are some on special at Harris Scarfe. They are a Kambrook 6 litre or a George Foreman 3.5 litre.

Now, I like the look of the Kambrook one as it's stainless steel and a quick check on the Choice website indicates that was recommended as a 'best buy'. My only hesitation is that it's 6 litres. Our family is only me and husband at the moment with a baby very soon. However I'm certainly not cooking for a tribe any time soon.

Is 6 litres too big for two adults? Or can you cook for 2 people and not just fill it up so much?

I know I can make more to freeze things / lunches but I'm wondering if the big one is just too over the top.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Cheers,
Fiona ]]> fionaw http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116424-slow-cookers-3-5-l-6-l.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116400-anyone-got-great-gluten-free-mudcake-recipe.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:28 GMT I am planning on making little individual cakes for the girls at work for Christmas by one is gluten free - I am also goign to ice with ready made icing, which I will have to investigate for gluten as well! Great recipes appreciated! I am planning on making little individual cakes for the girls at work for Christmas by one is gluten free - I am also goign to ice with ready made icing, which I will have to investigate for gluten as well!

Great recipes appreciated! ]]> ausgirl http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116400-anyone-got-great-gluten-free-mudcake-recipe.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116236-defrosting-prawns.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:38:05 GMT whats the best way to defrost frozen prawns?? im making risotto, there de-shelled/de veined etc... whats the best way to defrost frozen prawns?? im making risotto, there de-shelled/de veined etc... ]]> olive http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116236-defrosting-prawns.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116011-what-makes-gnocchi-sticky.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:34 GMT Well I made our gnocchi, first time ever remember, and it was a bit sticky. Too much flour? Or not enough? They didnt disolve in the water which was good, just a bit sticky? They were sticky before cooking too...? Well I made our gnocchi, first time ever remember, and it was a bit sticky.

Too much flour? Or not enough?
They didnt disolve in the water which was good, just a bit sticky? They were sticky before cooking too...? ]]> ~Leasha~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/116011-what-makes-gnocchi-sticky.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115998-ah-how-do-i-make-gnocchi-if-i-dont-have-potato-ricer-mouli.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:48:39 GMT I can still do it right... someone? From what i can gather, I'm trying to get the potato not pulverised but crushed finely? So they still have some body? Whats the best way to do this without a potato ricer / mouli? ]]> ~Leasha~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115998-ah-how-do-i-make-gnocchi-if-i-dont-have-potato-ricer-mouli.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115974-how-long-can-you-leave-gnocchi-before-you-cook.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:50:25 GMT I want to make gnocchi for my sister tonight, but am in the mood for cooking now, but I know you should serve it pretty much straight away after you cook it so... how long before I want to cook it can I make it? Should I make, then cook straight away? Or can I make them and then have them in the fridge for a few hours before I cook? I know you can freeze it, but I want to cook them tonight, but make them now... will they be ok in the fridge?

BTW, I've never made gnocchi. How exciting? lol ]]> ~Leasha~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115974-how-long-can-you-leave-gnocchi-before-you-cook.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115893-easiyo.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:03:02 GMT I got one of these on the weekend for a belated birthday pressie. Its awesome and makes such yummy yoghurt. Just wondering if anyone has tried making their own yoghurt using UHT milk and some of the previously made yoghurt? i am keen not to use the packet stuff and also the flvoured stuff is full of sugar, so would like to investigate this avenue I have heard that this works well in theory, but am wondering if anyone has any further ideas or comments Thanks :) I got one of these on the weekend for a belated birthday pressie.

Its awesome and makes such yummy yoghurt.

Just wondering if anyone has tried making their own yoghurt using UHT milk and some of the previously made yoghurt?
i am keen not to use the packet stuff and also the flvoured stuff is full of sugar, so would like to investigate this avenue
I have heard that this works well in theory, but am wondering if anyone has any further ideas or comments

Thanks :) ]]> Sammiejane http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115893-easiyo.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115889-substitute-curry-powder.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:09 GMT I usually put some in my chow mein but have just discovered we've run out :doh:

What could I use instead? I've got ground mild paprika or ground cumin seeds - would either of these work? The only other thing I can think of is a bit of stock powder??

It can't be too hot because the kids need to eat it.

HELP!! ]]> Willow http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115889-substitute-curry-powder.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115887-salt-grinding.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:06:53 GMT Okay ladies, I have this playdough recipe that calls for salt. You know, the sort that when you bake turns hard and you can paint it. I remember this sort of dough being quite coarse, and I want a finer one.

I read the other day somewhere on the web that you can put caster sugar in the food processor and it becomes fine like white sugar (or the other way around, I never remember which is which). Could I do this with salt to use in this mixture?

Mods, I know this is a bit more of a crafty question, but I thought it relevant to food too. Move if need be. :)

ETA, actually if someone has a tried and tested baked playdough recipe, that would be fantastic. I need it for playgroup tomorrow, and I want to make hand/foot print plaques for Christmas for the parents to bake once they get home. I'm after a good dough that will hopefully last a long time after its baked! Anyone? Please? ]]> Netix http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115887-salt-grinding.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115883-my-first-dinner-party-help.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:15:12 GMT I have decided to throw my first dinner party, wow I feel like a grown up :lol: It's on Friday in a fortnight and i'll have 8 people there including myself and DP. I've never cooked for that many people accept at parties and BBQ's but never a sit down meal for 8! I have a lot of questions!

The menu i've decided on is...

Entree - Crab cakes with some dipping sauces (also thinking about have some french bread cut up with some oil and dukkah (sp?)

Main - Crab-stuffed chicken with creamy sauce and baby rocket

Dessert - Individual Berry crumble and warm choc custard.

