Category Archives: Cooking

ALDI – Albiano Mini Fryer

Posted on 20/07/2016 by AlanM52

My ALDI e-mail reminder reminded me to toss one of these into the trolley – pensioner couple deep fryer.

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Searching for pappadums

Posted on 08/02/2016 by AlanM52

From last year been trying to find something to replace Globe’s pappadums, been through many trial packets/box’s and finally settled on Mother’s Madras Pappadum. Bought 10 packets today from Quality Groceries in Glen Waverley – they microwave well but pan … Continue reading →

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Bunnings – 2 Burner BBQ

Posted on 04/10/2015 by AlanM52

We have the usual 5 burner family BBQ but that’s to much effort for a small cook-up for 2, so we snapped up this ‘as is’ floor sale at Bunnings.

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Indian Saffron rice

Posted on 08/06/2010 by AlanM52

  Indian Saffron Rice   Serves: 6 ·         Ready in: 25 mins (5 mins Prep – 20 mins Cook) Indian saffron is a darker red-orange colour than the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavour to rice. The saffron … Continue reading →

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ALDI 4 Burner Hooded Steel Trolley BBQ $199

Posted on 02/06/2010 by AlanM52

posted May 24, 2010 2:08 PM by Alan Mackenzie   [ updated May 25, 2010 8:04 AM ] · 4 stainless steel burners · Cast iron hot plate and grill · Warming rack included · Steel flame tamer · Hose … Continue reading →

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Saffron rice

Posted on 08/06/2007 by AlanM52

  TRY this great recipe for saffron rice. Heat 1 cup chicken stock and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over moderate heat until hot, then crumble in a pinch of saffron threads into liquid and stir. Remove from … Continue reading →

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