Do you think these things go together? Do you think they're all ok for a pregnant women??

Also was wondering whether to do cheese after the dessert or if that will be too much food?

Should I have nuts and things out to begin with? And do you think I should put out olives to go with the crab and bread?

Any other ideas????

Also...one of the guys i'm inviting may not bring the girl he is seeing, should I then invite another girl I know? I want to keep things even but I don't want them to think i'm matchmaking or anything!

Thats a good starting off point - thanks for listening and TIA for your help and ideas :) ]]> CQueen http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115883-my-first-dinner-party-help.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115797-plate-ideas-pregnant-ladies.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:45:50 GMT Hi All, As the title says I need ideas for a plate for a 2 year old group birthday party, but the plate will be for the adults and must be subtable for pregnant ladies. I was only pregnant 2 years ago and you would have thought I could think of something but my mind has drawn a blank. The easier the better and more of a main than a dessert (we have a slice and the birthday cake being brought). All ideas and suggestions welcome. :p Thanks in advance for your help. Hansie x Hi All,

As the title says I need ideas for a plate for a 2 year old group birthday party, but the plate will be for the adults and must be subtable for pregnant ladies.

I was only pregnant 2 years ago and you would have thought I could think of something but my mind has drawn a blank. The easier the better and more of a main than a dessert (we have a slice and the birthday cake being brought).

All ideas and suggestions welcome. :p

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hansie x ]]> Hansie http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115797-plate-ideas-pregnant-ladies.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115785-keeping-pre-chopped-potatoes-fresh.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:21 GMT I need to pre-slice HEAPS of potatoes to make s**t loads of potato bake on the weekend for a party. LOL why do I get myself into these things. So...if I pre-slice approx 24 hours before I assemble and cook the bakes, how can I keep the potatoes fresh, and stop them from browning? I was going to put them into an air-tight container of some sort, but any other tricks people have? What about soaking them in water? Would that work, or would they just go soggy? :think: I need to pre-slice HEAPS of potatoes to make s**t loads of potato bake on the weekend for a party. LOL why do I get myself into these things.

So...if I pre-slice approx 24 hours before I assemble and cook the bakes, how can I keep the potatoes fresh, and stop them from browning? I was going to put them into an air-tight container of some sort, but any other tricks people have? What about soaking them in water? Would that work, or would they just go soggy? :think: ]]> lollybaby http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115785-keeping-pre-chopped-potatoes-fresh.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115692-simple-salads-make-bulk-suggestions-please.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:05:51 GMT I am catering for approx 40 people on the weekend for MILs 60th birthday. Just a BBQ, finger foods plus salads and bakes.

I'll be doing all the prep by myself and don't want to spend heaps of $ on ingredients either.

So hit me with your suggestions for easy & quick-to-prepare salads & sides that have some simple ingredients and that can be made in bulk fairly easily, but might still have an extra twist for something interesting. I know there is the standard coleslaw, potato, green salad etc. but would like some other ideas & inspiration.

Thanks in advance. ]]> lollybaby http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115692-simple-salads-make-bulk-suggestions-please.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115689-salmon.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:37:56 GMT How long do I cook Salmon for?? How long do I cook Salmon for?? ]]> NurseKobeh* http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115689-salmon.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115682-wanted-recipe-fruit-compote-stewed-fruit.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:17:35 GMT Hello!

I love a good muesli in the morning and want to start adding some cooked fruit. A bit of googling has not yielded any successful results, so I'm asking for your help!

I'm not sure of the difference between a fruit compote or stewed fruit, if any. I'd like something that is reasonably low in sugar with cinnamon. As for fruits, I'd like to use apricots, pears, apples and anything else that would go well with them.

The recipies that I've found so far all seem to use dried fruits but I'd rather use fresh ones. However there might be a very good reason for using dried fruits. Happy to have this clarified.

Ok! Any suggestions would be super!

Cheers,
Fiona ]]> fionaw http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115682-wanted-recipe-fruit-compote-stewed-fruit.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115667-what-do-you-like-your-salad-sandwiches.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:47:43 GMT I am absolutely loving salad sanger's at the moment. Every day I crave one and I seriously pack in as much salad as I possibly can along with ham and cheese or whatever else I might have...

Some things I like:

• Baby Spinach (not a big iceburg lettuce fan) or other leaved dressed or undressed
• Alfalfa
• Tomato
• Carrot
• Snow Peas
• Artichokes
• Avocado
• Roasted Capsicum
• Spring Onions

So what do you like on your sandwiches? Am I the only strange salad sandwich lover? ]]> Rouge http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115667-what-do-you-like-your-salad-sandwiches.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/115630-best-breakfast-ever-croissant-creme-brulee-pudding.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:23:29 GMT I got this recipe from Tasty Kitchen (the recipe site associated with The Pioneer Woman)

Creme Brulee "Croissant" French Toast
Added by jillott on August 19, 2009 in Breakfast
Baked French toast casserole made with croissants which has a ?creme brulee? layer of sugar. No need for syrup at all.

Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 8
System US Metric

Ingredients
? cups Unsalted Butter
1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup (I used Golden Syrup)
12 whole Croissants
5 whole Eggs
1-? cup Half & Half (3/4 cup milk & 3/4 cup cream)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Orange Flavored Liqueur (Grand Marnier) (I omitted this)
⅛ teaspoons Salt (I omitted this too!)

Preparation Instructions
Melt butter over medium heat; mix in brown sugar and corn syrup until dissolved.
Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish.
Cube croissants and layer over the sugar mixture.
Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, orange-flavored liqueur and salt.
Pour over bread.
Cover and let sit in the fridge 8 hours or overnight.
Bake at 350F for 40 minutes, until lightly browned and puffed.

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